Slate Valley Summer Happenings ☀️🎷🎣🍄

Summer is in full swing for Fair Haven Union High School Special Educator Mr. Michael Lenox, and he's making the most of every minute outdoors and on stage!

When he's not in the classroom, you'll likely find Mr. Lenox casting a line in search of the next big catch, exploring the woods for wild mushrooms, or sharing his love of music with the Enerjazz Big Band as a saxophonist.

If you'd like to hear Mr. Lenox perform, be sure to mark your calendar! The Enerjazz Big Band will take the stage during the Fair Haven Concerts in the Park series on Thursday, July 30, at 7:00 p.m. It's sure to be a fantastic evening of live music in the park.

Thanks for sharing your summer adventures with us, Mr. Lenox! We hope the fish keep biting, the mushrooms keep popping up, and the music keeps swinging! 🎶🐟🍄
about 5 hours ago, Slate Valley
Graphic titled "Slate Valley 2026 Summer Happenings" featuring Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Special Education Teacher Mr. Michael Lennox. The collage includes a large photo of Mr. Lennox smiling while holding a large bass he caught, a smaller photo of freshly foraged wild mushrooms on a plate, and a photo of him performing on saxophone with the Enerjazz Big Band during an outdoor concert. Text reads: “I am spending my summer chasing fish, hunting mushrooms, and playing the saxophone in the Enerjazz Big Band.” Another text box announces: “The Enerjazz Big Band will perform as part of the Fair Haven Concerts in the Park series on Thursday, July 30, at 7:00 p.m.” The Slate Valley logo appears inside a bright yellow sun in the upper right corner. The bottom of the graphic identifies Mr. Lennox as an FHUHS Special Education Teacher.
⚽ Grades 5/6 Soccer Registration is Now Open! ⚽

Calling all future soccer stars! Registration for Slate Valley Grades 5/6 Soccer is now open through the Arbiter Registration platform.
Registration Link:
https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/athletic-registration-sy26-27

📅 Fall Informational Meeting
Thursday, August 27
6:00 PM
📍 Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Gym

📋 A current athletic physical must be on file with the school before participation.

🏃 Planning to run cross country instead? Students in grades 5/6 interested in cross country should register under the Middle School Grades 5–8 Cross Country section.

Don't wait—register today and get ready for a great fall season! ⚽💙💚
about 22 hours ago, Slate Valley
A teal and green gradient graphic announces Grades 5/6 Soccer Registration for Slate Valley Unified School District. A soccer ball featuring the Slate Valley logo appears beside the large title "Grades 5/6 Soccer Registration." The graphic states that registration is now open through the Arbiter Registration platform and instructs families to click "Register Now" using the provided registration link. It notes that tutorial videos are available on the athletics webpage for assistance. A highlighted box reminds families that students registering for cross country should use the Middle School Grades 5–8 registration section. At the bottom, the graphic announces a Fall Informational Meeting on Thursday, August 27, at 6:00 p.m. in the FHUMHS gym, and reminds families that each athlete must have a current athletic physical on file with the school. Decorative running shoes appear beside the cross country reminder.
☀️ Summer Happenings Kickoff! ☀️

We're kicking off our 2026 Slate Valley Summer Happenings series with the Fair Haven Grade School Girls on the Run team, who had a fantastic time participating in the Poultney 4th of July Parade! 🇺🇸

The team proudly completed the 2.75-mile parade route while spreading smiles, handing out candy, and sharing plenty of red, white, and blue patriotism with parade-goers along the way. Their enthusiasm, teamwork, and community spirit were on full display from start to finish!

