🎉 November 29th Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner! 🎉

Congratulations to Aubrey Ramey! ⚡✨

Aubrey won:
• $25 Third Place Gift Card
• $20 Toad's Burger Bar Gift Card

Way to go, Aubrey! Thanks to everyone who entered this month’s Middle School Gift Card Raffle – more chances to win coming soon! 🎁
3 minutes ago, Fair Haven Union Middle SChool
Graphic announcing the November 29th Middle School Gift Card Raffle winners. The background is dark gray with radiating light beams. At the top, text reads ‘November 29th – Congratulations to:’. In the center, glowing turquoise and white text reads ‘Aubrey Ramey,’ with two neon-style lightning bolts on either side. Below, text states: ‘Winner of: $25 Third Place Gift Card and $20 Toad's Burger Bar Gift Card.' Along the left and right edges, vertical text reads ‘Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner,’ with glowing corner accents.  
🎉 November 28th Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winners! 🎉

A big congratulations to Bob Baxter! ⚡✨

Bob is taking home:
• $25 Rollin' Rooster Gift Card
• $25 Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Card

Way to go, Bob! Thanks to everyone who participated in this month’s Middle School Gift Card Raffle – stay tuned for more chances to win! 🎁
1 day ago, Fair Haven Union Middle SChool
Graphic announcing the November 28th Middle School Gift Card Raffle winners. The background is dark gray with radiating light beams. At the top, text reads ‘November 28th – Congratulations to:’. In the center, glowing turquoise and white text reads ‘Bob Baxter,’ with two neon-style lightning bolts on either side. Below, text states: ‘Winner of: $25 Rollin' Rooster Gift Card and $25 Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Card.' Along the left and right edges, vertical text reads ‘Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner,’ with glowing corner accents.  
🎉 Congratulations to Ashley Anderson! 🎉

Our November 27th Middle School Raffle winner is Ashley Anderson!

Ashley won 5 tickets to the Pond Hill Pro Rodeo PLUS rodeo apparel — a prize package valued at $100! 🤠🐴✨

Thank you for supporting our school and joining in the fun. More winners are coming soon—stay tuned! 💙
2 days ago, Fair Haven Union Middle SChool
Graphic announcing the November 27th Middle School Gift Card Raffle winners. The background is dark gray with radiating light beams. At the top, text reads ‘November 27th – Congratulations to:’. In the center, glowing turquoise and white text reads ‘Ashley Anderson,’ with two neon-style lightning bolts on either side. Below, text states: ‘Winner of: 5 Pond Hill Pro Rodeo Tickets and Apparel ($100 value).' Along the left and right edges, vertical text reads ‘Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner,’ with glowing corner accents.  
🎉 Congratulations to Jamie Savage! 🎉

Our November 26th Middle School Gift Card Raffle winner has been selected, and we’re excited to celebrate Jamie today!

Jamie is taking home a $25 Panera gift card (generously donated by A+ Child Care LLC) — perfect for a warm soup, a fresh salad, or a sweet treat! 🥐☕✨

Thank you for supporting our school and being part of the fun. More winners are on the way, so stay tuned! 💙
3 days ago, Fair Haven Union Middle SChool
Graphic announcing the November 26th Middle School Gift Card Raffle winner. The background is dark gray with radiating light beams. At the top, text reads ‘November 26th – Congratulations to:’. In the center, glowing turquoise and white text reads ‘Jamie Savage,’ with two neon-style lightning bolts on either side. Below, text states: ‘Winner of: $25 Panera Gift Card *Donated by A+ Child Care LLC.’ Along the left and right edges, vertical text reads ‘Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner,’ with glowing corner accents.  
Thank you, Slate Valley community!

Your generosity helped make our Stuff an Ambulance fundraiser—hosted in partnership with the Fair Haven Rescue Squad—an incredible success!

Together, we collected:
$1,744.05 in cash donations
1,451.15 pounds of food donations

All contributions directly support Slate Valley Cares, helping families right here in our district.

We are so grateful for every donation, every share, and every person who stopped by to lend a hand. This community always shows up—and we appreciate you! 💙🚑🛒

