Fair Haven Union Middle and High School

Special School Board Meeting - June 25, 2024 You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Special Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to: link:https://meet.google.com/qnk-trcw-xbq Or dial: (US) +1 401-239-3713 PIN: 907 570 089# 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.

Special School Board Meeting - June 25, 2024 You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Special Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to: link:https://meet.google.com/qnk-trcw-xbq Or dial: (US) +1 401-239-3713 PIN: 907 570 089# 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.

If interested, the virtual option is on June 26th, with the closest in person location in Rutland on July 17th.

June 18, 2024 Dear Slate Valley, I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your support in approving the school budget (930 Yes and 794 No) for the upcoming year on the 5th vote. I know this may not have been an easy decision for many, especially due to the funding challenges throughout the state. Your dedication to ensuring the success and growth of our school community is truly commendable, and it is with great appreciation that I extend my thanks to each and every one of you. As we move forward with implementing the approved budget, I want to assure you that we will continue to prioritize transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility. We are open to feedback and happy to answer questions at any time. We understand the importance of effectively utilizing the resources entrusted to us and remain committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for our students. Once again, thank you for your continued support and dedication to our school community. Together, we can work together to make a positive difference in the lives of our students and contribute to the success of our schools. Regards, Brooke Olsen-Farrell

Please Vote today on the Slate Valley School Budget. Your Vote is Your Voice! Polling locations and times: Benson: 10 am - 7 pm, Benson Community Hall Castleton: 8 am - 7 pm, Castleton Fire Station Fair Haven: 10 am - 7 pm, American Legion Post #49 Hubbardton: 10 am - 7 pm, Hubbardton Town Hall Orwell: 10 am - 7 pm, Orwell Town Clerk’s Office West Haven: 10 am - 7 pm, West Haven Town Hall

During graduation on Friday evening, Principal Ben Worthing spoke of the many achievements made by the FHUHS Class of 2024. If you were there to hear it, it is worth reading again. If you were not in attendance, then please read the photos, you will be very proud. Congratulations again to all of our graduates. #weareslatevalley

Reminder: FY25 Budget Information Meeting, Monday night, June 17th at 6:30 PM in the band room at FHUMHS. Then Tuesday, June 18th is voting day! Polling locations and times: Benson: 10 am - 7 pm, Benson Community Hall Castleton: 8 am - 7 pm, Castleton Fire Station Fair Haven: 10 am - 7 pm, American Legion Post #49 Hubbardton: 10 am - 7 pm, Hubbardton Town Hall Orwell: 10 am - 7 pm, Orwell Town Clerk’s Office West Haven: 10 am - 7 pm, West Haven Town Hall

Last night under spectacular skies, the Slate Valley faculty, staff, families and community gathered to celebrate this year's graduation. Congratulations to the FHUHS Class of 2024! For more photos go to: bit.ly/FHU2024

Happy Summer from Slate Valley! We hope everyone enjoys their time away and we look forward to seeing you again in a couple of months!

With the busy happenings that come at the end of a school year, please remember to vote this Tuesday, June 18th. The budget information meeting will be the night before at 6:30 PM in the band room at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School.

Class of 2024 Graduation - Tonight at 7:00 PM - Under the Tent at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School

Final Day Design Escape Challenge: Submitted by Mr. VanDerKern “Your car 🔑 fell down the sewer and you only have a random bag of clutter to help you retrieve it. If you don’t get it, you have to stay at school and become a teacher.” Never saw a group so focused!

Parker E. from 7th grade, used his last week of school to finish building his own birdhouse in FHU’s new middle school Design class.

This is a reminder that marching band sign ups for 2024-2025 are OPEN! Sign ups will close on July 1st! Go to: https://forms.gle/ciXuRxw4p5qBJ1kHA

Last night we celebrated the district's 8th grade class, who will be moving from middle school to the high school wing next year. Congratulations to our new FHUHS 9th graders! Click the link to view their slide show: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qb93K46slBYavaH4ZsT1_E2teyfBqQNc/view?usp=drive_link

Retirement Spotlight! Today, we are celebrating Wendy Cameron's 26 years of service in our district. Congratulations on your retirement Wendy! Wendy has been an Instructional Assistant at Fair Haven Union High School since the Spring of 1998 and has supported countless number of students with academic and behavioral challenges. Her commitment to students and her colleagues is well known and her energy and enthusiasm will be greatly missed. Thank you, Wendy for your dedication to Slate Valley. We wish you the best in all your future endeavors.

Despite the cloudy/rainy weather, 8th grade students enjoyed a day at Bomoseen State Park, celebrating with their classmates. Students swam, played volleyball, fished, read, sang and played games. We express our thanks to Hubbardton Forge for donating a popcorn maker and popcorn. We are also thankful to our Middle School PTO for making a donation that provided for pizza and chips for lunch. Thank you Liberty Street for the delicious pizza. We ate every slice! We thank our patient and tireless lifeguards who did not take a break all day. The end of middle school marks a significant moment in life and sharing this time with friends is the best.

Congratulations to the Fair Haven Middle School track athletes who traveled to UVM on June 2nd, 2024 for the Vermont Middle School State Championship Meet. Evelyn Stevens, Sinatra Robles, Shane Raetz, and Leigha Kretzer all qualified for, and competed in, the first statewide championship. Special congratulations to both Shane and Leigha for winning first place state championships. Shane won 1st place in the state for the boys 100 meter dash with 12.40 seconds. Shane also placed 4th in the state for high jump, with a vertical of 5'2"! Leigha Kretzer won 1st place medals for two events: the 100 meter dash with 13.46 seconds and long jump with 15'1"! Leigha also took 2nd place for the 200 meter dash with 28.25 seconds. Congratulations athletes! Slater nation is so proud of our middle school track and field state champions!

Retirement Spotlight! Congratulations to Dale Coombs, who is retiring from her position as a special education teacher since 2000 and serving the district since 1996. Dale began her career in Slate Valley as an instructional assistant at Castleton Village School, four years later she became a special education teacher, serving in that capacity for the next 24 years. With the closure of the Village School, Dale moved with students and colleagues to the new Middle School at FHUMHS. She is a true champion of all children and her positive attitude, work ethic, and endless drawer of snacks will be missed by many! Best wishes Dale on all your new adventures.

Slate Valley FY25 5th Budget Vote: June 18, 2024 by Australian and Absentee Ballot. If you want an absentee ballot, contact your town clerk right away. The information meeting will be Monday, June 17th in the band room at FHUMHS - 6:30 PM Attend in person or virtually at https://meet.google.com/spo-nuyk-pwv Or dial: ‪(US) +1 857-529-6624‬ PIN: ‪851 037 673‬#