Congratulations to Jenna Laslocky, 4th Grade Teacher at OVS, and Justin Merrill, English Language Arts Teacher at FHUMS, for being recognized last night at the Vermont Outstanding Educator Awards Ceremony held at the University of Vermont!
New Podcast: Episode 13 - Discussion with Slate Valley's new Athletic Director, Mr. Eric Ramey. Watch or Listen at https://bit.ly/EdInAthleticDirector
Reminder: Join us for the next FY26 Budget Forum tomorrow, Wednesday, November 6th, at 6:30 PM at Benson Village School. This is an in-person event only. We look forward to seeing you there!
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.
The Boys and Girls Club hosted a lively Trunk or Treat event last night at Castleton Elementary School, offering a variety of creative trunks for kids to explore. The CES first grade team, CES second grade team, and Slate Valley School Board all joined in, creating engaging stops for everyone to enjoy. The evening was filled with fun and festive spirits for all who attended!
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!
Managing students on Halloween can be a challenge. To lift faculty and staff spirits the CES wellness team surprised everyone with a snack cart delivery.
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!
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!
Friday's Book Character Parade: Batch 2
Friday's Book Character Parade: Batch 1
Last week we celebrated Community Safety Day! Our thanks to the fire department, the police department, our EMT crew and the bus company for being here to talk about safety!
Last Friday wrapped up School Spirit Week It was match day, where you dress matched with others.
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.
On Wednesday night, we had an incredible turnout for our Curriculum Extravaganza! It was a pleasure to share everything about our curriculum with our families and community members.
Spirit Week continued with a fun twist today for Swap Day! Students dressed up as their favorite teachers, while teachers embraced the student look, creating a playful and entertaining atmosphere.
Ms. Casella taught the 3rd graders how to make an origami dog today for swap day.
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.