Way to represent FHGS and Girls on the Run with pride, and thank you to Mrs. Haley for sending in our first submission!❤️🤍💙

Throughout the summer, we'll be highlighting what our amazing Slate Valley faculty and staff are up to outside the classroom. Here's to a summer full of fun, learning, and making memories! ❤️🤍💙☀️
1 day ago, Slate Valley
A "Slate Valley 2026 Summer Happenings" graphic highlights the Fair Haven Grade School Girls on the Run team's participation in the Poultney 4th of July Parade. The teal and white design features large "SH" initials, a bright sunflower surrounding the Slate Valley school district logo, and the headline: "FHGS Girls on the Run took their energy, smiles, and patriotic spirit to the Poultney 4th of July Parade!" Four photos show the team posing in front of a patriotic float decorated with a giant American flag, walking the parade route in green Girls on the Run shirts and bright pink tutus, standing beside a decorated Girls on the Run wagon sponsored by Brooks Landscaping, and a close-up of a student and coach smiling together. Patriotic graphics, including wrapped candy, balloons, a pickup truck with an American flag, and red, white, and blue accents, decorate the layout. Text at the bottom identifies the participants as the FHGS Girls on the Run Group and recognizes Mrs. Erin Haley.
*REMINDER: EVERY TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH AUGUST 18*
🥪☀️ Free Summer Meal Box Program Notification! ☀️🥪
Slate Valley families can pick up FREE multi-day meal boxes for children 18 and under this summer!
Each box includes:
🍎 7 breakfasts
🥪 7 lunches
📍 Pickup Location: Fair Haven Grade School parking lot
🗓️ Pickup Day: Every Tuesday during the summer
⏰ Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
📅 First Pickup: Tuesday, June 30
📅 Last Pickup: Tuesday, August 18
Eligibility Requirements:
✔️ Meals are for children 18 and under
✔️ The child is not receiving meals from another Free Summer Meal Program
✔️ The person picking up the meal box is the child’s parent or guardian
Help us spread the word so every child in our community has access to nutritious meals throughout the summer! 💚
5 days ago, Slate Valley
Graphic promoting the Slate Valley Free Summer Meal Box Program Pickup. The flyer states that free multi-day meal boxes containing seven breakfasts and seven lunches are available for children 18 and under. Pickup takes place in the Fair Haven Grade School parking lot every Tuesday during the summer from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., beginning June 30 and ending August 18. Eligibility requirements include that the child is 18 or younger, is not receiving meals from another Free Summer Meal Program, and that the person picking up the meal box is the child’s parent or guardian. The graphic features the Slate Valley logo and a green border decorated with food-themed icons.
🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸

Slate Valley joins our community in celebrating 250 years of history, freedom, resilience, and the American spirit.

As we honor this milestone, we also celebrate the people, stories, and communities that continue to shape our nation’s future—including right here in Slate Valley.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and meaningful celebration! ❤️🤍💙
6 days ago, Slate Valley
A patriotic graphic celebrates America's 250th birthday. Red, white, and blue balloons with stars and stripes border the top and bottom of the image. The Slate Valley Unified Union School District logo is centered near the top. A blurred American flag, colorful fireworks, and sparkling lights fill the background. Large white text reads: "FROM SLATE VALLEY TO AMERICA: HAPPY 250TH BIRTHDAY!"
Slate Valley District Newsletter: June 19, 2026 https://mailchi.mp/4fa4cf530e17/final-slate-valley-district-newsletter-for-2025-26-school-year
21 days ago, Slate Valley
Slate Valley Unified USD Newsletter graphic dated June 19, 2026. The top section features the title “Slate Valley Unified USD Newsletter” with the date beneath it. The lower section shows a summer-themed design with a blue swimming pool water background, a beach ball, and oversized red sunglasses. Across the image, large text reads, “School’s Out for… Summer.” Slate Valley logos appear in opposite corners, emphasizing the end of the school year and the start of summer vacation.
🌻🎉 Congratulations to Diane Roberts on her retirement! 🎉🌻

After three years of dedicated service as an Instructional Assistant at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School, Diane is beginning a well-earned retirement.

Thank you, Diane, for the support, encouragement, and care you provided to students and staff each day. Your positive impact on our school community is greatly appreciated.

Wishing you all the best in this exciting new chapter filled with happiness, relaxation, and new adventures. Congratulations and enjoy your retirement!
22 days ago, Slate Valley
Retirement recognition graphic honoring Diane Roberts. The graphic features a portrait of Diane inside a circular frame surrounded by sunflower and greenery illustrations on a light yellow and green background. Text reads: “Happy Retirement,” “Valued by Slate Valley Unified Union School District since 2023,” and “Best Wishes to Diane Roberts.” Additional text identifies her as a “Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Instructional Assistant” and thanks her for “3 Years of Dedicated Service.” Decorative sunflowers, leaves, and a small bee accent the design, with a Vermont-themed logo displayed in the upper left corner.
Please join us in congratulating Kelley Schultz on her retirement from Slate Valley Unified Union School District!

