Fair Haven Union Middle and High School

This week marked the kickoff of FHUMHS’s Great Adventure Project (GAP)!

Fourteen students, joined by four dedicated staff members, embarked on an exciting week of outdoor exploration. Over the course of the week, the group will spend three days kayaking on local lakes and two days hiking nearby mountains.

The adventure began with a paddle across scenic Glen Lake, followed by a hike up Hanley Mountain on day two. Along the way, students took an active role in environmental stewardship by collecting trash and identifying local flora and fauna.

Back at school each afternoon, students dove deeper—researching the species they encountered and recording their observations through detailed journal entries and illustrations.

It’s been an inspiring and impactful start to the week, blending adventure, learning, and community care!

Ms. Edmonds, Ms. DeSantis, and Ms. Perry from Castleton Elementary School had the incredible opportunity to attend the national Get Your Teach On conference in Dallas, Texas last week. During the conference, they explored a variety of specialized tracks, including Special Education, Grades 3–6 Math and Science, and Grades 3–6 ELA.

Some of the engaging topics they explored included: Grand Slam Vocabulary Strategies for every classroom, Progression of the Number Line: We Can Skip It, Creating Actionable Data Tracking Systems in the classroom... and much more!

It was an inspiring and energizing experience, and they are excited to bring back a wealth of new tools, strategies, and resources to share with students and staff this fall!

Thank you, Abby Wald, for kicking off our Slate Valley 2025 Summer Happenings!

Spring 2025 Postseason Athletic Recognitions -
Congratulations to the following Slater Nation athletes, who were recognized for their efforts at the conclusion of their respective seasons:

Track & Field -
Maddy Perry
D2 Long Jump State Champion
New England Championship Triple Jump Qualifier
Rutland Herald Female Track & Field Athlete of the Year
SVL Honorable Mention
Rowan Kuehn
SVL 1st Team
Audrey Perry
SVL Honorable Mention
Caden Lynch
D2 Shot Put State Champion
Shane Raetz
D2 100m State Champion
SVL 1st Team
Asa Young
SVL Honorable Mention
Jace Hetrick
SVL Honorable Mention

Softball -
Chloe Marsden
SVL 1st Team
Tori Raymond
North/South Senior All-Star Game selection
SVL Honorable Mention
Amelia Munger
SVL Honorable Mention
Bella Oberkirch
SVL Honorable Mention

Baseball -
Mason Gutel
SVL 1st Team
Luke Senecal
SVL Honorable Mention
Cody Adams
SVL Honorable Mention

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

☀️🍦🍉🪁🎣⛵⛱️🕶️🌻

Slate Valley District Newsletter: June 18, 2025 https://mailchi.mp/94fc1ee125d0/june-18th-slate-valley-district-newsletter

Yesterday, the Fair Haven Union Middle and High School community came together to celebrate an extraordinary group of educators and staff members who are retiring or embarking on new adventures. With warm words, shared memories, and well-earned applause, we honored their years of service, dedication, and the countless lives they've touched. Whether stepping into retirement or pursuing a new path, their impact on our school and students is ever lasting. As they turn the page to the next chapter, we send them off with gratitude, love, and our very best wishes. Once a Slater, always a Slater.

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!

📰🌷 Hot Off the Press: The Occasional Slater – Spring Edition! 🌷📰 We’re excited to share the latest edition of The Occasional Slater Newspaper, FHUMHS's very own student-led publication! Our amazing young journalists have worked hard this spring to bring you a fresh batch of articles —all written, edited, and designed by students. See the full edition at: https://5il.co/3jejy

FHUMHS Girls Summer Soccer!

FHUHS Newsletter: June 16, 2025 https://secure.smore.com/n/39upt

On their last full day of school, 7th graders enjoyed a fun afternoon outside filled with games, laughter, socializing, and signing yearbooks—making memories to wrap up an amazing year!

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!

On June 12th, Fair Haven Union High School proudly celebrated the induction of a new group of outstanding students into the National Honor Society (NHS). This prestigious honor recognizes students who exemplify the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Family, friends, and faculty gathered to applaud the inductees’ hard work and dedication both in and out of the classroom. Congratulations to all the new NHS members! Your accomplishments are a true testament to your perseverance and excellence. Slater Nation is proud of you!

Congratulations, FHUHS Class of 2025! 🎉 Tonight, we celebrated each and every graduate for their hard work, resilience, and accomplishments. They have reached an incredible milestone, and their future is full of promise. Slater Nation is so proud of you! 📸More graduation photos can be found at: 👉 https://bit.ly/2025FHUHSGraduation We wish the Class of 2025 all the best as they begin their next chapter!

Slate Valley District Newsletter: June 13, 2025 https://mailchi.mp/85e5cf3d8981/june-news-slate-valley-edition