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Exeter High School Briefly Enters Safe Campus Mode after Suspicious Person Seen near Stadium

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New Hampshire SAU 16
Dr. David Ryan, Superintendent
30 Linden Street
Exeter, NH 03833

For Immediate Release

Friday, Oct. 18, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Exeter High School Briefly Enters Safe Campus Mode after Suspicious Person Seen near Stadium

Person Wearing Fake Gas Mask Determined to be Charter School Student

No Threat or Danger to School Community

EXETER — Superintendent David Ryan reports that Exeter High School on Thursday briefly entered Safe Campus Mode, which secured the building and grounds, after a suspicious person was seen wearing a trench coat and what appeared to be a gas mask.

The individual was identified as a student at a local charter school and the mask was believed to be a school art project. No threats were made and authorities have determined that there is no danger to the school.

The suspicious person was spotted by two school bus drivers near the athletic stadium behind the school at 9:30 a.m., and threat response procedures were activated. The school resource officer responded to the area and an investigation ensued.

The investigation determined the individual was a student at a nearby charter school. All charter school students have the right to ride SAU 16 buses, and it was determined that this student rode the bus to EHS before taking a shuttle to their school. The student was located and apprehended for questioning.

“We do not have a firm grasp on the student’s intent to behave this way, but we can state that the result of his antics led to the high school activating a secure campus for approximately 20 minutes until he was apprehended and identified,” Superintendent David Ryan said Friday.

SAU 16 has offered its Behavior Intervention Team (BIT) services to the charter school to help address the student’s behavior.

Superintendent Ryan wishes to commend administrators at Exeter High School, especially Principal Michael Monahan and Security Coordinator Richard Kane and Exeter Police Department School Resource Officer Sonya Robichaud for following the SAU’s established protocols and policies in the event of a dangerous situation.

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SAU 16 Superintendent David Ryan Nominated to Serve on Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

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New Hampshire SAU 16
Dr. David Ryan, Superintendent
30 Linden Street
Exeter, NH 03833

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, July 24 2019

Media Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

SAU 16 Superintendent David Ryan Nominated to Serve on Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Superintendent David Ryan has been nominated to serve as an honorary member of the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors. (Courtesy Photo SAU 16)

EXETER — The SAU 16 School Board is pleased to announce that Superintendent David Ryan has been nominated to serve as an honorary member on the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors.

Superintendent Ryan is among four candidates who were selected by the Chamber’s nominating committee to serve three-year terms, from fiscal 2020 to fiscal 2022, on its Board of Directors.

“It’s an honor to have an opportunity to contribute to the amazing work the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce does to support our local businesses,” Superintendent Ryan said. “Their initiatives to strengthen our community have played an integral role in bolstering our region’s economy and in promoting this area as a wonderful place to live and work, and I can think of no better partnership right now for SAU 16 than with this area’s business community.”

The committee also nominated Rob Ficara, owner of the Exeter Bowling Lanes and Shooters Pub; Devin Oot, development and marketing manager at HAVEN; and Melissa Koren Wilson, owner of Melissa Koren Wilson Photography, to join the board.

Chamber members will vote on the official appointment of the four nominees during their annual meeting on Aug. 20 at the Business After Hours at the Exeter Inn.

Superintendent Ryan was selected by the nomination committee, and in addition to his role as the Superintendent at SAU 16, has 23 years of experience as an educational leader in New Hampshire.

Previously, Superintendent Ryan served as Superintendent of SAU 53, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in the Manchester School District, Principal of Nashua High School North and Assistant Principal at Manchester High School Central. In 2012, he was  selected as the Charles A. Napoli New Hampshire State Principal of the Year, and in 2013, he was chosen as one of three National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)/MetLife National Principal of the Year Finalists.

About the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce:

The Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce represents businesses in communities including Brentwood, East Kingston, Epping, Exeter, Kensington, Kingston, Newfields, Newmarket, Raymond and Stratham. The chamber provides local business owners with networking opportunities, and serves the legislative and economic interests of its members.