For the past three years, Kelley has served as the Administrative Assistant at Benson Village School, where she has been a welcoming presence for students, families, staff, and visitors alike. Her dedication, kindness, and support have helped keep the school running smoothly each day.

Thank you, Kelley, for your service to the Benson Village School community. We wish you all the best in this exciting new chapter and hope your retirement is filled with happiness, relaxation, and new adventures!

💜 Happy Retirement, Kelley! 💜
22 days ago, Slate Valley
Retirement recognition graphic featuring a portrait of Kelley Schultz. The graphic reads: “Happy Retirement. Valued by Slate Valley Unified Union School District since 2023. Best Wishes to Kelley Schultz, Benson Village School Administrative Assistant. Thank you for 3 years of dedicated service!” The design has a soft lavender background with lilac and violet flowers surrounding the photo and text, along with the Vermont logo in the upper left corner.
1st Grade's rock snake!
23 days ago, Kelley Schultz
A close-up of a printed announcement from the Benson Village School Staff, protected inside a clear plastic sleeve and posted on a grey siding wall. The text announces the completion of the "Benson Village School Rock Snake project" as part of a PBIS celebration, noting that every student contributed a unique painted rock. It explains that the snake winds around the K-1-2 butterfly garden, thanks Mrs. Fowler for bringing the project to life, and invites families to view it during the Wednesday Family Picnic.
A ground-level, lengthwise view of a long garden border made of unique, hand-painted rocks, creating a "rock snake." The rocks feature various bright colors, patterns, and initials like "BVS." The rock line stretches far into the distance, separating a freshly dirt-filled butterfly garden bed with young green plants from a wide, open green grass lawn.
A smiling woman with glasses and blonde hair wearing a floral dress stands outside next to a newly planted garden bed. She gestures proudly with an open hand toward a long line of colorful, hand-painted rocks that border the edge of the soil. The garden runs along the side of a grey siding building with blue trim around a door and windows.
A close-up shot of the head and front section of a painted "rock snake" lining a garden bed. The lead rock is meticulously painted green with black outlines to mimic snake scales, featuring bright yellow and black eyes and a small pink tongue at the tip. Behind it, a line of individually painted rocks extends into the background, including a speckled blue rock and a long teal rock with pink and white designs.
PBI S celebration!
23 days ago, Kelley Schultz
A smiling girl wearing a black "Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County" t-shirt proudly holds up a red, white, and blue striped popsicle while standing on a wood-chipped playground.
A group of five smiling children with painted faces squeeze into a small plastic playhouse on a playground while enjoying colorful popsicles and ice cream. Picnic Tables & Outdoor Treats IMG_6243.jpg: A group of children with face paint sit around a grey picnic table under a blue umbrella, eating cold treats on a sunny day near a yellow playground slide. IMG_6250.jpg: A smiling girl wearing a black "Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County" t-shirt proudly holds up a red, white, and blue striped popsicle while standing on a wood-chipped playground.
A child with subtle red face paint sits smiling at the bottom of a small green slide attached to a brown wooden playground structure. IMG_6248.jpg: Two young boys with superhero face paint take a break inside a wooden playground playhouse, one eating a popsicle and the other enjoying an ice cream cone.
A group of five smiling children with painted faces squeeze into a small plastic playhouse on a playground while enjoying colorful popsicles and ice cream. Picnic Tables & Outdoor Treats IMG_6243.jpg: A group of children with face paint sit around a grey picnic table under a blue umbrella, eating cold treats on a sunny day near a yellow playground slide. IMG_6250.jpg: A smiling girl wearing a black "Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County" t-shirt proudly holds up a red, white, and blue striped popsicle while standing on a wood-chipped playground.
: Two young boys with superhero face paint take a break inside a wooden playground playhouse, one eating a popsicle and the other enjoying an ice cream cone.
PBIS celebration!
23 days ago, Kelley Schultz
Four young children stand in a grassy field lined up behind orange cones, each stepped inside a brightly colored, oversized fabric sack (pink, green, blue, and yellow) preparing for a race.
Children participate in a field day game on a large grassy lawn, some wearing colorful giant sacks while others throw and catch a beach ball. IMG_6229.jpg: A wide shot of a field day event where children in brightly colored racing sacks compete on a vast, green grass field under a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.
Four young children stand in a grassy field lined up behind orange cones, each stepped inside a brightly colored, oversized fabric sack (pink, green, blue, and yellow) preparing for a race. IMG_6228.jpg: Children participate in a field day game on a large grassy lawn, some wearing colorful giant sacks while others throw and catch a beach ball.
: Children participate in a field day game on a large grassy lawn, some wearing colorful giant sacks while others throw and catch a beach ball. IMG_6229.jpg: A wide shot of a field day event where children in brightly colored racing sacks compete on a vast, green grass field under a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.
Children participate in a field day game on a large grassy lawn, some wearing colorful giant sacks while others throw and catch a beach ball. IMG_6229.jpg: A wide shot of a field day event where children in brightly colored racing sacks compete on a vast, green grass field under a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.
Children participate in a field day game on a large grassy lawn, some wearing colorful giant sacks while others throw and catch a beach ball. IMG_6229.jpg: A wide shot of a field day event where children in brightly colored racing sacks compete on a vast, green grass field under a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.
: Children participate in a field day game on a large grassy lawn, some wearing colorful giant sacks while others throw and catch a beach ball. IMG_6229.jpg: A wide shot of a field day event where children in brightly colored racing sacks compete on a vast, green grass field under a blue sky with fluffy white clouds. IMG_6230.jpg: A group of kids enjoy outdoor games on a sunny day in an open field, featuring a sack race line-up and children playing with a beach ball near orange safety cones.
A young child with an excited, wide-open expression slides feet-first down a tall, vibrant inflatable slide under a clear blue sky. Sack Race Activity (Wide Shots) IMG
A young girl with her face painted slides down a large, colorful blue and green inflatable water slide on a bright, sunny day. I
A young girl with her face painted slides down a large, colorful blue and green inflatable water slide on a bright, sunny day.
🥪☀️ Free Summer Meal Box Program Notification! ☀️🥪

