👏 Congratulations to Slate Valley’s Outstanding Educators! 🌟
Tonight, two of our exceptional educators were honored at the 46th Annual Vermont Outstanding Educator Awards, hosted by the University of Vermont's College of Education and Social Services and the Vermont Agency of Education at the Dudley H. Davis Center in Burlington!
Please join us in celebrating:
🍎 Margaret Quinn – Fourth Grade Teacher, Fair Haven Grade School
💙 Michael Lenox – Special Education Teacher, Fair Haven Union Middle & High School
Thank you, Ms. Quinn and Mr. Lenox, for your unwavering dedication, passion for teaching, and commitment to student success every single day. We are so proud to have you on the Slate Valley team!
Tonight, two of our exceptional educators were honored at the 46th Annual Vermont Outstanding Educator Awards, hosted by the University of Vermont's College of Education and Social Services and the Vermont Agency of Education at the Dudley H. Davis Center in Burlington!
Please join us in celebrating:
🍎 Margaret Quinn – Fourth Grade Teacher, Fair Haven Grade School
💙 Michael Lenox – Special Education Teacher, Fair Haven Union Middle & High School
Thank you, Ms. Quinn and Mr. Lenox, for your unwavering dedication, passion for teaching, and commitment to student success every single day. We are so proud to have you on the Slate Valley team!
Today's Rutland Herald: https://www.rutlandherald.com/eedition/page-a8/page_c26a99a9-32d5-5e54-8912-504c68723c7a.html
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🧗♂️ Taking learning to new heights! 🌲✨
Our Outdoor Pursuits class put their grit and safety skills to the test during their recent rappelling unit!
The adventure began right on campus, where students mastered the basics of harness safety, knot-tying, rope handling, and belaying on our outdoor climbing wall. Once they nailed down proper technique and safety protocols, the group headed to Lana Falls in Addison County to put their training into practice on real cliff faces.
In addition to tackling natural rock rappels, students conquered a rigorous hike through scenic fall terrain to and from the site. What an awesome demonstration of teamwork, courage, and hands-on outdoor learning! 🏔️🍂
Our Outdoor Pursuits class put their grit and safety skills to the test during their recent rappelling unit!
The adventure began right on campus, where students mastered the basics of harness safety, knot-tying, rope handling, and belaying on our outdoor climbing wall. Once they nailed down proper technique and safety protocols, the group headed to Lana Falls in Addison County to put their training into practice on real cliff faces.
In addition to tackling natural rock rappels, students conquered a rigorous hike through scenic fall terrain to and from the site. What an awesome demonstration of teamwork, courage, and hands-on outdoor learning! 🏔️🍂
🎉 Congratulations, Cindy Mahoney! 🎉
Cindy is today's lucky winner in our Middle School November Gift Card Raffle! She has won a $25 gift card to Michelle’s Sweet Creations & Old School Bagels! 🥯🍰
Thank you to everyone who continues to support our Middle School! We appreciate you! 💙
Stay tuned for more lucky winners! 🍀
Cindy is today's lucky winner in our Middle School November Gift Card Raffle! She has won a $25 gift card to Michelle’s Sweet Creations & Old School Bagels! 🥯🍰
Thank you to everyone who continues to support our Middle School! We appreciate you! 💙
Stay tuned for more lucky winners! 🍀
Where Are They Now Wednesday - November Feature: Kerrigan Allen (Class of 2023)
For November’s “Where Are They Now Wednesday” feature, Slate Valley is proud to highlight Kerrigan Allen, a 2023 graduate of Fair Haven Union High School.
Since graduating from FHUHS, Kerrigan has earned her bachelor’s degree in Social Work with a minor in Sociology from Vermont State University–Castleton. Continuing her education, she is now pursuing an accelerated Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at the University at Albany, with plans to graduate this May.
As part of her graduate studies, Kerrigan serves as a clinical social work intern at Bessey House, a Vanderheyden group home in Troy, New York. In this role, she works with older adolescents in foster care, supporting young people with developmental diagnoses and complex trauma histories.
After earning her master’s degree, Kerrigan plans to return to Vermont to pursue her goal of becoming a licensed clinical social worker.
