Merrimack Valley High School

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Merrimack Valley High School
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Motto: Veritas Est Potentia
Established: 1967
Type: Public High School
Principal: Dr. Michael Jette
Staff: 59
Students: 896
Location: Penacook, NH, USA
Campus: Rural
Colors: Navy Blue and White
Nickname: Pride
Mascot: Victor E. Lion

Coordinates: 43°16′28″N 71°35′34″W / 43.27444, -71.59278 Merrimack Valley is a 4-year high school located in Penacook, New Hampshire with approximately 896 students. It serves the six communities of Andover, Boscawen, Loudon, Penacook, Salisbury, and Webster.


[edit] Advanced Placement Courses

There are four Advanced Placement classes currently available at Merrimack Valley:

[edit] Grading

GPAs are based on a 6.0 scale with weighted and unweighted grading.

Instead of the traditional 10 point grading system, the school uses a 7 point system (A=93 or above instead of a 90 or above).

[edit] Notable alumni

Bob Tewksbury (class of 1978) - former pitcher for several Major League Baseball teams, most notably the St. Louis Cardinals