Congratulations to our #3 Slaters who have advanced to the Division II State Championship game against #1 Rice Memorial. Game time has been set for 11 AM on Saturday, November 9th at St. Johnsbury Academy.
All VPA games are streamed through the NFHS Network, The link is below. A subscription is required to watch games through the site.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/vpa/gamfffa0b0d66
Fans are reminded that noise-makers of any kind are not allowed. No horns, megaphones, cowbells, or vuvuzelas are permitted. Also, no confetti bombs or signs are to be put in the ground. Signs and posters can be attached to the bleachers. Please remove anything that gets put up at the conclusion of the game.
Fair Haven will be considered the visiting team, thus our sideline will be across from the press box/large set of bleachers.
T-Shirts will be available. These are long-sleeved shirts, and the price is $30 each. Venmo, cash, or checks will be accepted.
Parking will be available on campus until the lots are full. There will also be off-campus parking and a shuttle to the campus. For safety purposes, it has been recommended to wait for the shuttle rather than try to cross four lanes of traffic on foot.
Ticket prices for the football state championships games are listed below. Tickets can be purchased on Go Fan under the VPA events. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate. People will be directed to either a pre-paid line, or a cash sale line.
Football Championship Ticket Prices: Tickets are good for all 3 games on the day
$10 for adults
$5 for senior citizens and school-age children
Let's Go Slaters!!!
Today, our special education administrators are joining 1,300 colleagues from across all 50 states at the Council of Special Education Administrators Conference in Savannah, Georgia. We’re especially proud that Ms. Benway represented Vermont as our voting member on the organization's executive board. It’s fantastic that our administrative team could participate in this valuable learning experience!
Reminder: Join us for the next FY26 Budget Forum tomorrow, Wednesday, November 6th, at 6:30 PM at Benson Village School. This is an in-person event only. We look forward to seeing you there!
Have Suggestions or Questions about the FY26 Budget? We’d Love to Hear from You!
Middle School students have crafted suggestion boxes now placed at town halls in Benson, West Haven, Hubbardton, and Fair Haven, as well as at the Castleton and Orwell Free Libraries. Share your thoughts, and we’ll review submissions weekly, with responses posted publicly. You can also submit your ideas or questions online at https://bit.ly/FY26Suggestions.
The Boys and Girls Club hosted a lively Trunk or Treat event last night at Castleton Elementary School, offering a variety of creative trunks for kids to explore. The CES first grade team, CES second grade team, and Slate Valley School Board all joined in, creating engaging stops for everyone to enjoy. The evening was filled with fun and festive spirits for all who attended!
Join Us at the Next Community Advisory Council (CAC) Meeting!
Your voice matters! We warmly invite you to attend our upcoming CAC meeting on Monday, November 4th, at 5:45 PM. These meetings provide an open forum to discuss topics that strengthen the connection between our community and the school district. The atmosphere is casual, but the conversations are lively, informative, and impactful. We look forward to hearing your thoughts, questions, and concerns—hope to see you there!
Fair Haven Union is honored to announce that Asa Young has been selected as one of the recipients of the Vermont State Athletic Director's Association Student-Athlete Leadership Scholarship. Asa's application and essay stood out amongst a large pool of candidates from throughout Vermont, and he was selected as one of 10 statewide winners. He is now eligible to be selected to represent Vermont in the New England scholarship selection process, which continues into the spring of 2025.
On behalf of Slater Nation, congratulations to Asa and his family, and thank you for being a tremendous ambassador for our community and high school athletics.
Potty Training: It’s more than just learning to use the potty—it’s a journey! Join us for our 'Potty Time' workshop at the Castleton Free Library on November 19th, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Go to https://bit.ly/PottyTime111924 or scan the code to sign up and empower both you and your child!
What does the slogan "Our School, Your Future" mean to Slate Valley students? Click the link or scan the code to hear their perspectives!
https://youtu.be/0d0nSt8S11Q
Join us for our next Community Advisory Council meeting on Monday, November 4th, at 5:45 PM in the central office conference room at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School. All are welcome!
Reminder: Our next FY26 Budget Forum is tomorrow night, Wednesday, October 30th, 6:30 PM at Castleton Elementary School. This forum is in person only. We hope to see you there!
We have an exciting week of post-season games and events, with three of our teams playing in the state semi-finals, and three athletes competing in the XC Meet of Champions.
