19 Gilford Ave
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3156 Office or office@htsnh.org
(603) 759-3046 Principal, Dawn Florino
Now Enrolling For 2025-2026
Holy Trinity Catholic School
In the Heart of the Lakes Region of New Hampshire
Our Board of Directors is delighted to announce the celebration of the first day on August 27th, 2025. The school will be anchored in rich Catholic teaching and a carefully curated faith-integrated academic curriculum. Holy Trinity will serve students PreK (3) through grade 6 and their families, providing a nurturing and enriching environment for young learners. We look forward to welcoming our students and families back to build a vibrant school community.
Our Educational Programs
Catholic Formation, Virtues and Service
At Holy Trinity Catholic School, we believe in teaching students to nourish their faith-life through prayer , learning, and celebration. Students will attend Holy Mass on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday and celebrate the Children's Rosary on Tuesday and Friday in our chapel. The power of children's prayer is immeasurable!
Learn more about Children's Rosary at childrensrosary.org.
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Religious Studies Curriculum:
Raise in Grace, Openlight Media
Academic Excellence for
All Children
We believe all of God's children are perfectly and wonderfully made! We believe all children can learn in safe, supportive, and calm environments.
We believe all children deserve dignity and whole-hearted, well-trained, accessible teachers dedicated to collaboration for the benefit of students' learning, and their own. We believe school and parent partnerships are a cornerstone of student success. We believe in a rich, classical, meaningful curriculum the supports the teaching of content through the Catholic world view.
Handwriting
Singapore Math
The Joy of Creativity and Outdoor Play
Research consistently reveals neurological, cognitive, social and physical benefits of creativity! Through outdoor play and the arts, students will rejoice in God's creation, through song, learning visual and dramatic arts, students will experience a genuine and healthy childhood!
Holy Trinity will uphold a purposefully low-technology environment to enhance social interactions, focus attention, and encourage stimulating engagement.
Meet Our Educators
Dawn Florino, Ed.D Candidate
Principal, Holy Trinity Catholic School
Certified Reading/Writing Specialist
Dawn Florino is has been inspired by Catholic education since her first year as a teacher nearly 30 years ago. Dawn earned a B.A. in psychology and an M.Ed. in elementary education, both from Notre Dame College. She is a doctoral candidate at Rivier University in Educational Leadership with a focus on literacy education, writing development, and instruction. She is a licensed reading and writing specialist, experienced as a classroom teacher, interventionist, instructional coach, Catholic school leader, leadership coach, system administrator and educational consultant. She has been an adjunct faculty member in the graduate and undergraduate teacher education programs at SNHU and NHTI since 2010. Dawn is a member of St. Marie Parish in Manchester, NH. She continues to learn and grow in her faith daily. Teaching in and leading Catholic education with devoted colleagues has been the work of a lifetime. Dawn believes all children deserve to know about God's eternal and unconditional love and experience faith formation and education in unity. She has been married to her husband Mike for 31 years and together they raised two children, Joe and Maggie. She and Mike live in the quiet rural town of Goffstown, NH with their dogs, Cider and Ruby.
Erin McLaughlin, M.Ed., CAGS
Grade 1/2 teacher
Certfied Reading/Writing Specialist
Erin McLaughlin is a certified reading/writing specialist with more than 10 years of experience as a literacy coach and mentor. She is skilled evidence-based assessment practices and curriculum development. She attended Catholic school in Manchester as a child and has been committed to Catholic education for her own children. Erin has an entrepreneurial spirit She and her family live in Bow.
Linda Diianni
Teacher of the Visual Arts
Linda Diianni is an enthusiastic and devout witness of the Catholic faith with a love for education and faith formation. As a licensed attorney, parish and hospital volunteer eucharistic minister, volunteer K-8 faith formation assistant at Immaculate Conception Parish in Nashua, NH, and a candidate for a MA in Catholic Studies from the Franciscan University Steubenville, she demonstrates her faith through action and the compassion she has for those she serves. Through Linda’s many years of volunteer ministry and experience advocating for underserved and vulnerable populations throughout her career, she shares her joy and love for Jesus with others. Linda is a native of Massachusetts and has lived in New Hampshire with her husband for 13 years. When she is not working or volunteering, Linda draws inspiration from reading and writing on the beach near her Gilford, NH home where she reflects on theglory of God and marvels at His glorious creation seen and felt in the majestic
mountains of the lakes region, the peaceful, glistening water, and the awe-inspiring sunsets.
"I am grateful for the nurturing environment at Holy Trinity Catholic School that has prepared me for a successful future."
Diane Fadden
Preschool/Early Childhood Educator