Masks must be OPTIONAL for all Merrimack, NH school students and staff.  The levels of COVID in our Town and State do NOT support the extraordinary action of FORCED masking of children or staff members in schools. Masks on our children do more harm than good, both physically and mentally.

New Hampshire's statewide mask mandate was lifted on April 16, 2021.

As of July 9, 2021:

• The Town of Merrimack has confirmed 1 - 4 new cases in the last 14 days. With a population of over 26,000.
• Only 25 average daily positive cases across our ENTIRE state of NH (July 3 - 9)

www.covid19.nh.gov

Every Merrimack resident 12 years of age or older has the OPTION to receive the COVID vaccine, and study after study has proven that the risk of serious COVID illness for children under 12 years of age is extremely low. 

Every Merrimack NH parent or guardian should have the right to make their own informed decision about whether to mask their child or not.  This choice is especially important for school, a setting of key importance to the social and emotional well-being of every child.

It’s time to make masks OPTIONAL in all Merrimack, NH schools!