🌷 A Blooming Reminder 🌷
For the past two years, Tarah Turner has partnered with Mr. Merolle’s horticulture class to plant red tulips during Red Ribbon Week—and now they’re in full bloom!
Red Ribbon Week is a nationwide campaign that promotes healthy, drug-free lifestyles and encourages youth to make positive choices. These vibrant red tulips are more than just a sign of spring—they’re a lasting symbol of that commitment.
Long after Red Ribbon Week has passed, the tulips continue to grow and bloom, serving as a daily reminder of the importance of making safe and healthy choices. 🌱❤️
For the past two years, Tarah Turner has partnered with Mr. Merolle’s horticulture class to plant red tulips during Red Ribbon Week—and now they’re in full bloom!
Red Ribbon Week is a nationwide campaign that promotes healthy, drug-free lifestyles and encourages youth to make positive choices. These vibrant red tulips are more than just a sign of spring—they’re a lasting symbol of that commitment.
Long after Red Ribbon Week has passed, the tulips continue to grow and bloom, serving as a daily reminder of the importance of making safe and healthy choices. 🌱❤️
💙 Thank You, Lion’s Club! 💙
We are incredibly grateful to the Lion’s Club for their generous donation to the Slate Valley Unified School District.
This support helps ensure our students have what they need, when they need it most. Funds are often used to provide winter essentials like coats, snowpants, and boots. They also help students attend camp with confidence—providing items such as bathing suits, new outfits, and shoes.
Your kindness makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and families. Thank you for helping us take care of our community! 🦁
We are incredibly grateful to the Lion’s Club for their generous donation to the Slate Valley Unified School District.
This support helps ensure our students have what they need, when they need it most. Funds are often used to provide winter essentials like coats, snowpants, and boots. They also help students attend camp with confidence—providing items such as bathing suits, new outfits, and shoes.
Your kindness makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and families. Thank you for helping us take care of our community! 🦁
✨ Prom Night 2026 ✨
Fair Haven Union High School students—get ready for an unforgettable night! 💃🕺
📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
🎓 Grand March: 5:30 PM (FHU Gymnasium)
🎉 Prom: 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 The Wedding Barn, Benson, VT
🎟 Tickets: $25 each
Tickets will be sold during TA and BOTH lunch blocks starting Wednesday, April 29 through May 12.
If those times don’t work, please see or email Mrs. Doran or Mrs. Clement to make arrangements.
Let’s make it a night to remember! ✨
Fair Haven Union High School students—get ready for an unforgettable night! 💃🕺
📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
🎓 Grand March: 5:30 PM (FHU Gymnasium)
🎉 Prom: 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 The Wedding Barn, Benson, VT
🎟 Tickets: $25 each
Tickets will be sold during TA and BOTH lunch blocks starting Wednesday, April 29 through May 12.
If those times don’t work, please see or email Mrs. Doran or Mrs. Clement to make arrangements.
Let’s make it a night to remember! ✨
🌎💚 Happy Earth Day from Slate Valley! 💚🌎
Before heading into Spring Break, FHGS second graders in Ms. Bruno’s class took time to learn about caring for our planet by creating their own Earth Day crafts. We’re always proud to celebrate the ways our learners are thinking about protecting and appreciating the world around them.
Wishing our entire Slate Valley community a joyful and meaningful Earth Day! 🌍💙
Before heading into Spring Break, FHGS second graders in Ms. Bruno’s class took time to learn about caring for our planet by creating their own Earth Day crafts. We’re always proud to celebrate the ways our learners are thinking about protecting and appreciating the world around them.
Wishing our entire Slate Valley community a joyful and meaningful Earth Day! 🌍💙
🍎☀️ Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens!
Slate Valley is proud to offer the 2026 Summer Food Service Program at the Fair Haven Grade School Cafeteria!
All children and teens 18 and under can enjoy free breakfast and lunch this summer—no registration required.
📅 Dates: June 29 – August 14
⏰ Times:
• Breakfast: 8:30–9:30 AM
• Lunch: 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Please note: Meals must be eaten on-site in the cafeteria.
Help us spread the word so every child has access to healthy, nutritious meals all summer long!
🔎 Find more locations at: https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder
Slate Valley is proud to offer the 2026 Summer Food Service Program at the Fair Haven Grade School Cafeteria!
All children and teens 18 and under can enjoy free breakfast and lunch this summer—no registration required.
📅 Dates: June 29 – August 14
⏰ Times:
• Breakfast: 8:30–9:30 AM
• Lunch: 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Please note: Meals must be eaten on-site in the cafeteria.
Help us spread the word so every child has access to healthy, nutritious meals all summer long!
🔎 Find more locations at: https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder
🎓College Visit Spotlight!
On Monday, April 20th, VTSU Upward Bound students visited Yale University and were greeted by FHU Alumni Emmett McKay! Emmett gave a fantastic tour of campus and shared some helpful college advice—along with a reminder that college life comes with a lot of homework! 📚
Thank you, Emmett, for taking the time to inspire our students and give them a glimpse into life at Yale!
