From Band Teacher, Ms. Sam Adams:
🎭 What a Night! Our First Dinner Theater Was a Huge Success! 🍝🎶
A massive thank you to everyone who cooked, donated, served, decorated, and supported our very first Slater Dinner Theater! We could not have pulled off this incredible evening without the amazing teamwork of our families, students, and staff.
👏 Parents: Thank you for giving your time, energy, and resources. Your generosity made this event truly special.
👏 Students: You shined just as brightly behind the scenes as you do on stage! Your helpfulness, excellent manners, and Slater Music Pride were noticed and appreciated by all.
Thanks to the community’s support, we raised $876 for the FHU Music Program—an incredible start for our first year hosting this event!
We’re so proud of our musicians and theater students, and we cannot wait to build on this success.
💙🎶 Here’s to many more performances and celebrations ahead!
🎭 What a Night! Our First Dinner Theater Was a Huge Success! 🍝🎶
A massive thank you to everyone who cooked, donated, served, decorated, and supported our very first Slater Dinner Theater! We could not have pulled off this incredible evening without the amazing teamwork of our families, students, and staff.
👏 Parents: Thank you for giving your time, energy, and resources. Your generosity made this event truly special.
👏 Students: You shined just as brightly behind the scenes as you do on stage! Your helpfulness, excellent manners, and Slater Music Pride were noticed and appreciated by all.
Thanks to the community’s support, we raised $876 for the FHU Music Program—an incredible start for our first year hosting this event!
We’re so proud of our musicians and theater students, and we cannot wait to build on this success.
💙🎶 Here’s to many more performances and celebrations ahead!
🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans Through Music 🎶
On Tuesday, November 11th, the FHU Marching Band proudly participated in the American Legion Post 49 Veterans Day Program. Our talented musicians marched while beautifully performing “The National Anthem” and “America the Beautiful.”
We are grateful for the opportunity to honor our veterans and thank the American Legion Post 49 for inviting our students to be part of this meaningful event.
#VeteransDay #FHUMarchingBand #SlaterPride #HonoringOurHeroes #WeAreSlateValley
On Tuesday, November 11th, the FHU Marching Band proudly participated in the American Legion Post 49 Veterans Day Program. Our talented musicians marched while beautifully performing “The National Anthem” and “America the Beautiful.”
We are grateful for the opportunity to honor our veterans and thank the American Legion Post 49 for inviting our students to be part of this meaningful event.
#VeteransDay #FHUMarchingBand #SlaterPride #HonoringOurHeroes #WeAreSlateValley
Our Slater Football team hit the road to South Burlington this morning—with some extra special wishes packed along for the ride! 🚌🏈💙
Mrs. Mingo’s FHGS first graders were thrilled to learn the team is playing in this weekend’s Championship game. To show their Slater pride, students created colorful “Good Luck” signs filled with drawings and motivating messages like:
✨ “We believe in you!”
✨ “Hope you win!”
✨ “Keep working hard!”
✨ “You’ve got this!”
These heartfelt creations were shared with our high school athletes before they headed out, giving them an extra boost of encouragement as they gear up for the big game.
Good luck, Slaters—your entire Slate Valley community is cheering for you! 🎉🏆💙
Mrs. Mingo’s FHGS first graders were thrilled to learn the team is playing in this weekend’s Championship game. To show their Slater pride, students created colorful “Good Luck” signs filled with drawings and motivating messages like:
✨ “We believe in you!”
✨ “Hope you win!”
✨ “Keep working hard!”
✨ “You’ve got this!”
These heartfelt creations were shared with our high school athletes before they headed out, giving them an extra boost of encouragement as they gear up for the big game.
