Somersworth High School Graduation Day

San Murray — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:16:28 +0000

Graduation day is Thursday June 14, 2012 …check back for more information.

Strafford County Prevention Board presents Emmy-nominated filmmaker Dan Habib and his new film Who Cares About Kelsey?

San Murray — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:46:35 +0000

Date and time: Monday, May 7, 2012, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Location: Idlehurst Elementary School, 46 Stackpole Rd., Somersworth, NH
Cost: FREE

Filmmaker Dan Habib, who made the Emmy-nominated documentary, Including Samuel, will screen his powerful new film Who Cares About Kelsey? on May 7^th at Idlehurst Elementary School at 6:30 p.m. The film’s primary subject is Kelsey Carroll of Rollinsford, and much of the documentary was filmed at Somersworth High School. This is one of the first screenings anywhere in the country of this new documentary, which captures issues of critical importance in New Hampshire and nationally.

The event, sponsored by the Endowment for Health and hosted by the Strafford County Prevention Board, is free and open to the public. Free popcorn and dessert will be available for attendees. This film contains some mature content and language. Parent discretion is advised.

Film Synopsis:

Kelsey Carroll has one goal – to graduate from high school – and plenty of reasons why she shouldn’t. She has dealt with homelessness, self-mutilation and ADHD. ‘Who Cares About Kelsey?‘ is the story of Kelsey’s transformation from a defiant and disruptive student to a motivated and self-confident young woman. Along the way, critical figures in her personal and educational life shape her coming of age and play important roles in an education revolution that’s about empowering – not overpowering – teens with emotional and behavioral disabilities.

Kelsey Carroll and Kathy Francoeur, her mentor at Somersworth High School, will join Habib for the post-film discussion. Habib is Filmmaker in Residence at the Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire.

Habib says the screening and discussion will advance the Strafford County Prevention Board’s work to achieve better outcomes for youth with emotional and behavioral disabilities, prevent bullying, and improve school cultures and climates across the region.

Advance RSVPs are requested, but attendees can also register at the door. To RSVP, contact the Strafford Learning Center at 692-4411 or email cathy@slc.k12.nh.us.

A goal of the Strafford County Prevention Board is to enhance the capacity of the community, systems, and families to support children with intensive behavioral challenges in a manner that is strength-based, sustainable, connected and is grounded in natural settings.