On Monday, April 20th, VTSU Upward Bound students visited Yale University and were greeted by FHU Alumni Emmett McKay! Emmett gave a fantastic tour of campus and shared some helpful college advice—along with a reminder that college life comes with a lot of homework! 📚
Thank you, Emmett, for taking the time to inspire our students and give them a glimpse into life at Yale!
🐾🦖 Hungry, Hungry Critter Challenge! 🦇🐾
Fair Haven Middle School 7th graders wrapped up the week with an unforgettable TA showdown! Each team transformed a simple laundry basket into a creative “critter”—from dinosaurs to bats to even a naked mole rat! 🧺✨
Then the action began… One teammate zoomed across the floor on a scooter board while others cheered them on, racing to scoop up as many plastic balls as possible—just like a real-life Hungry, Hungry Hippo!
TAs were judged on creativity, team spirit, and those over-the-top costumes and posters that brought the energy to the next level. After two exciting heats, the top teams faced off in a final round to crown the ultimate champion—based on who collected the most “food”! 🏆
Special awards were also given for Best Team Spirit and Best Overall Basket—and the competition was fierce!
What a fun, high-energy way to head into spring break!
See the video at: https://youtu.be/Ap4f1f6jw24
Slate Valley District Newsletter: April 17, 2026
https://mailchi.mp/8852b597100f/district-newsletter-april-10-13836492
https://mailchi.mp/8852b597100f/district-newsletter-april-10-13836492
From Athletic Director, Eric Ramey: The Slater Unified Basketball team hosted Rutland on Thursday afternoon, and the visitors claimed the victory.
The Slaters were led by Brett Hazen with 9 points, including a 3pt shot. Next in the scoring column was his brother Troy with 8pts, followed Travis Alger making two 3pt bombs for 6pts, Jordan Alger with 4pts, and Jayden Bots and Nate Moulton each with two points.
The Unified team is off over spring break, and will return to action when school resumes.
The Slaters were led by Brett Hazen with 9 points, including a 3pt shot. Next in the scoring column was his brother Troy with 8pts, followed Travis Alger making two 3pt bombs for 6pts, Jordan Alger with 4pts, and Jayden Bots and Nate Moulton each with two points.
The Unified team is off over spring break, and will return to action when school resumes.
JV Baseball today at home vs Poultney has been postponed. There is also NO PRACTICE.
Today's middle school softball game @ Poultney has been cancelled due to poor field conditions. A makeup date will hopefully be announced in the future. There is also NO PRACTICE today.
ANNOUNCEMENT: There will be NO 5:30 pm LATE BUS on Friday, April 17, 2026.
📣 Reminder for Slate Valley Families!
All Slate Valley schools will have an early release day on Friday, April 17, 2026.
This will be followed by Spring Break from Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24. 🌸
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved break!
Classes will resume on Monday, April 27, 2026.
All Slate Valley schools will have an early release day on Friday, April 17, 2026.
This will be followed by Spring Break from Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24. 🌸
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved break!
Classes will resume on Monday, April 27, 2026.
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, members of the Career Exploration class visited Hubbardton Forge, LLC in Castleton, VT. During their visit, students explored the company’s various departments and learned about its continued growth, including an exciting expansion into manufacturing lampshades in-house. They also discovered how some custom product designs begin as simple napkin sketches before evolving into finished pieces, highlighting the creativity behind the process. This experience provided valuable insight into innovation, craftsmanship, and the wide range of career opportunities within the manufacturing industry.
🏀 Hoops, High-Fives, and Heart: Unified Basketball Brings the Energy!
Submitted by Coach/Athletic Director Eric Ramey: In front of a near-packed house, the Slaters hosted a Unified Basketball game for the first time in school history, and used a balanced effort to top Otter Valley 44-28. The Slaters lead 22-12 at the half, and used a big 3rd quarter to pull away. The Otters got hot in the 4th period to close the gap, but the Slaters held on for the victory.
Brett Hazen led Fair Haven with 12 points, and he consistently found open teammates, assisting on numerous hoops for the Slaters. Troy Hazen finished with 8 points, Jordan Alger and Jayden Botts had 6pts, and Nate Moulton and Travis Alger both had 4pts.
The Otters were led by Collin Elliot, Jeremiah Shaw and Alyssa Wade with 6 points each, Levi Machia had 4pts, and Madison Mitchell, Logan Korson and Reece Sheldrick each had 2pts.
Final: Fair Haven 44 / Otter Valley 28
The Slaters are back in action on Thursday, hosting Rutland at 4pm. Admission is free, and we hope to see the gym packed once again.
Submitted by Coach/Athletic Director Eric Ramey: In front of a near-packed house, the Slaters hosted a Unified Basketball game for the first time in school history, and used a balanced effort to top Otter Valley 44-28. The Slaters lead 22-12 at the half, and used a big 3rd quarter to pull away. The Otters got hot in the 4th period to close the gap, but the Slaters held on for the victory.
