Congratulations, FHUHS Class of 2025! 🎉
Tonight, we celebrated each and every graduate for their hard work, resilience, and accomplishments. They have reached an incredible milestone, and their future is full of promise. Slater Nation is so proud of you!
📸More graduation photos can be found at:
👉 https://bit.ly/2025FHUHSGraduation
We wish the Class of 2025 all the best as they begin their next chapter!
Slate Valley District Newsletter: June 13, 2025
https://mailchi.mp/85e5cf3d8981/june-news-slate-valley-edition
This morning, just before graduation practice, the Class of 2025 gathered for their Senior Clap-Out.
Wearing their college, career, and military decision t-shirts, proudly displaying their decorated graduation caps, and led by their class advisors, our seniors exited the main doors of FHUHS for the last time. There, they were met with a tunnel of cheering faculty, staff, and fellow students, offering applause, high-fives, and heartfelt well-wishes for the journey ahead.
It was a powerful sendoff filled with pride, excitement, and school spirit. Congratulations to our seniors!
Back in March, FHUHS senior Will Stewart began an ambitious mural project in Mrs. Adams's classroom. This week, he put the finishing touches on what can only be described as a powerful visual journey through American history — from the arrival of the Pilgrims to Reconstruction.
This mural is more than just an art project; it’s a thoughtful gift from a talented student to a dedicated teacher. Will's work beautifully captures the spirit and content of Mrs. Adams’s curriculum — and will serve as an inspiration to future students for years to come.
Thank you, Will, for leaving behind a piece of your legacy at FHUHS. You will be remembered.
Please join us in congratulating Deborah Williams, our incredible Fair Haven Union Middle and High School nurse, on her retirement! Thank you for your years of compassionate care and dedication to our students and school community. Wishing you all the best in this next chapter—you will be deeply missed!
Congratulations to Bonnie Lenihan on her retirement! We’re so thankful for the many years of hard work and dedication. We wish Bonnie all the best as she starts this new and exciting journey—you’ll be truly missed!
Please join us in congratulating Kim Prehoda on her retirement! We are grateful for her years of dedication and service. Best wishes, Kim, as you begin this exciting new chapter—you will be missed!
Tomorrow night, our Class of 2025 will GRADUATE!
Faculty and staff were able to pick out a FREE Mason Bee House for their gardens thanks to our talented 7th and 8th grade students who crafted a variety of beautiful, creative designs to choose from.
Why houses for Mason Bees?
🐝 They’re native pollinators
💪 They do 100x the pollination work of honey bees
🌸 They’re gentle, solitary, and essential to Vermont’s orchards, flowers, and farms
Thank you students for supporting the environment, and giving local gardens some buzz!
Despite the rainy weather, on Tuesday, June 10th, our 8th grade students made the most of the day—and had a great time doing it!
A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the day special:
🍕 Our amazing Middle School PTO for providing pizza and ice cream
🥗 Our wonderful cafeteria staff for the extra salad, fruit, and chips
🍿 Hubbardton Forge for the generous popcorn donation
Your support helped turn a soggy day into something memorable for our students. We’re grateful!
On Monday, June 9th, all current 6th graders from each of our district’s sending schools participated in Step Up Day at Fair Haven Union Middle School.
During their visit, students had the opportunity to:
✅ Meet their future teachers
✅ Practice opening lockers
✅ Learn about the classes they’ll be taking
✅ Receive their supply lists
✅ Hear about Middle School expectations
✅ Participate in fun ice breaker activities
This exciting day is just one of the many ways our district supports students in making a smooth and confident transition from primary school to middle school.
Excited to recognize our 8th grade students tonight under the tent! Ceremony at 6:00, students should arrive at 5:45.
Project Graduation will begin immediately after Friday evening's graduation ceremony. Slate Valley is happy to support the amazing efforts of our graduates' families who have organized a safe and positive evening of celebration events!