During her time at FHUHS, Kerrigan was an active member of the Student Council. She credits Mr. Ruby with helping shape her academic interests, sharing that his philosophical approach to teaching continues to influence her work in the social sciences.
Kerrigan’s passion for advocacy and helping others was evident throughout her undergraduate studies. She conducted independent research focused on individuals experiencing homelessness in Rutland County. Through interviews with local service providers, she identified community strengths, areas of need, and opportunities for future funding and research. Her work earned her the opportunity to present her findings at a national social work conference in New Orleans.
Kerrigan finds daily inspiration in a favorite quote from scholar and author Shawn A. Ginwright: “We have to see the humanity in others, even if they refuse to see the same in us.”
Reflecting on her journey, Kerrigan shares that she once questioned whether college was even a possibility for her, much less earning an accelerated master’s degree. Today, she encourages Slate Valley students to believe in themselves and remain open to new opportunities. Her advice is simple: Build strong connections, ask questions, and never sell yourself short.
The Slate Valley community extends its sincere thanks to Kerrigan for sharing her journey and offering such meaningful advice to current students and fellow alumni. We congratulate her on her many accomplishments and wish her continued success as she completes her MSW degree at the University at Albany and prepares to return to Vermont to make a difference in her community!
For November’s “Where Are They Now Wednesday” feature, Slate Valley is proud to highlight Kerrigan Allen, a 2023 graduate of Fair Haven Union High School.
Since graduating from FHUHS, Kerrigan has earned her bachelor’s degree in Social Work with a minor in Sociology from Vermont State University–Castleton. Continuing her education, she is now pursuing an accelerated Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at the University at Albany, with plans to graduate this May.
As part of her graduate studies, Kerrigan serves as a clinical social work intern at Bessey House, a Vanderheyden group home in Troy, New York. In this role, she works with older adolescents in foster care, supporting young people with developmental diagnoses and complex trauma histories.
After earning her master’s degree, Kerrigan plans to return to Vermont to pursue her goal of becoming a licensed clinical social worker.
During her time at FHUHS, Kerrigan was an active member of the Student Council. She credits Mr. Ruby with helping shape her academic interests, sharing that his philosophical approach to teaching continues to influence her work in the social sciences.
Kerrigan’s passion for advocacy and helping others was evident throughout her undergraduate studies. She conducted independent research focused on individuals experiencing homelessness in Rutland County. Through interviews with local service providers, she identified community strengths, areas of need, and opportunities for future funding and research. Her work earned her the opportunity to present her findings at a national social work conference in New Orleans.
Kerrigan finds daily inspiration in a favorite quote from scholar and author Shawn A. Ginwright: “We have to see the humanity in others, even if they refuse to see the same in us.”
Reflecting on her journey, Kerrigan shares that she once questioned whether college was even a possibility for her, much less earning an accelerated master’s degree. Today, she encourages Slate Valley students to believe in themselves and remain open to new opportunities. Her advice is simple: Build strong connections, ask questions, and never sell yourself short.
The Slate Valley community extends its sincere thanks to Kerrigan for sharing her journey and offering such meaningful advice to current students and fellow alumni. We congratulate her on her many accomplishments and wish her continued success as she completes her MSW degree at the University at Albany and prepares to return to Vermont to make a difference in her community!
📣 RAFFLE WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉
Congratulations to Gary Jamieson, our November 3rd winner in the Fair Haven Union Middle School Gift Card Raffle! 🥳
Gary has won a $40 gift card to Durfee’s, a great local clothing store!
Thank you to everyone who continues to support our Middle School through this raffle. Your generosity makes a difference, and we are so grateful for our wonderful community! 💙
Stay tuned for more lucky winners! 🍀
Congratulations to Gary Jamieson, our November 3rd winner in the Fair Haven Union Middle School Gift Card Raffle! 🥳
Gary has won a $40 gift card to Durfee’s, a great local clothing store!
Thank you to everyone who continues to support our Middle School through this raffle. Your generosity makes a difference, and we are so grateful for our wonderful community! 💙
Stay tuned for more lucky winners! 🍀
DO YOU KNOW? Our November TriviaTuesday poses a sky-high question!
The first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons were never deflated. How did organizers actually get rid of them at the end of the route?
Wait for it...
They were RELEASED! From 1928 to 1932, the balloons were set free into the sky as part of the grand finale. How crazy is that? (The practice ended after too many air traffic hazards.)
