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!
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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.






Boys & Girls Club Afterschool Program for all children ages 5-12. Sign up now at www.rutlandbgclub.org or send an email to mhines@rutlandbgclub.org.

SLATE VALLEY - SPORTS KICK OFF MEETING
FHUMHS - BVS - OVS - FHGS - CES
Wednesday, August 30th
5:30 pm
FHUMHS gym
If your student athlete is planning to participate in ANY sport this school year PLEASE ATTEND
This is a time to meet the amazing people that make Athletics happen!
Don't forget to register your athlete on: Formreleaf.com
Updated physicals are required
Middle School Open House will be on 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!

Slate Valley Employment Opportunities, if interested go to https://slatevalley.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Fall Sports Coaches Needed! If interested, please go to https://slatevalley.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Tonight - August 14, 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 & High School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: meet.google.com/iqt-wrce-xux
Or dial: (US) +1 386-603-2573 (US) PIN: 323291749

Clothing Drive!

Please join us tonight for our Community Advisory Council Meeting beginning at 5:45 PM in the Central Office Conference Room located at FHUMHS. If you are interested in helping bridge the gap between the community and school, then please consider coming to represent your town in this evolving group.

Five Stars!!!


