Trivia Tuesday: 💡Did You Know?
As part of Act 73, Vermont’s sweeping education law passed earlier this year, the School District Redistricting Task Force is charged with reshaping how our state’s schools are organized. The Task Force will present three proposed redistricting maps by December 1, 2025, outlining options to consolidate Vermont’s 119 school districts (within 52 supervisory unions) into just 10 to 25 larger districts.
Under the law, each new district would oversee between 4,000 and 8,000 students, from pre-K through grade 12 — “to the extent practical.”
Learn more about Act 73 and the redistricting process here: https://vtnea.org/act73
5 months ago, Slate Valley
Graphic titled “Trivia Tuesday – Did You Know?” featuring text about Vermont’s Act 73. It explains that the School District Redistricting Task Force is responsible for reshaping how the state’s schools are organized and will present up to three proposed redistricting maps by December 1, 2025. The image includes a green outline of Vermont with “Act 73” written inside and the Slate Valley Vermont logo in the bottom right corner.
Hello Slate Valley Families,

We want to ensure every family has access to support when needed. If your household could benefit from community resources, particularly with food assistance, please use the link below to find local food shelf and meal site locations through the Vermont Foodbank.

If you have questions or would like help accessing resources, please reach out to our Home–School Liaison, Carrieann Wolcott — she is here to help!

📧 Email: cwolcott@svuvt.org
📱 Cell: 802-265-0676
☎️ School Office: 802-265-3883 ext. 7068

🔗 Vermont Foodbank Food Shelf & Meal Site Locator:
https://www.vtfoodbank.org/access-food/find-a-food-shelf/

No family should face challenges alone — we are here to support you.
5 months ago, Slate Valley
Informational graphic with the Slate Valley logo that reads: “No family should face challenges alone…” followed by text encouraging households to find community food resources through the Vermont Foodbank. It includes a QR code and the link “https://www.vtfoodbank.org/access-food/find-a-food-shelf/.” The image shows a person in a green coat receiving food from volunteers and illustrations of canned goods.
Congratulations to our Slater Football team on their quarterfinal win over U-32 this past weekend! The Slaters are moving on to the Division II Semifinal and will travel to take on #1 seed Hartford this Friday, November 7th at 7:00 PM.

🎟️ Admission (VPA Rates):
$10 per adult | $5 for students & senior citizens
Purchase tickets online here: https://gofan.co/event/5241042?schoolId=VT15089

📺 Livestream:
Hartford anticipates the game will be available on the NFHS Network — we’ll share details once confirmed.

🚫 Reminder: No pets or artificial noisemakers are permitted.

Let’s show our Slater Pride and cheer on the team as they fight for a spot in the D2 Championship! 💙🏈🔥
5 months ago, Slate Valley
Promotional graphic for the VPA Division 2 Football Semi-Final Game featuring Fair Haven Union High School Slaters. The image shows seven Fair Haven players in navy and white uniforms standing in front of the FHU Slaters logo. Text reads: “VPA D2 Football Semi-Final Game. #5 Fair Haven @ #1 Hartford. Friday, November 7, 2025. Game time 7:00 PM. Winner will advance to the D2 Championship the following weekend.” Blue and gold confetti and party poppers decorate the design.
🎉 Spirit Week Results Are In! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in last week’s Spirit Week, sponsored by Student Voice! The energy, creativity, and school spirit were incredible — and it was a very close race between several TAs!

🏆 1st Place: Stevens TA — 89 points
🥈 2nd Place: Chang/Gram TA — 87 points
🥉 3rd Place (tie): Alexander TA & Van Der Kern TA — 74 points

The Stevens TA took home the top spot (and the door decorating contest win!) thanks to their outstanding participation and creativity. Their prize? 🍩 Donuts and 🧃 juice during TA!

Great job to everyone who showed their Slater spirit — and congrats again to our winners! 💙
5 months ago, Slate Valley
Door decorated with a Peanuts “Great Pumpkin” theme, featuring Snoopy, Linus, and pumpkins under a night sky of stars.
A man in a blue sweatshirt judges a fall-themed classroom door decorated with leaves, pumpkins, and straw.
A woman with a clipboard judges a Halloween-themed classroom door covered in ghosts, pumpkins, and skulls.
A person stands in front of a classroom door decorated with a scarecrow and pumpkins labeled “Space Dogs Pumpkin Planet.”
Two green classroom doors decorated with pumpkins and dinosaurs; one door features a volcano and flying pterodactyls.
A green door decorated with Minion-themed pumpkins, stars, spider webs, and paper cutouts.
Double library doors decorated with orange checkered and polka-dot paper, pumpkins, and fall-themed cutouts.
Door with a black background decorated with fall leaves, pumpkins, and a moon; labeled “Salinas & McMahon Advisories.”
Door decorated with orange background, paper bats, pumpkins, and colorful leaves labeled “Briggs TA.”
Brightly colored fall-themed door labeled “Alderman TA,” featuring paper pumpkins, leaves, a skeleton, and a wreath.
🎶 Support the Slater Music Program! 🎭

The FHU Music Department has two great ways for you to show your Slater spirit and support the upcoming band trip!