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! In the early years, live animals from the Central Park Zoo marched down the streets, but they proved too frightening for many spectators—especially young children. To replace them, organizers introduced the parade's very first balloon in 1927: a giant Felix the Cat filled with regular air and carried like an upside-down puppet on sticks. It wasn't until 1928 that balloons were filled with helium, allowing them to truly float high above the crowds for the first time.
The first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons were never deflated. How did organizers actually get rid of them at the end of the route?
Wait for it...
They were RELEASED! From 1928 to 1932, the balloons were set free into the sky as part of the grand finale. How crazy is that? (The practice ended after too many air traffic hazards.)
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! In the early years, live animals from the Central Park Zoo marched down the streets, but they proved too frightening for many spectators—especially young children. To replace them, organizers introduced the parade's very first balloon in 1927: a giant Felix the Cat filled with regular air and carried like an upside-down puppet on sticks. It wasn't until 1928 that balloons were filled with helium, allowing them to truly float high above the crowds for the first time.
🏈D2 STATE SEMIFINALS! 🏈
The Slaters will host Lyndon Institute this Friday at LaPlaca Field! Bring the noise under the Friday night lights!
Game Details:
📅 Date: Friday, November 6th
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🚪 Gates Open: 5:15 PM
📍 Location: LaPlaca Field
🎟️ VPA Admission: $10 Adults | $5 Students & Senior Citizens
🐾 Important Policy: Please respect our school policy—NO PETS are allowed on district grounds.
🏆 Looking Ahead to the Championship:
The VPA Football State Championship games will take place on Saturday, November 14th at Burlington High School. Game times for each division will be announced once all semifinal matchups are completed.
Let's pack the stands! Pack the house and show that Slate Valley Pride!
The Slaters will host Lyndon Institute this Friday at LaPlaca Field! Bring the noise under the Friday night lights!
Game Details:
📅 Date: Friday, November 6th
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🚪 Gates Open: 5:15 PM
📍 Location: LaPlaca Field
🎟️ VPA Admission: $10 Adults | $5 Students & Senior Citizens
🐾 Important Policy: Please respect our school policy—NO PETS are allowed on district grounds.
🏆 Looking Ahead to the Championship:
The VPA Football State Championship games will take place on Saturday, November 14th at Burlington High School. Game times for each division will be announced once all semifinal matchups are completed.
Let's pack the stands! Pack the house and show that Slate Valley Pride!
📣 It's time for another Gift Card Raffle winner announcement! 🎉
Congratulations to Michelle Pope, our November 2nd winner! Michelle is taking home a $25 gift card to Shaw's! 🛒
Thank you to everyone who continues to support our Fair Haven Union Middle School Gift Card Raffle! We love celebrating our winners, and there are still more chances to win! 💙
Congratulations to Michelle Pope, our November 2nd winner! Michelle is taking home a $25 gift card to Shaw's! 🛒
Thank you to everyone who continues to support our Fair Haven Union Middle School Gift Card Raffle! We love celebrating our winners, and there are still more chances to win! 💙
🚗 Important Reminder: Student Arrival & Dismissal Traffic 🚙
Please note that all student drop-offs and pick-ups must take place at the Pine Street entrance.
Using the Pine Street location ensures a smooth, efficient traffic flow and keeps our campus safe by leaving the main entrance clear for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Thank you for your ongoing cooperation in keeping our students and staff safe! 🛑
Please note that all student drop-offs and pick-ups must take place at the Pine Street entrance.
Using the Pine Street location ensures a smooth, efficient traffic flow and keeps our campus safe by leaving the main entrance clear for school buses and emergency vehicles.
Thank you for your ongoing cooperation in keeping our students and staff safe! 🛑
Looking for a way to support the FHU band? We need items for our upcoming basket raffle! Donate baskets or gift certificates to help us raise money for our performance in Orlando. Donations can be dropped off at Fair Haven Union Middle High School, attn Samantha Adams.
And don't forget to come out to the basket raffle on Saturday November 14th, 10:30AM!
And don't forget to come out to the basket raffle on Saturday November 14th, 10:30AM!