Thank you for making a real difference this holiday season!
4 days ago, Slate Valley
A bold community flyer titled “Stuff an Ambulance – Thank You!” The top features a close-up of an ambulance with its blue emergency lights on and the word “AMBULANCE” in red letters across the front. Below, a large “Thank You!” message appears in white text. The center of the flyer shows the back of an ambulance filled with assorted donated food items, including canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, and cooking oil. On the left is the Slate Valley Unified School District logo, and on the right is a star-of-life EMS symbol. A white box lists total contributions: “Cash Donations = $1744.05” and “Food Donations = 1,451.15 pounds.” The bottom text reads, “Sponsored by Slate Valley Unified USD & Fair Haven Rescue Squad – All to benefit Slate Valley Cares.”
🍁 Happy Thanksgiving, Slate Valley!🦃
We are grateful for our students, families, staff, and community who make this district such a special place to learn and grow. Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and joyful holiday.
4 days ago, Slate Valley
A festive Thanksgiving-themed graphic featuring cartoon characters dressed as a Pilgrim boy on the left and a Pilgrim girl on the right. At the top is the Slate Valley Unified School District logo. Colorful fall leaves and banner decorations frame the image. The text reads: “Thanksgiving Break. School will be closed November 26–28. Wishing all of our Slate Valley families a restful and joyful holiday! School resumes Monday, December 1!” The bottom of the graphic is decorated with sunflowers and autumn foliage.
🎉 Congratulations to Doug & Rhonda Marzean! 🎉

Our November 25th Middle School Gift Card Raffle winners have been drawn, and we’re excited to celebrate this awesome duo!

They’ve won a $25 Green Mountain Food Service gift card and a $20 Beverage King gift card! 🎁🙌

Thank you for supporting our school and participating in the raffle—your involvement makes a difference every day! 💙

Stay tuned for more winners throughout the month! 🗓️✨
4 days ago, Fair Haven Union Middle SChool
“Graphic announcing the November 25th Middle School Gift Card Raffle winners. The background is dark gray with radiating light beams. At the top, text reads ‘November 25th – Congratulations to:’. In the center, glowing turquoise and white text reads ‘Doug & Rhonda Marzean,’ with two neon-style lightning bolts on either side. Below, text states: ‘Winner of: $25 Green Mountain Food Service Gift Card and $20 Beverage King Gift Card.’ Along the left and right edges, vertical text reads ‘Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner,’ with glowing corner accents.”
Slater Nation Pre-season Practice Schedule for Winter Sports 2025-26

Here are the first two weeks of practices for the winter season. Basketball for the ⅚ grades teams will begin the week of December 8th.

Weekly schedules can be seen at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HLdbraAGsBl4Vsajy-NUlWrh3wONrbBsKAi9Vx71gJk/edit?usp=sharing
4 days ago, Slate Valley
Graphic titled “Slater Nation Pre-Season Practice Schedules” with the Slate Valley logo at the top. Includes illustrated sports icons such as a basketball, pom-poms, wrestling figures, running shoes, and bowling pins. Lists practice times for Indoor Track, Wrestling, Cheer, and Bowling, with dates from December 1–12. A QR code is shown in the bottom left corner for weekly schedules.
Graphic titled “FHU High School Basketball Practices – First Two Weeks.” Includes a two-week practice schedule grid for girls’ and boys’ varsity and JV basketball, with dates from November 30 to December 13. A basketball icon labeled “High School” appears in the bottom right corner, and the FHU Slaters logo is in the bottom left.
Graphic titled “FHU Middle School Basketball Practices – First Two Weeks.” Features a practice schedule grid for 7th and 8th grade boys’ and girls’ basketball from November 30 to December 13. Notes that practices and home games are at Fair Haven Grade School. A basketball icon labeled “Middle School” appears in the lower left, and the FHU Slaters logo is in the lower right.
⚽ Interested in Becoming a Soccer Referee?
Vermont’s 2026 First-Time Soccer Referee Clinic is coming up!

📅 February 28, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Burr and Burton Academy
57 Seminary Ave, Manchester, VT 05254

🔗 Register here:
https://learning.ussoccer.com/referee/courses/available/10000006/details/20009346

This clinic is perfect for anyone looking to get started officiating youth or amateur soccer. Participants will learn the Laws of the Game, referee responsibilities, and basic on-field mechanics.

To become certified, attendees must complete both the online coursework and the in-person field session.

👉 Note: Per U.S. Soccer requirements, all referees register through the U.S. Soccer Learning Center.
Adults (18+) must also complete a background check and SafeSport certification before receiving match assignments.

Get trained. Get certified. Get on the field! ⚽✨
5 days ago, Slate Valley
Graphic flyer for the “2026 Vermont First Time Soccer Referee Clinic.” The top features bold text with “Soccer Referee Clinic” in large white and yellow letters on a dark gray background. Below, the date “February 28, 2026” appears in a red box. On the right side is a cartoon referee blowing a whistle and holding up a red card. On the left is a large illustrated soccer ball with yellow motion streaks. Event details list the time (9:00 AM–1:00 PM) and location (Burr and Burton Academy, 57 Seminary Ave, Manchester, VT). A yellow arrow points to a QR code labeled “Scan Me!” The bottom includes a link for registration.
🎉 Congratulations, Nancy Prenevost! 🎉

Nancy is today’s Middle School Gift Card Raffle winner, taking home 4 Devil’s Bowl Speedway tickets — a fun prize valued at $60! 🏁⚡