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Exeter High School Club Thrives, Brings Smiles to Hospitalized Children

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New Hampshire SAU 16
Dr. David Ryan, Superintendent
30 Linden Street
Exeter, NH 03833

For Immediate Release

Monday, July 15, 2019

Media Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Exeter High School Club Thrives, Brings Smiles to Hospitalized Children

From left: Exeter High School school counselor Christine Leach, David Leach, and special education teacher/case manager Lisha Rowe. (Courtesy Photo SAU 16)

EXETER — More than three years after a club was founded in memory of an Exeter High School student who died from a brain tumor, the group continues to flourish and bring smiles to children who are hospitalized.

The club, Derek’s Smile, was created in October 2016 after a junior at the school, Derek Hoyt, died from a brain tumor, his third battle with cancer, the prior spring. The club was founded by his sister, Ashley Hoyt, who since graduated from Exeter High School in 2018, with the goal of bringing moments of happiness to children hospitalized and suffering from various illnesses and medical conditions.

Although all students who would have known Derek have since graduated from Exeter High School, the club has continued to thrive and works to bring moments of happiness to hospitalized children in his memory.

Approximately 12 students, many of them freshmen, participated in the group this school year.

“This year was our first without Derek’s sister being here to lead the group,” said Christine Leach, a school counselor at Exeter High School and adviser to the group. “There are no longer any students here who went to school with Derek, and it was a fear of mine that the group would fizzle out after his sister graduated. I am pleased to say that we have grown this year.”

Students in the group raised funds for team “Derek’s Smile” in the Jimmy Fund 13.1 mile walk in Boston in September 2018. Members of the team included Leach, her husband David Leach and special education teacher and case manager Lisha Rowe. The team ultimately raised more than $2,000 for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

For the 2019 Jimmy Fund 13.1 mile walk this September, the team has already surpassed its goal of raising $1,500. To donate to the team, click here.

This past school year, the Derek’s Smile club also organized and oversaw a pretzel raffle, card drive, talent show and basket raffle, and received a donation from the Newfield’s 5K.

As a result of the club’s initiatives, students from Exeter High School sent more than a thousand cards to hospitalized children this year alone. The club also gave $500 donations to St. Jude’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital and Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.

“It has been incredible to see students in the club become so invested in community service and bringing moments of happiness to children who are suffering,” Leach said. “This club has a wonderful mission, and is a tremendous tribute to Derek and the moments of happiness that meant so much to him and those who knew him.”

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SAU 16 and Police Investigating after Bullets Found at Cooperative Middle School

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New Hampshire SAU 16
Dr. David Ryan, Superintendent
30 Linden Street
Exeter, NH 03833

For Immediate Release

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Media Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

SAU 16 and Police Investigating after Cooperative Middle School Student Found with .22 Caliber Bullets

No Threats Made, Incident Under Investigation

EXETER — Cooperative Middle School Principal Patty Wons and SAU 16 Superintendent David Ryan report that the school district, along with Exeter and Stratham Police are investigating after a student was found to be in possession of bullets at school.

Early Thursday morning, concerned students reported to administrators and school resource officer Amanda Bibeau that a sixth grade student was in possession of two bullets. An investigation was immediately launched and the student was identified.

Two live .22 caliber bullets were found, but no weapons or firearms were located.

After conducting an initial investigation, police and school officials do not believe that there is any danger to the school community. No threats were made, and officials do not believe the student intended to cause harm to anyone, however the incident remains under investigation.

“We are grateful to the students who came forward to protect the safety of the Cooperative Middle School, and we commend them for reporting their concerns to trusted adults,” Principal Wons said. “As always, we would like to reinforce the notion that we should encourage our children to report their concerns when they see something or hear something out of the ordinary.”

Principal Wons and Superintendent Ryan also encourage families to discuss the dangers of bringing any type of weapon or ammunition (live or not) or anything else unsafe to school.

Any parents or community members with any questions or concerns about this incident is encouraged to contact Principal Wons at 603-775-8703.

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