Make a Difference in Your Community!

Slate Valley Unified Union School District is seeking community-minded individuals to help shape the future of education! We’re anticipating a vacant board seat representing Fair Haven and are also looking for three West Haven residents to fill open seats on the District School Board.

Serving on the school board is a meaningful way to support our students, staff, and schools. Your voice matters!

Interested? Submit a letter of interest to:
Slate Valley School Board
c/o Superintendent of Schools
33 Mechanic Street, Fair Haven, VT 05743
or email: bfarrell@svuvt.org
9 days ago, Slate Valley
Graphic with the headline “Seeking School Board Members” featuring the Slate Valley logo and arrows pointing toward the center. The text explains that the Slate Valley Unified Union School District is looking to fill one anticipated board seat for Fair Haven and three open seats for West Haven. It emphasizes the importance of serving on the board and provides contact information for submitting a letter of interest. The bottom banner reads “Make a Difference in Your Community!” in bold blue and white text on a green background.
🚨 WE'RE HIRING! 🚨
Join the Slate Valley team and make a difference in the lives of students! ✨

📌 Some Current Openings:
• Special Education Teacher (Grades K–6)
• Special Education Teacher – Life Skills (Grades 9–12)
• Driver’s Education Teacher

👉 Explore opportunities & apply today:
🔗 www.slatevalleyunified.org/o/svusd/page/career-opportunities
14 days ago, Slate Valley
Graphic image announcing job openings in the Slate Valley Unified School District. Bold text reads “We Are Hiring – Join Our Team.” A green button says “Browse Jobs & Apply” with a web address below it: www.slatevalleyunified.org/o/svusd/page/career-opportunities. Listed current openings include: Special Education Teacher (K–6), Special Education Teacher – Life Skills (Grades 9–12), and Driver’s Education Teacher. The image features arrows and a name badge with the Slate Valley and Vermont logos. The overall color scheme is green, blue, and white.
Last week's Great Adventure Project (G.A.P.)
Watch the video at: https://youtu.be/zv4pejzrz4M

Introduction taken from the 2025 SVUUSD GAP booklet:
Sixteen students from our school signed up to participate in this year's Great Adventure Project (G.A.P.) which took place at Fair Haven Union Middle and High School. We looked at both the natural and human history of the Southern Lake Champlain Drainage Basin. Each morning we began with a team meeting where we discussed the day's plan and important background information pertinent for students to know before we arrived to ensure all students were prepared for our fieldwork. At each location we explored, observed, posed questions, recorded findings and tried to improve the overall health of the environment. Our group spent three days kayaking and two days hiking within the Southern Lake Champlain Drainage Basin, and everyday we collected trash from each area. After our adventures, we returned to our school campus where we conducted research about the organisms and abiotic elements we observed and documented our findings in this book. The funding for this project comes from the Vermont Community Foundation and the South Lake Champlain Fund.
15 days ago, Slate Valley
Photo of the Great Adventure Project founder, Mr. Christopher Stanton
REMINDER: Registration for the 2025-2026 Athletics is now open! Go to https://formreleaf.com/
19 days ago, Slate Valley
Flyer announcing that registration for 2025–2026 athletics is open. It directs users to go to FormReleaf.com or click the 'Registration' link on the athletics webpage to choose a sport. It also states that all athletes need an updated sports physical on file at school. The flyer has a bold blue and red design with lightning graphics.
Summer EBT Benefits!
Vermont has issued Summer EBT benefits starting on June 2nd.
Most children who are eligible received the $120 benefit automatically. Benefits can be used to buy food at grocery stores, farmer’s markets, and online where EBT cards are accepted.

The Vermont Department for Children and Families sends you a letter if your family receives the benefit automatically. If you already have an EBT card, the benefits will be added to that card. If you need a replacement card, you can call 1-888-354-0012 (Option 7). If you think you qualify, but you did not receive a letter by July 7th, please visit https://summerebt.vermont.gov/ to submit a short application.

Summer EBT benefits do not affect your immigration status.
In addition to Summer EBT, children 18 and under can receive free meals at Slate Valley Unified Union School District’s open site, Fair Haven Grade School, June 23-August 15, Breakfast 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, Lunch 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Meals must be eaten on site. All children are invited to get summer meals, even if you do not qualify for Summer EBT. Call 2-1-1 or visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder to find sites near you.

