The Slate Valley Unified Union School District is currently planning and discussing the FY26 Budget, and we value your input! We invite you to share your suggestions and questions to help shape the budget and provide guidance on community concerns.
How to Submit Your Input:
Online: Submit your suggestions or questions using this link: https://bit.ly/FY26Suggestions.
In-Person: Drop a submission in one of the suggestion boxes located throughout the district. Boxes can be found at:
Benson Town Hall
Orwell Free Library
West Haven Town Hall
Hubbardton Town Hall
Castleton Free Library or Town Hall
Fair Haven Town Hall
Your submissions will be shared with the school board and administration for review, discussion, and response. We are committed to transparency and will provide updates and responses via:
Our district website
Local news outlets
Social media platforms
To view responses to submissions, visit: https://bit.ly/FY26SQResponses.
Your opinion matters, and we sincerely appreciate the time and effort you take to share your thoughts.
A big thank you to the United Way of Rutland County for their incredible generosity in providing winter jackets for local children in need. Through their Welcome to Winter program, over 100 students across three districts in Rutland County received new jackets and snow pants. We are deeply grateful to our Rutland County donors for making this heartwarming initiative a reality!
Monday, December 9th - Today's Ad-Hoc Grading Committee Meeting has been cancelled due to the weather.
Today, Monday December 9th, All Slate Valley After School Activities and Athletics are Cancelled due to the inclement weather. Please be safe and have a good evening.
An incredible success! 🚑✨ Thanks to our amazing community, we collected 727 pounds of food and $1,557 in cash donations during our Stuff an Ambulance event! Your generosity will make a huge difference for those in need.❤️ Special shout out Slate Valley's Home to School Liaison, Ms. Carrieann Wolcott and members from the Fair Haven Rescue Squad for organizing and running this successful food drive.
Elks Hoop Shoot: Sunday, December 15th, 9:30 AM at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School. Sponsored by the Rutland Elks Lodge 345. Open to all children ages 8 to 13.
🚑 Help Us Stuff an Ambulance! 🚑
📅 Today and Tomorrow - December 6th & 7th
📍 Fair Haven Shaws
Join us in supporting a great cause! Every donation helps fill the shelves at Slate Valley Cares and makes a real difference in our community. Together, we can bring hope and help to those in need.💙 # Weareslatevalley💙
Click the link below and watch a great video highlighting key elements of the district wide Bookworms shared reading lessons. In this program, students engage in choral reading and actively reflect on the text through structured discussions. To enhance participation, students first share their thoughts with a partner, then discuss in small groups, before contributing to the whole-group conversation. Bookworms is used district wide in grades 2 and 3. To see go to:
https://bit.ly/SVBookworms
🚑 Help Us Stuff an Ambulance! 🚑
📅 This Friday and Saturday - December 6th & 7th
📍 Fair Haven Shaws
Join us in supporting a great cause! Every donation helps fill the shelves at Slate Valley Cares and makes a real difference in our community. Together, we can bring hope and help to those in need. Let’s do this! 💙 # Weareslatevalley #StuffAnAmbulance #CommunityCare
Join Orwell Village School's student council as they dive into the United States election process, running their own campaign and holding an exciting election. Watch this fantastic video, produced by Raspberry Shrub Productions, which highlights how a single student's request sparked a school-wide initiative.
https://bit.ly/OVSscdoc
New Podcast: Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell talks with members of the FHUHS Law Enforcement Class. See, or listen, to the podcast at https://youtu.be/FakC86NXdps.
Winter Sports Pre-Season Practice Schedules:
Visit our Athletics Page for More! https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/page/high-school
Board Meeting - December 2, 2024
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Orwell Village School Gym (Town Hall).
This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pap-nacy-gca
Or dial: (US) +1 626-838-2792 PIN: 419 015 951#
Please note: To participate in conversation virtually and/or ask a question virtually, please use the “raise hand” icon in Google Meet. Typing responses or questions in chat is not an option.
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Slate Valley Unified USD! 🍂
We are grateful for our amazing students, families, staff, and community. Your support and dedication make Slate Valley a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Wishing you a joyful day filled with warmth, gratitude, and time with loved ones. Thank you for being part of our Slate Valley family!
#Thanksgiving #Gratitude #WeAreSlateValley
🚑 Help Us Stuff an Ambulance! 🚑
📅 December 6th & 7th
📍 Fair Haven Shaws
Join us in supporting a great cause! Every donation helps fill the shelves at Slate Valley Cares and makes a real difference in our community. Together, we can bring hope and help to those in need. Let’s do this! 💙 # Weareslatevalley #StuffAnAmbulance #CommunityCare
Please join us in celebrating our very own Linda Corliss, who has been honored as the 2025 Vermont-NEA ESP of the Year! As an instructional assistant at Castleton Elementary School, Linda has earned this prestigious recognition for her steadfast dedication to supporting students and her outstanding advocacy for her fellow union members. Congratulations, Linda!
As Vermont-NEA President Don Tinney put it in his award notification letter, “Your constant and passionate advocacy for better wages and working conditions within your district is remarkable. All while volunteering in multiple capacities in your school and community and providing compassionate support to the learners you encounter each day. Your unwavering advocacy for ESPs and passion for organizing and professional development are making a significant impact in elevating and highlighting the amazing work of ESPs in Vermont.”
TONIGHT: Please join us for the last FY26 Budget Forum at 6:30 PM- This session is Virtual Only - Attend by going to: meet.google.com/cpp-ojud-tbb
or join by phone at (US) +1 413-438-7393 PIN: 152 024 750#
We look forward to seeing you there!
Stay Connected with Slate Valley!
Keeping up with everything happening in the Slate Valley District just got easier. Say goodbye to searching across platforms—now you can get all the updates you need delivered straight to your inbox!
We’re excited to introduce our new mailing list, designed to keep our community informed and engaged. From important announcements to upcoming events, this subscription ensures you never miss a thing.
📧 Sign up today and stay in the loop! Together, we can continue building a connected and thriving Slate Valley community.
Go to https://mailchi.mp/svuvt/svu-mailing-list
Board Meeting - November 18, 2024
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Castleton Elementary School Cafeteria.
This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pku-fcxj-zeb
Or dial: (US) +1 443-584-3186 PIN: 298 011 011#
Please note: To participate in conversation virtually and/or ask a question virtually, please use the “raise hand” icon in Google Meet. Typing responses or questions in chat is not an option.
New Podcast!
Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell Talks with Slate Valley Theatre Program Participants
In this video, Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell sits down with both faculty and students involved in the Slate Valley Theatre programs. The first segment features a conversation with members of the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School theatre program, followed by an insightful discussion with the director and organizer of the Fair Haven Grade School theatre group. Join us for an inside look at how these passionate educators and students are bringing the arts to life in the Slate Valley community!
See it, or listen at: https://youtu.be/n8XE1kSG7CA
