FREE RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES – YOU’RE INVITED!
Join us for CelebratED 2025
Fresh Starts, Bright Futures: Welcome Back Manchester
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Victory Park, Manchester, NH
Start the school year strong with CelebratED, Manchester Proud’s annual event dedicated to celebrating students and families across the city! This back-to-school celebration is designed to help students feel confident, prepared, and excited for the year ahead.
Event Highlights Include:
Backpack and school supply distribution
Free haircuts and clothing closet
Help with school registration
Family resource fair with community partners
Multilingual materials and interpretation services for accessibility
We expect to support over 1,000 Manchester students and their families! CelebratED 2025 continues our proud tradition of community collaboration and our commitment to the success and well-being of every child in Manchester.
All families are welcome – come celebrate with us! For more information, visit our website.
New Student Registrations will take place at the event inside the Welcome Center!
Important Registration Information
Kindergarten eligibility: Children must be at least 5 years old by September 30, 2025, to register for Kindergarten.
Families with Pre-K students: Contact Heather Herod at Child Find hherod@mansd.org
What to Bring for Student Registration for any age students entering the Manchester School System:
Proof of Age (birth certificate)
(2) Proof of Residence (utility bills, lease agreement, or mortgage statement)
Physical and Immunization Records (required for all students)
Previous School Records (if applicable, including report cards or transcripts)