ConVal Regional High School


ConVal Regional High School is a high school in Peterborough, New Hampshire, that serves nine surrounding towns: Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon and Temple. The principal is Heather McKillop. ConVal has approximately 720 students and has had several notable sports and academic teams in the past. ConVal's mascot is the cougar. The school colors are blue and gold.

History

The school was opened in 1970. It was designed by Nashua architects Carter & Woodruff.

Academics

ConVal Regional High School offers instruction in different academic departments, including English, Health and Wellness, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Visual and Performing Arts, and World Languages. The Region 14 Applied Technology Center on the ConVal High School campus serves the ConVal School District, Jaffrey-Rindge School District, and Mascenic Regional School District. It offers courses in Automotive Service Technology, Business, Careers in Education, Computer & Information Technology, Construction Trades, Digital Film and Photography, Graphic Design, Manufacturing, and Pre-Engineering. In 2024, ConVal Regional High School was ranked a "Best Public High School in New Hampshire" by U.S. News and World Report.

Teachers in Academic Service Centers

In 2011, ConVal originated the Teachers in Academic Service Centers intervention block, a program where students can schedule themselves to teachers from whom they need help or support.

Athletics and Co-Curriculars

As a member of the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association, ConVal Regional High offers students over 20 individual and team sport opportunities during the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons. These include Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Spirit Team, Tennis, Unified, Volleyball, Wrestling, and others. In addition, students can take advantage of over 25 clubs and co-curricular opportunities, among them A Cappella, Art Club, Choir, ConVal for Climate, ConVal Drama, Envirothon, German Club, Interact, National Honor Society, National Ocean Sciences Bowl, Spanish Club, Student Council, Student-Staff Book Group, Yearbook, as well as Youth and Government.

Notable alumni

Notable faculty