Congratulations to our VT Freshwater Fish Conservation Contest Winners! Azalea W. and Tucker P. made a splash in this year’s contest! Their creative illustrations of Vermont’s freshwater fish earned them top honors!
Message from Athletic Director, Eric Ramey:
Here are the start dates for 2025 fall sports. Practice times and locations will be posted later, as well as communicated through regular communication between the coaches and athletes throughout summer workouts and events.
Just to remind you, all student-athletes must have a Physical Exam on file with the school.
Physicals are valid for two years.
High School Football
>First Day-Monday August 11
High School Golf
>First Day-Thursday August 14
High School Field Hockey
>First Day-Thursday August 14
High School Cross Country
>First Day-Thursday August 14
High School Cheer
>First Day-Thursday August 14
High School Girls & Boys Soccer
>First Day-Thursday August 14
Middle School Cross Country (Grades 5-8)
>First Day-August 27
Middle School Girls & Boys Soccer (Grades 7&8)
>First Day-August 28
5/6 Girls & Boys Soccer
>First Day-September 2nd and/or September 3rd
Here are the start dates for 2025 fall sports. Practice times and locations will be posted later, as well as communicated through regular communication between the coaches and athletes throughout summer workouts and events.
Just to remind you, all student-athletes must have a Physical Exam on file with the school.
Physicals are valid for two years.
High School Football
>First Day-Monday August 11
High School Golf
>First Day-Thursday August 14
High School Field Hockey
>First Day-Thursday August 14
High School Cross Country
>First Day-Thursday August 14
High School Cheer
>First Day-Thursday August 14
High School Girls & Boys Soccer
>First Day-Thursday August 14
Middle School Cross Country (Grades 5-8)
>First Day-August 27
Middle School Girls & Boys Soccer (Grades 7&8)
>First Day-August 28
5/6 Girls & Boys Soccer
>First Day-September 2nd and/or September 3rd
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Slate Valley District Newsletter: June 18, 2025
https://mailchi.mp/94fc1ee125d0/june-18th-slate-valley-district-newsletter
Storyhour with special reading guests at Fair Haven Free Library, beginning July 1st!
Bidding farewell to our students on the last day of the 2024-2025 school year!! We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing summer break! We look forward to seeing our students return for Open House on August 26th at 4:30 p.m. and our first day of school on August 27th!!
Please join us in celebrating Lynn LaClair, one of our incredible District Proficiency-Based Learning Coaches, on her retirement! Lynn’s dedication to student-centered learning and her unwavering support for educators has made a lasting impact across our district. Wishing you all the best in this exciting new chapter—you will be truly missed!
Today we honor the retirement of a truly valued Slate Valley Instructional Assistant, Ms. Helen Reed. Helen, your dedication to student success has been inspiring. Wishing you joy, relaxation, and all the best in the years to come!
After years of helping students learn and grow, our incredible Instructional Assistant, Veronica Lambert, is retiring! Veronica, thank you for all the care and guidance you’ve given the Slate Valley community. Enjoy the adventure ahead!
2025 Summer Food Service Program. To find more locations visit: https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder
We’re celebrating the retirement of one of our dedicated Instructional Assistants, Mary Lou Williams! Mary Lou, your kindness, patience, and commitment to our schools has made a difference every single day. Enjoy the next chapter!
Slate Valley District Newsletter: June 13, 2025
https://mailchi.mp/85e5cf3d8981/june-news-slate-valley-edition
More Falcon Fest Fun!!
What an amazing day at FHGS today! We had so much fun enjoying a day of Falcon Fest Festivities!! Slip-n-slide, kickball, corn hole, tic-tac-toe, art mural, picnic lunch and ice cream cones donated by Stewarts!! What more could we ask for!!
Please join us in congratulating Deborah Williams, our incredible Fair Haven Union Middle and High School nurse, on her retirement! Thank you for your years of compassionate care and dedication to our students and school community. Wishing you all the best in this next chapter—you will be deeply missed!
Congratulations to Bonnie Lenihan on her retirement! We’re so thankful for the many years of hard work and dedication. We wish Bonnie all the best as she starts this new and exciting journey—you’ll be truly missed!
Congratulations FHGS 6th grade! Today we celebrated your educational journey coming to an end at FHGS and starting your next adventure at FHUMS! Thank you for the memories. Your presence will be missed in our halls. We wish you the very best and hope you remember, you always have a home at FHGS!
Please join us in congratulating Kim Prehoda on her retirement! We are grateful for her years of dedication and service. Best wishes, Kim, as you begin this exciting new chapter—you will be missed!
On Monday, June 9th, all current 6th graders from each of our district’s sending schools participated in Step Up Day at Fair Haven Union Middle School.
During their visit, students had the opportunity to:
✅ Meet their future teachers
✅ Practice opening lockers
✅ Learn about the classes they’ll be taking
✅ Receive their supply lists
✅ Hear about Middle School expectations
✅ Participate in fun ice breaker activities
This exciting day is just one of the many ways our district supports students in making a smooth and confident transition from primary school to middle school.
