The Big 3 - Lancaster School

On episode #016 of the Lancaster School Big 3 Podcast, we welcome Cohen, Glen, and Tanner on to the podcast to discuss their thoughts around the Ski + Ride Program at Cannon Mountain. We hope you enjoy!

Welcome back to The Lancaster Big 3 Podcast! We’re excited to be back for the second half of the 2025–2026 school year, and we couldn’t imagine a better way to begin than with today’s very special episode.

As many of you know, our usual format features three guests and three questions: What are you proud of? Why are you proud? And what’s next? But for Episode 15, we’re doing something a little different.

Today, we are honored to welcome Dr. Marion Anastasia for an extended, in-depth conversation. Dr. Anastasia is the 2025 Superintendent of the Year and the longest-tenured superintendent in New Hampshire. Her leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to students, educators, and communities have left a lasting impact across our state.

Throughout her career, she has championed public education, inspired countless educators, and helped shape opportunities for generations of learners. We are truly grateful for the time she has shared with us and for the wisdom she brings to this conversation.

So, sit back, relax, and join us for a thoughtful and inspiring discussion with an extraordinary leader who has devoted her life to strengthening public education. This is Episode 15 of The Lancaster Big 3 Podcast, featuring Dr. Marion Anastasia.

Lancaster Elementary School has transitioned to a Podcast format for its weekly Leaders and Learners article that asks guests three questions: What are you proud of, Why are you proud, and What’s next. On episode #014, we explain the reason for the recent hiatus of the podcast and give an update on the SAU 36 planning process for the 2026/2027 school year.

In this week's podcast, we change up the format to interview middle school students regarding their thoughts on the middle school transition. Also included is a brief introduction of the work being done to ensure that we celebrate and honor each class transitioning with an end-of-year promotion ceremony. We hope you enjoy the change and hearing from middle school students!

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Lancaster Big 3 Podcast! We’re switching things up with a special focus on gratitude. As we head into the season of reflection and appreciation, we wanted to take a moment to hear from students and staff about what they are thankful for. Hope you enjoy!

Glen and Tanner kick off the podcast with an introduction to the LES Card Club, Haidyn and Lil promote the 4th Grade Fundraiser, and Mr. Buteau speaks about the Community Connections basketball program between LES and law enforcement.

On episode #010, we break the mold a bit and have an extended interview with Mr. Dupont.  Mr. Dupont talks about LES’ Veterans Day Ceremony and his love for wrestling. 

The Colonel Town players leads us off with a promotion of The SpongeBob Musical that opens on Friday, November 14th, students in the hallway talk about what they learned during a recent visit from Plymouth State University’s TIGER Theatre Program, and Mrs. McVetty talks about the book fair as well as the upcoming ski and ride program sign-ups. 

Phia leads us off with an overview of her experience with the New Hampshire Kid Governor Program, Gwen, Colton, and Trapper speak about the National Junior Honors Society and the recent ceremony, while Mrs. LaBounty speaks about our Fire Prevention and Safety Week collaboration with the Lancaster Fire Department.

Tanner leads us off with an overview of the middle school golf program. Ava, Tara Giles (Community Builders Hub), Mrs. Eich, and Mrs. DeRivera inform us about Community Connections, while Mrs. Eich, Mrs. Vestal, and Mrs. LaBounty inform us about middle school math approach.