Where Are They Now Wednesday: Highlighting Adam Kent
FHUHS lives by his favorite quote, "Work hard in silence, let your success be your noise". Since graduating from Fair Haven Union High, Adam has been off and running developing a trade that led to establishing his own company. In November of 2004, he started working as an apprentice for a mason. In July of 2015, Adam became owner and lead mason of his own sole proprietor company called Kent Masonry, LLC in Montpelier, VT. His business is still going strong today.
While at Fair Haven Union High School, Adam ran cross country for 2 years, played soccer, football, basketball, baseball, and participated in chorus.
When asked if there were any teachers in particular he would like to give credit in helping him toward his success, he replied, “I had a lot of great teachers, but actually had no idea Masonry was even a workman's trade prior to 2004 when I started. I would say Business Math with Mr. Cavacas and Speech and Debate with Mr. Hier have been the most helpful, and useful, classes for me today as a business owner.”
Currently, Adam lives in Washington Country, near Montpelier with his wife Danielle, daughter, son, two dogs and a cat. He still actively participates in sports such as mens league baseball and obstacle course runs like Spartan races. Last year he started coaching some area youth sports teams.
The advice Adam would give to our current Slate Valley student body is, “Whatever life throws in your path, just take a deep breath, stay calm and keep moving forward. Always believe in yourself. There is nothing you can't do if you put in the work and set your mind to it.”
Great words of wisdom Adam, and obviously ones you have lived by.
GIV Presents: A Day in Vermont's Capital
Sunday, November 19th
Would you like to learn how to impact issues facing Vermont? Do you want to meet other students from around the state who want to work for a better Vermont? Are you concerned about the housing crisis in Vermont?
Join GIV for “A Day in Vermont's Capital!”
At this completely free event, you will:
Tour the Statehouse with a legislator as your guide.
Attend a panel discussion with policy makers about the housing crisis in Vermont.
Meet and share lunch with elected officials and students from around Vermont.
Learn about how VT government develops laws and the challenges to move legislation forward.
Engage in a floor debate for proposed bills in a Legislative simulation, addressing VT’s housing crisis.
Join a session on organizing and mobilizing youth for change, led by VSARN.
Interested? Register now at GIV.org!
GIV & NVTAHEC Present: First Aid Field Day
Saturday, November 18th
Are you interested in pursuing a career in medicine?
Join NVTAHEC and GIV for a First Aid Field Day!
At this completely free one day event, you will have the opportunity to learn life saving skills such as CPR, bleeding control, and patient assessment from trained medical professionals, as well as gain insight into the inner workings of Vermont’s Emergency Medical Services.
The day will conclude with a mass casualty incident simulation where you will have the opportunity to put your new skills into action by assessing and triaging patients during this fun and exciting scenario! Lunch will be provided.
Register now at GIV.org!
Please join us this Friday, October 20th at Buxton's Store in Orwell for Coffee & Conversation from 7:30 to 9:00 AM.
Trivia Tuesday: Did You Know?
This Week's Slaterbration Theme Days
Meet Slate Valley Faculty & Staff Monday: Featuring Teann McCrea
Join Us October 21st for the Boys Varsity Soccer Senior Day!
Volunteers were busy over the weekend decorating so both the high school and middle school students could arrive Monday to see their hallways transformed for Slaterbration! Today was also USA Day, with both faculty, staff and students showing their patriotic spirit dressing in red, white and blue!
On Saturday, the Class of 2025 kicked off Slaterbration Week with a Fall 5K Run. All age groups participated, with the youngest being just 6 months old!
Tonight - October 16, 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/knx-qncn-pxy
Or dial: (US) +1 484-452-4714 PIN: 869 578 711#
Our SRO, Ed Hunter, worked with students in the Law Enforcement Class on how to investigate a 'simulated' accident.
Join us October 20th for the Football, Cheer, Cross Country & Marching Band Senior Night!
Join us October 19th for the Field Hockey and Golf Senior Night!
Congratulations to Maddy Helm who recently returned from Tryon, North Carolina at the WCRA DY Youth Invitational Championship Rodeo. She was one of only 10 youths from across the country invited to compete in each event and Maddy WON 1st place in barrel racing! What an accomplishment! Slaternation is so proud of you Maddy!
** SENIOR INFORMATION NIGHT **
WED., OCT. 18, 2023
5:30PM TO 7:00PM
FHUMHS CAFETERIA
Senior Information Presented by School Counselors; David Gale, Karla Ramey, and Tracey Cross-Baker.
VSAC Resource Presentation by Tia Stillman, GearUp Outreach Counselor.
*To RSVP or ask questions, call (802) 265-3636 or stop by the High School Counseling Office
October 9, 2023
Dear Slate Valley Families and Staff,
I hope this message finds you well. We wanted to take a moment to address the recent incident that has occurred in our local community and to reassure you about the safety measures we have in place to protect our school community.
As many of you may be aware, there was a tragic incident near the Castleton University Campus, resulting in a manhunt which has understandably raised concerns in our community. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority, and I want to assure you that we are taking this situation very seriously. We have been in contact with law enforcement on a regular basis. We take our direction from them.
We plan to hold school as normal. However, there are some safety precautions we have implemented or enhanced at Castleton Elementary, Fair Haven Grade School and Fair Haven Union Middle/High School in response to this incident:
Outside Activities: We will determine whether or not to hold outside activities based on advice from law enforcement. This includes sporting events and outside recess at the MS/HS, FHGS and CES. Right now we are proceeding with outside activities and we will have additional supervision as appropriate.
Bus Stops: Please consider waiting with your child at all bus stops or driving them to and from school. Consider walking in pairs/groups to and from school. Of course this decision is up to you as a parent but that is the advice we are being given.
Communication: We will continue to keep you updated with any relevant information about the situation.
Counseling Services: Our school counselors are available to support students who may be feeling anxious or upset due to recent events. Please do not hesitate to reach out if your child needs support.
If you have any concerns or questions about our safety precautions or would like additional information, please feel free to contact our school. We are committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all our students and staff. Your cooperation, understanding, and vigilance are greatly appreciated as we work together to continue to ensure the safety of our school community.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Brooke Olsen-Farrell
Superintendent
This coming Monday, October 9th, there will be a planned police training at FHUMHS. The training will not impact practices and/or games.
**UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS**
University of Vermont
Thursday, 10/12/23 - 1:00pm
Fairfield University
Friday, 10/13/23 - 9:15am (Virtual Visit)
Vermont State University
Monday, 10/16/23 - 9:00am
*Don't See A College or Technical Center That You Are Interested In? Stop by the High School Guidance Office & Let Us Know!
