Founding Documents

Souhegan Mission

"Souhegan High School aspires to be a community of learners
born of respect, trust and courage.
We consciously commit ourselves:
To support and engage an individual's unique gifts,
passions and intentions.
To develop and empower the mind, body and heart.
To challenge and expand the comfortable limits of thought, tolerance and performance.
To inspire and honor the active stewardship of family,
nation and globe."

This mission statement, painted on the front wall of the main entrance, embodies what Souhegan stands for. It is essential that all members of this community read, understand, and attempt to live by this statement.

The word “community” is rooted in the notion of common-unity. What is it that we have in common here at Souhegan? We come together each day—students, teachers, coaches, and staff—to learn. We are here to empower the mind, body, and heart in such a way that reflects the mission statement above.
Our common purpose is to acquire new knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will keep us challenging our comfortable limits and engaging unique gifts and passions. Please read the mission statement carefully—it is the core of the belief system at Souhegan.

The Souhegan Six

#1 Respect and encourage the right to teach and the right to learn at all times.
#2 Be actively engaged in the learning; ask questions, collaborate, and seek solutions.
#3 Be on time to fulfill your daily commitments.
#4 Be appropriate; demonstrate behavior that is considerate of the community, the campus, and
yourself.
#5 Be truthful; communicate honestly.
#6 Be responsible and accountable for your choices.

The Souhegan Six exist to guide us in following Souhegan’s mission statement. They put into concrete guidelines the ideas present in that mission statement. These are the values that enable us to put the mission statement into everyday use. The Community Council, staff, administration, and school board are committed to creating a culture that is based on honor, mutual respect, and personal responsibility. All members of the community are expected to follow the Souhegan Six.

The Souhegan High School Constitution

A Souhegan High School Constitution was drawn up by community members to set forth guidelines regarding authority and responsibility within the community. The Preamble follows:

In the words of our Mission Statement, Souhegan High School aspires to be a community of learners born of respect, trust, and courage. Community in that Souhegan encourages its many diverse constituents to become involved in their governance. Respect in that each governing body respects the
decisions of the others. Trust in that each governing body trusts the others to govern. Courage in that the members that comprise all governing bodies have the courage to speak their minds on issues that matter to them all and to seek solutions to problems that they encounter. In an effort to clarify and
define the roles, rights, and responsibilities of each of these diverse groups in the governance of Souhegan, we present this Constitution to the Souhegan community. A copy of the Constitution in its entirety is available from the Dean of Students and on our website.

Portrait of a Graduate

The SAU 39 Portrait of a Graduate outlines the skills and dispositions expected of all Souhegan graduates. All courses are aligned to these expectations.

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Student Handbook

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