Slate Valley Unified School District

This week, students in the FHUHS Outdoor Pursuits class took full advantage of the beautiful weather. Half the group continued crafting their canoe oars, carefully sanding and applying shellac in preparation for paddling on local waterways in the weeks ahead. Meanwhile, the other half explored the early signs of spring, observing blossoms, sketching them in their journals, and labeling the different parts of each flower.

Help Us Collect Slater Spring Sports Photos! We need your help capturing the energy, excitement, and unforgettable moments of our spring sports season! From big plays and team huddles to spirited fans in the stands, your photos help tell the story of our amazing student-athletes and school community. We’re gathering photos from Fair Haven Union Middle and High School (FHUMHS) Spring Sports teams to feature on our district websites and social media. It’s a great way to showcase the talent, hard work, and school pride of our Slaters! How to Share Your Photos: Look for flyers posted on dugouts and fence lines around the high school. Simply scan the QR code to access the submission form. Or go directly to: https://bit.ly/SlaterSportsPhotos Tip: Save the link on your phone so it’s ready to go at your next game or meet! 📸 Thank you for helping us highlight and celebrate student achievements throughout the district! Note: A Gmail account is required to upload photos.

🌼 🌷A heartfelt thank you to retired doctor Pete Diercksen, who generously donates his time and care to keep the flower beds at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School, Castleton Elementary School, and many other local spots beautiful and thriving. Your dedication and kindness brighten our community in more ways than one! 🌷🌸

Interested? All proceeds benefit the Slate Valley Back to School Clothing Program!

2025 Summer Food Service Program. To find more locations visit: https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder

A message from student athletes, please watch... This video was produced by Mount Mansfield Media and sponsored by the Vermont Principals’ Association (VPA), it captures the perspectives of Vermont high school athletes on adult behavior at sporting events. Through their eyes, viewers are reminded of the importance of civility, encouragement, and respect — and the need to move away from criticism, hostility, and vulgar outbursts. Follow the link to see the video: https://youtu.be/a-KMN9Fuqcs

Upcoming "Transition to Middle School" Events for Current 6th Graders...

Board Meeting - April 28, 2025 You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Fair Haven Union Middle and High School Band Room. This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/skk-usdv-zte Or dial: (US) +1 240-360-1164 PIN: 178 647 577# 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.

Slate Valley District Newsletter: April 18, 2025 https://mailchi.mp/04a780490ff8/slate-valley-district-newsletter-april-18

That's a wrap! Slate Valley UUSD wishes all of our amazing students, staff, and faculty a fun, relaxing, and well-deserved April break! Enjoy the time off, and here's to hoping for many sunny days! See the Reel at: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DImQc0wRdYJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Help Us Collect Slater Spring Sports Photos! We need your help capturing the energy, excitement, and unforgettable moments of our spring sports season! From big plays and team huddles to spirited fans in the stands, your photos help tell the story of our amazing student-athletes and school community. We’re gathering photos from Fair Haven Union Middle and High School (FHUMHS) Spring Sports teams to feature on our district websites and social media. It’s a great way to showcase the talent, hard work, and school pride of our Slaters! How to Share Your Photos: Look for flyers posted on dugouts and fence lines around the high school. Simply scan the QR code to access the submission form. Or go directly to: https://bit.ly/SlaterSportsPhotos Tip: Save the link on your phone so it’s ready to go at your next game or meet! 📸 Thank you for helping us highlight and celebrate more student achievements throughout the district! Note: A Gmail account is required to upload photos.

Another Successful Potty Time! We had an amazing turnout for our second Potty Time event — 5 wonderful families joined us, including some with three generations present! There were 7 littles soaking up the fun, with 6 incredible high school volunteers helping to keep them entertained. Huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this event possible — from our volunteers to our families, and everyone behind the scenes. We couldn't do it without you!

On behalf of the Slate Valley Unified Union School District, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our communities for their support in passing (824 yes, 631 no) the school budget on the second vote. Your engagement, advocacy, and belief in the importance of public education make a profound difference in the lives of our students, staff, and families. We recognize that arriving at a successful outcome required thoughtful dialogue and collaboration, and we deeply appreciate the time and effort so many of you contributed throughout this process. Your vote allows us to move forward with the resources necessary to provide a high-quality, student-centered education while remaining committed to continuous improvement and fiscal responsibility. As we continue to navigate a time of significant uncertainty in public education—both at the state and federal levels—your partnership remains more important than ever. We are committed to maintaining transparency, fostering open communication, and working together to ensure Slate Valley remains a place where all students can thrive. Thank you for investing in the future of our schools and for standing with us as we face these challenges together. Sincerely, Brooke Olsen-Farrell

We're proud to share that 33 of our talented students—18 from middle school and 15 from high school—are participating in the student art show at the Southern Vermont Art Center in Manchester! A total of 34 pieces are on display (one high schooler submitted two). The exhibit runs through May 4th—don't miss it! https://www.svac.org/class/art-from-the-schools-2025/

TONIGHT: Please join us (Monday, April 14, 2025) for the Budget ReVote Information Meeting, 6:30 PM in the FHUMHS Band Room. Attend in person or virtually. https://meet.google.com/aek-pdby-ndv

Tomorrow Night: There's still time to sign up, go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48ABA929A1F8C43-52788129-its#/

TONIGHT: Budget Revote Informational Meeting - 6:30 PM at FHUMHS Band Room TOMORROW: Budget Revote - All Polls open by 10 AM - Castleton opens at 8 AM.

Follow the link to see Slate Valley's feature in Business View Magazine: https://businessviewmagazine.com/brochures/jan-2025/svusd/

Slate Valley District Newsletter - April 11, 2025 https://mailchi.mp/a06ba0ae8b8a/april-11-slate-valley-newsletter

A heartfelt thank you to the Castleton Lions Club for their generous $2,000 donation toward our clothing program! This support helps provide essential items like back-to-school supplies, shoes, winter gear, and summer camp clothing for local children. Pictured: Lions Club representative Pat Schroeder with our Home to School Liaison Carrieann Wolcott.