A glimpse of last night's wonderful Mid-Winter Concert.
New Episode of Educational Insights: A Superintendent's Podcast
FY25 Budget Discussion with Director of Finance, Cheryl Scarzello.
https://youtu.be/GUmcqDsXnFM?si=XW0PX2qpAQin-FQr
Slate Valley Unified USD is hosting another round of Coffee & Conversations starting in February. Please join us to discuss any questions you may have concerning the FY25 Proposed Budget. The dates are as follows:
February 6, 2024 at Buxton's Store in Orwell 7:30-9:00 AM
February 7, 2024 at the Wooden Soldier in Fair Haven 7:30 - 9:00 AM
February 22, 2024 at the Castleton Free Library 12 noon - 1:30 PM
Just a reminder that breakfast is available for every student, every morning!
Today, January 25th, all Slate Valley schools are on a 2 hour delay due to icing on the back roads.
Tonight - January 22, 2024
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Benson Village School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wti-yafd-npq
Or dial: (US) +1 413-341-8928 PIN: 729 534 486#
Curious about the FY25 School Budget? Want to better understand what you will be voting on this March 5th? Then please attend one, or all, of the FY25 Budget Forums. The first four sessions will be in person only, the last date will be virtual only. We hope to see you there!
When it is too cold for preschoolers to go outside, they bring the snow inside. Color mixing and penguin play!!
FHUHS Senior Spotlight: Mackenzie Balch
Today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - All after school activities (this includes Boys & Girls Club) are canceled due to the weather.
Notice: Wrong date in last post! Petitions are due January 29, 2024.
Slate Valley Unified USD School Board Members Needed! Please consider serving your community by running for a position on the district's school board. If interested, contact your town office, get your required voters signatures and return your petition by January 29, 2024 to be on the March ballot for this year's Town Meeting day.
Curious about the FY25 School Budget? Want to better understand what you will be voting on this March 5th? Then please attend one, or all, of the FY25 Budget Forums. The first four sessions will be in person only, the last date will be virtual only. We hope to see you there!
Watch, or Listen to, the Newest Episode of Educational Insights: A Superintendent's Podcast. During this episode, Brooke Olsen-Farrell, along with Director of Curriculum, Casey O'Meara, Director of Operations, Chris Cole and Middle School Principal, Jennefer Paquette, provide an update on the renovations occurring in the Middle School wing. View at https://youtu.be/wWG5MKDKadI
Today, we celebrate the incredible legacy of a visionary leader who dedicated his life to justice, equality, and love. We hope you take a moment to reflect on Dr. King's teachings and continue the journey towards a more inclusive and compassionate world.
Yesterday, 4th graders proudly presented their 2024 Adaptation Artistry Bird Projects. Guest teacher, Mr. Canty, once again contributed his talents in this fun traditional activity.
We are again partnering with Slate Valley Cares for a food drive. Collection boxes are located at the entrances of each school. The school who collects the most donations in pounds will win a day with Miss Lucy Neel. She is a member of the Nullegehanie tribe out of northern Vermont. Miss Lucy will spend the day sharing artifacts and information on the Vermont Abenaki. Donations will be accepted through Feb. 14th.
Photos of our 6th graders partnering with 1st graders to read together each week. What a great way to build excitement for reading and to be good role models!
This morning, Ms. Sophia Buckley-Clement from the Rutland Herald came in to visit and interview students from Mr. DeMatties's class. She will be writing an article featuring the community service collaboration this sixth grade class is doing with the Young at Heart Senior Center in Poultney. The article will appear in the Rutland Herald within the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned!
Today a couple students from grades 4, 5 and 6 enjoyed lunch with Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell and Director of Curriculum Casey O'Meara. Students discussed the overall climate at school, along with an interest in starting up a student voice club and bringing back a student run school store. They were all very well spoken, polite and informative. Great job Cougars!
