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.
Join Us for the First Budget Forum Tomorrow Night, 6:30 PM at Orwell Village School!
Can't make it? No problem! We have three more upcoming sessions, plus a virtual option (see schedule on our website). Please attend at least one – your input is essential in shaping our community’s future.
Congratulations to our Slate Valley Unified teachers who made it to the final voting round of the Best Teacher of the Lakes Region contest! A special shout-out to Ms. Aliyah Edmonds and Mrs. Tricia Doran for their fantastic achievement, securing second and third place! The Best of the Best Lakes Region contest, held annually, celebrates exceptional people, businesses and organizations, with nominees chosen and voted on by the Lakes Region community. Slate Valley was proudly represented!
FHGS held a Food Advisory Committee meeting this morning to provide student, staff, and parent feedback on our food service program. Our students had some wonderful compliments and suggestions to make our food service program even better.
Dear Slate Valley community, please consider attending one of the Agency of Education’s Listen and Learn Tour events. Your voice is critically important.
The Vermont Agency of Education announced in a recent press release the next phase of the 2024 Listen and Learn Tour and invites the public to participate in community conversations to inform how the Agency delivers services and supports to Vermont’s education system.
These public engagement sessions will help the Agency develop its strategic plan and ensure that its work is supporting the educational priorities of communities across Vermont. Following a series of data reports and regional planning sessions with more than 250 education leaders, the Agency is eager to expand these conversations to include educators, parents, students, and community members across the state. The Agency encourages broad participation and welcomes input from all Vermonters, including students, families, and community partners - students are integral to these conversations and are encouraged to attend.
Each public engagement session will take place from 6:00 pm. to 8:00 pm at the below locations. Every session will begin with introductory information and data to support more in-depth conversations, followed by breakout sessions on topics related to student achievement and support, career and college readiness, and school budgets, among other emerging priorities. Detailed agendas will be provided on the Agency webpage closer to the events.
DATE LOCATION
October 22 Woodstock Union Middle/High School
October 23 Mount Anthony Union High School
October 23 Stowe High School
October 28 Montpelier High School
October 28 West Rutland School
October 29 Lyndon Town School
October 30 Enosburg Falls High School
November 4 Virtual Meeting (ASL interpreter available)
November 6 Virtual Meeting (ASL interpreter available
Please check the Listen and Learn webpage to see the most up to date public engagement schedules, links for virtual sessions and information on language accessibility. While not required, pre-registration is encouraged using the online registration form, Listen and Learn Registration (cognitoforms.com). Please email aoe.publicinformation@vermont.gov with questions.
Slate Valley FY26 Budget Forums start next week! We invite you to bring your questions and suggestions about the upcoming school budget. Your input is vital as we plan for the future! Can't attend? Submit your thoughts online at https://bit.ly/FY26Suggestions.
Calling all parents and community members!
Leveraging Title I Funds to Help Students Succeed
Join us on Tuesday, October 8th at 5:15 PM for an informative session with Casey O'Meara, Slate Valley's Director of Curriculum. Learn how Title I Schoolwide Programs are used to address barriers to academic success and support all students in our district.
Meeting options:
In person: Slate Valley Central Office located at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School.
Virtually: meet.google.com/xxa-vdnw-cyz
Bonus! Preview the presentation slides at https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YT199Tzt3lXdmpfQzQgpf2hjjiES3f4Vh5qdoEcyZrA/edit?usp=sharing. The slides include a survey at the end to share your thoughts.
This session takes place right before the next Slate Valley Community Advisory Council meeting, at the same location. Stay informed and involved!
Please join us for the next Slate Valley Community Advisory Council meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5:45 PM in the Central Office conference room located at FHUMHS. The agenda can be found at https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/page/slate-valley-community-advisory-council
We hope to see you there!
Happy Custodian Appreciation Day to our dedicated team! Your hard work keeps our world tidy. Slate Valley thanks you!
Good morning! Start your day with a complimentary cup of coffee! Join Slate Valley administrators and school board members for coffee and conversation at the Wooden Soldier this morning from 7:30 to 9:00 AM. We look forward to seeing you there!
Last week, the Castleton Rec's 3rd/4th girls soccer team joined the FHU varsity girls for a special pre-game experience. The young athletes proudly walked out onto the field together for the national anthem. During halftime, they had the opportunity to showcase their skills in a scrimmage on the main field.
First graders in Mrs. McCrea's class delved into measurement using popsicle sticks as units. They estimated the length of various objects and then confirmed their guesses through precise measurement.
Falcon Gathering September 2024 was awesome!
We had our first Falcon Gathering of the 2024-2025 school year! It was amazing to see so many students following our SOAR expectations. Congratulations to all who received awards today!
Board Meeting - September 30, 2024
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Benson Village School Gymnasium.
This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/afd-zdxi-edo
Or dial: (US) +1 636-442-2997 PIN: 222 377 803#
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.
How about a cup of coffee on us before starting your day? Join us this Wednesday, October 2nd at Fair Haven's Wooden Soldier Restaurant from 7:30 - 9:00 AM. Hope to see you there!
An FYI from Fair Haven's Town Manager...
We had a successful Coffee & Conversation gathering to kick off the year. If you missed it, don't worry! We have three more scheduled, beginning this Wednesday at 7:30 AM at Buxton's Store in Orwell.
For those who prefer evening events, we have our Budget Forums planned to begin late October at 6:30 PM, as well as our monthly Community Advisory Council meetings, (next one is Tuesday, October 8th at 5:45 PM). Additionally, you're always welcome to attend our School Board Meetings, which are open to the public.
We value your input and encourage you to join us at any of these events to discuss budget and all school matters.
Another amazing AppleFest in the books! Thank you to our 50 vendors and the incredible community turnout. #FalconPride
