Ayame Merkel ran the 300m in New York City at “The Armory Officials Hall of Fame
Invite” this past weekend. She ran a time of 45.84 sec, moving her into fourth place in
DII headed into this weekends State Meet. Congratulations Ayame! Slater Nation is super proud!
Today, January 25th, all Slate Valley schools are on a 2 hour delay due to icing on the back roads.
Come see the amazing talents of our FHUMHS students at our annual "Night of the Elephant" talent show. The event is held on Tuesday, January 23rd, at 6:30 pm in the high school gymnasium.
Curious about the FY25 School Budget? Want to better understand what you will be voting on this March 5th? Then please attend one, or all, of the FY25 Budget Forums. The first four sessions will be in person only, the last date will be virtual only. We hope to see you there!
Tonight - January 22, 2024
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Benson Village School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wti-yafd-npq
Or dial: (US) +1 413-341-8928 PIN: 729 534 486#
The Outdoor Pursuits class has been learning about heat transfer in many applications, including a dive into hypothermia last week. Mr. Marchese and Mr. Kelson modeled as victims of hypothermia and the students did a great job rescuing them.
Tickets for the VPA Wrestling Championship on February 23 and 24, 2024 can be purchased at https://gofan.co/event/1340844?schoolId=VPA or scan the QR code.
Tickets for the VPA Indoor Track Championship can be purchased at
https://gofan.co/event/1340677?schoolId=VPA
or scan the QR code.
FHUMHS Varsity Wrestling Senior Night
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
5:45pm in the FHUHS Gym
Celebrating Senior: TREY LEE
and Seniors from Vergennes and Burr Burton
Come one, Come all to Celebrate our Senior!
Congratulations to Cole Oakman who set a 500m school record with a run of 1:24.25!
** Souper Bowl Food Drive **
Please join the Student Athlete Leadership Club in supporting Slate Valley Cares by donating a canned good at any High School Basketball game.
Beginning today, January 18th, 2024 through the January 31st, 2024, anyone who brings a canned good to a High School Basketball (Home) game will receive $1.00 off admission.
This Food Drive ends on February 10th, 2024.
Please look for the “Souper Bowl Food Drive” poster and box in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School lobby.
Thank you for your support!
FHUHS Senior Spotlight: Mackenzie Balch
Please come and join us tomorrow (1/17/24), at 5:30 pm, for our Belonging Potluck! We would love family and community feedback on how to continually build a school environment where every student feels the deepest sense of belonging!
Today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - All after school activities (this includes Boys & Girls Club) are canceled due to the weather.
Notice: Wrong date in last post! Petitions are due January 29, 2024.
Slate Valley Unified USD School Board Members Needed! Please consider serving your community by running for a position on the district's school board. If interested, contact your town office, get your required voters signatures and return your petition by January 29, 2024 to be on the March ballot for this year's Town Meeting day.
Curious about the FY25 School Budget? Want to better understand what you will be voting on this March 5th? Then please attend one, or all, of the FY25 Budget Forums. The first four sessions will be in person only, the last date will be virtual only. We hope to see you there!
Watch, or Listen to, the Newest Episode of Educational Insights: A Superintendent's Podcast. During this episode, Brooke Olsen-Farrell, along with Director of Curriculum, Casey O'Meara, Director of Operations, Chris Cole and Middle School Principal, Jennefer Paquette, provide an update on the renovations occurring in the Middle School wing. View at https://youtu.be/wWG5MKDKadI
Today, we celebrate the incredible legacy of a visionary leader who dedicated his life to justice, equality, and love. We hope you take a moment to reflect on Dr. King's teachings and continue the journey towards a more inclusive and compassionate world.