🎶 Support our FHU student musicians! 🥁🎺
Mark your calendars for the FHU Band Vendor Fair, a special fundraiser benefiting the Fair Haven Union High School Band program!
Shop local craft makers and vendors, enjoy delicious concessions, and enter for a chance to win fantastic prizes in our special raffle!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Sunday, November 8th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Fair Haven Union High School
🎟️ Features: Local Vendors, Concession Stand, & Special Raffle
Information for Vendors & Donors:
🛒 Vendor Spaces: $25 for an 8ft space (vendors bring their own tables & chairs and donate 1 item to the special raffle).
⏰ Vendor Schedule: Set up at 8:00 AM | Doors open 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Clean up at 3:00 PM.
📞 To Become a Vendor: Contact Lisa Thayer at 802-236-0203.
📞 To Contribute to Concessions/Raffle: Contact Courtney Mingo at 802-683-5580.
Thank you for supporting our dedicated FHU band members! 💙🤍
Mark your calendars for the FHU Band Vendor Fair, a special fundraiser benefiting the Fair Haven Union High School Band program!
Shop local craft makers and vendors, enjoy delicious concessions, and enter for a chance to win fantastic prizes in our special raffle!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Sunday, November 8th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Fair Haven Union High School
🎟️ Features: Local Vendors, Concession Stand, & Special Raffle
Information for Vendors & Donors:
🛒 Vendor Spaces: $25 for an 8ft space (vendors bring their own tables & chairs and donate 1 item to the special raffle).
⏰ Vendor Schedule: Set up at 8:00 AM | Doors open 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Clean up at 3:00 PM.
📞 To Become a Vendor: Contact Lisa Thayer at 802-236-0203.
📞 To Contribute to Concessions/Raffle: Contact Courtney Mingo at 802-683-5580.
Thank you for supporting our dedicated FHU band members! 💙🤍
Meet Monday: Faculty & Staff Spotlight - November
For our November Meet Monday feature, we are honored to celebrate Deb Infurna, Principal of Fair Haven Grade School! As Deb prepares to retire at the end of this school year, we take this opportunity to highlight her incredible career, dedicated leadership, and lifelong connection to Slate Valley.
Deb’s journey with our district runs deep, as she is both a former student of Fair Haven Grade School and a proud graduate of Fair Haven Union High School. Her career in education spans nearly 25 years within Slate Valley/ARSU. She began her work in the district in 1995 as a speech-language instructor at FHUHS for five years, following prior speech-language roles in New Hampshire and the Southwest Supervisory Union. After serving as a special educator at Mill River Union High School for seven years, she returned to Slate Valley in 2007 as the Administrator of Special Education at FHGS. She transitioned to Assistant Principal in 2015 before becoming Principal of Fair Haven Grade School in 2018.
Outside of school, Deb leads an active and fulfilling personal life. She enjoys spending time on the water swimming, boating, and fishing, and finds great joy working in her flower and vegetable gardens. She and her husband also love traveling, spending time with their seven grandchildren who live in Vermont and Costa Rica, and cheering on Vermont Green FC at soccer games.
Deb finds daily inspiration in Jane Goodall’s quote, "What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." She also strives to live by the core norms developed at FHGS: to assume good intentions, ask questions to seek understanding, and know that what you permit, you promote.
Reflecting on her tenure, Deb shares that serving this community for 25 years as an educator and administrator has been a true honor. She leaves with immense gratitude for the people, relationships, and experiences that have defined her career, and she feels especially grateful for the opportunity to lead and support the extraordinary staff at Fair Haven Grade School as they educate, nurture, and care for students and families. Slate Valley will always hold a special place in her heart. Thank you, Principal Infurna, for your quarter-century of heart, guidance, and unwavering commitment to our community!
For our November Meet Monday feature, we are honored to celebrate Deb Infurna, Principal of Fair Haven Grade School! As Deb prepares to retire at the end of this school year, we take this opportunity to highlight her incredible career, dedicated leadership, and lifelong connection to Slate Valley.
Deb’s journey with our district runs deep, as she is both a former student of Fair Haven Grade School and a proud graduate of Fair Haven Union High School. Her career in education spans nearly 25 years within Slate Valley/ARSU. She began her work in the district in 1995 as a speech-language instructor at FHUHS for five years, following prior speech-language roles in New Hampshire and the Southwest Supervisory Union. After serving as a special educator at Mill River Union High School for seven years, she returned to Slate Valley in 2007 as the Administrator of Special Education at FHGS. She transitioned to Assistant Principal in 2015 before becoming Principal of Fair Haven Grade School in 2018.