New this summer, families with EBT cards can visit Vermont State Parks for free! Just show your EBT card at the park entrance and you and your household can enter for free. Visit https://www.vermontparksforever.org/paf-pilot to learn more.
19 days ago, Slate Valley
Summer EBT Benefits. Vermont has issued Summer EBT benefits starting on June 2nd.  Most children who are eligible received the $120 benefit automatically. Benefits can be used to buy food at grocery stores, farmer’s markets, and online where EBT cards are accepted.   The Vermont Department for Children and Families sends you a letter if your family receives the benefit automatically. If you already have an EBT card, the benefits will be added to that card. If you need a replacement card, you can call 1-888-354-0012 (Option 7). If you think you qualify, but you did not receive a letter by July 7th, please visit https://summerebt.vermont.gov/ to submit a short application.   Summer EBT benefits do not affect your immigration status.  In addition to Summer EBT, children 18 and under can receive free meals at Slate Valley Unified Union School District’s open site, Fair Haven Grade School, June 23-August 15, Breakfast 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, Lunch 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Meals must be eaten on site. All children are invited to get summer meals, even if you do not qualify for Summer EBT. Call 2-1-1 or visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder to find sites near you.   New this summer, families with EBT cards can visit Vermont State Parks for free! Just show your EBT card at the park entrance and you and your household can enter for free. Visit https://www.vermontparksforever.org/paf-pilot to learn more.
Today, members of our District School Safety Team gathered at the Central Office to review and update all safety assessments and procedures.
21 days ago, Slate Valley
District School Safety Team meet to update and review  safety assessments and procedures
Ms. Edmonds, Ms. DeSantis, and Ms. Perry from Castleton Elementary School had the incredible opportunity to attend the national Get Your Teach On conference in Dallas, Texas last week. During the conference, they explored a variety of specialized tracks, including Special Education, Grades 3–6 Math and Science, and Grades 3–6 ELA.

Some of the engaging topics they explored included: Grand Slam Vocabulary Strategies for every classroom, Progression of the Number Line: We Can Skip It, Creating Actionable Data Tracking Systems in the classroom... and much more!

It was an inspiring and energizing experience, and they are excited to bring back a wealth of new tools, strategies, and resources to share with students and staff this fall!
23 days ago, Slate Valley
GYTO Conference
Thank you, Abby Wald, for kicking off our Slate Valley 2025 Summer Happenings!
23 days ago, Slate Valley
A. Wald in Manhattan
Congratulations to our VT Freshwater Fish Conservation Contest Winners! Azalea W. and Tucker P. made a splash in this year’s contest! Their creative illustrations of Vermont’s freshwater fish earned them top honors!
29 days ago, Slate Valley
VT Freshwater Fish Contest Winners
VT Freshwater Fish Contest Winners
Message from Athletic Director, Eric Ramey:
Here are the start dates for 2025 fall sports. Practice times and locations will be posted later, as well as communicated through regular communication between the coaches and athletes throughout summer workouts and events.

Just to remind you, all student-athletes must have a Physical Exam on file with the school.
Physicals are valid for two years.

High School Football
>First Day-Monday August 11

High School Golf
>First Day-Thursday August 14

High School Field Hockey
>First Day-Thursday August 14

High School Cross Country
>First Day-Thursday August 14

High School Cheer
>First Day-Thursday August 14

High School Girls & Boys Soccer
>First Day-Thursday August 14

Middle School Cross Country (Grades 5-8)
>First Day-August 27

Middle School Girls & Boys Soccer (Grades 7&8)
>First Day-August 28

5/6 Girls & Boys Soccer
>First Day-September 2nd and/or September 3rd
29 days ago, Slate Valley
2025 Fall Sports Start Dates
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about 1 month ago, Slate Valley
Happy Summer
about 1 month ago, Slate Valley
June 18, 2025 Newsletter
Storyhour with special reading guests at Fair Haven Free Library, beginning July 1st!
about 1 month ago, Slate Valley
Summer Storyhour
Bidding farewell to our students on the last day of the 2024-2025 school year!! We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing summer break! We look forward to seeing our students return for Open House on August 26th at 4:30 p.m. and our first day of school on August 27th!!
about 1 month ago, Deb Infurna
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Please join us in celebrating Lynn LaClair, one of our incredible District Proficiency-Based Learning Coaches, on her retirement! Lynn’s dedication to student-centered learning and her unwavering support for educators has made a lasting impact across our district. Wishing you all the best in this exciting new chapter—you will be truly missed!
about 1 month ago, Slate Valley
Lynn LaClair Retirement Spotlight
Today we honor the retirement of a truly valued Slate Valley Instructional Assistant, Ms. Helen Reed. Helen, your dedication to student success has been inspiring. Wishing you joy, relaxation, and all the best in the years to come!
about 1 month ago, Slate Valley
Helen Reed Retirement Spotlight
After years of helping students learn and grow, our incredible Instructional Assistant, Veronica Lambert, is retiring! Veronica, thank you for all the care and guidance you’ve given the Slate Valley community. Enjoy the adventure ahead!
about 1 month ago, Slate Valley
Veronica Lambert Retirement spotlight
2025 Summer Food Service Program. To find more locations visit: https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder
about 1 month ago, Slate Valley
2025 Summer Food Service Program
We’re celebrating the retirement of one of our dedicated Instructional Assistants, Mary Lou Williams! Mary Lou, your kindness, patience, and commitment to our schools has made a difference every single day. Enjoy the next chapter!
about 1 month ago, Slate Valley
Retirement spotlight for Mary Lou Williams
Slate Valley District Newsletter: June 13, 2025 https://mailchi.mp/85e5cf3d8981/june-news-slate-valley-edition
about 2 months ago, Slate Valley
Slate Valley District Newsletter: June 13, 2025