
TODAY-Thursday 8/31 -- NO practice for 5/6 soccer, 7/8 Soccer or 6-8 Cross country
All Varsity Sports will have practice - please come dressed and ready, regular time.

There will be no school for Fair Haven Grade School and Fair Haven Union Middle & High School on Thursday, August 31st due to the townwide water main break. This decision was made on advice from Fair Haven Town. All other schools in Slate Valley, Castleton Elementary School, Orwell Village School and Benson Village School will be open and operating per usual.


Walk About Wednesday: First Student Day at Slate Valley Schools. Welcome Back!










The grades 5 through 12 Athletic Opener Meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to a Fair Haven townwide main water break. This meeting will be rescheduled.


Due to a Fair Haven townwide water main break, students at FHUMHS and students at FHGS are having an early dismissal scheduled for 1:45 PM.


They're back! Please join us at one, or all, of the beginning school year Coffee and Conversations. Enjoy a cup of coffee on us!


Tonight - August 28, 2023
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Orwell Village School Gymnasium. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/cuo-yhjo-ewi
Or dial: (US) +1 848-467-5405 PIN: 387 249 751#


During our Opening Day Inservice we proudly acknowledged both our Teachers and Instructional Assistants of the Year! (Along with a few other accolades) Congratulations to all of our recipients! Fair Haven Union Middle & High School: Nate Morris-UVM Outstanding Teacher and Teacher of the Year Wendy Cameron-Instructional Assistant of the Year Benson Village School: Darcie Parrott-Teacher of the Year Cris Andronaco-Instructional Assistant of the Year Fran Broughton, Kristina Knockenhaur, Darcie Parrott & Rebeckah Williams-Special Service Award Castleton Elementary School: Shannan Mead-UVM Outstanding Teacher and Teacher of the Year Lori Sweeney-Instructional Assistant of the Year Fair Haven Grade School: Courtney Grenier-Teacher of the Year Joann Higgins-Instructional Assistant of the Year Orwell Village School: Ruzanne Behrens-Teacher of the Year Jessica Herriman-Instructional Assistant of the Year Slate Valley Unified Union School District: Jill McClure, Linda Corliss, Colleen Howard, Sara Quesnel, Corey Kendall & Mary Lou Williams-Instructional Assistant Mentoring Program








Welcome back to our amazing Slate Valley faculty and staff! This morning everyone gathered at FHUMHS for their Opening Day Inservice consisting of table top activities, Mascot Madness follies, and Award recognition. We are off to a great start!











Reminder: Middle School Open House is this upcoming Monday, August 28th from 5:30-6:30pm. Students will be able to get a copy of their daily schedule, find their locker, see classrooms, and meet teachers & staff. Please stop by if you are able. We would love to see you all there!


We are so excited to share that, for the month of September, Fair Haven Grade School
has been selected to be a part of the Shaw's GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program, which is designed to make it easy for customers to contribute to their local community while supporting the environment. Go to Shaws located 654 Route 22A, Fair Haven and start supporting us today!


Boys & Girls Club Afterschool Program for all children ages 5-12. Sign up now at www.rutlandbgclub.org or send an email to mhines@rutlandbgclub.org.


SLATE VALLEY - SPORTS KICK OFF MEETING
FHUMHS - BVS - OVS - FHGS - CES
Wednesday, August 30th
5:30 pm
FHUMHS gym
If your student athlete is planning to participate in ANY sport this school year PLEASE ATTEND
This is a time to meet the amazing people that make Athletics happen!
Don't forget to register your athlete on: Formreleaf.com
Updated physicals are required

Middle School Open House will be on Monday, August 28th from 5:30-6:30pm. Students will be able to get a copy of their daily schedule, find their locker, see classrooms, and meet teachers & staff. Please stop by if you are able. We would love to see you all there!


Slate Valley Employment Opportunities, if interested go to https://slatevalley.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx


Fall Sports Coaches Needed! If interested, please go to https://slatevalley.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx


Tonight - August 14, 2023
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: meet.google.com/iqt-wrce-xux
Or dial: (US) +1 386-603-2573 (US) PIN: 323291749


Clothing Drive!