Great job, Nancy! Stay tuned for more winners through the end of the month! 🙌💙
5 days ago, Fair Haven Union Middle SChool
A dark gray background with radiating beams features neon-style graphics. At the top, white text reads “November 24th” and “Congratulations to:” Below, the name “Nancy Prenevest” appears in large glowing turquoise and white letters, framed by two bright blue lightning bolt illustrations. Near the bottom, white text says “Winner of: 4 Devil’s Bowl Speedway Tickets ($60 Value).” Along all four edges, small corner accents glow blue, with vertical text on the left and right reading “Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner.”
Submitted by FHUHS Music Teacher, Ms. Samantha Adams:
This past week, fourteen of our students proudly represented our school at the North East Instrumental Music Festival—and they certainly made their mark! Several students earned top placements within their sections, including Abby Young (trumpet), Elaina Allard (bass clarinet), and Libby Rockwell (French horn), who all achieved first chair honors.

Over the course of just four days, these talented musicians learned and performed seven collegiate-level pieces, demonstrating remarkable skill, dedication, and perseverance. Just as impressive, they carried themselves with professionalism, respect, and maturity throughout the entire festival—truly embodying what it means to be a Slater.

If you see any of these students, please join us in congratulating them on their outstanding accomplishments!
5 days ago, Slate Valley
Group photo of high school musicians dressed in black concert attire, standing together in a hotel lobby decorated with a holiday tree and large hanging wooden light fixture.
High school students standing in a row inside a large room, smiling; one student is being held horizontally by two classmates in a playful pose.
A large group of high school musicians seated with music stands in a spacious rehearsal room, all wearing matching blue T-shirts and facing the conductor’s podium.
Board Meeting - November 24, 2025

You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 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/fuz-fkre-fci Or dial: (US) +1 929-260-4319 PIN: 220 871 860#

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.
5 days ago, Slate Valley
A graphic flyer announces the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting. The design features green and blue text with circular decorative elements. It reads: “Please Join Us TONIGHT,” “Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting,” and lists the agenda items: “Consent Agenda, Cognia Results Presentation, Building & Grounds Committee Report.” The Slate Valley logo is displayed on the right. At the bottom, it states: “November 24, 2025 – 6:30 PM, Fair Haven Union Middle & High School – Band Room.”
⚡️ Big congratulations to Svea Miller! ⚡️

We’re thrilled to share that Svea is today’s Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner and will be taking home a $75 Shaw’s gift card! 🛒🎉

Way to go, Svea—and thank you to everyone participating this month. More winners are coming soon! 🙌
6 days ago, Fair Haven Union Middle SChool
Dark gray background with radiating light beams from the center. At the top, white text reads ‘November 23rd, Congratulations to:’. In the center, large glowing turquoise and white text displays the name ‘Svea Miller.’ On both sides of the name are bright blue lightning bolt illustrations. At the bottom, white text reads ‘Winner of: $75 – Shaws Gift Card.’ Along all four edges, vertical and horizontal text says ‘Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner,’ framed by glowing cyan corner brackets.  
⚡️ Today’s lucky winner is Mary Buxton! ⚡️

We’re excited to announce that Mary has won the November 22nd Middle School Gift Card Raffle and will be enjoying a $25 Hannaford gift card as well as a $10 McDonald's Gift Card! 🎉✨

Congrats, Mary—and thank you to everyone who’s been part of the fun this month. More chances to win are on the way! 🙌
7 days ago, Fair Haven Union Middle SChool
Dark gray background with radiating light beams from the center. At the top, white text reads ‘November 22nd, Congratulations to:’. In the center, large glowing turquoise and white text displays the name ‘Mary Buxton.’ On both sides of the name are bright blue lightning bolt illustrations. At the bottom, white text reads ‘Winner of: $25 – Hannaford Gift Card and $10 - McDonald's Gift Card’ Along all four edges, vertical and horizontal text says ‘Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner,’ framed by glowing cyan corner brackets.
Slate Valley Distict Newsletter: November 21, 2025
https://mailchi.mp/a1cd4fd44227/slate-valley-district-newsletter-november-21-2025
8 days ago, Slate Valley
Screenshot of the Slate Valley Unified USD Newsletter dated November 21, 2025. The top features the Slate Valley logo, followed by a colorful ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ banner with cartoon turkeys, pumpkins, leaves, and fall decorations. Below is a decorative fall-themed border surrounding the heading ‘A Message of Gratitude from the Superintendent,’ with accompanying text expressing appreciation to the Slate Valley community.
FHUHS Newsletter: November 21, 2025
https://app.smore.com/n/62dfm
8 days ago, Slate Valley
Screenshot of the Slater Nation Newsletter dated November 21, 2025. The header reads ‘Slater Nation Newsletter – The Official FHU High School Newsletter.’ Below is a section titled ‘Principal’s Peek at the Week’ with a message from Principal Ben Worthing about Thanksgiving break, winter sports sign-ups, and encouraging student involvement. To the right is the FHU Slaters logo featuring a stylized arm holding a hammer. The next section headline reads ‘HOBY – Student Leadership Opportunity’ and introduces a program encouraging students to build leadership skills.
FHUMS Students Support “Stuff an Ambulance!” 🚑💙

Our FHUMS students delivered bags full of food and household donations from their TA groups today to help Stuff an Ambulance at Fair Haven Shaw’s! A special shout out to Jacob Purdy, Noah Laramie, Jacob Jamieson, and Cole Belden!

