🏫 A Great Start at Fair Haven Union Middle School!
The halls of Fair Haven Union Middle School were filled with students and families tonight for our Middle School Open House!
The evening began with a welcome from Principal Jennefer Paquette, who shared important information for the year ahead, including some new guidelines and reminders about the familiar expectations and routines of middle school.
From there, families headed to the lobby to pick up student schedules before setting off to explore the building. Students had a chance to find their classrooms, meet their teachers, check out their lockers, and become a little more familiar with the halls they’ll soon be walking every day.
It was wonderful to see such a great turnout and so many students and families getting ready for the year ahead!
📚 Next up: the first day of school!
Our 7th graders begin Wednesday, August 26, when they’ll have the opportunity to settle in alongside our 9th graders before everyone returns. On Thursday, August 27, all students will be in attendance!
We can’t wait to welcome our students back and officially begin another great year at Fair Haven Union! 💙
The halls of Fair Haven Union Middle School were filled with students and families tonight for our Middle School Open House!
The evening began with a welcome from Principal Jennefer Paquette, who shared important information for the year ahead, including some new guidelines and reminders about the familiar expectations and routines of middle school.
From there, families headed to the lobby to pick up student schedules before setting off to explore the building. Students had a chance to find their classrooms, meet their teachers, check out their lockers, and become a little more familiar with the halls they’ll soon be walking every day.
It was wonderful to see such a great turnout and so many students and families getting ready for the year ahead!
📚 Next up: the first day of school!
Our 7th graders begin Wednesday, August 26, when they’ll have the opportunity to settle in alongside our 9th graders before everyone returns. On Thursday, August 27, all students will be in attendance!
We can’t wait to welcome our students back and officially begin another great year at Fair Haven Union! 💙
🌟 Celebrating Our 2026 SVUUSD Instructional Assistants of the Year! 🌟
Behind every successful school community are dedicated individuals who make sure students feel supported, encouraged, and ready to learn. Today, we are proud to celebrate our 2026 Slate Valley Unified Union School District Instructional Assistants of the Year!
Each year, administrators at our schools select an Instructional Assistant whose dedication to students and willingness to go above and beyond make a meaningful difference in their school community.
Congratulations to this year’s honorees:
👏 Benson Village School: Cris Andronaco
👏 Castleton Elementary School: Eileen Hurlburt
👏 Fair Haven Grade School: Brianna Norton
👏 Fair Haven Union Middle & High School: Diane Roberts
👏 Orwell Village School: Barbara Young
Whether providing one-on-one encouragement, supporting learning in the classroom, helping students navigate their day, or simply being the caring adult a student needs in that moment, our Instructional Assistants play an invaluable role in Slate Valley.
Please join us in congratulating Cris, Eileen, Brianna, Diane, and Barbara on this well-deserved recognition and thanking them for all they do for our students! 💙💚💛❤️
Behind every successful school community are dedicated individuals who make sure students feel supported, encouraged, and ready to learn. Today, we are proud to celebrate our 2026 Slate Valley Unified Union School District Instructional Assistants of the Year!
Each year, administrators at our schools select an Instructional Assistant whose dedication to students and willingness to go above and beyond make a meaningful difference in their school community.
Congratulations to this year’s honorees:
👏 Benson Village School: Cris Andronaco
👏 Castleton Elementary School: Eileen Hurlburt
👏 Fair Haven Grade School: Brianna Norton
👏 Fair Haven Union Middle & High School: Diane Roberts
👏 Orwell Village School: Barbara Young
Whether providing one-on-one encouragement, supporting learning in the classroom, helping students navigate their day, or simply being the caring adult a student needs in that moment, our Instructional Assistants play an invaluable role in Slate Valley.
Please join us in congratulating Cris, Eileen, Brianna, Diane, and Barbara on this well-deserved recognition and thanking them for all they do for our students! 💙💚💛❤️
Celebrating Our 2026 SVUUSD Teachers of the Year! 🍎
As we begin a new school year, we are proud to recognize the 2026 Slate Valley Unified Union School District Teachers of the Year!
Each year, our school administrators select an educator from their school whose dedication, commitment, and impact on students exemplify the very best of Slate Valley. This year’s honorees are:
🏆 Benson Village School: Laura Budde
🏆 Castleton Elementary School: Jordan Perry
🏆 Fair Haven Grade School: Tiffany Manning
🏆 Fair Haven Union Middle & High School: Michael Lenox
🏆 Orwell Village School: Emily Slote
These educators make a difference every day through the relationships they build, the opportunities they create, and the care and commitment they bring to their students and school communities.
