Slate Valley Unified School District

Join Orwell Village School's student council as they dive into the United States election process, running their own campaign and holding an exciting election. Watch this fantastic video, produced by Raspberry Shrub Productions, which highlights how a single student's request sparked a school-wide initiative. https://bit.ly/OVSscdoc

New Podcast: Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell talks with members of the FHUHS Law Enforcement Class. See, or listen, to the podcast at https://youtu.be/FakC86NXdps.

Winter Sports Pre-Season Practice Schedules: Visit our Athletics Page for More! https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/page/high-school

Board Meeting - December 2, 2024 You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Orwell Village School Gym (Town Hall). This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pap-nacy-gca Or dial: (US) +1 626-838-2792 PIN: 419 015 951# 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.

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Slate Valley Unified USD! 🍂 We are grateful for our amazing students, families, staff, and community. Your support and dedication make Slate Valley a wonderful place to learn and grow. Wishing you a joyful day filled with warmth, gratitude, and time with loved ones. Thank you for being part of our Slate Valley family! #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #WeAreSlateValley

Students from Ms. LeBrun’s classes posed a simple question to their fellow Slaters: “What are you thankful for?” Here are some of their thoughtful responses. Click the link to see the video. https://youtu.be/lnQDKzFYfHs?si=7QXWBqo2jOpAfriN

During November, Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell and Director of Curriculum Casey O'Meara hosted two Cookies and Conversation events with middle and high school students. These informal gatherings foster meaningful discussions, allowing students to share their perspectives on the school environment, climate, and any concerns they may have. Students provided valuable feedback on topics such as the "10 and 2" rule and cell phone use, while both groups voiced their dislike for the Wayfinder program. On a positive note, students highlighted improvements in school meals, their appreciation for their principals, and the value of having a School Resource Officer (SRO). One standout quote encapsulated the school’s supportive atmosphere: "If I were to tell someone visiting our school what a strength is, it would be teachers caring about you and encouraging you to be yourself."

Calling All Crafters and Volunteers! Join us in making this year’s Craft Bazaar at Castleton Elementary School a huge success! Whether you’re a skilled crafter or eager to volunteer, we’d love to have you on board. Let’s create something amazing together! 🌟

🚑 Help Us Stuff an Ambulance! 🚑 📅 December 6th & 7th 📍 Fair Haven Shaws Join us in supporting a great cause! Every donation helps fill the shelves at Slate Valley Cares and makes a real difference in our community. Together, we can bring hope and help to those in need. Let’s do this! 💙 # Weareslatevalley #StuffAnAmbulance #CommunityCare

This weekend, Band Director, Samantha Adams and eight of our talented Slaters represented us at the North East Instrumental Music Festival in Lake George, NY. After rigorous auditions and countless hours of daily rehearsals, the festival concluded with an exceptional concert on Sunday, November 24th. We’re proud to share that many of our students earned top placements, ranking in the top two for their instruments during auditions! Please join us in congratulating these outstanding musicians for their hard work and dedication to music: Allison Rogers Elaina Allard Andrew Mingo Abby Young Asa Young Libby Rockwell Emmet MacKay Ollie Benson If you see them around, don’t hesitate to celebrate their incredible achievements!

We are thrilled to announce the 2024 SVL All-League team selections for our fall sports, along with All-State and All-New England selections. Also, we had several athletes take part in the respective Senior All-Star games. We are proud to recognize their hard work and achievements throughout this season. Congratulations to the following athletes: B Division First Team Field Hockey Selection(s): Riley Babbie Honorable Mentions: Victoria Kelly Megan Wetmore B Division First Team Girls Soccer Selection(s): Maddy Perry Audrey Perry Bre Woods Kate Hadwen Honorable Mentions: Leigha Kretzer Rowan Kuehn Ada Mueller ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Girls All-State Soccer Selections Maddy Perry Kate Hadwen Audrey Perry Vermont Senior Classic Girls Soccer All Star Game Selection(s): Kate Hadwen Maddy Perry We would also like to congratulate Head Coach Teri Perry, who has been named the 2024 SVL B Division Girls Soccer Coach of the Year, and Vermont Small School Coach of the Year! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ B Division First Team Boys Soccer Selection(s): Jace Hetrick Jack Spaulding Max Carrabino Honorable Mentions: Sullivan O'Brien Asa Young Andrew Smith Boys All-State Soccer Selections Jace Hetrick Jack Spaulding Max Carrabino Vermont Senior Classic All Star Game Selection(s) Jack Spaulding Jace Hetrick ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ North/South Senior All Star Football Game Selection(s): Max Kyhill Gabe Bache Ty Ferguson Alex Messer Phil Bean Thank you to our coaches, families, and fans for your support, and once again, congratulations to all our student-athletes for your outstanding performance on the field all season long.