🎺 1️⃣ The Online Slater Music Store is OPEN!
Grab your music-themed gear and show your support — all proceeds help fund the band’s trip!
🛍️ Shop here: https://fhmusic.itemorder.com/shop/home/

🍝 2️⃣ Dinner Theater — Friday, November 14th
Join us for a spaghetti dinner (5:00–6:45 PM) followed by the Slater Theater’s performance of “Murder Ahoy” at 7:00 PM!
🎟️ Tickets: $10 per person or $30 for a group of four
All proceeds benefit the FHU Band Trip!

Come for the food, stay for the show, and help our talented student musicians reach their goal! 💙🎶
5 months ago, Slate Valley
Display of FHU Music apparel including navy hooded sweatshirts, full-zip hoodies, short sleeve tees, and long sleeve shirts, each labeled with prices and product names.
Collection of FHU Music accessories including two navy blankets, a knit beanie, and a baseball cap, each shown with prices and item details.
Poster for Murder Ahoy by Michael Druce featuring a cruise ship on ocean waves. Text announces a dinner theater event on November 14, 2025, at Fair Haven Union Middle and High School, with dinner and show details and proceeds supporting the FHUMHS Band.
🎉 Congratulations, Beth Molinero! 🎉

Beth is the third winner in our Middle School Gift Card Raffle for the month of November! 🏆

She’s taking home a $40 gift card to Avanti Hair Salon 💇‍♀️💅 — enjoy a little pampering, Beth, you’ve earned it!

Keep up the excitement, everyone — more raffles and prizes are coming soon! 🎟️✨
5 months ago, Fair Haven Union Middle SChool
Graphic announcement with a dark gray radial background and neon blue highlights. Text reads: “November 3rd. Congratulations to: Beth Molinero. Winner of: $40 Avanti Hair Salon Gift Card.” Along the sides, the text repeats: “Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner.” Blue lightning bolt graphics flank the name “Beth Molinero,” which is displayed prominently in glowing teal and white letters.
Meet Faculty & Staff Monday featuring Ellenor Cox-Hansen

This week, we’re excited to introduce Ellenor Cox-Hansen, Director of Special Education at Fair Haven Grade School! Ellenor joined Slate Valley in July 2025 and brings a wealth of experience from her previous work in SVSU (Bennington) and BRSU (Manchester).

Outside of school, Ellenor enjoys cooking, gardening, and reading, finding joy and creativity in each of these hobbies. Her favorite quote, by Thich Nhat Hanh, reflects her compassionate and mindful approach to both life and education:
“Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.”

We’re so happy to have Ellenor as part of Slate Valley and the Fair Haven Grade School team—her dedication, warmth, and wisdom are already making a wonderful impact!
5 months ago, Slate Valley
“Meet Monday” Slate Valley Faculty & Staff graphic introducing Ellenor Cox-Hansen, Director of Special Education at Fair Haven Grade School. The image features a portrait of Ellenor, a smiling woman with short curly gray hair, glasses, and a patterned top. The text highlights her experience in SVSU and BRSU, her hobbies of cooking, gardening, and reading, and includes her favorite quote from Thich Nhat Hanh: “Waking up this morning, I smile… I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.” Slate Valley Unified School District logo appears in the lower right corner.
Board Meeting - TONIGHT - November 3, 2025
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Fair Haven Grade School Library.
This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xwq-bbuo-ytt
Or dial: (US) +1 321-765-3491 PIN: 771 020 254