Please join us in congratulating Laura, Jordan, Tiffany, Michael, and Emily on this well-deserved recognition! We are fortunate to have you as part of the Slate Valley team. 💙💚💛❤️
As we begin a new school year, we are proud to recognize the 2026 Slate Valley Unified Union School District Teachers of the Year!
Each year, our school administrators select an educator from their school whose dedication, commitment, and impact on students exemplify the very best of Slate Valley. This year’s honorees are:
🏆 Benson Village School: Laura Budde
🏆 Castleton Elementary School: Jordan Perry
🏆 Fair Haven Grade School: Tiffany Manning
🏆 Fair Haven Union Middle & High School: Michael Lenox
🏆 Orwell Village School: Emily Slote
These educators make a difference every day through the relationships they build, the opportunities they create, and the care and commitment they bring to their students and school communities.
Please join us in congratulating Laura, Jordan, Tiffany, Michael, and Emily on this well-deserved recognition! We are fortunate to have you as part of the Slate Valley team. 💙💚💛❤️
🏆 Congratulations to Our SVUUSD Executive Board Award Recipients!
As part of our Opening Day celebrations, we were proud to recognize this year’s Slate Valley Unified Union School District Executive Board Award recipients!
This special award recognizes faculty and staff members who have truly gone above and beyond in their service to students, colleagues, and their school communities. Recipients are selected collectively by Slate Valley’s district principals, making this recognition especially meaningful.
Congratulations to this year’s recipients:
🌟 Elizabeth Schuyler — Benson Village School
🌟 Laura Brayton-Illinski & Emily Klee — Castleton Elementary School Clinician Team
Each of these outstanding educators has demonstrated the dedication, compassion, teamwork, and commitment that make a difference every day in our schools.
Please join us in congratulating Elizabeth, Laura, and Emily on this well-deserved recognition—and thanking them for all they do for the students and families of Slate Valley!
As part of our Opening Day celebrations, we were proud to recognize this year’s Slate Valley Unified Union School District Executive Board Award recipients!
This special award recognizes faculty and staff members who have truly gone above and beyond in their service to students, colleagues, and their school communities. Recipients are selected collectively by Slate Valley’s district principals, making this recognition especially meaningful.
Congratulations to this year’s recipients:
🌟 Elizabeth Schuyler — Benson Village School
🌟 Laura Brayton-Illinski & Emily Klee — Castleton Elementary School Clinician Team
Each of these outstanding educators has demonstrated the dedication, compassion, teamwork, and commitment that make a difference every day in our schools.
Please join us in congratulating Elizabeth, Laura, and Emily on this well-deserved recognition—and thanking them for all they do for the students and families of Slate Valley!
🍎 Celebrating Slate Valley’s UVM Outstanding Teachers of the Year!
We are proud to congratulate Margaret Quinn, Grade 4 Teacher at Fair Haven Grade School, and Michael Lenox, Special Education Teacher at Fair Haven Union High School, on being named this year’s University of Vermont Outstanding Teachers of the Year! 🎉
This recognition honors educators whose dedication, talent, and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of their students and within their school communities.
Margaret and Michael exemplify the care, creativity, and commitment to students that we are so fortunate to have throughout Slate Valley. Their impact extends well beyond the classroom, and we are thrilled to see them recognized for the important work they do each day.
Please join us in congratulating Margaret and Michael on this well-deserved honor! 👏
We are proud to congratulate Margaret Quinn, Grade 4 Teacher at Fair Haven Grade School, and Michael Lenox, Special Education Teacher at Fair Haven Union High School, on being named this year’s University of Vermont Outstanding Teachers of the Year! 🎉
This recognition honors educators whose dedication, talent, and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of their students and within their school communities.
Margaret and Michael exemplify the care, creativity, and commitment to students that we are so fortunate to have throughout Slate Valley. Their impact extends well beyond the classroom, and we are thrilled to see them recognized for the important work they do each day.
Please join us in congratulating Margaret and Michael on this well-deserved honor! 👏
🏀 Celebrating Leadership, Inclusion & the Power of Unified Sports! 🏀
During Slate Valley’s Opening Day Inservice on Friday, August 21, Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell presented the inaugural Superintendent’s Award to Margaret Hayward of Fair Haven Union Middle & High School.