Slate Valley families can pick up FREE multi-day meal boxes for children 18 and under this summer!

Each box includes:
🍎 7 breakfasts
🥪 7 lunches

📍 Pickup Location: Fair Haven Grade School parking lot
🗓️ Pickup Day: Every Tuesday during the summer
⏰ Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

📅 First Pickup: Tuesday, June 30
📅 Last Pickup: Tuesday, August 18

Eligibility Requirements:
✔️ Meals are for children 18 and under
✔️ The child is not receiving meals from another Free Summer Meal Program
✔️ The person picking up the meal box is the child’s parent or guardian

Help us spread the word so every child in our community has access to nutritious meals throughout the summer! 💚
23 days ago, Slate Valley
Graphic promoting the Slate Valley Free Summer Meal Box Program Pickup. The flyer states that free multi-day meal boxes containing seven breakfasts and seven lunches are available for children 18 and under. Pickup takes place in the Fair Haven Grade School parking lot every Tuesday during the summer from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., beginning June 30 and ending August 18. Eligibility requirements include that the child is 18 or younger, is not receiving meals from another Free Summer Meal Program, and that the person picking up the meal box is the child’s parent or guardian. The graphic features the Slate Valley logo and a green border decorated with food-themed icons.
🌸🎉 Congratulations, Joann Higgins, on Your Retirement! 🎉🌸

Please join us in celebrating Joann Higgins as she retires after five years of dedicated service to Slate Valley Unified Union School District.

As an Instructional Assistant at Fair Haven Grade School, Joann has made a lasting impact on the students, staff, and families she has worked alongside. Through her patience, kindness, encouragement, and commitment to helping students succeed, she has helped create a positive and supportive learning environment for countless children.

The relationships she built and the care she showed every day have made a difference that extends far beyond the classroom. We are grateful for the time, energy, and heart she brought to her role and to the Fair Haven Grade School community.