Outside of school, Deb leads an active and fulfilling personal life. She enjoys spending time on the water swimming, boating, and fishing, and finds great joy working in her flower and vegetable gardens. She and her husband also love traveling, spending time with their seven grandchildren who live in Vermont and Costa Rica, and cheering on Vermont Green FC at soccer games.
Deb finds daily inspiration in Jane Goodall’s quote, "What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." She also strives to live by the core norms developed at FHGS: to assume good intentions, ask questions to seek understanding, and know that what you permit, you promote.
Reflecting on her tenure, Deb shares that serving this community for 25 years as an educator and administrator has been a true honor. She leaves with immense gratitude for the people, relationships, and experiences that have defined her career, and she feels especially grateful for the opportunity to lead and support the extraordinary staff at Fair Haven Grade School as they educate, nurture, and care for students and families. Slate Valley will always hold a special place in her heart. Thank you, Principal Infurna, for your quarter-century of heart, guidance, and unwavering commitment to our community!
🎉🎟️ WE HAVE OUR FIRST WINNER! 🎟️🎉
Our Fair Haven Union Middle School November Gift Card Raffle is officially underway, and we're kicking things off with a great prize! 🥳
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to our November 1st winner - Linda Corliss! 🎉
🏆 PRIZE: $50 Gift Card to Stewart's! 🥤🍦⛽
A HUGE thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and supported our middle school students! 💙🤍
🍀 The fun is just beginning! We have a whole month of fantastic prizes to give away, so stay tuned each day to see who our next lucky winner will be!
🎃 Middle School Pumpkin Decorating Contest! 🎃
Our Middle School Teacher Advisory (TA) groups brought serious creativity and festive spirit to this year's pumpkin decorating contest, sponsored by the Middle School Student Voice group!
Each TA was given the exact same set of guidelines to follow, making for an impressively imaginative lineup. Judges Principal Paquette, Ms. Ezzo, and Ms. Pelletier had their work cut out for them, but ultimately awarded the top spots to:
🥇 1st Place: Ms. McMahon’s TA (Caramel Candy Apple)
🥈 2nd Place: Mr. Merrill’s TA (Black Cat)
🥉 3rd Place: Mr. Eddy’s TA (Haunted House)
A huge round of applause to our winning TAs and to all of our middle schoolers for their fantastic artistic teamwork!
🏈 SLATER FOOTBALL ADVANCES TO THE D2 STATE SEMIFINALS! 🏈
Following a dominant 42–0 victory over U32 last night, our Slater football team is heading to the VPA Division 2 State Semifinals!
The Slaters will return home to host the winner of Saturday's matchup between Lyndon Institute and Spaulding High School. Come out to LaPlaca Field and bring the noise under the Friday night lights!
Game Details:
📅 Date: Friday, November 6th
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🚪 Gates Open: 5:15 PM
📍 Location: LaPlaca Field
🎟️ VPA Admission: $10 Adults | $5 Students & Senior Citizens
🐾 Important Policy: Please respect our school policy—NO PETS are allowed on district grounds.
🏆 Looking Ahead to the Championship:
The VPA Football State Championship games will take place on Saturday, November 14th at Burlington High School. Game times for each division will be announced once all semifinal matchups are completed.
Let's pack the stands! Pack the house and show that Slate Valley Pride!
Following a dominant 42–0 victory over U32 last night, our Slater football team is heading to the VPA Division 2 State Semifinals!
The Slaters will return home to host the winner of Saturday's matchup between Lyndon Institute and Spaulding High School. Come out to LaPlaca Field and bring the noise under the Friday night lights!
Game Details:
📅 Date: Friday, November 6th
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🚪 Gates Open: 5:15 PM
📍 Location: LaPlaca Field
🎟️ VPA Admission: $10 Adults | $5 Students & Senior Citizens
🐾 Important Policy: Please respect our school policy—NO PETS are allowed on district grounds.