This new award was created to recognize extraordinary leadership and the dedication it takes to turn a new idea into something meaningful—and Margaret’s work in launching Unified Sports at Fair Haven Union exemplifies exactly that.
Unified Sports is built on a simple but powerful idea: sports can bring people together, break down barriers, and give every student an opportunity to belong, participate, and shine.
Margaret’s vision, drive, and countless hours behind the scenes helped turn that idea into reality. But she didn’t just help launch a new athletic program—she helped create a community where athletes of all abilities can compete together, support one another, build friendships, and experience what it means to be part of a team.
The recognition was also an opportunity to thank the many faculty and staff members who helped bring Unified Sports to life. Their enthusiasm, encouragement, and commitment have shown our entire Slate Valley community what inclusion in action looks like.
Congratulations, Margaret, on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you to everyone who has helped make Unified Sports such a special part of Fair Haven Union! 💚💙
We all play on the same team!
During Slate Valley’s Opening Day Inservice on Friday, August 21, Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell presented the inaugural Superintendent’s Award to Margaret Hayward of Fair Haven Union Middle & High School.
This new award was created to recognize extraordinary leadership and the dedication it takes to turn a new idea into something meaningful—and Margaret’s work in launching Unified Sports at Fair Haven Union exemplifies exactly that.
Unified Sports is built on a simple but powerful idea: sports can bring people together, break down barriers, and give every student an opportunity to belong, participate, and shine.
Margaret’s vision, drive, and countless hours behind the scenes helped turn that idea into reality. But she didn’t just help launch a new athletic program—she helped create a community where athletes of all abilities can compete together, support one another, build friendships, and experience what it means to be part of a team.
The recognition was also an opportunity to thank the many faculty and staff members who helped bring Unified Sports to life. Their enthusiasm, encouragement, and commitment have shown our entire Slate Valley community what inclusion in action looks like.
Congratulations, Margaret, on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you to everyone who has helped make Unified Sports such a special part of Fair Haven Union! 💚💙
We all play on the same team!
🎉 Welcome to Slate Valley! 🎉
As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, we are excited to welcome several new faculty and staff members to the Slate Valley team!
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to:
Rebeckah St. Peter – Administrative Assistant, Benson Village School
Kailyn LaDuke – Kindergarten Teacher, Fair Haven Grade School
Emily McMahan – Grade 5 Teacher, Fair Haven Grade School
Ethan Ringquist – Student Support Coach, Fair Haven Grade School
Chris Colton – Music & Choral Teacher, Fair Haven Union Middle & High School
Amy Dorsey – School Counselor, Fair Haven Union High School
Monica Alvarez De Luna – Librarian, Castleton Elementary School & Orwell Village School
Olivia Cook – Grade 3 Teacher, Orwell Village School
We are so happy to have each of you joining our schools and becoming part of the Slate Valley community. We look forward to the talents, ideas, energy, and experiences you will bring to our students and colleagues.
Here’s to a wonderful year ahead! 💚💙💛❤️
Welcome to the Slate Valley team!
As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, we are excited to welcome several new faculty and staff members to the Slate Valley team!
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to:
Rebeckah St. Peter – Administrative Assistant, Benson Village School
Kailyn LaDuke – Kindergarten Teacher, Fair Haven Grade School
Emily McMahan – Grade 5 Teacher, Fair Haven Grade School
Ethan Ringquist – Student Support Coach, Fair Haven Grade School
Chris Colton – Music & Choral Teacher, Fair Haven Union Middle & High School
Amy Dorsey – School Counselor, Fair Haven Union High School
Monica Alvarez De Luna – Librarian, Castleton Elementary School & Orwell Village School
Olivia Cook – Grade 3 Teacher, Orwell Village School
We are so happy to have each of you joining our schools and becoming part of the Slate Valley community. We look forward to the talents, ideas, energy, and experiences you will bring to our students and colleagues.
Here’s to a wonderful year ahead! 💚💙💛❤️
Welcome to the Slate Valley team!
🎒📚 Tomorrow is FHUMS Open House! 📚🎒
We’re excited to welcome our 7th and 8th grade students and families to Fair Haven Union Middle School tomorrow evening!