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.
5 months ago, Slate Valley
Graphic announcement for the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting. The text reads: “Please Join Us TONIGHT. Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting.” The agenda includes: Consent Agenda, Act 73 Discussion, Vermont School Board Association, District Quality Standards Evaluation, and Finance Committee Report. The meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Fair Haven Grade School – Library. The design features green and blue accents with a circular agenda graphic and the Vermont logo.
🎉 Congratulations to Samuel St. Peter, our second Middle School Gift Card Raffle winner for November! 🎉
Samuel has won a $40 Gift Card to The Home Depot 🙌
Thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s raffle — there are still 28 more chances to win! Stay tuned for our next winner to be announced! 💙✨
5 months ago, Fair Haven Union Middle SChool
Graphic announcing a raffle winner. The background has dark gray rays radiating from the center. The text reads: “November 2nd. Congratulations to: Samuel St. Peter. Winner of: $40 Home Depot Gift Card.” Neon blue lightning bolts decorate both sides of the name, and the corners of the image have blue glowing lines. Along the left and right edges, it says “Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner.”
🎉 Congratulations to our first Middle School Gift Card Raffle winner for November! 🎉

We’re excited to announce that Brenda Dunlap has won a $25 gift card to C-Rock Nutrition 🥤 plus a sleek new tumbler to enjoy those delicious drinks on the go — a $50 value all together! 🙌

Thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s raffle — and don’t worry, there are still 29 more chances to win! Stay tuned for our next winner to be announced! 💙✨
5 months ago, Fair Haven Union Middle SChool
Graphic announcing the November 1st Middle School Gift Card Raffle winner. The background is dark gray with a starburst pattern. At the top, white text reads “November 1st Congratulations to:”. In the center, large glowing teal and white text says “Brenda Dunlap.” On either side of the name are blue lightning bolt outlines. Below, smaller white text reads “Winner of: $25 C-Rock Gift Card and Tumbler ($50 Value).” The edges of the image feature the repeated text “Middle School Gift Card Raffle Winner” in white.

FHUHS Newsletter: October 31, 2025
https://app.smore.com/n/1p6s2

5 months ago, Slate Valley
Slater Nation Newsletter, the official Fair Haven Union High School newsletter dated October 31, 2025. The banner features teal and gold text over a dark green background. The first section, “Principal’s Peek at the Week,” includes a message from Principal Ben Worthing about finalizing first marking period grades on November 4th, determining eligibility for extracurricular activities, and holding Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 6th and 7th. The right side displays the FHU Slaters logo with a blue and white mascot. The second section, “Upcoming Basketball Meeting,” announces a boys basketball informational and sign-up meeting during Advisory on November 4th for grades 9–12.
Slate Valley District Newsletter: October 31, 2025
https://mailchi.mp/865db2fa5f16/october-31st-slate-valley-district-newsletter
5 months ago, Slate Valley
Slate Valley Unified USD Newsletter dated October 31, 2025. The header features the Slate Valley logo and the phrase “A Unified Focus on Learning.” Below is a collage of district school buildings with the text “We Are Slate Valley.” The article headline reads: “Slate Valley Building & Grounds – Investing in Safe, Functional, and Future-Ready Schools.” The text describes how the district is maintaining and improving school facilities to ensure a safe and engaging environment, with updates from Director of Operations Chris Cole. A small photo on the right shows new side steps and walkway replacement at Fair Haven Grade School.

INFORMATION CONCERNING TOMORROW'S FOOTBALL GAME:

Fair Haven @ U 32 Football Game Information
There will NOT be a charge for admission to the game.

The game will be live video-streamed on the NFHS network.

Please remind fans, NO DOGS are allowed on campus. Leave them home.

Instead of our normal concession stand, there will be a food truck to support the event. Their menu is attached.

Menu
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eecemTsj8RJZhUUa05rBc5XUKPa_vegB/view?usp=sharing

5 months ago, Slate Valley
FHUHS students recently took part in their annual Annex community service field trip, continuing a long-standing tradition of giving back. This year’s group visited Laughing Child Farm in Pawlet, where — thanks to the generosity of farm owner Timothy Hughes-Muse — they spent the day gleaning sweet potatoes.

The freshly harvested sweet potatoes were then donated to Slate Valley Cares to help support local families in need.
5 months ago, Slate Valley
Five Annex students pose and smile while standing and sitting among large wooden farm crates labeled “Yonder Farms,” with colorful autumn foliage visible in the background.
A smiling student wearing a “Slater Football” shirt and jacket poses in front of several large boxes filled with sweet potatoes harvested for donation.
🎃🐴⭐ Halloween spirit was in full swing today! Our teachers went all out — from Eeyore’s chill vibes to Patrick Star’s pink enthusiasm! Thanks to everyone who dressed up and made the day so much fun for our students! 👻💫
5 months ago, Fair Haven Union Middle SChool
A person with glasses and a reddish beard is standing in a classroom doorway, smiling slightly. They are wearing a gray and beige donkey costume with a hood that has ears, a snout, and a black mane. The classroom behind them has students working at tables, and the door is decorated with paper pumpkins.
A person stands in a classroom wearing a bright pink costume resembling Patrick Star from SpongeBob SquarePants. The costume includes a hood with Patrick’s face and green shorts with purple flower designs. They are standing near a classroom screen displaying a Halloween-themed slide, and the walls are covered with student drawings and papers.
Please join us for our next Community Advisory Council (CAC) Meeting !

