This morning, Wednesday, January 7th, all Slate Valley schools are on a two hour delay due to the weather.
GAME TIME CHANGE: Today's JV and Varsity boys basketball games @ Vergennes have been changed to 4:30 & 6pm.
Players will be dismissed at 2:50 for a 3 pm departure.
Players will be dismissed at 2:50 for a 3 pm departure.
Trivia Tuesday - Did you know? 🎳
Slater sophomore Aiden Goyette made history by rolling the first perfect game (300) in Slater Bowling history—and just the second 300 game ever in Vermont high school bowling!
This incredible achievement happened on Saturday, January 3, at Rutland Bowlerama during the qualifying round of the Vermont State Bowling League. Congratulations, Aiden! 👏🎉
Slater sophomore Aiden Goyette made history by rolling the first perfect game (300) in Slater Bowling history—and just the second 300 game ever in Vermont high school bowling!
This incredible achievement happened on Saturday, January 3, at Rutland Bowlerama during the qualifying round of the Vermont State Bowling League. Congratulations, Aiden! 👏🎉
Today's JV and Varsity Girls Basketball Games in Hartford have been POSTPONED.
Meet Faculty & Staff Monday – January Spotlight
This month we’re excited to highlight Tina Rampone, who is celebrating her 16th year with Slate Valley Unified Union School District!
Before joining SVUUSD, Tina spent four years at Christ the King in Rutland, where she taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science.
Outside the classroom, Tina enjoys reading, knitting, counted cross-stitching, gardening, and cooking, and she makes time to walk every day. She also loves to travel and has explored destinations across the U.S. and abroad, including Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, London, and St. John’s.
One of Tina’s proudest adventures was hiking the Camino de Santiago across Spain, carrying everything she needed on her back. The journey covered an incredible 300 miles—a true testament to her determination and sense of adventure!
We’re grateful for Tina’s many years of dedication to our students and school community.
This month we’re excited to highlight Tina Rampone, who is celebrating her 16th year with Slate Valley Unified Union School District!
Before joining SVUUSD, Tina spent four years at Christ the King in Rutland, where she taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science.
Outside the classroom, Tina enjoys reading, knitting, counted cross-stitching, gardening, and cooking, and she makes time to walk every day. She also loves to travel and has explored destinations across the U.S. and abroad, including Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, London, and St. John’s.
One of Tina’s proudest adventures was hiking the Camino de Santiago across Spain, carrying everything she needed on her back. The journey covered an incredible 300 miles—a true testament to her determination and sense of adventure!
We’re grateful for Tina’s many years of dedication to our students and school community.
Welcome back from Winter Break! This week, FHUMHS students will be practicing a "Lockdown!" drill. This involves students securing their space in the event of a safety concern.
Please feel free to reach out if you are interested in learning more about our safety protocols at FHUMHS. Here's to a safe and happy 2026!
Please feel free to reach out if you are interested in learning more about our safety protocols at FHUMHS. Here's to a safe and happy 2026!
🎳 Perfect Game Alert! 🎳
Huge congratulations to Aiden Goyette, who rolled a perfect 300 game today at Rutland Bowlerama! What an incredible achievement—strike after strike after strike!🔥
Way to go, Aiden! 🎉👏
Huge congratulations to Aiden Goyette, who rolled a perfect 300 game today at Rutland Bowlerama! What an incredible achievement—strike after strike after strike!🔥
Way to go, Aiden! 🎉👏
FHU Band Bottle Drive - Help our Slaters get to Orlando, FL!
Friendly reminder that our next CAC Meeting will be held on January 5 at 5:45 p.m. in the Central Office Conference Room.
View the agenda here: https://aptg.co/Bl3bss
All are welcome—we hope to see you there!
View the agenda here: https://aptg.co/Bl3bss
All are welcome—we hope to see you there!
As we wrap up the calendar year, we wish our Slate Valley community moments of peace, joy, and time well spent with those you love. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday, January 5, 2026.
🏆 Slater Athletics — Fall 2025 Post-Season Awards & Recognitions 🏆
We are proud to celebrate our Slater student-athletes for their outstanding achievements during the Fall 2025 season. These recognitions reflect countless hours of dedication, teamwork, and commitment—both on and off the field.
Congratulations to all of our honorees across Field Hockey, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Cross Country, and Football. Thank you to our coaches, families, and supporters for being such an important part of our athletes’ success.
We are proud to celebrate our Slater student-athletes for their outstanding achievements during the Fall 2025 season. These recognitions reflect countless hours of dedication, teamwork, and commitment—both on and off the field.
Congratulations to all of our honorees across Field Hockey, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Cross Country, and Football. Thank you to our coaches, families, and supporters for being such an important part of our athletes’ success.
Slime, VR, and seasonal crafts made for a fun and creative way to wrap up 2025 in the middle school Design Lab!