📅 Monday, August 24
🕠 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 Fair Haven Union Middle/High School
The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. in the high school gym with introductions and general information for all 7th and 8th grade families. Students will then have a chance to get their schedules, find their lockers, tour classrooms, meet their teachers, and get ready for the year ahead!
Incoming 7th graders will also receive important information about the rafting trip, first day schedule, LTA, and SLC.
We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow and kick off a new year of curiosity, community, and connection!
We’re excited to welcome our 7th and 8th grade students and families to Fair Haven Union Middle School tomorrow evening!
📅 Monday, August 24
🕠 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 Fair Haven Union Middle/High School
The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. in the high school gym with introductions and general information for all 7th and 8th grade families. Students will then have a chance to get their schedules, find their lockers, tour classrooms, meet their teachers, and get ready for the year ahead!
Incoming 7th graders will also receive important information about the rafting trip, first day schedule, LTA, and SLC.
We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow and kick off a new year of curiosity, community, and connection!
🎉 WELCOME BACK, SLATE VALLEY! 🎉
Today marked the official first day back for all Slate Valley faculty and staff, and we packed a lot into our Opening Day Inservice!
We kicked off the morning with breakfast, catching up with colleagues, and a stop at the Slate Valley swag table to pick up this year’s T-shirt, new lanyards, and photo calendar. Of course, no Opening Day would be complete without a little fun at our traditional photo booth! 📸 Meanwhile, DJ Principal Jared kept the music going with songs submitted by faculty and staff—our own Slate Valley team soundtrack! 🎶
Once everyone gathered, we welcomed and recognized our newest staff members and celebrated some outstanding members of our team with our Teacher of the Year, Instructional Assistant of the Year, and UVM Teacher of the Year honors. Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing more about these deserving recipients soon! 🌟
Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell then addressed the group, celebrating what we have accomplished together, looking ahead to the opportunities of a new school year, and reminding us of an important message:
“We all play on the same team.”
And we put that message into action! Staff worked together to decorate individual pennants with names, messages, and designs representing their teams. Those pieces were then brought together to create one large Slate Valley team pennant—a visual reminder that while we each bring something unique, we are all part of something bigger.
The day continued with two important workshops. Mr. Nick Strance of the American Heart Association led staff through hands-only CPR training, while Castleton Police Chief Peter Mantello provided a review of Run, Hide, Fight safety procedures.
It was a jam-packed Opening Day filled with learning, laughter, teamwork, celebration, and plenty of opportunities to reconnect.
It was great to have the entire Slate Valley team back together. Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! Here we go!
Today marked the official first day back for all Slate Valley faculty and staff, and we packed a lot into our Opening Day Inservice!
We kicked off the morning with breakfast, catching up with colleagues, and a stop at the Slate Valley swag table to pick up this year’s T-shirt, new lanyards, and photo calendar. Of course, no Opening Day would be complete without a little fun at our traditional photo booth! 📸 Meanwhile, DJ Principal Jared kept the music going with songs submitted by faculty and staff—our own Slate Valley team soundtrack! 🎶
Once everyone gathered, we welcomed and recognized our newest staff members and celebrated some outstanding members of our team with our Teacher of the Year, Instructional Assistant of the Year, and UVM Teacher of the Year honors. Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing more about these deserving recipients soon! 🌟
Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell then addressed the group, celebrating what we have accomplished together, looking ahead to the opportunities of a new school year, and reminding us of an important message:
“We all play on the same team.”
And we put that message into action! Staff worked together to decorate individual pennants with names, messages, and designs representing their teams. Those pieces were then brought together to create one large Slate Valley team pennant—a visual reminder that while we each bring something unique, we are all part of something bigger.
The day continued with two important workshops. Mr. Nick Strance of the American Heart Association led staff through hands-only CPR training, while Castleton Police Chief Peter Mantello provided a review of Run, Hide, Fight safety procedures.
It was a jam-packed Opening Day filled with learning, laughter, teamwork, celebration, and plenty of opportunities to reconnect.
It was great to have the entire Slate Valley team back together. Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! Here we go!
🍎 Back Together & Getting Ready for a Great Year! 📚
While students are enjoying their final days of summer, some familiar faces are already back in our schools!
Today, Slate Valley’s special educators came together at Castleton Elementary School for a day of professional learning and collaboration as they prepare for the start of the 2026–2027 school year.