Thank you, Joann, for your years of service and dedication. We wish you a retirement filled with happiness, relaxation, new adventures, and many wonderful moments with family and friends.

Congratulations and best wishes on this exciting new chapter!
23 days ago, Slate Valley
Retirement recognition graphic honoring Joann Higgins. The graphic features a portrait of Joann framed by gold geometric shapes and floral decorations on a soft pink background. Text reads: “Happy Retirement,” “Valued by Slate Valley Unified Union School District since 2021,” and “Best Wishes to Joann Higgins.” Additional text identifies her as a “Fair Haven Grade School Instructional Assistant” and thanks her for “5 Years of Dedicated Service.” Pink roses, flowers, greenery, and a watercolor-style rose illustration decorate the graphic, with a Vermont-themed logo displayed in the upper left corner.
More PBIS celebration...and Ice cream too!
24 days ago, Kelley Schultz
A young person stands outside on a gravel path, making a playful squinting expression while eating chocolate ice cream from a paper cup with a plastic spoon. They are wearing a black t-shirt with a video game controller graphic that reads "Game Outside." The background shows lush green trees under a partly cloudy sky.
Two smiling boys stand next to each other on a gravel area under a bright, sunny sky. The boy on the left wears a dark blue "Cape Cod" t-shirt, red shorts, and brown Crocs, holding an ice cream cone. The boy on the right has red and black painted designs on his face, wears a white graphic t-shirt, black shorts, and gray slides, and is holding a pink ice cream cone. A playground with a yellow slide and dome climber is visible in the background.
Three girls pose closely together in front of a wall with a gray textured upper half and a green lower half. All three have yellow star painted designs on the sides of their faces near their eyes. The girl on the left wears a colorful tie-dye t-shirt and glasses; the center girl wears a brown t-shirt; and the girl on the right wears a pink t-shirt with a sun graphic and glasses.
: Two girls pose playfully against an indoor wall with gray texturing and green paneling. The girl on the left has a vibrant rainbow painted across her forehead, white painted clouds on her cheeks, and smiles brightly with braces. The girl on the right sticks her tongue out, makes peace signs with both hands, has face paint on her cheek, and wears a gray t-shirt featuring Winnie the Pooh.
A smiling girl stands outdoors holding a waffle cone with green mint chocolate chip ice cream. She is wearing a green polo shirt and has a light blue sweatshirt tied around her waist. She has subtle face paint on her cheek and a colorful rainbow painted on her left forearm. A playground with a yellow slide is visible in the background.
PBIS celebration!
24 days ago, Kelley Schultz
A young girl with a blonde braid, wearing a maroon tie-dye dress, sitting at the bottom of a large inflatable slide. She is smiling directly at the camera. The inflatable structure is made of bold panels of blue, green, yellow, purple, and red, sitting outdoors on green grass under a clear blue sky.
Two young girls smiling and playing inside a bright, multi-colored inflatable bounce house. The girl on the left is wearing a white graphic t-shirt and light blue shorts, balancing on one foot. The girl on the right is wearing a maroon tie-dye dress, caught mid-motion with a happy expression. The background features vibrant blue, green, yellow, and purple inflatable walls under a sunny sky.
PBIS celebration!
24 days ago, Kelley Schultz
Text: A smiling girl with long red hair stands in a grassy field holding out a pair of comically large, oversized red-and-yellow striped pants. A row of small orange cones is placed on the grass in front of her.
: A boy wearing a grey sleeveless Under Armour shirt jumps on a colorful, inflatable bounce house obstacle course outdoors on a sunny day, while other children navigate through a nearby tunnel section.
A group of children gather around a large, brightly colored inflatable bounce house structure on a grassy lawn under a blue sky with light clouds. Some children are talking on the grass, while others climb inside the inflatable tunnels. IMG_3479.jpg Alt Text: A group of children with various colorful face paint designs sit lined up against a dark green wall labeled "Cool Down Corner," holding basketballs, soccer balls, and footballs.
A group of children with various colorful face paint designs sit lined up against a dark green wall labeled "Cool Down Corner," holding basketballs, soccer balls, and footballs.
A close-up portrait of a young blonde girl smiling, featuring elaborate face paint of pink flowers and green leaves with gold glitter details on her left cheek and forehead.
A young girl with a tie-dye shirt smiles up at the camera, showing off her face paint that features a detailed white swan design wrapping around her left eye.
A young girl in a pink shirt sits at a school cafeteria table, looking directly at the camera with her face painted to look like a green and yellow cartoon animal. An adult's arm and a face paint palette are visible in the foreground.
A young boy in a bright green hoodie smiles with a green lizard or dinosaur design painted across his forehead and down the side of his face, with other children visible in the classroom background.
: Four young children stand together in a classroom, each posing with their hands under their chins to showcase their matching butterfly face paint designs in various colors. .
A smiling girl with long red hair stands in a grassy field holding out a pair of comically large, oversized red-and-yellow striped pants. A row of small orange cones is placed on the grass in front of her.
🔧🎉 Congratulations, Tony Greene, on Your Retirement! 🎉🔧

