CONGRATULATIONS Lady Slaters on winning the DII Championship! Slater Nation is so proud! And a huge shoutout to coach Kyle Wilson for guiding them to victory!
over 1 year ago, Slate Valley
D2 Champions
Come One, Come All to cheer on our Lady Slaters in the DII Basketball Championship!!! Tomorrow, Saturday, 3/9/24 - 3:45 Tip Off Barre Auditorium Purchase Tickets at: https://gofan.co/app/school/VPA
over 1 year ago, Slate Valley
DII Basketball Championship Game
Message from Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell: Dear Slate Valley, I hope this message finds you well. We want to take a moment to update you on the recent school budget vote that, unfortunately, did not pass. The vote was 1004 yes and 1468 no. The article transferring money to a reserve account was successful. We understand that this news may be disappointing for some of you, as it is for us. The proposed budget aimed to address critical needs and enhance the overall educational experience for our students. We appreciate the thoughtful consideration that went into the decision-making process by those who participated in the vote. While the outcome was not what we had hoped for, we respect and acknowledge the democratic nature of our community. Our top priority remains providing the best possible education for our students, and we will continue to work diligently to find alternative solutions in light of the budget failure. This setback challenges us to reassess our priorities and explore creative ways to meet the needs of our students within the financial constraints we face. We encourage open dialogue and welcome any suggestions or concerns you may have. Your input is invaluable, and we believe that together, as a united community, we can navigate through these challenges and find solutions that benefit our students and the entire school community. In the coming weeks, we will hold board meetings to discuss the budget failure, gather feedback, and explore potential options moving forward. Your participation and engagement are crucial during this process, and we encourage you to attend these meetings to share your thoughts and ideas. We remain committed to transparency and collaboration as we work towards a shared goal of providing an exceptional education for our students. Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to working together to overcome this challenge. Sincerely, Brooke Olsen-Farrell
over 1 year ago, Slate Valley
New Superintendent's Podcast: First of our School Series - Discussion with FHUMHS Co-Principal Mr. Ben Worthing. View at https://youtu.be/uBnf-6Q4PsA
over 1 year ago, Slate Valley
Ben Worthing and Brooke Olsen-Farrell
It's Town Meeting Day! Please exercise your right to VOTE! Polling Places and Hours: Benson: 10 am - 7 pm, Benson Community Hall Castleton: 8 am - 7 pm, Castleton Fire Station Fair Haven: 10 am - 7 pm, American Legion Post #49 Hubbardton: 10 am - 7 pm, Hubbardton Town Hall Orwell: 10 am - 7 pm, Orwell Town Hall West Haven: 10 am - 7 pm, Buckley Memorial Community Hall
over 1 year ago, Slate Valley
Vote March 5th
The FHU Music and Art programs are happy to announce our first B.E.A.T night happening this Thursday, March 7th, from 7 PM to 9 PM. This event will include: Baked Goods &Beverages Entertainment (mini games with prizes) Art sale and gallery and Music performed by FHU students! Come and enjoy some family time, connect with the community, have some great food, play some games, see some art, and listen to wonderful music! It is a fun night out for all ages! FREE to enter- donations are appreciated!
over 1 year ago, Slate Valley
BEAT Flyer
The Varsity Girls Basketball Team is heading to Barre this Wednesday for the Semi-Finals! To purchase tickets go to: https://gofan.co/app/school/VPA
over 1 year ago, Slate Valley
Girls Semi-Finals
Mark your calendar and join us for one, or both, of these parent information nights.
over 1 year ago, Slate Valley
Parent Info Night Flyer
Available to every student, every morning!
over 1 year ago, Slate Valley
Breakfast
Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Basketball team! They are heading to Barre!
over 1 year ago, Slate Valley
VGirls Basketball Team
Your Vote is Your Voice! Exercise it this Tuesday, March 5th!
over 1 year ago, Slate Valley
 Vote March 5th!
Last night the Slate Valley UUSD presented their FY25 Proposed Budget at the Annual Meeting. If you were not able to attend you can watch the recording by going to: https://bit.ly/2024SlateValleyAnnualMeeting
over 1 year ago, Slate Valley
SVUUSD Annual Meeting
Reminder: Tonight - District Annual Meeting - 6:30 PM The legal voters of the Slate Valley Unified Union School District (SVUUSD) consisting of the towns of Benson, Castleton, Fair Haven, Hubbardton, Orwell and West Haven are hereby warned and notified to meet at Fair Haven Union Middle High School Band Room on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM to conduct the following business: Article 1: To elect the following officers to serve for a term of one (1) year: • Moderator • Clerk • Treasurer Article 2: To hear and act upon the reports of School District Officers. Article 3: To approve annual salaries for the School Directors and other elected officers of the School District. Article 4: Shall the voters of the School District authorize the Board of School Directors to borrow money by issuance of bonds or notes in excess of anticipated revenues for the next fiscal year. Article 5: To have the Board of Directors of the School District present the proposed school budget for the ensuing year. Article 6: To transact any other business that may come before the meeting. Attendance can be in-person or virtual. VIRTUALLY CONNECT BY GOING TO https://meet.google.com/ozq-kxsp-jst OR BY CALLING ‪(US) +1 240-428-8613‬ PIN: ‪861 320 258‬# NOTE: Anyone who attends virtually will be seen as a “passive participant” meaning they can ask questions and comment but cannot vote from the floor.
over 1 year ago, Slate Valley
SVUUSD Annual Meeting
Reminder - This Wednesday, February 28th, Join Director of Curriculum, Casey O'Meara, for a conversation about teaching and learning in Slate Valley Schools. 5:30 - 6:30PM in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Library. Can't attend in person? Join virtually by going to: https://meet.google.com/twg-ybvt-kxi
over 1 year ago, Slate Valley
2024 Community Connections
How about Breakfast out this Sunday to support the Class of 2024 Project Graduation? February 25, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Fair Haven American Legion!
over 1 year ago, Slate Valley
Community Breakfast
Please join us this Thursday, February 22nd, at the Castleton Free Library for some coffee and conversation! Discuss the FY25 budget with administration and school board members. Children are welcome, supervision and creative activities will be available while adults meets. This event begins at noon. We hope to see you there!
over 1 year ago, Slate Valley
SVUUSD Coffee and Conversation
Rutland Herald District Spotlight: February 16, 2024
over 1 year ago, Slate Valley
Sauntering through Slate Valley
Mark your calendars! On February 28th, Join Director of Curriculum, Casey O'Meara, for a conversation about teaching and learning in Slate Valley Schools. 5:30 PM in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Library. If you can't come in person, join virtually by going to: meet.google.com/twg-ybvt-kx
over 1 year ago, Slate Valley
2024 Community Connections
Tonight - February 12, 2024 You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: Video call link :https://meet.google.com/wtt-nrju-nit Or dial: (US) +1 415-900-4570 PIN: 927 937 757#
over 1 year ago, Slate Valley
February 12 School Board Meeting
On Wednesday, February 7th, Superintendent, Ms. Olsen-Farrell and Director of Curriculum, Mr. O'Meara, enjoyed conversation over lunch with members of the FHGS Student Voice. The students shared that school day favorites included recess, math, science and dismissal. They also gave Ms. Olsen-Farrell and Mr. O'Meara a tour of their school store. Their list of improvements were: -to provide Vegetarian options at lunch -Snacks should be free, but just 1 a day -They shouldn’t use Lexia -They really needed to stock up on stress balls in the school store!
over 1 year ago, Slate Valley
Lunch with the Superintendent
Lunch with the Superintendent