There were plenty of smiles, laughter, conversations, and opportunities to reconnect as the team worked together to get ready to welcome students back. We’re grateful for the dedication these educators bring to supporting students across Slate Valley every day. 💚
Welcome back! The countdown to a new school year is officially on! 🎒✏️
While students are enjoying their final days of summer, some familiar faces are already back in our schools!
Today, Slate Valley’s special educators came together at Castleton Elementary School for a day of professional learning and collaboration as they prepare for the start of the 2026–2027 school year.
There were plenty of smiles, laughter, conversations, and opportunities to reconnect as the team worked together to get ready to welcome students back. We’re grateful for the dedication these educators bring to supporting students across Slate Valley every day. 💚
Welcome back! The countdown to a new school year is officially on! 🎒✏️
🌲🥾 Slate Valley Summer Happenings: Exploring Vermont! 🏕️💦
For FHGS and BVS Music Teacher Mrs. Hutchins and her family, summer has been all about getting outdoors and discovering some of the beautiful places Vermont has to offer!
Throughout the summer, the family has made it a mission to explore Vermont State Parks, visiting eight different parks along the way. From swimming and hiking to camping under the stars, they’ve packed plenty of outdoor adventures—and family memories—into their summer.
What a great way to experience our beautiful state! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us, Mrs. Hutchins. 🌲☀️🥾
For FHGS and BVS Music Teacher Mrs. Hutchins and her family, summer has been all about getting outdoors and discovering some of the beautiful places Vermont has to offer!
Throughout the summer, the family has made it a mission to explore Vermont State Parks, visiting eight different parks along the way. From swimming and hiking to camping under the stars, they’ve packed plenty of outdoor adventures—and family memories—into their summer.
What a great way to experience our beautiful state! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us, Mrs. Hutchins. 🌲☀️🥾
🍎 Welcome to Slate Valley!
The start of a new school year is getting closer, and today we were excited to welcome some of the newest members of the Slate Valley team for New Teacher Orientation!
The day provided an opportunity for our new educators to learn more about the district, connect with colleagues, ask questions, and get acquainted with the people and resources that will support them throughout the year.
We are thrilled to have these talented new staff members joining our schools and becoming part of the Slate Valley community. Please join us in giving them a warm Slate Valley welcome as they prepare for the year ahead!
Welcome to the team—we're so glad you're here!
The start of a new school year is getting closer, and today we were excited to welcome some of the newest members of the Slate Valley team for New Teacher Orientation!
The day provided an opportunity for our new educators to learn more about the district, connect with colleagues, ask questions, and get acquainted with the people and resources that will support them throughout the year.
We are thrilled to have these talented new staff members joining our schools and becoming part of the Slate Valley community. Please join us in giving them a warm Slate Valley welcome as they prepare for the year ahead!
Welcome to the team—we're so glad you're here!
☀️ Slate Valley Summer Happenings: Summer Camp Edition! 🏕️🎨💦
While school was out for the summer, a familiar group of Slate Valley faculty and staff traded their classrooms for six weeks of adventure as members of the Castleton Recreation Adventure Camp team!
Each week, the camp welcomed 60–70 children in grades K–6 for days filled with fun, exploration, and plenty of opportunities to make summer memories. Campers visited a fish hatchery, played indoor mini golf, enjoyed Captain Aquatica, tried their hand at baking, made campfire s’mores, went swimming, and participated in a variety of arts, crafts, and water games.
What a fun way for so many members of our Slate Valley team to spend their summer—continuing to support local children while making sure their summer vacation was packed with adventure! ☀️🏊♀️⛳🎨
Thank you to the entire Castleton Recreation Adventure Camp staff for sharing a glimpse of your summer with us!
While school was out for the summer, a familiar group of Slate Valley faculty and staff traded their classrooms for six weeks of adventure as members of the Castleton Recreation Adventure Camp team!
Each week, the camp welcomed 60–70 children in grades K–6 for days filled with fun, exploration, and plenty of opportunities to make summer memories. Campers visited a fish hatchery, played indoor mini golf, enjoyed Captain Aquatica, tried their hand at baking, made campfire s’mores, went swimming, and participated in a variety of arts, crafts, and water games.
What a fun way for so many members of our Slate Valley team to spend their summer—continuing to support local children while making sure their summer vacation was packed with adventure! ☀️🏊♀️⛳🎨
Thank you to the entire Castleton Recreation Adventure Camp staff for sharing a glimpse of your summer with us!
Fair Haven Union Families — PowerSchool Update!
