Upward Bound at Keene State College still has a few spots open for current 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students.
Upward Bound is a federally funded college preparatory program for low-income and first-generation college students that provides access to summer programming, tutoring, and academic counseling.
Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for students to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits.
The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.
Interested? Please contact Emily Bolick, educational counselor, via email at emily.bolick@ksctrioprograms.org or by calling (603) 358-2391.
Due to the inclement weather forecast for this afternoon into the evening, the Spring Performing Arts Festival has been rescheduled to the rain date of Tuesday, June 1 from 6:00-7:30 PM.
Thank you for your support and understanding. We look forward to making music with your students on Tuesday next week!
In a demonstration of both school pride and community spirit, the members of the ConVal Class of 2024 and their advisors have committed themselves to a highway cleanup project for the next two years.
The first of the cleanups took place on Saturday, May 22, on a two-mile section of Highway 202 leading north to Hancock and Antrim.
"It was hard work and we filled every garbage bag we brought," said Class Advisor Jen Kiley.
"Passersby waved, honked their horns, and gave a big thank you to the students. It was awesome to see students doing their part to keep our community clean," added Jim Wickham, the other Advisor to the Class of 2024.
For their commitment to keeping the highway clean, the class is being recognized on the Adopt-A-Highway sign at the jug handle leading to the school entrance.
Seniors looking for entry-level work positions after graduation and students looking for part-time or seasonal work had the opportunity to connect with prospective employers during the Career Fair at ConVal High School recently.
A number of employers sent representatives and recruiters, including:
American Steel
Camp Wa-Klo
Hitchiner
Mathewson Companies
Millipore-Sigma
New Hampshire Ball Bearing
Peterborough Fire and Rescue
Premier Concrete
RiverMead
Shaw's
Teleflex
Timken
Town of Peterborough
U.S. Army
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Navy
The day was perfect for this outdoor event and a number of students were successful in making first contacts with their future employers.
During his final semester at ConVal High School, Ben Kriebel accepted a unique challenge for an independent study project: the building of a model car that would be powered by a naturally occurring fuel — lemon juice.
"I started out designing and prototyping the lemon juice-powered car utilizing some Lego parts," Kriebel said. The overall size and weight of the model had to be considered in relation to the size and weight of its power pack. Even the weight of connecting wires and alligator clips had to be taken into account.
Tire size was important, too, because larger tires would increase weight and inertia in getting the model car rolling while smaller tires might not provide enough grip. In the end, two pairs of differently-sized tires were used.
In addition to keeping the car as light as possible, Kriebel knew that the key to success would be to come up with the right type of battery. The first step in this process was to design a container that would hold the anode (i.e. the negative electrode that undergoes oxidation during the cell discharge), the cathode (i.e. positive electrode consisting of the material that undergoes reduction during the cell discharge), and the electrolyte (i.e. the medium through which ions move from one electrode to the other during the cell discharge).
Next, Kriebel had to research the proper amounts of lemon juice and salt to use in order to achieve the chemical reaction needed to create an electric current strong enough to drive a small electric motor. Using the formula kg·m^2·s^−3·A^−1, the goal was to achieve 1.5 volts of electromotive force. To create battery cells that would be connected in series, Kriebel glued together disposable plastic cuvettes in a 4x6 array.
"I initially used magnesium and copper as electrodes. But this ended up being too harsh of a reaction and produced too much electrical energy in too small of an amount of time." Clearly, a redesign of the battery component was needed. "From magnesium, I switched to zinc, which does not produce as much voltage. For this reason, I had to increase the cell count in my battery." More cells would potentially produce more energy but would also weigh down the car. "With everything lined up, I tested the car. Unfortunately, it did not have enough power to turn the wheels."
After doing some additional research, Kriebel realized that he had the wrong motor, one that did not have the right gear ratio and sufficient torque to overcome the vehicle's inertia and to put it in motion. "After installing a new, more torque-oriented motor, the car finally moved with just lemon juice!"
Dr. Moira Milne, who served as the faculty advisor for this extended learning opportunity (ELO), was impressed with how Kriebel had worked through the various design problems to achieve a positive outcome. "I have presented this challenge to several chemistry students in the past. Ben is the first student to succeed with this project, which requires a solid knowledge of electrochemistry," Milne said.
"Ben displayed the traits necessary for success: tenacity, the ability to think under pressure, and the insight to see the fun of this work. His reward is a true sense of accomplishment. His science and engineering work connects well with the field of electric cars, batteries, and alternative energy resources."
In true engineering fashion, Kriebel is looking towards further improvements to his lemon car design. "The plan, for now, is to completely revamp the electrodes — the copper and zinc pieces — because they end up corroding over time. This reduces the efficiency of the battery. I am hoping to overcome this and make the car move even faster."
After graduating from ConVal High School in June, Kriebel plans to attend Virginia Tech in the fall where he will study engineering.
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at ConVal High School. We are actively working with and following guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). NH DHHS has requested we provide contact information for anyone who has been identified as having had close contact (within 3 feet for a total of 10 cumulative minutes or more, beginning 2 days prior to first illness onset or collection of positive test, whichever is earlier) with the infected person. Staff members and parents/guardians of students who may have been exposed have been notified.
The staff and students of ConVal High School have done a wonderful job of working within the mitigation strategies of our reopening plan. At this point, there is no need to change our instructional model and all students will remain in person.
The safety of our children, employees, and community is our top priority. To ensure your health and safety, we have been following CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting. In addition, we should all take the following precautions to prevent the spread of the disease:
Notify the school if your student tests positive for COVID 19.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
Avoid close contact with others. When outside your home, keep a distance of at least 6 feet between yourself and others.
Wear a cloth face covering that covers your mouth and nose to protect others when in public areas.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
Stay home if you have a fever or are not feeling well.
If you have questions please do not hesitate to reach out directly to me at ksaunders@conval.edu.
NWEA testing for 9th and 10th graders will be held on Wednesday, May 19 (Reading) and Thursday, May 20 (Math). Friday, May 21 will serve as the makeup day to accommodate students who need to finish or make up an assessment.
On Wednesday, May 19, and Thursday, May 20, we will follow a modified bell schedule. On Friday, we will follow the newly instituted Friday schedule.
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Upward Bound at Keene State College still has a few spots open for current 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students.
Upward Bound is a federally funded college preparatory program for low-income and first-generation college students that provides access to summer programming, tutoring, and academic counseling.
Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for students to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits.
The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.
Interested? Please contact Emily Bolick, educational counselor, via email at emily.bolick@ksctrioprograms.org or by calling (603) 358-2391.
Upward Bound at Keene State College still has a few spots open for current 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students.
Upward Bound is a federally funded college preparatory program for low-income and first-generation college students that provides access to summer programming,
Due to the inclement weather forecast for this afternoon into the evening, the Spring Performing Arts Festival has been rescheduled to the rain date of Tuesday,
In a demonstration of both school pride and community spirit, the members of the ConVal Class of 2024 and their advisors have committed themselves to a highway cleanup project for the next two years.
Seniors looking for entry-level work positions after graduation and students looking for part-time or seasonal work had the opportunity to connect with prospective employers during the Career Fair at ConVal High School recently.
During his final semester at ConVal High School, Ben Kriebel accepted a unique challenge for an independent study project: the building of a model car that would be powered by a naturally occurring fuel — lemon juice.
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at ConVal High School. We are actively working with and following guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
NWEA testing for 9th and 10th graders will be held on Wednesday, May 19 (Reading) and Thursday, May 20 (Math). Friday, May 21 will serve as the makeup day to accommodate students who need to finish or make up an assessment.