After 10 years of dedicated service to Slate Valley Unified Union School District, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Tony Greene as he begins his retirement.

As a Maintenance Technician at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School, Tony has played an important role in keeping our buildings safe, functional, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. While much of his work happened behind the scenes, its impact was felt every day by everyone who walked through our doors.

Tony’s commitment, reliability, and willingness to lend a hand have been greatly appreciated throughout his time with the district. We are grateful for the care and expertise he brought to his work and for the many contributions he made over the past decade.

Please join us in thanking Tony for his years of service and wishing him all the best in this exciting new chapter. May your retirement be filled with happiness, relaxation, and plenty of time to enjoy the things you love most!

Congratulations, Tony!
24 days ago, Slate Valley
Retirement recognition graphic honoring Tony Greene. The graphic features a portrait of Tony inside a green and blue hexagonal frame on a light blue background. Text reads: “Happy Retirement,” “Valued by Slate Valley Unified Union School District since 2010,” and “Best Wishes to Tony Greene.” Additional text identifies him as a “Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Maintenance Technician” and thanks him for “10 Years of Dedicated Service.” Decorative maintenance-themed illustrations, including a toolbox with tools, hammer, wrench, nails, and tape measure, surround the portrait. A Vermont-themed logo appears in the upper left corner.
3rd grade field trip to Echo!
25 days ago, Kelley Schultz
A young boy in a green shirt and a girl in a bright blue t-shirt construct paper cones at an interactive science museum exhibit. They stand in front of a tall, clear vertical wind tunnel tube where other paper structures are being tested. A blue bin filled with discarded paper cones sits in the foreground.
Two young girls with long blonde hair look into a brightly lit aquarium tank from behind. One girl stands on a wooden stool to get a closer look. Inside the tank, several large goldfish and reddish-pink fish swim around large pieces of submerged driftwood and green aquatic plants.
A group of children and adults stand along a large, curved panoramic aquarium viewing window. The tank is styled like a riverbed habitat with tall reeds, smooth river stones, submerged logs, and large fish swimming through the water.
Two young girls smile playfully while riding together on a life-sized, pinkish-purple model of a Triceratops dinosaur. The girl in the back has a wide-eyed, comical expression with her mouth open in a mock scream, while the girl in front wears a blue patterned dress and smiles warmly. The background features a dense jungle backdrop.
A young girl with shoulder-length brown hair smiles brightly while sitting atop a model Triceratops dinosaur. She is wearing a blue and white patterned shirt and black shorts. A green, leafy jungle scene is visible behind her.
A young girl with long blonde hair and a blue t-shirt smiles while sitting astride a model Triceratops dinosaur. She rests her hands on the dinosaur's bony frill.
A young girl with her hair in a bun and a teenager look at an interactive "Guess Who?" museum display about aquatic life. The display features flip-up panels with fish silhouettes on top and detailed photos and information underneath. Dinosaur Exhibit Photos
A smiling girl in a blue marbled t-shirt sits on the back of a large, realistic model dinosaur with textured orange skin and large eyes. In the background, a fossil dig pit with a dinosaur skull and other prehistoric models are visible.
A teenager in a bright pink t-shirt and black shorts laughs while sitting on the back of a large orange dinosaur model against a dark wall and jungle backdrop.
A smiling girl in a blue marbled t-shirt sits on the back of a large, realistic model dinosaur with textured orange skin and large eyes. In the background, a fossil dig pit with a dinosaur skull and other prehistoric models are visible.
🏛️ FREE Vermont Historic Sites Pass for 4th Graders! 🏛️
Explore Vermont History Where It Happened!

