What an incredible fall season for Slater Nation! Just days after our Slaters brought home the 2024 Division 2 State Football Championship, the accolades keep pouring in. The Rutland Herald has named three of our outstanding student-athletes as Player of the Year in their respective sports!
Congratulations to Maddy Perry and Leigha Kretzer for sharing the honor in Girls' Soccer, and to Max Kyhill for his well-deserved recognition in Football.
Slater Nation is bursting with pride for all our teams and celebrates these remarkable achievements by Maddy, Leigha, and Max. Way to go, Slaters!
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Reminder: Join us next week 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!
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.
TONIGHT: Please join us for the last IN PERSON FY26 Budget Forum - 6:30 PM at the Fair Haven Grade School library. We look forward to seeing you there!
Today, we honor the courage and dedication of all those who have served and continue to serve. Thank you, veterans, for your sacrifices in the name of freedom.
Congratulations to our FHUHS Football team for winning the D2 Championship with grit, determination, and powerful team effort! What a Slater season to remember!
Congratulations to Jenna Laslocky, 4th Grade Teacher at OVS, and Justin Merrill, English Language Arts Teacher at FHUMS, for being recognized last night at the Vermont Outstanding Educator Awards Ceremony held at the University of Vermont!
New Podcast: Episode 13 - Discussion with Slate Valley's new Athletic Director, Mr. Eric Ramey. Watch or Listen at https://bit.ly/EdInAthleticDirector
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!!!
