Another Successful Potty Time!
We had an amazing turnout for our second Potty Time event — 5 wonderful families joined us, including some with three generations present!
There were 7 littles soaking up the fun, with 6 incredible high school volunteers helping to keep them entertained.
Huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this event possible — from our volunteers to our families, and everyone behind the scenes. We couldn't do it without you!
On behalf of the Slate Valley Unified Union School District, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our communities for their support in passing (824 yes, 631 no) the school budget on the second vote. Your engagement, advocacy, and belief in the importance of public education make a profound difference in the lives of our students, staff, and families.
We recognize that arriving at a successful outcome required thoughtful dialogue and collaboration, and we deeply appreciate the time and effort so many of you contributed throughout this process. Your vote allows us to move forward with the resources necessary to provide a high-quality, student-centered education while remaining committed to continuous improvement and fiscal responsibility.
As we continue to navigate a time of significant uncertainty in public education—both at the state and federal levels—your partnership remains more important than ever. We are committed to maintaining transparency, fostering open communication, and working together to ensure Slate Valley remains a place where all students can thrive.
Thank you for investing in the future of our schools and for standing with us as we face these challenges together.
Sincerely,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell
Over the past week, students in the Law Enforcement class have been exploring the important role fingerprints play in policing and forensic science. They learned how to properly roll fingerprints and practiced on their classmates, gaining hands-on experience. Students also discovered how fingerprints are used in forensic analysis and even practiced dusting for prints—just like real investigators.
Shoutout to our amazing Middle School Administrative Assistant, Erin Haley, for generously volunteering her time to paint an inspiring mural in the middle school hallway! Your creativity and dedication brighten our halls and our hearts—thank you, Mrs. Haley! 🎨❤️
We're proud to share that 33 of our talented students—18 from middle school and 15 from high school—are participating in the student art show at the Southern Vermont Art Center in Manchester! A total of 34 pieces are on display (one high schooler submitted two). The exhibit runs through May 4th—don't miss it!
https://www.svac.org/class/art-from-the-schools-2025/
TONIGHT: Please join us (Monday, April 14, 2025) for the Budget ReVote Information Meeting, 6:30 PM in the FHUMHS Band Room. Attend in person or virtually.
https://meet.google.com/aek-pdby-ndv
🎭 The FHUMHS Slater Theater Program proudly presents 12 Angry Jurors by Reginald Rose, stage version by Sherman L. Sergel. Join us for a powerful night of drama on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the FHUMHS Gym. Admission is free — donations welcome to support the arts!
Tomorrow Night: There's still time to sign up, go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48ABA929A1F8C43-52788129-its#/
TONIGHT: Budget Revote Informational Meeting - 6:30 PM at FHUMHS Band Room
TOMORROW: Budget Revote - All Polls open by 10 AM - Castleton opens at 8 AM.
Follow the link to see Slate Valley's feature in Business View Magazine:
https://businessviewmagazine.com/brochures/jan-2025/svusd/
Thank you to our Middle School PTO for a fantastic Middle School dance!
Slate Valley District Newsletter - April 11, 2025
https://mailchi.mp/a06ba0ae8b8a/april-11-slate-valley-newsletter
A heartfelt thank you to the Castleton Lions Club for their generous $2,000 donation toward our clothing program! This support helps provide essential items like back-to-school supplies, shoes, winter gear, and summer camp clothing for local children. Pictured: Lions Club representative Pat Schroeder with our Home to School Liaison Carrieann Wolcott.
REMINDER: Engage, Connect, Be Informed! Join us on Monday, April 14, 2025, for an important discussion with our representatives as we continue exploring updates on the Governor's education plan. This is your chance to stay informed, ask questions, and make your voice heard! 📅 Date: Monday, April 14, 2025 📍 Location: Fair Haven Union Middle and High School Library ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM We look forward to seeing you there! This meeting precedes the Budget ReVote Information Meeting, which begins at 6:30 PM in the FHUMHS Band Room.
ATTENTION: The following games have been postponed for Friday & Saturday:
Friday April 11th---Varsity Girls Softball vs Mill River
Make up is TBA
*Practice today at 3:30 outside on the field
Saturday April 12th---JV Baseball @ Mill River
Make up is TBA
This morning, FHUHS proudly celebrated their Students of the 3rd Marking Period! 🌟 Each department honored a student who has shown exceptional hard work and dedication in their area of study. Congratulations to all of the outstanding recipients! #slaternation #slaterpride
🌿 Need a Hand? Let Slate Valley High School Students Help! 🌿 Spring is here, and that means it’s time to tackle those yard projects, clean-ups, and small home improvement tasks! Luckily, hardworking high school students in the Slate Valley community are ready to lend a hand. Whether you need leaves raked, a garden bed prepped, a shed organized, or even some firewood stacked, these students are eager to help—and gain valuable experience while giving back to their community! To have your project added to the list for Green Up Day, contact Jackie Phillips at jphillips@svuvt.org or call her at 802-265-4966.
Yesterday, the Fair Haven Union Middle and High School Student Council went on a fun and rewarding team-building field trip, led by their dedicated advisors, Mrs. Julia Adams and Ms. Jackie Phillips! A huge THANK YOU to this amazing group of students for all the time, energy, and spirit you give to our school community throughout the year!
Yesterday, Principal Ben Worthing and school counselor, Kaycee Eastman, guided about 25 juniors to the College and Career Pathways Expo, hosted by Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) at Vermont State University – Castleton Campus.