🏆 Looking Ahead to the Championship:
The VPA Football State Championship games will take place on Saturday, November 14th at Burlington High School. Game times for each division will be announced once all semifinal matchups are completed.
Let's pack the stands! Pack the house and show that Slate Valley Pride!
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📢 Join Us for the Next Slate Valley Community Advisory Council Meeting!
We invite all community members, parents, and district partners to attend our upcoming Slate Valley Community Advisory Council meeting! Your voice and input are essential as we discuss important initiatives shaping our schools.
📅 Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Central Office Conference Room
📋 Meeting Agenda:
Introductions
FY28 Budget
Act 170 District and School Merger / Elementary Reorganization
Set Agenda for Next Meeting
Word on the Street
We hope to see you there! Thank you for partnering with us to support our students and community.
We invite all community members, parents, and district partners to attend our upcoming Slate Valley Community Advisory Council meeting! Your voice and input are essential as we discuss important initiatives shaping our schools.
📅 Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Central Office Conference Room
📋 Meeting Agenda:
Introductions
FY28 Budget
Act 170 District and School Merger / Elementary Reorganization
Set Agenda for Next Meeting
Word on the Street
We hope to see you there! Thank you for partnering with us to support our students and community.
District Spotlight: Kim Alexander Named Next Principal of Fair Haven Grade School
The Slate Valley Unified Union School District is pleased to announce that Kim Alexander, currently Assistant Principal at Fair Haven Union Middle and High School, will become the next Principal of Fair Haven Grade School on July 1, 2027. She will succeed longtime Principal Deb Infurna, who will retire at the end of the school year.
To ensure a smooth transition for students, families, and staff, Ms. Alexander and Ms. Infurna are already working closely together. Throughout the remainder of the school year, Ms. Alexander will participate in school meetings, Professional Learning Communities, and staff training opportunities, allowing her to reconnect with familiar colleagues, build relationships with newer staff members, and prepare for her new role.
Ms. Alexander brings more than three decades of experience in education and deep connections to the Slate Valley community. Her career began in 1991 as an instructional assistant at Fair Haven Grade School under Principal Skip Cook. From 1992 to 2003, she taught physical education and health at several schools, including Orwell Village School, Benson Village School, West Haven, and Castleton Village School.
During her time at Orwell Village School, colleague Chris Stanton helped her develop the classroom management skills that would become an important foundation for her teaching career.
In 2003, Ms. Alexander returned to Fair Haven Grade School as its full-time physical education teacher, a position she held for 18 years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she adapted her teaching to provide physical education remotely through Google Classroom before helping students safely transition back to in-person learning.
In the fall of 2021, Ms. Alexander expanded her leadership responsibilities when she became Slate Valley's District Athletic Director, serving in that role until the spring of 2024. She then transitioned to her current position as Assistant Principal at Fair Haven Union Middle and High School. Her experience as both a teacher and administrator across nearly every school in the district has given her a unique Kindergarten through Grade 12 perspective and a strong understanding of students' academic, social, and emotional development.
Throughout her career, Ms. Alexander has remained committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive school environment where every student feels seen, known, and heard. She believes in meeting students where they are, providing consistent support, and building meaningful relationships, beginning with something as simple as learning every student's name.
Having previously worked alongside approximately 85 percent of Fair Haven Grade School's current staff, Ms. Alexander is excited to return to a school community she knows well. She looks forward to building on the school's strong sense of pride, teamwork, and dedication to students. As a lifelong member of the community who raised her two children in the district, she also understands the importance of maintaining strong connections between the school and the families it serves.
Ms. Alexander earned her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Castleton State University and completed her administrative licensure through Vermont State University–Castleton. Outside of school, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, reading, and spending time with her three grandchildren.
The Slate Valley community congratulates Ms. Alexander as she prepares to take on this new leadership role and looks forward to welcoming her back to Fair Haven Grade School. The district also extends its sincere appreciation to Principal Deb Infurna for her years of dedicated service, leadership, and commitment to the students, staff, and families of Fair Haven Grade School as she approaches her well-deserved retirement.
The Slate Valley Unified Union School District is pleased to announce that Kim Alexander, currently Assistant Principal at Fair Haven Union Middle and High School, will become the next Principal of Fair Haven Grade School on July 1, 2027. She will succeed longtime Principal Deb Infurna, who will retire at the end of the school year.
