New Podcast!
Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell Talks with Slate Valley Theatre Program Participants
In this video, Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell sits down with both faculty and students involved in the Slate Valley Theatre programs. The first segment features a conversation with members of the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School theatre program, followed by an insightful discussion with the director and organizer of the Fair Haven Grade School theatre group. Join us for an inside look at how these passionate educators and students are bringing the arts to life in the Slate Valley community!
See it, or listen at: https://youtu.be/n8XE1kSG7CA
From Slate Valley's Athletic Director: "The Winter Sports season will begin the week of December 2nd. Please be sure to register your child on Form ReLeaf, and make sure they have an updated physical (within 2 years) on file with your child's school nurse.
Game schedules will be available soon. Adjustments are still being made at all levels, so rather than posting something that will be changed, we will do so as they get locked in."
*Sports for the high school (grades 9-12) will start on Monday Dec.2.
(Weekly schedule will be posted to the Athletics webpage)
*Basketball for middle school teams will begin on Dec 3. Practices will be held at Fair Haven Grade School.
(Weekly schedule will be posted to the Athletics webpage)
*Basketball for grades 5/6 will begin on Dec 4. Practices will be held at Castleton Elementary School.
(Weekly schedule will be posted to the Athletics webpage)
What an incredible fall season for Slater Nation! Just days after our Slaters brought home the 2024 Division 2 State Football Championship, the accolades keep pouring in. The Rutland Herald has named three of our outstanding student-athletes as Player of the Year in their respective sports!
Congratulations to Maddy Perry and Leigha Kretzer for sharing the honor in Girls' Soccer, and to Max Kyhill for his well-deserved recognition in Football.
Slater Nation is bursting with pride for all our teams and celebrates these remarkable achievements by Maddy, Leigha, and Max. Way to go, Slaters!
Links to the articles:
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FHUMHS Students will be practicing an ALICE drill next week. These drills are important for practicing safety in different settings. Please feel free to contact the school if you would like to learn more.
Turkey Bingo Anyone? Come support the Project Grad Class of 2025, Saturday, November 23rd!
Reminder: Sign up by November 15th for this informative workshop!
📢 Get the Support You Need to Make College Affordable! 📢
Join us for a College Financial Aid Night—a must-attend event for students and families! Learn about FAFSA, and how to partner with VSAC. Get answers from experts to make your college dreams a reality. Don't miss this opportunity to ease the path to college funding!
📅 Date: November 18, 2024
📍 Location: Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Cafeteria
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
Plan for your future, and discover ways to fund your education!
Yesterday, our Law Enforcement class had the exciting opportunity to learn K-9 handling basics from SRO Ed Hunter and his Black Russian Terrier, Bear. Students practiced training techniques and basic obedience commands with Bear. Despite the chilly temperatures, everyone enjoyed the hands-on experience!
Have Suggestions or Questions about the FY26 Budget? We’d Love to Hear from You! Middle School students have crafted suggestion boxes now placed at town halls in Benson, West Haven, Hubbardton, and Fair Haven, as well as at the Castleton and Orwell Free Libraries. Share your thoughts, and we’ll review submissions weekly, with responses posted publicly. You can also submit your ideas or questions online at https://bit.ly/FY26Suggestions.
TONIGHT: Please join us for the last IN PERSON FY26 Budget Forum - 6:30 PM at the Fair Haven Grade School library. We look forward to seeing you there!
Today, we honor the courage and dedication of all those who have served and continue to serve. Thank you, veterans, for your sacrifices in the name of freedom.
Congratulations to our FHUHS Football team for winning the D2 Championship with grit, determination, and powerful team effort! What a Slater season to remember!
Energy filled the gym as fellow Slaters cheered on the football team heading to the D2 State Championship! With spirit, pride, and plenty of school colors, the pep rally pumped up everyone for the big game tomorrow. Go SLATERS!
Earlier this week, Athletic Director Eric Ramey joined FHU students at the Student-Athlete Leadership Conference in Burlington. At the Scholar-Athlete Banquet, Asa Young was honored as one of Vermont's top ten scholar-athletes!
The conference attendees included juniors Victoria Kelly and Cody Adams, along with sophomores Breanna Woods, Audrey Perry, Orianna Kerr, Sam Kyhill, Max Carrabino, and Luca Carrabino.
📢 Get the Support You Need to Make College Affordable! 📢
Join us for a College Financial Aid Night—a must-attend event for students and families! Learn about FAFSA, and how to partner with VSAC. Get answers from experts to make your college dreams a reality. Don't miss this opportunity to ease the path to college funding!
📅 Date: November 18, 2024
📍 Location: Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Cafeteria
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
Plan for your future, and discover ways to fund your education!
Congratulations to Jenna Laslocky, 4th Grade Teacher at OVS, and Justin Merrill, English Language Arts Teacher at FHUMS, for being recognized last night at the Vermont Outstanding Educator Awards Ceremony held at the University of Vermont!
With less than two weeks until opening night, our cast is thrilled to bring I Hate Shakespeare by Steph DeFerie to life for our community!
New Podcast: Episode 13 - Discussion with Slate Valley's new Athletic Director, Mr. Eric Ramey. Watch or Listen at https://bit.ly/EdInAthleticDirector
Congratulations to our #3 Slaters who have advanced to the Division II State Championship game against #1 Rice Memorial. Game time has been set for 11 AM on Saturday, November 9th at St. Johnsbury Academy.
All VPA games are streamed through the NFHS Network, The link is below. A subscription is required to watch games through the site.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/vpa/gamfffa0b0d66
Fans are reminded that noise-makers of any kind are not allowed. No horns, megaphones, cowbells, or vuvuzelas are permitted. Also, no confetti bombs or signs are to be put in the ground. Signs and posters can be attached to the bleachers. Please remove anything that gets put up at the conclusion of the game.
Fair Haven will be considered the visiting team, thus our sideline will be across from the press box/large set of bleachers.
T-Shirts will be available. These are long-sleeved shirts, and the price is $30 each. Venmo, cash, or checks will be accepted.
Parking will be available on campus until the lots are full. There will also be off-campus parking and a shuttle to the campus. For safety purposes, it has been recommended to wait for the shuttle rather than try to cross four lanes of traffic on foot.
Ticket prices for the football state championships games are listed below. Tickets can be purchased on Go Fan under the VPA events. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate. People will be directed to either a pre-paid line, or a cash sale line.
Football Championship Ticket Prices: Tickets are good for all 3 games on the day
$10 for adults
$5 for senior citizens and school-age children
Let's Go Slaters!!!
Reminder: Join us for the next FY26 Budget Forum tomorrow, Wednesday, November 6th, at 6:30 PM at Benson Village School. This is an in-person event only. We look forward to seeing you there!