🍳🧵 A Busy Week in Mrs. Clement’s Food & Consumer Science Classes! 🧵🍳
Students stayed busy with cooking competitions in foods and baking class, putting their skills, teamwork, and creativity to the test. Meanwhile, students in sewing are making great progress on their quilt projects, showcasing patience, precision, and craftsmanship.
Great work to all our students for their effort and enthusiasm this week!
Students stayed busy with cooking competitions in foods and baking class, putting their skills, teamwork, and creativity to the test. Meanwhile, students in sewing are making great progress on their quilt projects, showcasing patience, precision, and craftsmanship.
Great work to all our students for their effort and enthusiasm this week!
Slate Valley District Newsletter for December 19, 2025:
https://mailchi.mp/fdd31f394700/slate-valley-district-newsletter-dec-19th-edition
https://mailchi.mp/fdd31f394700/slate-valley-district-newsletter-dec-19th-edition
Hypothermia is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that can develop quickly during outdoor activities. While many people are unsure how to recognize the signs or respond effectively, our Outdoor Pursuits students have shown they are well prepared thanks to hands-on training and real-world practice.
Through their Outdoor Pursuits physical education and science classes, students have been learning how to identify and respond to hypothermia. Recently, they put those skills to the test during a realistic scenario in which a teacher was submerged in the Castleton River and began showing symptoms of hypothermia. Students immediately sprang into action, working together to safely remove the teacher from the river, apply a burrito wrap, build a fire to boil water, and set up a shelter to restore warmth as quickly as possible.
Throughout the exercise, students remained calm, communicated clearly, and demonstrated strong teamwork. Their quick, coordinated response highlighted the importance of hypothermia awareness and the value of proper training in real-world outdoor situations.
Through their Outdoor Pursuits physical education and science classes, students have been learning how to identify and respond to hypothermia. Recently, they put those skills to the test during a realistic scenario in which a teacher was submerged in the Castleton River and began showing symptoms of hypothermia. Students immediately sprang into action, working together to safely remove the teacher from the river, apply a burrito wrap, build a fire to boil water, and set up a shelter to restore warmth as quickly as possible.
Throughout the exercise, students remained calm, communicated clearly, and demonstrated strong teamwork. Their quick, coordinated response highlighted the importance of hypothermia awareness and the value of proper training in real-world outdoor situations.
Friendly reminder - our December break begins next week!
It’s always great to welcome our graduates back! Best wishes and good luck to Allison Rogers, Class of 2025, who stopped by this week to share what she’s been up to since graduating last June. Allison visited on Monday with a recruiter, and we thank her for her service and wish her continued success on her next steps.
💐 Celebrating Terri Demasi 💐
After nearly 25 years of dedicated service, we extend our deepest gratitude to Terri Demasi as she prepares for retirement. From being the welcoming voice and friendly face in the Fair Haven Grade School front office to her incredible leadership with Applefest and years of guiding students through Sewing Club, Terri’s professionalism, generosity, and calm presence have touched every corner of our school community.
Thank you, Terri, for the countless hours, care, and heart you’ve given. You will be truly missed, and we wish you all the best in this well-deserved next chapter!
After nearly 25 years of dedicated service, we extend our deepest gratitude to Terri Demasi as she prepares for retirement. From being the welcoming voice and friendly face in the Fair Haven Grade School front office to her incredible leadership with Applefest and years of guiding students through Sewing Club, Terri’s professionalism, generosity, and calm presence have touched every corner of our school community.
Thank you, Terri, for the countless hours, care, and heart you’ve given. You will be truly missed, and we wish you all the best in this well-deserved next chapter!
This morning, our 7th grade students came together for their monthly assembly, centered on the November and December theme of “Practicing Gratitude.” 💙
This month, students flipped the script on the traditional awards—giving them to the adults who make a difference in their lives every day. Each TA selected one or more staff members to recognize and thank, sharing heartfelt appreciation for the care, support, and encouragement they receive at school.
Adults honored during today’s assembly included:
MS Cafeteria Staff
Ms. McMahon
Mrs. Wald
Mrs. Haley
Mr. Sweeney
Mr. Merrill
Anthony Malvasi
Ms. Savage
Rachel Casey
Moments like these remind us that gratitude is powerful—and that the connections between students and staff truly matter. Thank you to our 7th graders for leading with kindness and appreciation. 🌟
This month, students flipped the script on the traditional awards—giving them to the adults who make a difference in their lives every day. Each TA selected one or more staff members to recognize and thank, sharing heartfelt appreciation for the care, support, and encouragement they receive at school.
Adults honored during today’s assembly included:
MS Cafeteria Staff
Ms. McMahon
Mrs. Wald
Mrs. Haley
Mr. Sweeney
Mr. Merrill
Anthony Malvasi
Ms. Savage
Rachel Casey
Moments like these remind us that gratitude is powerful—and that the connections between students and staff truly matter. Thank you to our 7th graders for leading with kindness and appreciation. 🌟
