Current 8th Graders | Pinkerton Academy | Derry, NH

Incoming Freshmen / Current 8th Graders

Before long, the first day of your freshman year at Pinkerton will be here! We know the transition can be daunting, but we want you to know that we are here to help every step of the way -- from our Freshman Academy building to our dedicated School Counseling staff for first-year students. Below, you'll find resources and information about upcoming events that will be helpful along the way. This page will be periodically updated as more information becomes available.

Class of 2029 Orientation and Course Scheduling Events

We have a series of events scheduled to help you navigate course selection. Please check out the dates and descriptions for each here.

Incoming Freshman Course Selection Guide

This handout highlights key points regarding course selection and level placement at Pinkerton Academy.
Click here for the Freshman Course Selection Guide.

Course Night

Course Night is scheduled for January 16, 2025 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. We hope that by attending Course Night, parents and students will be better prepared to make decisions about course selections for the 2025-2026 school year. Attendance at this event is optional. Families can arrive and leave at any of the times within the 2.5-hour window.

Click here for an outline of the event.

Electives Information Day

On January 27, 2025, our sending-town 8th grade students will be bused to campus to attend a day highlighting our CTE, JROTC, World Language, and Fine Arts Departments.Out-of-district/tuition/homeschool students are welcome to attend as well. For more information, email Rosa Matos.

Check out a link to the day's schedule here.