The Monadnock Region Public Schools of Choice (MRPSOC) grant program came to a close September 30th, 2007.

MRPSOC supported ten local school-choice programs or schools. Programs and schools included: The MRHS Law, Public Safety and Security Pathway Program; The MRHS GIS Pathway Program; The MRHS Arts and Academics program; The Virtual High School; The Keene Middle School Arts and Academics Program; The Wells Memorial World Language Program; The Westmoreland School Technology Program; The Monadnock Community Connections School (MC²); The Keene State College Accelerated High School Program; and The Hinsdale Middle and High School Community Building and Engagement Program. Click HERE for the current status of MRPSOC supported schools and programs. Click HERE to review the MRPSOC Culminating Guide (large file).

Updated January 2, 2008.

OVERVIEW: The Monadnock Region Public Schools of Choice (MRPSOC) grant program brought new public school choices to southwestern New Hampshire. It also enhanced the quality of education that existing schools provided. The five year grant comes to a close September 30, 2007. The program:

• Supported the development of new programs within existing public schools as well as new small schools in the region.
• Helped students transfer from one area school to another that better suits their educational needs.
• Supported teacher, principal and parent training programs.

The MRPSOC grant program served 17 towns in the Monadnock Region: Chesterfield, Fitzwilliam, Gilsum, Harrisville, Hinsdale, Keene, Marlborough, Marlow, Nelson, Richmond, Roxbury, Sullivan, Surry, Swanzey, Troy, Westmoreland, and Winchester.

Click on the following two links to see the New Hampshire Public School Choice booklet. This book highlighted two MRPSOC-supported programs and 15 other exciting New Hampshire choice programs or schools.      
NH School Choice booklet pages 1-22        
NH School Choice booklet pages 23-50