Good news! The issue preventing families from viewing student schedules in PowerSchool has been resolved.
Parents/guardians and students should now be able to log in to PowerSchool and view their schedules for the upcoming school year.
Thank you for your patience while we worked to get this issue corrected. We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back soon!
Good news! The issue preventing families from viewing student schedules in PowerSchool has been resolved.
Parents/guardians and students should now be able to log in to PowerSchool and view their schedules for the upcoming school year.
Thank you for your patience while we worked to get this issue corrected. We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back soon!
*REMINDER: LAST PICK UP IS THIS TUESDAY MORNING - AUGUST 18*
🥪☀️ Free Summer Meal Box Program Notification! ☀️🥪
Slate Valley families can pick up FREE multi-day meal boxes for children 18 and under this summer!
Each box includes:
🍎 7 breakfasts
🥪 7 lunches
📍 Pickup Location: Fair Haven Grade School parking lot
🗓️ Pickup Day: Every Tuesday during the summer
⏰ Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
📅 Last Pickup: Tuesday, August 18
Eligibility Requirements:
✔️ Meals are for children 18 and under
✔️ The child is not receiving meals from another Free Summer Meal Program
✔️ The person picking up the meal box is the child’s parent or guardian
Help us spread the word so every child in our community has access to nutritious meals throughout the summer! 💚
🥪☀️ Free Summer Meal Box Program Notification! ☀️🥪
Slate Valley families can pick up FREE multi-day meal boxes for children 18 and under this summer!
Each box includes:
🍎 7 breakfasts
🥪 7 lunches
📍 Pickup Location: Fair Haven Grade School parking lot
🗓️ Pickup Day: Every Tuesday during the summer
⏰ Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
📅 Last Pickup: Tuesday, August 18
Eligibility Requirements:
✔️ Meals are for children 18 and under
✔️ The child is not receiving meals from another Free Summer Meal Program
✔️ The person picking up the meal box is the child’s parent or guardian
Help us spread the word so every child in our community has access to nutritious meals throughout the summer! 💚
🎨✨ A Little Gallery with a BIG Purpose is Officially Open! ✨🎨
Creativity was on full display in Fair Haven Park today as our Slate Valley art teachers celebrated the official opening of the Slate Valley Community Mini Art Gallery!
The morning included an official ribbon cutting, followed by plenty of creativity as children, families, and community members gathered from 10:00 a.m. to noon to create their own miniature works of art. Those first creations quickly began filling the gallery shelves, starting a colorful collection for our community to view, share, and enjoy! 🖌️🖼️
Inspired by the Little Free Library concept, the Mini Art Gallery invites everyone to participate: leave a small piece of original art and take a piece that inspires you. The hope is that the collection will continue to change and grow as more people add their creativity to the gallery.
A special thank you to Slate Valley art teachers Darcie Parrot, Alyssa McMahon, and Marcella Ray-Mullikan for bringing this wonderful idea to life, and to Mr. Stanton’s Project Build middle school students for building the gallery.
If you’re visiting Fair Haven Park, be sure to stop by, take a look at what’s inside—and perhaps add a little creativity of your own!
Creativity was on full display in Fair Haven Park today as our Slate Valley art teachers celebrated the official opening of the Slate Valley Community Mini Art Gallery!
The morning included an official ribbon cutting, followed by plenty of creativity as children, families, and community members gathered from 10:00 a.m. to noon to create their own miniature works of art. Those first creations quickly began filling the gallery shelves, starting a colorful collection for our community to view, share, and enjoy! 🖌️🖼️
Inspired by the Little Free Library concept, the Mini Art Gallery invites everyone to participate: leave a small piece of original art and take a piece that inspires you. The hope is that the collection will continue to change and grow as more people add their creativity to the gallery.
A special thank you to Slate Valley art teachers Darcie Parrot, Alyssa McMahon, and Marcella Ray-Mullikan for bringing this wonderful idea to life, and to Mr. Stanton’s Project Build middle school students for building the gallery.
If you’re visiting Fair Haven Park, be sure to stop by, take a look at what’s inside—and perhaps add a little creativity of your own!
🎒✨ Welcome Back, Fair Haven Union Middle School! ✨🎒
The start of a new school year is right around the corner, and we’re excited to welcome our 7th and 8th grade students and families to the FHUMS Back-to-School Open House!