Good luck, Slaters—your entire Slate Valley community is cheering for you! 🎉🏆💙
🎉 Congratulations to our November 15th Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner! 🎉
Please join us in celebrating Mary Buxton, who won today’s prizes:
💙 $25 Michelle’s Sweet Creations Gift Card
-AND-
💙 $25 VT Country Store Gift Card
Great job, Mary, and thank you to everyone participating in our November raffle! Stay tuned for more daily winners! 🙌
Please join us in celebrating Mary Buxton, who won today’s prizes:
💙 $25 Michelle’s Sweet Creations Gift Card
-AND-
💙 $25 VT Country Store Gift Card
Great job, Mary, and thank you to everyone participating in our November raffle! Stay tuned for more daily winners! 🙌
A November District Drive Through Slate Valley
It was a spontaneous drive to visit all Slate Valley schools—no special events, just everyday learning on full display. From music and art to math, reading, and a lively P.E. kickball game, students were engaged everywhere I went. Lunchtime smiles, hallway hellos, and even a few photo poses made the day even better.
Fun fact: the only screens seen all day were in the digital arts class—proof that hands-on learning is thriving in Slate Valley!
📽️ Check out the video recap here: https://youtube.com/shorts/g09yDudmgi8?feature=share
It was a spontaneous drive to visit all Slate Valley schools—no special events, just everyday learning on full display. From music and art to math, reading, and a lively P.E. kickball game, students were engaged everywhere I went. Lunchtime smiles, hallway hellos, and even a few photo poses made the day even better.
Fun fact: the only screens seen all day were in the digital arts class—proof that hands-on learning is thriving in Slate Valley!
📽️ Check out the video recap here: https://youtube.com/shorts/g09yDudmgi8?feature=share
💙🏈🩵Good Luck, Slaters!🩵🏈💙
Our Slater Football team is headed to the D2 Championship TOMORROW, and we couldn’t be more excited! The whole school came together this afternoon for a high-energy pep rally to send the team off in true Slater style!
Let’s bring home that title, Slaters! We’re behind you all the way!
Our Slater Football team is headed to the D2 Championship TOMORROW, and we couldn’t be more excited! The whole school came together this afternoon for a high-energy pep rally to send the team off in true Slater style!
Let’s bring home that title, Slaters! We’re behind you all the way!
Slate Valley District Newsletter: November 14, 2025
https://mailchi.mp/c124059bdba8/slate-valley-district-newsletter-november-14-2025
https://mailchi.mp/c124059bdba8/slate-valley-district-newsletter-november-14-2025
🎉 Congratulations to our November 14th Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner — Helen Reed! ⚡️
Helen is the lucky recipient of a $25 Emily’s Hair Lair Gift Card! 💇♀️✨
Great job, Helen, and thank you to everyone who continues to participate. Stay tuned — more winners will be announced throughout the month! 🎁👏
Helen is the lucky recipient of a $25 Emily’s Hair Lair Gift Card! 💇♀️✨
Great job, Helen, and thank you to everyone who continues to participate. Stay tuned — more winners will be announced throughout the month! 🎁👏
🎙️ Educational Insights: Community Perspectives — Part 2
In this continuation of our Educational Insights podcast series, Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell and Director of Curriculum Casey O’Meara continue discussion with active community members Bob Crowley of Castleton and Rose Anne Van Lew of Fair Haven.
In Part 2, the conversation dives deeper into important topics such as school-to-community communication, how Vermont’s education system is funded, and the fiscal challenges surrounding the upcoming FY27 budget. The group also discusses the value and impact of Slate Valley’s Community Advisory Council, highlighting how community voices help guide district priorities and build understanding around education in our region.
Tune in to hear genuine perspectives, thoughtful discussion, and shared ideas about how Slate Valley can continue strengthening its partnership with the community. https://youtu.be/e5JYVkgrUNQ
In this continuation of our Educational Insights podcast series, Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell and Director of Curriculum Casey O’Meara continue discussion with active community members Bob Crowley of Castleton and Rose Anne Van Lew of Fair Haven.
In Part 2, the conversation dives deeper into important topics such as school-to-community communication, how Vermont’s education system is funded, and the fiscal challenges surrounding the upcoming FY27 budget. The group also discusses the value and impact of Slate Valley’s Community Advisory Council, highlighting how community voices help guide district priorities and build understanding around education in our region.
