Have Suggestions or Questions about the FY26 Budget? We’d Love to Hear from You!
Middle School students have crafted suggestion boxes now placed at town halls in Benson, West Haven, Hubbardton, and Fair Haven, as well as at the Castleton and Orwell Free Libraries. Share your thoughts, and we’ll review submissions weekly, with responses posted publicly. You can also submit your ideas or questions online at https://bit.ly/FY26Suggestions.
5th Graders are making river trail trail maps in math. They're finding fraction lengths of 30 stay for finished projects.
Join Us at the Next Community Advisory Council (CAC) Meeting!
Your voice matters! We warmly invite you to attend our upcoming CAC meeting on Monday, November 4th, at 5:45 PM. These meetings provide an open forum to discuss topics that strengthen the connection between our community and the school district. The atmosphere is casual, but the conversations are lively, informative, and impactful. We look forward to hearing your thoughts, questions, and concerns—hope to see you there!
Potty Training: It’s more than just learning to use the potty—it’s a journey! Join us for our 'Potty Time' workshop at the Castleton Free Library on November 19th, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Go to https://bit.ly/PottyTime111924 or scan the code to sign up and empower both you and your child!
The winner of our Guess the Pumpkin's weight. This student's guess was the exact weight of the pumpkin! 17lbs!
Kindergarten students sorted beginning sounds and building cube patterns.
1st Grade filled their honey comb. They will celebrate with a dance party!
Join us for our next Community Advisory Council meeting on Monday, November 4th, at 5:45 PM in the central office conference room at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School. All are welcome!
Reminder: Our next FY26 Budget Forum is tomorrow night, Wednesday, October 30th, 6:30 PM at Castleton Elementary School. This forum is in person only. We hope to see you there!
Sinking and floating Pumpkins in Pre K!
1st Graders with their unique creation during Number Corners
Trunk or Treat!
Trunk or Treat!
BVS Trunk or Treat!
The name of the new Benson Town snowplow was drawn this morning. Congratulations to our Pre K student who submitted the name. The winning name is Snowball!
Pre K students painted fall pumpkins
Tonight: NOTICE EARLIER TIME
Board Meeting - October 28, 2024
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 5:00 p.m. at the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Band Room.
This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xyt-anxp-upz
Or dial: (US) +1 541-626-6243 PIN: 832 739 393#
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.
Vermont Public has created an excellent visual guide explaining how Vermont funds its schools. As the FY26 budget season approaches, this resource is perfect for understanding the process. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/C8dRaVnEb0U or scan the QR code to view it.
To keep our school safety officers warm, on these cool fall days, as they patrol the parking lot playground and walking trail, they were provided with official hoodies today.
Workplace fun in Kindergarten!
