The Slate Valley Unified Union School District is currently planning and discussing the FY26 Budget, and we value your input! We invite you to share your suggestions and questions to help shape the budget and provide guidance on community concerns.
How to Submit Your Input:
Online: Submit your suggestions or questions using this link: https://bit.ly/FY26Suggestions.
In-Person: Drop a submission in one of the suggestion boxes located throughout the district. Boxes can be found at:
Benson Town Hall
Orwell Free Library
West Haven Town Hall
Hubbardton Town Hall
Castleton Free Library or Town Hall
Fair Haven Town Hall
Your submissions will be shared with the school board and administration for review, discussion, and response. We are committed to transparency and will provide updates and responses via:
Our district website
Local news outlets
Social media platforms
To view responses to submissions, visit: https://bit.ly/FY26SQResponses.
Your opinion matters, and we sincerely appreciate the time and effort you take to share your thoughts.
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!
🎶❄️ Join us for a magical evening of music and cheer! Fair Haven Grade School's Winter Concert is happening on December 19th at 6:30 PM in the school gym. Bring your holiday spirit and enjoy the sweet sounds of the season! 🎵✨
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
Our Falcon Mascot joined our morning Falcon Newscast to spread some gratitude!
🚑 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
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
The November Falcon Gathering was a success! Congratulations November award winners! While we will not have a Gathering in December, I can't wait to see who SOARS in January.
Thank you family and friends for joining us at our November Falcon Gathering. As always, it is such a wonderful time celebrating our students who are showing our SOAR expectations.
🚑 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
Find the perfect gifts for family and friends at the FHGS holiday spirit wear sale! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments, all with home delivery guaranteed by December 23rd! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/98901
Sale Dates: 11/4/2024 - 12/10/2024
25% off all merchandise
Free shipping on orders over $75
Guaranteed delivery by Dec. 23rd
