The Coffee & Conversation originally scheduled for Friday, September 29th in Orwell at Buxton's Store has been RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 20TH.
Please join us for our first Slater Strong Potluck of the 2023/2024 school year on October 4th at 5:30 pm. We will meet in the High School Cafeteria to enjoy a community potluck meal and discuss how we support diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students at FHUMHS.
We hope to see you there - All are welcome!
Our new Outdoor Pursuits Class is underway. Here are some pictures from the first few weeks of school. Photos show students biking down Airport Road looking for potential future work as a class, Hiking at Mount Zion and the Zen Gardens, which includes
Mr. Marchese talking students through how to assess whether or not rocks would be safe for rock climbing and leading them through an impromptu Tai Chi exercise.
Trivia Tuesday: Did You Know?
Honey anyone? Students from Mr. Merolle's Horticulture Class are busy extracting honey from the hives maintained on the FHUMHS campus. Yum!
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS!
Saint Michael's College - Tuesday, 9/26/23 - 1:45pm
3rd Annual FHUMHS College Fair - Wednesday, 9/27/23 – 9:00am
The University of Maine - Thursday, 9/28/23 - 1:30pm
Keene State College - Monday, 10/2/23 - 11:00am
University of Southern Maine - Monday, 10/2/23 - 1:30pm
*Don't See A College or Technical Center That You Are Interested In? Reply To This Email & Let Us Know!
School Counseling Office
Fair Haven Union Middle & High School
33 Mechanic Street
Fair Haven, VT 05743
P: (802) 265-3636
F: (802) 265-3118
Meet Slate Valley Faculty & Staff Monday: Featuring Bryan Muller
Attn: Senior Class Parents and Guardians
Project Graduation Meeting
Thursday, 9/28 7 PM (immediately following Open House)
For more info, please contact Courtney Grenier (802)683-5580
FHUMHS's Theatre Group have been rehearsing for the Children's Theater show to be performed on October 18th and 19th at 1 o'clock in the high school gym. The cast will be performing for the children of our sending schools during Slaterbration week.
Yesterday, students visited the many booths at FHUMHS's Clubs and Activities Fair.
We are holding an Open Gym opportunity to get some shots up and use the shooting machine. All students in grades 9-12 are welcome!
Open Gym Sunday, September 24, 6:30-7:30 pm
Open Gym Monday, September 25, 8:00-9:00 pm
We hope to see you there!
Where Are They Now Wednesday: Highlighting Elizabeth Sheldon Morris - Class of 2003
FHUHS Class of 2003 alumna Elizabeth Sheldon Morris loves her hometown. Elizabeth was raised and educated in the community of Fair Haven. Such fond memories led her to settle here with her young family. She wanted her children to experience the same wonderful upbringing and education. When asked if there were any teachers in particular that she would like to give credit to, she replied, “I had many wonderful teachers at Fair Haven, but Mr. Pierce and Mrs. Laplaca really stand out. They were skilled music teachers but beyond that, they helped me gain confidence and a strong sense of self.”
While at Fair Haven Union High School, Elizabeth was actively involved in music. She played the piano and flute, along with singing in the choir and keynotes. Elizabeth was also on the soccer team and part of the Nature Club. She graduated class Valedictorian.
Elizabeth attended Bowdoin College, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Neuroscience. After graduating, she worked two years as a medical assistant before her acceptance to the Albany Medical College Physician Assistant Program. In 2011 Elizabeth received her Master’s degree in PA Studies. Currently Elizabeth is working at Community Health in Brandon. She has been there the past nine of her twelve years practicing as a physician assistant specializing in family medicine.
Elizabeth loves hiking, yoga, sewing and reading, with her favorite pastime being spent with family. She is the mother of two young children named Jack and Pippa. Her son Jack has Down Syndrome. Elizabeth and her husband work together to bring awareness to the forefront about Down Syndrome while also addressing the unique challenges Jack will face as he carves out his own path in this world.
When asked if Elizabeth had any words of encouragement for our current Slater students, she said, “I think sometimes our small school is underrated but it truly is a special place. We have such a tight-knit community and talented teachers. As a student at Fair Haven, you get to learn and grow in a very safe and supportive space. We have so many alumni doing amazing things. Make the most of your time at Fair Haven and know that you are capable of greatness.”
Egg-strordinary Endeavors: Moments of Impact and Ingenuity! Today students from Mr. Schwaner's Engineering Class tested their designs in an Egg Drop Challenge.
Are you using the Slate Valley Unified app yet? If not, we highly recommend you do! Go to your Apple Store or Google Play for the free download!
Take part in the first annual Slaterbration 5K run! This is a community event with all runners/walkers welcome to enter or come cheer on the racers. The race will be held on Saturday, October 14th with a 9:00 AM start on the FHUMHS Track. Hope to see you there! To Register go to: https://5il.co/24luo
Please come to our next "Back to School" Coffee and Conversation this Wednesday morning, September 13th, 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM at the Birdseye Diner in Castleton. Join district school board members and administrators for engaging conversation in a relaxed, casual environment while enjoying a cup of coffee on us!
Bring comments, thoughts, and questions concerning the start of the school year.
Tonight - September 11, 2023
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union Middle and High School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/qyt-wdzo-eqm
Or dial: (US) +1 559-682-0287 PIN: 159 286 443#