🎒 New "Go Back to School with Confidence" Campaign! ✨
Every child entering Kindergarten through 6th grade in the Slate Valley Unified Union School District qualifies to receive FREE back-to-school clothing to kick off the new year with confidence!
✅ How to Apply:
Complete the form by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting https://bit.ly/Back2SchoolwithConfidence
📅 Deadline to enter: July 15, 2025
📍 One entry per child
👕 Clothing Pickup:
🗓 Wednesday, August 20, 2025
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Fair Haven Union Middle & High School
Questions? Contact Carrieann Wolcott at 📧 cwolcott@svuvt.org or ☎️ 802-265-0676.
Let’s start the 2025-26 school year off right! 💙📚
If you are wrapping up your 7th or 8th grade year and enjoy exploring Vermont during the summer you should participate in GAP (the Great Adventure Project)! During the week of July 7th you will join Mr. Merrill, Mrs. Haley, Mr Stanton and Mr Clark as we hike and kayak in some of Vermont's most incredible and rewarding spots! It is a physically demanding week and we will go out no matter the weather, so be ready! The spots for the camp are limited due to the number of kayaks. First come, first serve. Stop by the office or visit Mr. Clark to collect a permission slip. Your spot will be reserved when you turn in the completed form to Mr. Clark.
Submitted by Band Director, Ms. Sam Adams: This past Friday, 41 students from grades 7 through 12 proudly represented our school at the New England Music in the Parks festival. Throughout the event, they were evaluated not only on the quality of their musical performances but also on their behavior, etiquette, and kindness toward others.
At the conclusion of the festival, awards were presented to schools in recognition of their achievements. I am thrilled to share that our students returned home with two prestigious honors. First, we earned a musical award for achieving an impressive score of 77 points. Even more notably, our band was selected as the sole recipient of the Esprit de Corps award, which is presented to one performing group that best exemplifies excellence in behavior, etiquette, community spirit, and kindness.
If you see any of our band students, please join me in congratulating them for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding success!
The Vermont Division 2 Track & Field State Championships were held Friday, June 6th at Burlington High School. Several Slater athletes had a day to remember, as they added their names to the banner on our Wall of Champions in Slater Nation!
Congratulations to freshman Shane Raetz on winning the Boys 100M State title!
Congratulations to Senior Madison Perry on winning the Girls Long Jump State title!
Congratulations to Senior Caden Lynch on winning the Boys Shot Put State title!
Slaters Team Scores
Girls---6th Place with 37pts
Boys---3rd Place with 63pts
Maddy Perry
D2 Long Jump Champion...16' 8.75"...PR!
2nd Place in the Triple Jump
3rd in the 100m
Audrey Perry
4th place in Long Jump
Rowan Kuehn
5th Place in Shot Put
6th Place in Discus
Girls 4x100M Relay...3rd Place
Maddy Perry, Audrey Perry, Bella Workman, Kate Hadwen
Shane Raetz
D2 100m State Champion...11.33s...PR!
3rd Place in Long Jump
Caden Lynch
D2 Shot Put State Champion...40' 7"...PR!
4th Pace in Discus
Asa Young
3rd Place 300M Hurdles
4th Place Triple Jump
5th Place Javelin
5th Place Discus
Jace Hetrick
2nd Place in Pole Vault
Jack Almeida
3rd Place High Jump
Jack Spaulding
6th Place Triple Jump
Boys 4x100m Relay...4th Place
Max Kyhill, Konner Savage, Jack Almeida, Shane Raetz
Last Friday, Outdoor Pursuits students enjoyed a memorable canoeing trip to Glen Lake, marking their final full-day adventure to put their outdoor skills to the test. Throughout the day, they used the hand-crafted paddles they made earlier this year and set up tarp shelters to prepare for potential rain. Lunches were cooked over both campfires and camp stoves, with delicious meals like pasta with chicken and red sauce, biscuits and sausage gravy, and pancakes with bacon on the menu. The day also included time for swimming and fishing, making it a perfect culmination of their year-long journey in outdoor learning.
