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In Brief
Compiled by Virginia Ekstrand
May. 15, 2025 12:00 am
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May 16: NLHS Seniors’ Last Day
Seniors will convene at NLHS for their last day of school.
May 18: New London Class of 2025 Commencement
2 p.m. The New London Class of 2025, its parents, guardians and friends will gather in the High School Gymnasium. The students are looking forward to this important day and implementing their plans for the future.
May 19: PreK Graduation
5 p.m. Parents, Guardians, family and friends will gather in the in the High School auditorium to celebrate the completion of pre-K classes. Next year NLCSD will welcome the students as full time Kindergartners
May 21: Summer Reading Program begins at Nugen Library
May 23: Eighth Grade Recognition Ceremony
10 a.m. Parents, Guardians, family and friends will gather in the High School auditorium on Friday, May 23 to acknowledge the Eighth grade class and welcome them to the high school for the 2025-26 year.
May 23: Burge Cemetery Association Memorial Day Service
5 p.m. The Burge Cemetery Association invites the public to a Veterans Memorial Day Service on Friday, May 23 This special event will celebrate and commemorate the completion of the beautiful new Veterans Memorial at the cemetery. Please join us in honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes.
May 26: VFW Post 7641 Memorial Day Observance
2 p.m. VFW Post 7641 and its Auxiliary will host a Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 25 at the New London Veterans Memorial site. Lawn chairs are suggested. If the weather is inclement, the ceremony will be held at the VFW Post 7641, 802 East McKinley in New London.
Tiger Food Pantry Hours
Tiger Pantry hours are Thursday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 9 to 11 a.m.