Ticket prices for the football and all state championships games are listed below. Tickets can be purchased on Go Fan under the VPA events.
Football & Championship Ticket Prices:
$10 for adults,
$5 for senior citizens and school-age children
Let's Go Slaters!!!
Tonight: NOTICE EARLIER TIME
Board Meeting - October 28, 2024
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 5:00 p.m. at the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Band Room.
This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xyt-anxp-upz
Or dial: (US) +1 541-626-6243 PIN: 832 739 393#
Please note: To participate in conversation virtually and/or ask a question virtually, please use the “raise hand” icon in Google Meet. Typing responses or questions in chat is not an option.
Vermont Public has created an excellent visual guide explaining how Vermont funds its schools. As the FY26 budget season approaches, this resource is perfect for understanding the process. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/C8dRaVnEb0U or scan the QR code to view it.
Good Afternoon, Slater Nation!
With the fall high school sports regular seasons at an end, we wanted to share how to continue watching our student-athletes during the postseason. While we regularly stream sporting events on our YouTube channel for regular season home games on LaPlaca Field, all Slater athletic’s home playoff games are required to stream exclusively to the NFHS Network (NFHS) in order to comply with a Vermont Principals’ Association (VPA) directive. The VPA has an agreement in place with NFHS that postseason games are live-streamed exclusively via the NFHS platform. As a result, to find any home postseason games that we live stream go to our dedicated NFHS page found at the link below. Please note, there is a subscription fee to access the NFHS service.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/fair-haven-union-high-school-fair-haven-vt
Join Us for the First Budget Forum Tomorrow Night, 6:30 PM at Orwell Village School!
Can't make it? No problem! We have three more upcoming sessions, plus a virtual option (see schedule on our website). Please attend at least one – your input is essential in shaping our community’s future.
Congratulations to our Slate Valley Unified teachers who made it to the final voting round of the Best Teacher of the Lakes Region contest! A special shout-out to Ms. Aliyah Edmonds and Mrs. Tricia Doran for their fantastic achievement, securing second and third place! The Best of the Best Lakes Region contest, held annually, celebrates exceptional people, businesses and organizations, with nominees chosen and voted on by the Lakes Region community. Slate Valley was proudly represented!
Castleton Elementary School Curriculum Extravaganza!
This Wednesday, October 23rd from 5:00 - 6:30 pm.
Check out the work students are focusing on! Literacy and Math will be highlighted along with information about PBIS and Second Step!
Light refreshments will be available! Hope to see you there!
Dear Slate Valley community, please consider attending one of the Agency of Education’s Listen and Learn Tour events. Your voice is critically important.
The Vermont Agency of Education announced in a recent press release the next phase of the 2024 Listen and Learn Tour and invites the public to participate in community conversations to inform how the Agency delivers services and supports to Vermont’s education system.
These public engagement sessions will help the Agency develop its strategic plan and ensure that its work is supporting the educational priorities of communities across Vermont. Following a series of data reports and regional planning sessions with more than 250 education leaders, the Agency is eager to expand these conversations to include educators, parents, students, and community members across the state. The Agency encourages broad participation and welcomes input from all Vermonters, including students, families, and community partners - students are integral to these conversations and are encouraged to attend.
Each public engagement session will take place from 6:00 pm. to 8:00 pm at the below locations. Every session will begin with introductory information and data to support more in-depth conversations, followed by breakout sessions on topics related to student achievement and support, career and college readiness, and school budgets, among other emerging priorities. Detailed agendas will be provided on the Agency webpage closer to the events.
DATE LOCATION
October 22 Woodstock Union Middle/High School
October 23 Mount Anthony Union High School
October 23 Stowe High School
October 28 Montpelier High School
October 28 West Rutland School
October 29 Lyndon Town School
October 30 Enosburg Falls High School
November 4 Virtual Meeting (ASL interpreter available)
November 6 Virtual Meeting (ASL interpreter available
Please check the Listen and Learn webpage to see the most up to date public engagement schedules, links for virtual sessions and information on language accessibility. While not required, pre-registration is encouraged using the online registration form, Listen and Learn Registration (cognitoforms.com). Please email aoe.publicinformation@vermont.gov with questions.
Slate Valley FY26 Budget Forums start next week! We invite you to bring your questions and suggestions about the upcoming school budget. Your input is vital as we plan for the future! Can't attend? Submit your thoughts online at https://bit.ly/FY26Suggestions.