To ensure a smooth transition for students, families, and staff, Ms. Alexander and Ms. Infurna are already working closely together. Throughout the remainder of the school year, Ms. Alexander will participate in school meetings, Professional Learning Communities, and staff training opportunities, allowing her to reconnect with familiar colleagues, build relationships with newer staff members, and prepare for her new role.
Ms. Alexander brings more than three decades of experience in education and deep connections to the Slate Valley community. Her career began in 1991 as an instructional assistant at Fair Haven Grade School under Principal Skip Cook. From 1992 to 2003, she taught physical education and health at several schools, including Orwell Village School, Benson Village School, West Haven, and Castleton Village School.
During her time at Orwell Village School, colleague Chris Stanton helped her develop the classroom management skills that would become an important foundation for her teaching career.
In 2003, Ms. Alexander returned to Fair Haven Grade School as its full-time physical education teacher, a position she held for 18 years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she adapted her teaching to provide physical education remotely through Google Classroom before helping students safely transition back to in-person learning.
In the fall of 2021, Ms. Alexander expanded her leadership responsibilities when she became Slate Valley's District Athletic Director, serving in that role until the spring of 2024. She then transitioned to her current position as Assistant Principal at Fair Haven Union Middle and High School. Her experience as both a teacher and administrator across nearly every school in the district has given her a unique Kindergarten through Grade 12 perspective and a strong understanding of students' academic, social, and emotional development.
Throughout her career, Ms. Alexander has remained committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive school environment where every student feels seen, known, and heard. She believes in meeting students where they are, providing consistent support, and building meaningful relationships, beginning with something as simple as learning every student's name.
Having previously worked alongside approximately 85 percent of Fair Haven Grade School's current staff, Ms. Alexander is excited to return to a school community she knows well. She looks forward to building on the school's strong sense of pride, teamwork, and dedication to students. As a lifelong member of the community who raised her two children in the district, she also understands the importance of maintaining strong connections between the school and the families it serves.
Ms. Alexander earned her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Castleton State University and completed her administrative licensure through Vermont State University–Castleton. Outside of school, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, reading, and spending time with her three grandchildren.
The Slate Valley community congratulates Ms. Alexander as she prepares to take on this new leadership role and looks forward to welcoming her back to Fair Haven Grade School. The district also extends its sincere appreciation to Principal Deb Infurna for her years of dedicated service, leadership, and commitment to the students, staff, and families of Fair Haven Grade School as she approaches her well-deserved retirement.
🚨🎟️ LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR TICKETS! 🎟️🚨
⏰ This is the FINAL WEEK to purchase tickets for the Fair Haven Union Middle School Gift Card Calendar Raffle!
Don't miss your chance to win some AMAZING prizes while supporting our Middle School students! 💙
🎁 30 DAYS OF GREAT PRIZES!
📅 One lucky winner drawn EVERY DAY in November!
🎟️ Tickets are just $10 each or 3 for $25!
🤩 Here's the BEST part! Every winning ticket goes right back into the drawing, which means EVERY ticket has 30 chances to WIN!
We've got an awesome lineup of prizes donated by generous local businesses, including gift cards for restaurants, shopping, and so much more!
Want to get your hands on some tickets? Seek out a middle schooler you know and grab some tickets before it's too late!
💙 Thank you for supporting Fair Haven Union Middle School and the wonderful businesses that make this raffle possible! 💙
⏰ This is the FINAL WEEK to purchase tickets for the Fair Haven Union Middle School Gift Card Calendar Raffle!
Don't miss your chance to win some AMAZING prizes while supporting our Middle School students! 💙
🎁 30 DAYS OF GREAT PRIZES!
📅 One lucky winner drawn EVERY DAY in November!
🎟️ Tickets are just $10 each or 3 for $25!
🤩 Here's the BEST part! Every winning ticket goes right back into the drawing, which means EVERY ticket has 30 chances to WIN!
We've got an awesome lineup of prizes donated by generous local businesses, including gift cards for restaurants, shopping, and so much more!
Want to get your hands on some tickets? Seek out a middle schooler you know and grab some tickets before it's too late!
💙 Thank you for supporting Fair Haven Union Middle School and the wonderful businesses that make this raffle possible! 💙
