Fair Haven Union Middle and High School

🏆 Historic Win for Slater Wrestling at VPA State Championships! 🤼‍♂️ The Slater wrestlers competed at the VPA Wrestling State Championships at Barre Auditorium, and freshman Cole Belden made history! As the #2 seed in the 120lb weight class, Cole battled his way to the championship round against the #1 seed from North Country. Down 8-4 heading into the final round, Cole staged an incredible comeback, scoring the last five points to become the first Slater freshman to ever win a state wrestling title! 🏅🔥 The success didn’t stop there! 🏆 Coach Matt Tuscano was named Vermont Wrestling Coach of the Year by the Vermont Coaches Association. 🏅 Gabe Bache received the Vermont Wrestling Sportsmanship Award, selected by the Vermont Wrestling Officials. Congratulations to Cole, Coach Tuscano, Gabe, and the entire Slater wrestling program on an outstanding season!

🏀 Slater Girls' Basketball Earns #2 Seed – Home Playoff Game Tuesday! 🏀 The Slater girls' basketball team has secured the #2 seed in the Division II tournament and will host #15 Missisquoi Valley in the first round on Tuesday at 7 PM at FHU! Come out and support the team as they begin their playoff run! 🎟 VPA Playoff Ticket Prices: Adults: $10 Students & Seniors: $5 🏟 Game Day Details: Lobby doors open: 6:00 PM Gym doors open: 6:30 PM Season tickets are NOT valid for post-season games. Season ticket holders & FHU players’ families can wait in the cafeteria and will get early gym entry before general admission. 📺 Can't make it in person? Watch live on the NFHS Network (subscription required): NFHS Network https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/ Let’s pack the gym and cheer on our lady Slaters!

Slaters Strike Gold at VPA Bowling Championship! The Slater bowling team traveled to Sparetime Lanes in Colchester to compete in the highly anticipated VPA Bowling Championship. Entering as the #2 seed, FHU dominated #7 South Burlington with a 4-0 sweep in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, the Slaters showcased their resilience, battling back from a 3-1 deficit to edge out #3 Essex in a thrilling 4-3 comeback victory. That momentum carried into the championship round, where the Slaters stunned top-seeded Randolph with a 4-2 upset, securing the 2025 Vermont State Championship! This marks the Slaters' fourth bowling state title since the program’s inception in 2016—the most of any Vermont school! Congratulations to all our bowlers and coaches on another outstanding season!

Congratulations to the FHU Bowling Team on becoming Vermont state champions today in Colchester! The bus with our bowlers is scheduled to make a victory lap through town starting from Exit 5 in Castleton a little after 5 pm today. Congratulations to the entire team for their accomplishments this season!

FHUHS Newsletter: Week of February 28, 2025 https://secure.smore.com/n/cp178

Today, Ms. Clement's Ethnic Foods Class took their taste buds on a trip to the Caribbean! Students cooked up a delicious feast featuring crispy empanadas, flavorful chicken with beans and corn, and two mouthwatering desserts—pineapple upside-down cake and coconut lemon cake. Yum!

Sparks are flying in Design class! Students in Mr. VanderKern’s class tried their hand at soldering for the first time, gaining hands-on experience with this essential skill. One student even created a moving, lighted bug! Great work, future engineers and makers!

Congratulations to Fair Haven Union High School senior Caleb Foster! Caleb, a longtime member of the Middlebury Tigers hockey team, celebrated his senior night on Wednesday. Having played with the Tigers since he was little, this milestone is a testament to his dedication and hard work.

Tony Volpone, Talent Acquisition Partner at Casella Waste Management, visited Ms. LeBrun's Career Exploration class on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. He introduced students to various career opportunities available after graduation, including Diesel Technician Training and CDL Training through Casella’s Earn While You Learn program. Mr. Volpone also highlighted the company's benefits, career growth potential, and pathways for professional development.

Furry friends and big smiles! Caring Canines of Southern Vermont Dog Therapy is back at Fair Haven Union Middle and High School, bringing pawsitive vibes and stress relief to our students!

