Tonight - September 11, 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/qyt-wdzo-eqm
Or dial: (US) +1 559-682-0287 PIN: 159 286 443#
To review the Class of 2023 Senior Destination Survey Summary click the link: https://5il.co/24buk
Please join us for our first of four "Back to School" Coffee and Conversations this Thursday morning, September 7th, 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM at the Wooden Soldier in Fair Haven. Join district school board members and administrators for
engaged conversation in a relaxed, casual environment.
Bring comments, thoughts, and questions concerning
the start of the school year.
As of this moment, Fair Haven Grade School and Fair Haven Union Middle & High School will be open tomorrow, September 1st, unless something new unfolds overnight. Water has been restored to the Town. However, we will be under a boil water advisory. This means staff and students cannot drink the water in the school. We will have bottled water on hand if needed. Staff and students are encouraged to bring their own. Linked here is information on a boil order advisory.
https://anr.vermont.gov/document/public-water-notices
Additionally, hand sanitizer will be available if desired.
Breakfast and lunch will be made off site and transported to FHGS and FHUMHS. It will be a brown bagged breakfast and lunch.
Here's a brief update on the water situation as it relates to the opening of FHGS and FHUMHS tomorrow. Currently, we do not have water in the Town of Fair Haven. The Town fixed the original break but another occurred shortly after. The Town Manager will call later this evening with another update. We do not want to close school for a second day, so the decision will be pushed off as long as possible. A decision will be made before 8:00 PM tonight. If there is school tomorrow, there will be a boil water advisory, meaning staff and students cannot drink the water in the school. Bottled water will be on hand if needed. Staff and students are encouraged to bring their own. Breakfast and lunch will be made off site and transported to FHGS and FHUMHS. It will be a bagged breakfast and lunch.
Introducing the Slate Valley Mascots! This year we will have various events where our mascots compete against each other, called Slate Valley Mascot Madness. On opening day in-service for Faculty and Staff, the mascots competed in a quick Hula Hoop Race, with Blue from Benson winning by quite a substantial margin. Stay tuned for more upcoming events! Click the link to see an introductory video.
https://youtu.be/iZYeX2jc8XY
Please join us for our next Community Advisory Council meeting, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 beginning at 5:45 PM in the library at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School. Click the link for the agenda and more information.
https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/page/slate-valley-community-advisory-council
TODAY-Thursday 8/31 -- NO practice for 5/6 soccer, 7/8 Soccer or 6-8 Cross country
All Varsity Sports will have practice - please come dressed and ready, regular time.
There will be no school for Fair Haven Grade School and Fair Haven Union Middle & High School on Thursday, August 31st due to the townwide water main break. This decision was made on advice from Fair Haven Town. All other schools in Slate Valley, Castleton Elementary School, Orwell Village School and Benson Village School will be open and operating per usual.
Walk About Wednesday: First Student Day at Slate Valley Schools. Welcome Back!
The grades 5 through 12 Athletic Opener Meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to a Fair Haven townwide main water break. This meeting will be rescheduled.
Due to a Fair Haven townwide water main break, students at FHUMHS and students at FHGS are having an early dismissal scheduled for 1:45 PM.
They're back! Please join us at one, or all, of the beginning school year Coffee and Conversations. Enjoy a cup of coffee on us!
Tonight - August 28, 2023
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Orwell Village School Gymnasium. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/cuo-yhjo-ewi
Or dial: (US) +1 848-467-5405 PIN: 387 249 751#
During our Opening Day Inservice we proudly acknowledged both our Teachers and Instructional Assistants of the Year! (Along with a few other accolades) Congratulations to all of our recipients! Fair Haven Union Middle & High School: Nate Morris-UVM Outstanding Teacher and Teacher of the Year Wendy Cameron-Instructional Assistant of the Year Benson Village School: Darcie Parrott-Teacher of the Year Cris Andronaco-Instructional Assistant of the Year Fran Broughton, Kristina Knockenhaur, Darcie Parrott & Rebeckah Williams-Special Service Award Castleton Elementary School: Shannan Mead-UVM Outstanding Teacher and Teacher of the Year Lori Sweeney-Instructional Assistant of the Year Fair Haven Grade School: Courtney Grenier-Teacher of the Year Joann Higgins-Instructional Assistant of the Year Orwell Village School: Ruzanne Behrens-Teacher of the Year Jessica Herriman-Instructional Assistant of the Year Slate Valley Unified Union School District: Jill McClure, Linda Corliss, Colleen Howard, Sara Quesnel, Corey Kendall & Mary Lou Williams-Instructional Assistant Mentoring Program
Welcome back to our amazing Slate Valley faculty and staff! This morning everyone gathered at FHUMHS for their Opening Day Inservice consisting of table top activities, Mascot Madness follies, and Award recognition. We are off to a great start!
Reminder: Middle School Open House is this upcoming Monday, August 28th from 5:30-6:30pm. Students will be able to get a copy of their daily schedule, find their locker, see classrooms, and meet teachers & staff. Please stop by if you are able. We would love to see you all there!
Congratulations, Ada!
https://www.rutlandherald.com/eedition/page-a5/page_493c8258-c4a2-5fa9-a874-6717b170e771.html
Renovations at FHUMHS have begun for the addition of two classrooms, new locker rooms, and upgraded mechanical systems replacing some older steam systems. This extensive project is scheduled to be complete by late fall / early winter.