Brett Hazen led Fair Haven with 12 points, and he consistently found open teammates, assisting on numerous hoops for the Slaters. Troy Hazen finished with 8 points, Jordan Alger and Jayden Botts had 6pts, and Nate Moulton and Travis Alger both had 4pts.
The Otters were led by Collin Elliot, Jeremiah Shaw and Alyssa Wade with 6 points each, Levi Machia had 4pts, and Madison Mitchell, Logan Korson and Reece Sheldrick each had 2pts.
Final: Fair Haven 44 / Otter Valley 28
The Slaters are back in action on Thursday, hosting Rutland at 4pm. Admission is free, and we hope to see the gym packed once again.
🌱💚 FHUMHS Students Giving Back for Green-Up Day! 💚🌱
On May 1st, students from Fair Haven Union Middle & High School will be out in the community celebrating Green-Up Day—and they’re ready to lend a helping hand!
From spring yard clean-ups to other small outdoor tasks, our students are excited to support members of the Slate Valley community. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, give back, and make a positive impact together.
If you or someone you know could use a little extra help this spring, please fill out the quick form below, or contact Jackie Phillips (email: jphillips@svuvt.org or phone: 802-265-4966). FHUMHS principals and assistant principals will review submissions and follow up directly.
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHYQ48U-NIH-q2A1cECoC8cBXMl0eQSxBGHs8ZvZqpa98wow/viewform
Thank you for being part of our community—and for helping our students make a difference! 🌎✨
On May 1st, students from Fair Haven Union Middle & High School will be out in the community celebrating Green-Up Day—and they’re ready to lend a helping hand!
From spring yard clean-ups to other small outdoor tasks, our students are excited to support members of the Slate Valley community. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, give back, and make a positive impact together.
If you or someone you know could use a little extra help this spring, please fill out the quick form below, or contact Jackie Phillips (email: jphillips@svuvt.org or phone: 802-265-4966). FHUMHS principals and assistant principals will review submissions and follow up directly.
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHYQ48U-NIH-q2A1cECoC8cBXMl0eQSxBGHs8ZvZqpa98wow/viewform
Thank you for being part of our community—and for helping our students make a difference! 🌎✨
Today's varsity baseball game (Tuesday, April 14) at Windsor has been postponed, and rescheduled for Wednesday April 15 @ 4:30pm.
🎉 BINGO NIGHT for a Great Cause! 🎉
Join us at the Fair Haven American Legion for a fun-filled Bingo Night while supporting the Class of 2026 Project Graduation Fundraiser!
📅 Wednesday, April 15, 2026
🕓 Doors open at 4:50 PM
🎯 Bingo begins at 6:30 PM
Come out, play some bingo, and help support our students as they work toward a safe and memorable post graduation celebration. We hope to see you there! 💙
Join us at the Fair Haven American Legion for a fun-filled Bingo Night while supporting the Class of 2026 Project Graduation Fundraiser!
📅 Wednesday, April 15, 2026
🕓 Doors open at 4:50 PM
🎯 Bingo begins at 6:30 PM
Come out, play some bingo, and help support our students as they work toward a safe and memorable post graduation celebration. We hope to see you there! 💙
Today's varsity track meet (Tuesday, April 14) at Burr & Burton Academy has been cancelled. There will be No track practice today.
🎉🏆 SkillsUSA Success at Stafford Technical School! 🏆🎉
Stafford Technical School proudly sent 92 students to compete in 34 competitive areas at the Vermont SkillsUSA competition last week—and what an incredible showing it was!
We are so proud of every student who stepped outside their comfort zone, challenged themselves, and represented Stafford with pride. Whether you placed in the top three or not, your effort and courage truly matter!
A special congratulations to our Fair Haven Union High School medalists:
🥇 Brianna Gebo – Gold, Job Skill Demonstration A
🥇 Brian Dugan – Gold, Motorcycle Maintenance Technology
🥈 Emily Kennedy – Silver, Action Skills
🥉 Orianna Kerr – Bronze, Nurse Assisting
Our Gold Medalists will go on to represent Vermont at the National SkillsUSA Competition in Atlanta, GA this June—best of luck on the national stage! 🇺🇸✨
Stafford Technical School proudly sent 92 students to compete in 34 competitive areas at the Vermont SkillsUSA competition last week—and what an incredible showing it was!
We are so proud of every student who stepped outside their comfort zone, challenged themselves, and represented Stafford with pride. Whether you placed in the top three or not, your effort and courage truly matter!
A special congratulations to our Fair Haven Union High School medalists:
🥇 Brianna Gebo – Gold, Job Skill Demonstration A
🥇 Brian Dugan – Gold, Motorcycle Maintenance Technology
🥈 Emily Kennedy – Silver, Action Skills
🥉 Orianna Kerr – Bronze, Nurse Assisting
Our Gold Medalists will go on to represent Vermont at the National SkillsUSA Competition in Atlanta, GA this June—best of luck on the national stage! 🇺🇸✨