The event runs today until 5 PM and tomorrow (Saturday) from 9 AM–1 PM — all donations go directly to Slate Valley Cares, supporting families right here in our community.

Stop by, say hello to our Slater mascot, and help us fill that ambulance! 🥫❤️
Every can, box, and bottle makes a difference!
8 days ago, Slate Valley
A promotional flyer titled “Stuff an Ambulance” showing an ambulance with emergency lights and images of assorted food donations. Event details list times on November 21 and 22 at Fair Haven Shaw's, benefiting Slate Valley Cares.
Two middle school students sort food donations on a table inside the school office area. They are placing canned goods and boxed food items into large bags, surrounded by a variety of pantry items.
Two adults and a student stand beside the open back of a holiday-decorated ambulance filled with food and supply donations. Additional boxes and bags are arranged on the ground next to the ambulance.
A younger student holds a bright green “Fill the Ambulance – Slate Valley Cares” sign while standing beside the Slater mascot. A staff member in a winter hat smiles on the other side. They stand near the parking lot of Fair Haven Shaw’s.
Three people and the Slater mascot stand behind an open ambulance decorated with holiday banners. They hold a bright green sign that reads “Fill the Ambulance — Slate Valley Cares.” Boxes of donated items are stacked inside the ambulance.
A FHUMS student stands on a sidewalk holding a bright green poster that reads “Fill the Ambulance – Slate Valley Cares.” Next to him is the Slater mascot flexing a muscle and holding a foam hammer, standing against a backdrop of a roadside and cloudy sky.
🎉 Congratulations to Susan McCuen! 🎉

Susan is our November 21st Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner!
She’s taking home a $25 gift card to Castleton Four Corners Deli—enjoy! 🥪✨

Great job, Susan, and thank you to everyone who continues to participate. Stay tuned for more winners throughout the month! 🙌💙
8 days ago, Fair Haven Union Middle SChool
Dark gray background with radiating light beams from the center. At the top, white text reads ‘November 21st, Congratulations to:’. In the center, large glowing turquoise and white text displays the name ‘Susan McCuen.’ On both sides of the name are bright blue lightning bolt illustrations. At the bottom, white text reads ‘Winner of: $25 – Castleton Four Corners Deli Gift Card.’ Along all four edges, vertical and horizontal text says ‘Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner,’ framed by glowing cyan corner brackets.
🏈 Come Cheer On Our Slaters in the North–South Senior All-Star Game!

Five of our Slaters have been selected to play in the North–South Senior Football All-Star Game on November 23rd at 12:30 PM:
⭐ Cody Adams ⭐ Porter Silva ⭐ Caleb Long ⭐ Jon Hutchins ⭐ Mason Gutel⭐

Come show your Slater Pride and support these outstanding seniors!

Can’t make it to the game?
📺 Watch the livestream: www.CVTSPORT.net

🎥 DVDs of the game will also be available.
9 days ago, Slate Valley
Graphic announcing the North–South All-Star Football Game on November 23rd at 12:30 PM. The background shows a lit football stadium at night. Large text reads ‘Good Luck Slaters’ with player names Cody Adams, Porter Silva, Jon Hutchins, Caleb Long, and Mason Gutel. A football with the FHU Slaters logo sits at the bottom. Text states the game is at Norwich University’s Sabine Field in Northfield, VT, and provides a livestream link: www.CVTSPORT.net.
🎉 Big congratulations to Evie Hall! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce Evie as today’s Middle School Gift Card Raffle winner! She’s the lucky recipient of a $50 gift card to Paul’s Pizza—what a delicious prize! 🍕✨

Thank you to everyone who continues to support and participate in our raffle. More winners will be announced soon!
9 days ago, Fair Haven Union Middle SChool
Graphic announcing a Middle School Gift Card Raffle winner. The background has dark gray radial rays with glowing blue corner accents and two blue lightning bolt illustrations on each side of the center. At the top, white text reads “November 20th – Congratulations to:”. In the center, large glowing turquoise text says “Evie,” and below it, large glowing white text reads “Hall.” At the bottom, white text states: “Winner of: $50 – Paul's Pizza Gift Card” Text along the left and right edges reads “Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner.”