Despite the rainy weather, on Tuesday, June 10th, our 8th grade students made the most of the day—and had a great time doing it!
A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the day special:
🍕 Our amazing Middle School PTO for providing pizza and ice cream
🥗 Our wonderful cafeteria staff for the extra salad, fruit, and chips
🍿 Hubbardton Forge for the generous popcorn donation
Your support helped turn a soggy day into something memorable for our students. We’re grateful!
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.
Excited to recognize our 8th grade students tonight under the tent! Ceremony at 6:00, students should arrive at 5:45.
Project Graduation will begin immediately after Friday evening's graduation ceremony. Slate Valley is happy to support the amazing efforts of our graduates' families who have organized a safe and positive evening of celebration events!
🎒 New "Go Back to School with Confidence" Campaign! ✨
Every child entering Kindergarten through 6th grade in the Slate Valley Unified Union School District qualifies to receive FREE back-to-school clothing to kick off the new year with confidence!
✅ How to Apply:
Complete the form by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting https://bit.ly/Back2SchoolwithConfidence
📅 Deadline to enter: July 15, 2025
📍 One entry per child
👕 Clothing Pickup:
🗓 Wednesday, August 20, 2025
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Fair Haven Union Middle & High School
Questions? Contact Carrieann Wolcott at 📧 cwolcott@svuvt.org or ☎️ 802-265-0676.
Let’s start the 2025-26 school year off right! 💙📚
If you are wrapping up your 7th or 8th grade year and enjoy exploring Vermont during the summer you should participate in GAP (the Great Adventure Project)! During the week of July 7th you will join Mr. Merrill, Mrs. Haley, Mr Stanton and Mr Clark as we hike and kayak in some of Vermont's most incredible and rewarding spots! It is a physically demanding week and we will go out no matter the weather, so be ready! The spots for the camp are limited due to the number of kayaks. First come, first serve. Stop by the office or visit Mr. Clark to collect a permission slip. Your spot will be reserved when you turn in the completed form to Mr. Clark.
Submitted by Band Director, Ms. Sam Adams: This past Friday, 41 students from grades 7 through 12 proudly represented our school at the New England Music in the Parks festival. Throughout the event, they were evaluated not only on the quality of their musical performances but also on their behavior, etiquette, and kindness toward others.
At the conclusion of the festival, awards were presented to schools in recognition of their achievements. I am thrilled to share that our students returned home with two prestigious honors. First, we earned a musical award for achieving an impressive score of 77 points. Even more notably, our band was selected as the sole recipient of the Esprit de Corps award, which is presented to one performing group that best exemplifies excellence in behavior, etiquette, community spirit, and kindness.
If you see any of our band students, please join me in congratulating them for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding success!
The Vermont Division 2 Track & Field State Championships were held Friday, June 6th at Burlington High School. Several Slater athletes had a day to remember, as they added their names to the banner on our Wall of Champions in Slater Nation!
Congratulations to freshman Shane Raetz on winning the Boys 100M State title!
Congratulations to Senior Madison Perry on winning the Girls Long Jump State title!
Congratulations to Senior Caden Lynch on winning the Boys Shot Put State title!
Slaters Team Scores
Girls---6th Place with 37pts
Boys---3rd Place with 63pts
Maddy Perry
D2 Long Jump Champion...16' 8.75"...PR!
2nd Place in the Triple Jump
3rd in the 100m
Audrey Perry
4th place in Long Jump
Rowan Kuehn
5th Place in Shot Put
6th Place in Discus
Girls 4x100M Relay...3rd Place
Maddy Perry, Audrey Perry, Bella Workman, Kate Hadwen
Shane Raetz
D2 100m State Champion...11.33s...PR!
3rd Place in Long Jump
Caden Lynch
D2 Shot Put State Champion...40' 7"...PR!
4th Pace in Discus
Asa Young
3rd Place 300M Hurdles
4th Place Triple Jump
5th Place Javelin
5th Place Discus
Jace Hetrick
2nd Place in Pole Vault
Jack Almeida
3rd Place High Jump
Jack Spaulding
6th Place Triple Jump
Boys 4x100m Relay...4th Place
Max Kyhill, Konner Savage, Jack Almeida, Shane Raetz
Last Friday, Outdoor Pursuits students enjoyed a memorable canoeing trip to Glen Lake, marking their final full-day adventure to put their outdoor skills to the test. Throughout the day, they used the hand-crafted paddles they made earlier this year and set up tarp shelters to prepare for potential rain. Lunches were cooked over both campfires and camp stoves, with delicious meals like pasta with chicken and red sauce, biscuits and sausage gravy, and pancakes with bacon on the menu. The day also included time for swimming and fishing, making it a perfect culmination of their year-long journey in outdoor learning.
SLATER SPRING FOOTBALL PRACTICE - Attention all athletes entering grades 9–12 in Fall 2025:
Starting today (Monday, June 9), and continuing Tuesday and Wednesday (June 10 & 11), sessions will be held from 3:30–5:30 PM.
Please meet in the Athletic Hallway prior to the start time.
Board Meeting - June 9, 2025
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Fair Haven Grade School
This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qiq-sqee-qkq
Or dial: (US) +1 267-358-6351 PIN: 886 884 377#
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.
ATTENTION: Today’s D3 Softball Quarterfinals at BFA Fairfax has been POSTPONED due to unexpected rainfall! The game will be played tomorrow, June 7th, at 4:30 PM.
Slate Valley District Newsletter - June 6, 2025
https://mailchi.mp/873f2eef6f42/june-6-2025-slate-valley-district-newsletter
Boys Summer Soccer Program
Who Can Join:
Open to boys entering 7th through 12th grade in the upcoming school year.
Schedule:
Sessions will be held three times a week: Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
Time: 6:00–7:45 PM
June 22 – July 31
At Fair Haven Union Middle & High School
Locations:
Sundays & Thursdays: Upper field (northeast corner)
Tuesdays: Track infield
Scrimmages:
Scrimmages against other schools, primarily on Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday evenings.
Cost:
The only fee is to cover referee expenses.
Questions?
Contact Tim Dayton at 785-313-5650 (call or text).
Congratulations to Isabelle Cole and Alaina Moyer, both FHUHS seniors, who will be heading to Fort Worth, Texas the week after graduation to compete in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) National Finals!
After winning their respective classes at last month’s regional show, Isabelle and Alaina earned their spots at Nationals and will proudly represent the Pond Hill Equestrian Team on the national stage. They will join fellow teammates in this prestigious competition.
The IEA is a national organization with nearly 15,000 riders, supporting three disciplines: Hunt Seat, Western, and Dressage. Competing at Nationals is a remarkable achievement, and we couldn't be prouder of these Slater women.
Please join us in celebrating Isabelle and Alaina and wishing them the best of luck as they take on this incredible opportunity!
Congratulations to our softball team on their exciting playoff victory over Paine Mountain! They now advance to the Division 3 Quarterfinals, where they’ll face BFA Fairfax this Friday. Let’s go!
Here is the online ticket link for the D2 Track and Field Championship on June 6th.
https://gofan.co/event/3668226?schoolId=VPA
T-shirts will be available for purchase - $20
Maddy Perry’s Personal Record of 34’ 9.75” placed her 3rd at the New England qualifier at the Essex Classic on Sunday June 1st. Congratulations to Maddy on another great senior year accomplishment!
Reminder: The Community Advisory Council Meeting is tonight at 5:45 PM in the Central Office Conference Room located at FHUMHS. We hope to see you there! Here is the agenda: https://5il.co/3ggzz
