
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


Castleton Kindergarten students wrapped up their Community Helper unit with an exciting visit to the local fire and police stations. They enjoyed exploring both facilities and discovering how they operate. A big thank you to Chief Peter and Officer Hayes for making this experience so memorable!

🚑 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


It's Family Lunch Week at CES! Yesterday, our kindergarten and first graders shared a delightful lunchtime with their families, and today it was our second graders' turn! The cafeteria buzzed with smiles, laughter, and heartwarming conversations on both days.











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


Our kindergarteners had a heartwarming day filled with snacks, smiles, and a special show! 🦃✨ We celebrated kindness and friendship during our very own Kinder-giving! The fun continued as students got creative making adorable turkey headbands together. 🧡🍁


Little chefs, big smiles! 🍎🧑🍳 Today some of our students rolled up their sleeves to make delicious personal apple pies just in time for Thanksgiving. A recipe for fun, learning, and yum! 🥧✨







Calling All Crafters and Volunteers!
Join us in making this year’s Craft Bazaar at Castleton Elementary School a huge success! Whether you’re a skilled crafter or eager to volunteer, we’d love to have you on board.
Let’s create something amazing together! 🌟


Join Us at December 13th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Castleton Elementary School!
Discover more about our CSO and how you can get involved. Plus, unleash your creativity at our craft-making session for the upcoming craft bazaar!
Crafting Supplies Provided – just bring your enthusiasm and crafting skills.
We can’t wait to see you there!


🚑 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