Tune in to hear genuine perspectives, thoughtful discussion, and shared ideas about how Slate Valley can continue strengthening its partnership with the community. https://youtu.be/e5JYVkgrUNQ
⚡ Congratulations to Dan Desforges — our November 13th Middle School Gift Card Raffle winner! 🎉
Dan has won a $50 Bomoseen Lodge Gift Card — what an awesome prize! 🏞️✨
We hope you enjoy a great dinner, Dan! Stay tuned for more raffle winners coming soon! 🎟️
Dan has won a $50 Bomoseen Lodge Gift Card — what an awesome prize! 🏞️✨
We hope you enjoy a great dinner, Dan! Stay tuned for more raffle winners coming soon! 🎟️
🎭 All aboard for an unforgettable night of mystery and music!
The Slater Theater Company has been hard at work rehearsing for their big performance tomorrow night — Friday, November 14th! Join us at Fair Haven Union Middle and High School for Murder Ahoy by Michael Druce — a dinner theater murder mystery presented by our talented theater and music programs.
🍝 Spaghetti Dinner: 5:00–6:45 PM in the cafeteria
🎭 Showtime: 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $10 per person or $30 for a family of four or more
(All proceeds support the FHUMHS Band!)
Come support our incredible student performers and enjoy a night filled with suspense, laughter, and Slater pride! ⚓🎶
The Slater Theater Company has been hard at work rehearsing for their big performance tomorrow night — Friday, November 14th! Join us at Fair Haven Union Middle and High School for Murder Ahoy by Michael Druce — a dinner theater murder mystery presented by our talented theater and music programs.
🍝 Spaghetti Dinner: 5:00–6:45 PM in the cafeteria
🎭 Showtime: 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $10 per person or $30 for a family of four or more
(All proceeds support the FHUMHS Band!)
Come support our incredible student performers and enjoy a night filled with suspense, laughter, and Slater pride! ⚓🎶
The Vermont State Athletic Directors Association held its annual Student-Athlete Leadership Conference on November 10–11 at the DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center in South Burlington.
Representing Fair Haven were juniors Madi Hayes, Chloe Marsden, Brody Little, and Brody Doran, along with sophomores Quinn Murphy, Jacob Jamieson, and Cole Belden.
This two-day event brought together more than 230 of Vermont’s top student-athlete leaders to learn from nationally recognized trainers in athletic leadership, collaborate with peers from across the state, and strengthen their skills both on and off the field. The conference provided a meaningful opportunity for students to share their successes, exchange ideas, and build lasting connections through sportsmanship and teamwork.
Representing Fair Haven were juniors Madi Hayes, Chloe Marsden, Brody Little, and Brody Doran, along with sophomores Quinn Murphy, Jacob Jamieson, and Cole Belden.
This two-day event brought together more than 230 of Vermont’s top student-athlete leaders to learn from nationally recognized trainers in athletic leadership, collaborate with peers from across the state, and strengthen their skills both on and off the field. The conference provided a meaningful opportunity for students to share their successes, exchange ideas, and build lasting connections through sportsmanship and teamwork.
Our Social-Emotional Learning focus this month is “Noble November.” We are launching a schoolwide Food Drive Competition to support local families in need. This initiative offers a meaningful way for students to demonstrate compassion, teamwork, and civic responsibility which are all core components of our SEL framework.
In light of recent news about rising food insecurity across the country, this is a timely opportunity to help students connect classroom learning with real-world impact. Many families in our own communities are facing difficult choices, and even small contributions can make a big difference.
The food drive will begin on Monday 11/10 and will end on Wednesday 12/17. This will give us a large window to collect and donate on two separate occasions to Slate Valley Cares.
Thank you for helping our students turn kindness into action this November. With your support, we can make this “Noble November” a meaningful reminder of empathy, generosity, and community strength.
In light of recent news about rising food insecurity across the country, this is a timely opportunity to help students connect classroom learning with real-world impact. Many families in our own communities are facing difficult choices, and even small contributions can make a big difference.