Thank you to everyone who attended last night's Slate Valley Community Connection event! Director of Curriculum, Mr. Casey O'Meara, and his team of PBL coaches shared valuable insights on instructional strategies, academic and behavioral support systems, assessments, and college and career readiness.

Yesterday, in Ms. LeBrun's Innovation & Entrepreneurship class, guest speaker Sue Cook from Horse Amour shared her experience in product development and marketing. She discussed her journey in creating and selling her organic Horse Bit Wipes, offering valuable insights into the process of bringing a product to market.

🏀 Division II Boys' Basketball Quarterfinal Game 🏀 The Slaters secured a big win last night, punching their ticket to the Quarterfinals! Let’s keep the momentum going—come out and cheer them on! 📅 Friday, February 28th 📍 Otter Valley ⏰ Game Time: 7:00 PM 🎟 VPA Admission Pricing: 🔹 Adults: $10 🔹 Students: $5 🔹 Seniors: $5 🚪 Doors Open: 6:00 PM for admission 🏀 Gym Doors Open: 6:30 PM Bring the energy and show your support! Can't make it in person? 📺 Watch live on the NFHS Network! https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/otter-valley-union-high-school-brandon-vt/gam8204a1f7cb

Please vote on March 4th! 🗳️ Not registered? No worries, it’s not too late—and it’s easy! Register now: https://www.vote.org/register-to-vote/vermont/

Due to technical difficulties with our NFHS basketball broadcast please join us on our YouTube channel for tonight's game vs Missisquoi. https://www.youtube.com/@FHUHSAthletics

Hot Off the Press: The Latest Edition of The Occasional Slater is Here! View it at https://s3.wasabisys.com/project-pdfs/520839/february-2025-issue_svc8515.pdf

Thank you to everyone who attended the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Annual Meeting last night! It was wonderful to see such strong participation from our community as we reviewed the proposed budget, and discussed important topics. For those who couldn’t join us, we encourage you to stay informed by reviewing the materials from the meeting: 📄 Presentation Link: https://5il.co/38j89 📺 Video Link: https://youtu.be/LW37JLZCxhA We appreciate the engagement and support of our community in shaping the future of Slate Valley schools. If you have any questions or would like further information, feel free to reach out or visit our website budget page: https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/o/svusd/page/budget Please Vote March 4th!

🏀 Slater Boys' Basketball Playoff Game! 🏀 The Slater boys' basketball team has secured the #5 seed in the Division II tournament and will host #12 Missisquoi Valley on Tuesday at 7 PM. Don't miss the action! 🎟 VPA Playoff Ticket Pricing: Adults: $10 Students & Seniors: $5 🚪 Game Day Info: Lobby doors open: 6:00 PM Gym doors open: 6:30 PM Season tickets are NOT valid for post-season games. Season ticket holders & FHU players' families may wait in the cafeteria and will have early entry to the gym before general admission. 📺 Can't make it? The game will be streamed live on the NFHS Network (subscription required). https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/fair-haven-union-high-school-fair-haven-vt/gam2fbf462381 Come cheer on the Slaters as they fight for a playoff victory! 💙🏀 #GoSlaters

Reminder: Tonight Join us for the Slate Valley Unified USD Annual Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Fair Haven Union Middle and High School Bandroom. This meeting is in person. To attend virtually go to: https://meet.google.com/tyh-rjfi-seg Or dial: (US) +1 929-299-3807 PIN: 188 319 510# Anyone who attends virtually will be seen as a "passive participant" meaning they can ask questions and comment but cannot vote from the floor.

We hope our faculty, staff and students have enjoyed their break! Just a reminder that all Slate Valley schools resume classes on Monday, February 24th, 2025. We can't wait to see our schools buzzing with activity again! Also, Here is this week's Slate Valley Newsletter link: https://mailchi.mp/49e1050044fd/catch-up-with-slate-valley-this-weeks-highlights