Time: 6:00–7:00 PM (Notice the slightly later start)
Location: Fair Haven Union Middle & High School – Central Office Conference Room

This is a great opportunity to connect with district administration, share community concerns, get FY27 Budget and Act 73 updates and hear how the school year is going.

All are Welcome! We look forward to seeing you there!
5 months ago, Slate Valley
Graphic for the Slate Valley Community Advisory Council. The center features the Slate Valley Unified School District logo surrounded by abstract figures in blue and green forming a circle. Text below reads: “Next Meeting: November 4, 2025 – 6:00 PM. Central Office Conference Room – Located in FHUHS.”
Submitted by Ms. Eliza LeBrun: On Tuesday, October 28, and Wednesday, October 29, Ms. LeBrun’s Career Exploration classes took a hands-on field trip to the Casella Recycling Center’s Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Rutland, VT. Equipped with safety glasses, hard hats, and high-visibility vests, students toured the facility to learn about recycling operations and the wide range of career pathways available within Casella’s.

During their visit, students also met instructors from Casella’s Diesel Tech School and CDL Training Facility, where they learned about the company’s “Earn as You Learn” program — a training initiative that helps employees gain valuable skills while advancing their careers.

A highlight of the trip was hearing from Fair Haven graduate Aiden Bania, now a proud Casella employee, who shared his own career journey and offered this advice to students: “Try your hardest and always show up on time.”

It was an inspiring experience that gave students a real-world look at local career opportunities and the power of hard work and dedication!
5 months ago, Slate Valley
A group of high school students and staff wearing safety vests and hard hats pose together during a field trip, standing in a meeting room at Casella Waste Systems.
Students in safety gear listen as a tour guide gestures toward a large pile of recyclable materials inside a recycling facility.
A line of students wearing orange and yellow safety vests walks beside a conveyor belt filled with recyclable items inside the plant.
A staff member in a white hard hat explains machinery operations to a group of students in green helmets and safety vests.
Students in bright safety gear observe a conveyor belt system in operation inside the recycling center.
A teacher demonstrates electrical testing with large truck batteries as several students watch attentively.
A Casella employee kneels beside a truck, explaining tire maintenance to students standing nearby.
A smaller student group in reflective vests and hard hats stands in front of a large pile of recyclable materials inside the facility.
A Casella employee in a white helmet points toward a conveyor system while explaining its function to students.
A teacher works on an electrical wiring demonstration connected to large truck batteries as a student observes closely.
❄️🏀 Winter Sports Registration Is Now Open! 🏒❄️

It’s time to register for Slate Valley’s Winter Sports season! Our athletic programs are organized into three levels:

Grades 5–6 Sports

Middle School Sports (Grades 7–8)

High School Sports (Grades 9–12)

Be sure your child is registered on FormReLeaf for their chosen sport (use the link below) and has an up-to-date sports physical on file at their school.

https://formreleaf.com/
5 months ago, Slate Valley
Graphic flyer with a red, blue, and beige color scheme that reads: “Time to register for winter sports! Go to: formreleaf.com. Visit the link above or click on the ‘Registration’ link on the athletics webpage and choose your sport of choice. All athletes need an updated sports physical on file at school.”
REMINDER - Last call for Middle School Gift Card Raffle Tickets! Tickets are due by Friday, October 31st as our first winner will be drawn on November 1st. Thank you to everyone who sold and bought tickets. Good luck to everyone!
5 months ago, Slate Valley
Fair Haven Union Middle School November 2025 Gift Card Calendar showing daily prize drawings from local businesses such as C-Rock Nutrition, The Home Depot, Dunkin’ Donuts, TJ Maxx, and McDonald’s. Tickets cost $10 each or three for $25, with proceeds supporting FHUMS.
In today's Rutland Herald!
5 months ago, Slate Valley
Slate Valley Unified School District “Our School, Your Future” poster featuring principals from all district schools, their goals for student success, and images of students engaged in learning and activities.