The food drive will begin on Monday 11/10 and will end on Wednesday 12/17. This will give us a large window to collect and donate on two separate occasions to Slate Valley Cares.
Thank you for helping our students turn kindness into action this November. With your support, we can make this “Noble November” a meaningful reminder of empathy, generosity, and community strength.
🏈💙 D2 FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP INFO 💙🏈
Get ready, Slater fans — it’s Championship Week!
📅 Saturday, November 15
📍 South Burlington High School
⏰ 11:00 AM Kickoff
#5 Fair Haven Slaters vs. #3 Colchester Lakers
Gates open at 10:00 AM.
🎟️ Tickets:
Available at the gate or online: https://gofan.co/event/2142676?schoolId=VPA
Tickets are valid for all three games on the day (must keep your return ticket for re-entry).
📣 Slater Seating:
Fair Haven fans will sit on the side of the bleachers closest to the woods. (Bleachers are located on one side only.)
📘 Game Day Programs:
Available digitally here: https://vpaonline.org/athletics/tournaments/
🚗 Parking:
On-site parking is available. Overflow parking will be at the University Mall with a shuttle service to SBHS if needed. Expect traffic at the Dorset Street entrance.
👕 Championship Gear:
Northwest Design will be printing gear on-site — preorders are not available, but you can order after the event.
🍔 Concessions will be open!
⚠️ Post-Game:
Please remain off the field following the game. A designated area will be set for teams to gather.
All signs, posters, and balloons must be removed after the game.
📺 Can’t make it?
Watch live on the NFHS Network:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/vpa/gam3db12650ac
Let’s fill the stands and show our Slater Pride as we cheer on the defending state champs! 💙🩶🩵
#GoSlaters #SlaterPride #RoadToTheChampionship #D2Finals #WeAreSlateValley
⚡ Congratulations to Linda McCuen — today’s Middle School Gift Card Raffle winner! 🎉
Linda has won a $25 McDonald’s Gift Card, generously donated by A+ Child Care LLC. 🍟🍔
Way to go, Linda! Stay tuned for our next raffle winner announcement! 🏆
Linda has won a $25 McDonald’s Gift Card, generously donated by A+ Child Care LLC. 🍟🍔
Way to go, Linda! Stay tuned for our next raffle winner announcement! 🏆
⚡️Congratulations to Jessika Barlow — our November 11th Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner! 🎉
Jessika has won a Gilmore Home Center Propane Refill ($20 value) and a $20 gift card to The Bomoseen Diner!
Way to go, Jessika! 🙌 More winning announcements coming your way tomorrow! 💙
Jessika has won a Gilmore Home Center Propane Refill ($20 value) and a $20 gift card to The Bomoseen Diner!
Way to go, Jessika! 🙌 More winning announcements coming your way tomorrow! 💙
🇺🇸 “On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the guns fell silent. Today, we honor those who have served and those who continue to serve with courage, commitment, and sacrifice.”
To all veterans—students, staff, families, community members, and alumni—thank you.
Your service protects our freedoms, and your dedication inspires us each day.
We are grateful. We remember. We honor. 🇺🇸
#VeteransDay #WeAreSlateValley#ThankYouVeterans
To all veterans—students, staff, families, community members, and alumni—thank you.
Your service protects our freedoms, and your dedication inspires us each day.
We are grateful. We remember. We honor. 🇺🇸
#VeteransDay #WeAreSlateValley#ThankYouVeterans
⚡️Congratulations to Chandra Savage! ⚡️
Chandra is today’s Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner and has won a $40 TJ Maxx Gift Card! 🎉🛍️
Way to go, Chandra — enjoy your shopping spree! Stay tuned for more raffle winners coming soon! 💙
Chandra is today’s Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner and has won a $40 TJ Maxx Gift Card! 🎉🛍️
Way to go, Chandra — enjoy your shopping spree! Stay tuned for more raffle winners coming soon! 💙