Come be part of the SVUUSD Annual Meeting on Monday, February 24th, at 6:30 PM in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School band room. Take part and play a role in shaping the future!
And remember to cast your vote on March 4th—every vote counts!
Join Us for a Community Connection Event! 📅 February 25, 2025 ⏰ 5:30 – 6:30 PM 📍 Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Library Engage with Director of Curriculum Casey O'Meara in a discussion on: ✅ Instructional structures & strategies ✅ Academic & behavioral support systems ✅ Assessment, Community Connections & College/Career Readiness Plus, a Parent/Guardian conversation on Title I & Act 1 Policies and Continuous Improvement Planning. Bring your questions and join the conversation!
Join us for the SVUUSD Annual Meeting on Monday, February 24th, at 6:30 PM in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School band room. Be engaged and make a difference!
Then, don’t forget to vote on March 4th! Your participation matters!
Watch our video at: https://youtu.be/l3ZEIN10Xnc
Due to road conditions, all Slate Valley Schools will now be closed for today, February 13th.
Today, Thursday, February 13th, all Slate Valley schools will be on a 2 hour delay.
⚾️ Tryouts are now open for the 2025 Green Mountain Elite Baseball Program!⚾️
We are thrilled to announce that tryouts for the Green Mountain Elite (GME) Baseball program are officially underway for the upcoming Baseball season. This program is open to all Slate Valley School District players and is available for all age groups. Whether you're just starting out or already have experience, the GME program is designed to help players of all skill levels grow, develop, and showcase their talent.
Pursue your passion and love for the game. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of an elite baseball team!
On February 7th, a group of talented students from Slate Valley represented their individual schools and district with pride at this year’s Green Mountain District Music Festival. From early morning rehearsals to evening concerts, these dedicated musicians gave it their all. Their hard work, passion, and talent shone through in every performance!
Participating students were: From FHGS - Melinda Gunn; From CES - Ember Bentley and Grant Parrott; From FHUMHS - Alaina Allard, Jeremiah Antiuk, Ollie Benson, John Crowningshield, Edie Grosshart, Shira Hertzberg, Emmet MacKay, Azalea Rehm, Emerson Robles, Libby Rockwell, Allison Rogers, Emily Williams, Abby Young, and Henry Young
From today’s Rutland Herald (February 12, 2025): A heartfelt thank you to our incredible faculty and staff—truly the Heart and Soul of Slate Valley!
FHUMS Project Build students put their craftsmanship to work! Last Tuesday, they delivered handmade lecterns to classrooms at CES and FHGS. Awesome job, everyone!
🏆🥫 Congratulations to Benson Village School for winning the District-Wide Souper Bowl Food Drive! With an incredible total of 641.40 pounds of food collected across the district, their generosity and teamwork made a big impact. As a reward, Benson students will enjoy a special visit from guest speaker Miss Lucy Cannon-Neel, who will share her Abenaki heritage. Way to go, Benson Bears! 💙 Thank you to all the families who donated for this great cause.
Board Meeting - February 10, 2025
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School
This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xdo-eqfd-dvr
Or dial: (US) +1 240-366-1208 PIN: 741 090 484#
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.
Good evening,
Due to the anticipated bad road conditions resulting from snow and ice, ALL Slate Valley Schools (Benson Village School, Orwell Village School, Castleton Elementary School, Fair Haven Grade School, and Fair Haven Union Middle and High School) will be closed on Thursday February 6th.
Good evening,
This is Casey O’Meara Director of Curriculum for Slate Valley schools. Due to the anticipated road conditions resulting from the snow and ice, ALL Slate Valley Schools (Benson Village School, Orwell Village School, Castleton Elementary School, Fair Haven Grade School, and Fair Haven Union Middle and High School) will be closed on Thursday February 6th.
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.
Casey O'Meara
Fair Haven Grade School 5th grade teacher Ms. Folmsbee and PBL Coach Ms. Wald hosted an engaging Cognia Testing Information Night, giving parents of Slate Valley the opportunity to experience the same test their children take. The evening began with an explanatory presentation about Cognia, followed by the interactive testing session. Some FHGS students provided childcare, and attendees enjoyed pizza. It was a well-organized and insightful event for all.
Students in Ms. McCrea's class celebrated the 100th day of school!
Join Us for a Community Connection Event!
📅 February 25, 2025
⏰ 5:30 – 6:30 PM
📍 Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Library
Engage with Director of Curriculum Casey O'Meara in a discussion on:
✅ Instructional structures & strategies
✅ Academic & behavioral support systems
✅ Assessment, Community Connections & College/Career Readiness
Plus, a Parent/Guardian conversation on Title I & Act 1 Policies and Continuous Improvement Planning.
Bring your questions and join the conversation!
We had one more picture from our Falcon Assembly today! Shout out to those students who are showing our SOAR expectations on the bus!
Reminder: Our Annual District Wide Food Drive is Underway!
Exciting news! Today, Rutland Herald reporter Sophia Buckley-Clement visited Fair Haven Grade School to interview members of Ms. Wood’s Aspiring Authors group. The students shared insights into their writing process, what inspires their stories, and their upcoming projects. Be sure to check out the full article in Tuesday’s edition of the Rutland Herald (February 4, 2025)!
