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Welcome to the Ray School
The Bernice A. Ray School welcomes all elementary-age children in Hanover and Etna, NH.
Our teachers and staff members are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and trusting environment for all children. We offer a balanced and challenging academic program, and a supportive atmosphere for children of all abilities and backgrounds.
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The goal of the Ray Future Ready Fair is to educate and build excitement for the Future Ready action planning process and include our families and community in the process.
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The Ray School is contacted by local businesses and non-profits to make our parents aware of upcoming opportunities. We publish information that directly supports or enhances our K-5 population. Please note that these are not school sponsored events.
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Our weekly newsletter, Rays of Sunshine, has its own page. Please view the weekly post and the archives.
Upcoming Events
Uniquely Ray
At the heart of our school community is our mission and core values – We honor a common vision of equality.
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Learn more about enrolling your new student or returning student
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Learn how we promote educational excellence and foster a lifelong love of learning.
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Learn about our transportation routes and additional important information.
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Steeped in the arts and interdisciplinary project-based learning, the Ray School curriculum affords students varied experiences to enrich a standard curriculum.
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Learn more about our School Counseling.