If you were not able to attend one of the in-person events, or did and still have questions concerning the FY25 Budget, please join us for the last of our Budget Forums this upcoming Monday (February 5) at 6:30 PM. This forum is ONLINE ONLY. The virtual session link is:
https://meet.google.com/qpd-gxdf-ody
Or dial: (US) +1 559-856-2317 PIN: 113 535 185#
Other information links:
Slate Valley FY25 Budget Presentation: https://5il.co/2e2qf
2023-24 Slate Valley Annual Report & FY25 Proposed Budget: https://5il.co/2da4p
Thank you to Mr. DeMatties - 6th grade teacher at CES, for making these 4 beautiful new benches for our after school athletic programs at CES. We are so
thankful. The benches are appreciated by all of our 5th and 6th grade teams and coaches.
New Episode of Educational Insights: A Superintendent's Podcast
FY25 Budget Discussion with Director of Finance, Cheryl Scarzello.
https://youtu.be/GUmcqDsXnFM?si=XW0PX2qpAQin-FQr
Slate Valley Unified USD is hosting another round of Coffee & Conversations starting in February. Please join us to discuss any questions you may have concerning the FY25 Proposed Budget. The dates are as follows:
February 6, 2024 at Buxton's Store in Orwell 7:30-9:00 AM
February 7, 2024 at the Wooden Soldier in Fair Haven 7:30 - 9:00 AM
February 22, 2024 at the Castleton Free Library 12 noon - 1:30 PM
Just a reminder that breakfast is available for every student, every morning!
Today, January 25th, all Slate Valley schools are on a 2 hour delay due to icing on the back roads.
Curious about the FY25 School Budget? Want to better understand what you will be voting on this March 5th? Then please attend one, or all, of the FY25 Budget Forums. The first four sessions will be in person only, the last date will be virtual only. We hope to see you there!
Tonight - January 22, 2024
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Benson Village School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wti-yafd-npq
Or dial: (US) +1 413-341-8928 PIN: 729 534 486#
Today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - All after school activities (this includes Boys & Girls Club) are canceled due to the weather.
Notice: Wrong date in last post! Petitions are due January 29, 2024.
Slate Valley Unified USD School Board Members Needed! Please consider serving your community by running for a position on the district's school board. If interested, contact your town office, get your required voters signatures and return your petition by January 29, 2024 to be on the March ballot for this year's Town Meeting day.
Curious about the FY25 School Budget? Want to better understand what you will be voting on this March 5th? Then please attend one, or all, of the FY25 Budget Forums. The first four sessions will be in person only, the last date will be virtual only. We hope to see you there!
Watch, or Listen to, the Newest Episode of Educational Insights: A Superintendent's Podcast. During this episode, Brooke Olsen-Farrell, along with Director of Curriculum, Casey O'Meara, Director of Operations, Chris Cole and Middle School Principal, Jennefer Paquette, provide an update on the renovations occurring in the Middle School wing. View at https://youtu.be/wWG5MKDKadI
Today, we celebrate the incredible legacy of a visionary leader who dedicated his life to justice, equality, and love. We hope you take a moment to reflect on Dr. King's teachings and continue the journey towards a more inclusive and compassionate world.
We are again partnering with Slate Valley Cares for a food drive. Collection boxes are located at the entrances of each school. The school who collects the most donations in pounds will win a day with Miss Lucy Neel. She is a member of the Nullegehanie tribe out of northern Vermont. Miss Lucy will spend the day sharing artifacts and information on the Vermont Abenaki. Donations will be accepted through Feb. 14th.
Elks Hoop Shoot: Tonight - 6:00 PM at the Glenbrook Gym at Castleton University.
NOTICE: This event was originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 9th, 6:30 PM at the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Gym.
It is rescheduled for tonight, with a different time of 6:00 PM and new location of Glenbrook Gym at Castleton University.
Today, January 10th, all Slate Valley Schools are on a 2-hour delay due to storm-related issues.
During library class, students in grades 3 and 4 created Pet Potatoes after reading the Red Clover book, The Pet Potatoe by Josh Lacey. Mr. White used the Glowforge to cut out potatoe forms which students then decorated.
Slate Valley Unified USD School Board Members Needed! Please consider serving your community by running for a position on the district's school board. If interested, contact your town office, get your required voters signatures and return your petition by January 18, 2024 to be on the March ballot for this year's Town Meeting day.
Today: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - All Boys & Girls Clubs are canceled due to the impending weather.
Today, Tuesday, January 9, 2024: All After School Activities have been CANCELED due to the impending weather.