HUDSON – The Alvirne High School Board of Trustees has been named this year’s recipient of the Champion for Children Award for the South Central region by the New Hampshire School Administrators Association.

The honor is given each year to Granite Staters who have performed exemplary public service in the interest of children. Founded in 1951, the Alvirne Trustees is a volunteer group that manages the Hills Family Trust, which was established by the benefactors who opened Alvirne High School.

The board has helped fund special projects to enhance the educational experience at Alvirne High School. These contributions have amounted to roughly $4 million during the past 14 years for various school activities. The trustees have helped renovate the Family and Consumer Science Lab, nine other science labs, a mini theater and a school elevator. They have also funded a school greenhouse, purchased transportation vans for activities, installed lights at the tennis courts and funded an equipment barn for the Alvirne Farm.

“They are remarkable supporters of public education at Alvirne High School,” said Principal Steven Beals. “Beyond the many funded projects, the Trustees participate in countless school activities, as they are deeply invested in the school, preserve its history and ensure their funded activities support all learners and benefit the greater good. I am so appreciative of their continued generosity and investment.”

As the South Central regional champion, the Alvirne Trustees now serves as the region’s nominee for the statewide Champion for Children Award. The final selection will be announced as part of the NHSAA celebration event on May 20 at 9 a.m. at the Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave. in Concord.