Attention Vermont 4th Grade Families!

The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation is offering a FREE Historic Sites Pass for all Vermont students who have completed 4th grade during the 2025–2026 school year.

With this special pass, students and one accompanying adult receive free admission to all Vermont state-owned historic sites throughout the 2026 season (through October 2026).

🌟 Visit These Historic Vermont Destinations

📍 Bennington Battle Monument State Historic Site
📍 Chimney Point State Historic Site
📍 Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site
📍 Mount Independence State Historic Site
📍 President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site
📍 President Chester A. Arthur State Historic Site

🎟️ How It Works

✅ Print the 4th Grade Pass Letter
✅ Bring the letter to any participating historic site
✅ Present it to site staff for free admission

No registration required!

🌐 Learn More

For site information, hours, and directions, visit:

HistoricSites.Vermont.gov

❓Questions?

Joshua Bell
Director of State Historic Sites
📞 802-505-8592
📧 Joshua.Bell@vermont.gov
25 days ago, Slate Valley
Flyer titled “Free Vermont Historic Sites Pass for 4th Graders.” It explains that Vermont 4th graders who have finished the school year can visit all Vermont state-owned historic sites with one adult for free during the 2026 season, ending in October. It lists steps for using the pass: print the 4th Grade Pass Letter, bring it to a participating historic site, and show it to site staff for free admission. No registration is required. Sites listed include Bennington Battle Monument, Chimney Point, Hubbardton Battlefield, Mount Independence, President Calvin Coolidge, and President Chester A. Arthur State Historic Sites. More information is available at HistoricSites.Vermont.gov, with a QR code and contact information for Joshua Bell at 802-505-8592 or Joshua.Bell@vermont.gov. The flyer uses green, blue, and gold accents with a “VT History Pass” badge and the message, “Make history part of your summer adventure!”
3rd grade trip to Echo!
25 days ago, Kelley Schultz
A medium shot of two smiling young girls riding a large, brown toy dinosaur prop inside a museum or exhibit. The girl in front is wearing a sleeveless blue dress with a pink turtle pattern, holding onto the dinosaur's head. The girl behind her is wearing a light blue sweatshirt and white floral-patterned pants, smiling warmly at the camera. The background features a green, dense jungle backdrop.
A medium shot of two smiling young girls riding a large, brown toy dinosaur prop inside a museum or exhibit. The girl in front is wearing a sleeveless blue dress with a pink turtle pattern, holding onto the dinosaur's head. The girl behind her is wearing a light blue sweatshirt and white floral-patterned pants, smiling warmly at the camera. The background features a green, dense jungle backdrop.
A medium shot similar to the previous image, showing two young girls posing on a brown toy dinosaur prop. The girl in the front wears a blue dress with a pink turtle pattern and smiles directly at the camera, while the girl behind her, wearing a light blue sweatshirt, looks off-to the side with a gentle smile. They are set against a lush, green jungle wall backdrop.
A high-angle shot of an indoor museum fossil dig exhibit. Three children are gathered around a large, rectangular wooden bin filled with black sand, using brushes to uncover a white replica skeleton of a dinosaur's spine and limbs. An adult woman in a blue patterned dress and teal leggings stands nearby watching, and a kiosk in the background displays a blue screen reading "Learn About the Fossil."
A high-angle shot of a museum fossil dig activity. A boy wearing an orange baseball cap and a green T-shirt, along with two girls, are using brushes and small metal buckets to uncover a large, white dinosaur skull replica buried in black sand inside a wooden bin. Safari Vehicle Photos
A wide shot of five young girls sitting side-by-side on a long, polished wooden bench inside a museum lobby. The two girls on the far left are hugging tightly and smiling, with one making a peace sign. The other three girls sit in a row next to them, smiling happily. In the background, other museum visitors, a service desk, and an exhibit staircase are visible.