Dear SAU 21 Families, 

As we begin a new school year, we want to remind all families of New Hampshire’s residency requirements for public school enrollment. In order for children to attend school in the individual school districts of SAU 21 (Hampton Falls, North Hampton, Seabrook, South Hampton, and Winnacunnet) parents and guardians must provide proof that they reside within the school district where their child will be attending school. We are now requiring this information on an annual basis.

By September 5, 2025, each family must submit two (2) documents that confirm current residency. Acceptable forms of documentation include: 

• A recent property tax bill in your name or a lease or rental agreement AND
• A utility bill (electric, water, gas, cable, etc.) showing the resident’s name and district address. 

Please note that the documents must be current and clearly list the name and address of the parent or guardian. 

Residency verification is required by New Hampshire law to ensure that students are enrolled in their appropriate public school district. This process helps us maintain accurate records, plan resources responsibly, and ensure fairness to all families. 

• Documents may be submitted electronically through the Powerschool portal or dropped off at your child’s school office. 
• If you are having trouble obtaining the necessary documents or submitting them to the school, please contact your school office for assistance. 

Families who do not provide the required residency documentation by September 5, 2025 may risk their child’s continued enrollment until the residency requirement is met. 

We appreciate your cooperation in completing this important process. Thank you for helping us ensure that all students in our SAU 21 communities are set up for a successful school year. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's school or to the SAU office. 

Sincerely,

Meredith Nadeau
Superintendent of Schools
School Administrative Unit 21

School Administrative Unit 21 actively tries to locate any un-served children with educational disabilities (or with suspicion of educational disabilities), who reside within the SAU 21 school districts. We are interested in any children, age 0-22 who may have mental, emotional, or physical limitations. We may be able to provide services that could make a lasting difference for these children through referring, identifying, and evaluating their needs. If you are aware of any un-serviced children, please bring them to our attention by contacting Patrice Baker at 603-926-8992 x 117 or pbaker@sau21.org

SAU21 Districts shall retain a student's special education records until at least the student's 26th birthday, unless written consent to destroy the records is received from the parent or adult student. Certain records will be kept permanently in accord with federal and state law and regulation. The District shall maintain a copy of the last IEP that was in effect prior to the student's exit from special education until the student's 30th birthday.

If an adult student desires a copy of his or her special education records, he or she must contact the Office of the Superintendent of Schools to make an official request. Signed written requests are preferred. If a student chooses to request records by telephone, he or she will be required to pick the records up in person and sign to verify receipt of records.  Except for the last IEP, Special Education Records for students born in 2000 or earlier will be destroyed on or about February 1, 2026. 

Youth employment papers are currently being processed by the NH Department of Labor or at the SAU office BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please click here OR contact Nancy Gosselin at 603-926-8992 X 101 or njgosselin@sau21.nh.gov to make an appointment.