📅 Monday, August 24
🕠 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 Fair Haven Union Middle/High School
The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the high school gym with all 7th and 8th grade families for introductions and general information. From there, students will have opportunities to receive their schedules, find their assigned lockers, tour classrooms, meet teachers, and learn more about the year ahead.
7th grade families will also receive information about the rafting trip, first day schedule, LTA, and SLC.
Whether you’re beginning your middle school journey or returning for 8th grade, we’re looking forward to an evening of curiosity, community, and connection!
See you August 24!
The start of a new school year is right around the corner, and we’re excited to welcome our 7th and 8th grade students and families to the FHUMS Back-to-School Open House!
📅 Monday, August 24
🕠 5:30–7:00 p.m.
📍 Fair Haven Union Middle/High School
The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the high school gym with all 7th and 8th grade families for introductions and general information. From there, students will have opportunities to receive their schedules, find their assigned lockers, tour classrooms, meet teachers, and learn more about the year ahead.
7th grade families will also receive information about the rafting trip, first day schedule, LTA, and SLC.
Whether you’re beginning your middle school journey or returning for 8th grade, we’re looking forward to an evening of curiosity, community, and connection!
See you August 24!
⛳💙A Great Day on the Course for the Senior Class! 💙⛳
A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make last Sunday’s Senior Class Golf Fundraiser such a great day!
We are incredibly grateful to the parents, students, families, friends, and community members who came together to participate, volunteer, donate, and support our senior class. Events like this are only possible because of the generosity and involvement of our Slate Valley community.
A very special thank you to Milestone Golf Course for hosting the fundraiser and helping make the day such a success! ⛳
From time on the course to working behind the scenes, it was wonderful to see so many people come together in support of the Class of 2027.
Thank you to everyone who played a part!
A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make last Sunday’s Senior Class Golf Fundraiser such a great day!
We are incredibly grateful to the parents, students, families, friends, and community members who came together to participate, volunteer, donate, and support our senior class. Events like this are only possible because of the generosity and involvement of our Slate Valley community.
A very special thank you to Milestone Golf Course for hosting the fundraiser and helping make the day such a success! ⛳
From time on the course to working behind the scenes, it was wonderful to see so many people come together in support of the Class of 2027.
Thank you to everyone who played a part!
🎨✨ Tomorrow’s the Day—Come Celebrate Creativity in Fair Haven! ✨🎨
Join us tomorrow, Thursday, August 13, for the grand opening of the Slate Valley Community Mini Art Gallery at Fair Haven Park!
Inspired by the Little Free Library concept, this tiny gallery has a creative twist: leave a piece of art and take a piece of art! Create a small original piece to share, browse the artwork left by others, and if you find something you love, leave one of your own creations and take it home.
📅 Tomorrow — Thursday, August 13
🕙 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 North Entrance of Fair Haven Park
Join Slate Valley art teachers Darcie Parrot, Alyssa McMahon, and Marcella Ray-Mullikan for a ribbon cutting, art making, snacks, and the official opening of this special community project, built by Mr. Stanton’s Project Build middle school students.
🎨 All ages and skill levels are welcome! Stop by, make a mini masterpiece, and help us fill our little gallery with BIG creativity!
We hope to see you tomorrow!
Join us tomorrow, Thursday, August 13, for the grand opening of the Slate Valley Community Mini Art Gallery at Fair Haven Park!
Inspired by the Little Free Library concept, this tiny gallery has a creative twist: leave a piece of art and take a piece of art! Create a small original piece to share, browse the artwork left by others, and if you find something you love, leave one of your own creations and take it home.
📅 Tomorrow — Thursday, August 13
🕙 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 North Entrance of Fair Haven Park
Join Slate Valley art teachers Darcie Parrot, Alyssa McMahon, and Marcella Ray-Mullikan for a ribbon cutting, art making, snacks, and the official opening of this special community project, built by Mr. Stanton’s Project Build middle school students.
🎨 All ages and skill levels are welcome! Stop by, make a mini masterpiece, and help us fill our little gallery with BIG creativity!
We hope to see you tomorrow!
Board Meeting - August 10, 2026 -
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Grade School Library.
This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ffd-nbcq-ndo
Or dial: (US) +1 347-352-7766 PIN: 237 792 474#
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.
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Grade School Library.
This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ffd-nbcq-ndo
Or dial: (US) +1 347-352-7766 PIN: 237 792 474#
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.
