Manchester Approves Youth Services Pilot to Help Students Stay in School and Graduate

By: Carol Robidoux

Outlets: Manchester InkLink

Published: October 23, 2026

Words: 424

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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MANCHESTER, NH — Students who frequently miss school, cut class or are at risk of dropping out will be the focus of an 18-month pilot program that brings Manchester’s Office of Youth Services into closer coordination with the city’s schools.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved Mayor Jay Ruais’ proposal to formalize the department’s work with the Manchester School District. The pilot will run from January 2027 through June 2028, with counselors helping middle and …

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