We are excited to announce the 2024 Division 2 Football All-Star team selections and extend our congratulations to the outstanding athletes who have earned this honor. These players have demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication throughout the season, and we are incredibly proud to recognize their achievements. Additionally, we celebrate their accomplishment as Vermont State Champions in Division 2 Football. 2024 Division 2 Football All-Star Selections: 1st Team: Offensive Selection(s): Max Kyhill (RB) - Senior Sam Kyhill (Athlete) - Sophomore Jack Almeida (WR) - Senior Gabe Bache (OL) - Senior Alex Messer (OL) - Senior Ty Ferguson (OL) - Senior Defensive Selection(s): Phil Bean (DL) - Senior Porter Silva (DL) - Junior Max Kyhill (LB) - Senior Mason Gutel (DB) - Junior Sam Kyhill (DB) - Sophomore Special Teams Selection(s): Sam Kyhill (Returner) - Sophomore 2nd Team: Offensive Selection(s): Cody Adams (QB) - Junior Konner Savage (WR) - Senior Defensive Selection(s): Caleb Long (DL) - Junior Gabe Bache (DL) - Senior John Hutchins (LB) - Junior Konner Savage (DB) - Senior Honorable Mentions: Offensive Selection(s): Gabe Barrows (OL) - Senior Caden Lynch (OL) - Senior Phil Bean (TE) - Senior Defensive Selection(s): Seth Czachor (DL) - Sophomore Jack Almeida (DB) - Senior Special Teams Selection(s): Cody Adams (Punter) - Junior Mason Gutel (Returner) - Junior Div. 2 Coach of the Year - Adam Perry These athletes have set themselves apart, and with their hard-work and excellence, have earned this well-deserved recognition. Please join us in congratulating all of these athletes for their exceptional achievements and for helping lead their team to the State Championship. We look forward to continuing to support their success both on and off the field.

Please join us in celebrating our very own Linda Corliss, who has been honored as the 2025 Vermont-NEA ESP of the Year! As an instructional assistant at Castleton Elementary School, Linda has earned this prestigious recognition for her steadfast dedication to supporting students and her outstanding advocacy for her fellow union members. Congratulations, Linda! As Vermont-NEA President Don Tinney put it in his award notification letter, “Your constant and passionate advocacy for better wages and working conditions within your district is remarkable. All while volunteering in multiple capacities in your school and community and providing compassionate support to the learners you encounter each day. Your unwavering advocacy for ESPs and passion for organizing and professional development are making a significant impact in elevating and highlighting the amazing work of ESPs in Vermont.”

Don't miss the premiere of "I Hate Shakespeare" tonight at 7:00 PM! Doors open at 6:00 PM. Enjoy this hilariously creative performance brought to you by the Slater Theater Program. Admission is free, and donations are warmly appreciated. See you there!

TONIGHT: Please join us for the last FY26 Budget Forum at 6:30 PM- This session is Virtual Only - Attend by going to: meet.google.com/cpp-ojud-tbb or join by phone at (US) +1 413-438-7393‬ PIN: ‪152 024 750‬# We look forward to seeing you there!

NOW AVAILABLE: Slater Nation Season Passes Season passes for Slater Nation winter home sporting events are available through the high school. There are normally 18-20 combined home events between girls' and boys' basketball, allowing for modest savings over the season. Game Day prices are $3 for adults, and $2 for students and senior citizens. Season Pass Prices: Adult…$45 Students and Senior Citizens (age 65)…$30 Contact Mary Anne Morse at 802-342-6614, or by email at mamorse@svuvt.org to arrange the purchase of your tickets. Students can see Mr. Ramey during the school day.

Stay Connected with Slate Valley! Keeping up with everything happening in the Slate Valley District just got easier. Say goodbye to searching across platforms—now you can get all the updates you need delivered straight to your inbox! We’re excited to introduce our new mailing list, designed to keep our community informed and engaged. From important announcements to upcoming events, this subscription ensures you never miss a thing. 📧 Sign up today and stay in the loop! Together, we can continue building a connected and thriving Slate Valley community. Go to https://mailchi.mp/svuvt/svu-mailing-list

Board Meeting - November 18, 2024 You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Castleton Elementary School Cafeteria. This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pku-fcxj-zeb Or dial: (US) +1 443-584-3186 PIN: 298 011 011# 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.

New Podcast! Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell Talks with Slate Valley Theatre Program Participants In this video, Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell sits down with both faculty and students involved in the Slate Valley Theatre programs. The first segment features a conversation with members of the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School theatre program, followed by an insightful discussion with the director and organizer of the Fair Haven Grade School theatre group. Join us for an inside look at how these passionate educators and students are bringing the arts to life in the Slate Valley community! See it, or listen at: https://youtu.be/n8XE1kSG7CA

From Slate Valley's Athletic Director: "The Winter Sports season will begin the week of December 2nd. Please be sure to register your child on Form ReLeaf, and make sure they have an updated physical (within 2 years) on file with your child's school nurse. Game schedules will be available soon. Adjustments are still being made at all levels, so rather than posting something that will be changed, we will do so as they get locked in." *Sports for the high school (grades 9-12) will start on Monday Dec.2. (Weekly schedule will be posted to the Athletics webpage) *Basketball for middle school teams will begin on Dec 3. Practices will be held at Fair Haven Grade School. (Weekly schedule will be posted to the Athletics webpage) *Basketball for grades 5/6 will begin on Dec 4. Practices will be held at Castleton Elementary School. (Weekly schedule will be posted to the Athletics webpage)