Here's a brief update on the water situation as it relates to the opening of FHGS and FHUMHS tomorrow. Currently, we do not have water in the Town of Fair Haven. The Town fixed the original break but another occurred shortly after. The Town Manager will call later this evening with another update. We do not want to close school for a second day, so the decision will be pushed off as long as possible. A decision will be made before 8:00 PM tonight. If there is school tomorrow, there will be a boil water advisory, meaning staff and students cannot drink the water in the school. Bottled water will be on hand if needed. Staff and students are encouraged to bring their own. Breakfast and lunch will be made off site and transported to FHGS and FHUMHS. It will be a bagged breakfast and lunch.
Introducing the Slate Valley Mascots! This year we will have various events where our mascots compete against each other, called Slate Valley Mascot Madness. On opening day in-service for Faculty and Staff, the mascots competed in a quick Hula Hoop Race, with Blue from Benson winning by quite a substantial margin. Stay tuned for more upcoming events! Click the link to see an introductory video.
https://youtu.be/iZYeX2jc8XY
If interested, reach out to contact on flyer.
Please join us for our next Community Advisory Council meeting, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 beginning at 5:45 PM in the library at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School. Click the link for the agenda and more information.
https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/page/slate-valley-community-advisory-council
TODAY-Thursday 8/31 -- NO practice for 5/6 soccer, 7/8 Soccer or 6-8 Cross country
All Varsity Sports will have practice - please come dressed and ready, regular time.
There will be no school for Fair Haven Grade School and Fair Haven Union Middle & High School on Thursday, August 31st due to the townwide water main break. This decision was made on advice from Fair Haven Town. All other schools in Slate Valley, Castleton Elementary School, Orwell Village School and Benson Village School will be open and operating per usual.
Walk About Wednesday: First Student Day at Slate Valley Schools. Welcome Back!
The grades 5 through 12 Athletic Opener Meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to a Fair Haven townwide main water break. This meeting will be rescheduled.
Due to a Fair Haven townwide water main break, students at FHUMHS and students at FHGS are having an early dismissal scheduled for 1:45 PM.
They're back! Please join us at one, or all, of the beginning school year Coffee and Conversations. Enjoy a cup of coffee on us!
We are excited to welcome ALL students back (grades 7 through 12) tomorrow, August 30th! Our doors are open at 7:45 AM. Parent drop-off occurs at the Pine Street parking lot. Class schedules will be handed out at the beginning of the day (after our "Welcome Assembly").
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!!
Tonight - August 28, 2023
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Orwell Village School Gymnasium. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/cuo-yhjo-ewi
Or dial: (US) +1 848-467-5405 PIN: 387 249 751#
Tonight Fair Haven Union Middle School held an Open House event for seventh and eighth grade students, along with their families. Students received their schedules, and were able to visit each classroom and teacher, as well as locate their locker and practice the combination lock.
Please join us on Wednesday, August 30th, at 5:30 PM for our "Athletic Opener" Meeting. The meeting will be held in the high school gymnasium. There are several goals for the meeting, including informing families of athletic opportunities, sports registration processes, and family communication systems. We look forward to seeing you there!
During our Opening Day Inservice we proudly acknowledged both our Teachers and Instructional Assistants of the Year! (Along with a few other accolades) Congratulations to all of our recipients! Fair Haven Union Middle & High School: Nate Morris-UVM Outstanding Teacher and Teacher of the Year Wendy Cameron-Instructional Assistant of the Year Benson Village School: Darcie Parrott-Teacher of the Year Cris Andronaco-Instructional Assistant of the Year Fran Broughton, Kristina Knockenhaur, Darcie Parrott & Rebeckah Williams-Special Service Award Castleton Elementary School: Shannan Mead-UVM Outstanding Teacher and Teacher of the Year Lori Sweeney-Instructional Assistant of the Year Fair Haven Grade School: Courtney Grenier-Teacher of the Year Joann Higgins-Instructional Assistant of the Year Orwell Village School: Ruzanne Behrens-Teacher of the Year Jessica Herriman-Instructional Assistant of the Year Slate Valley Unified Union School District: Jill McClure, Linda Corliss, Colleen Howard, Sara Quesnel, Corey Kendall & Mary Lou Williams-Instructional Assistant Mentoring Program
Welcome back to our amazing Slate Valley faculty and staff! This morning everyone gathered at FHUMHS for their Opening Day Inservice consisting of table top activities, Mascot Madness follies, and Award recognition. We are off to a great start!
Reminder: Middle School Open House is this upcoming Monday, August 28th from 5:30-6:30pm. Students will be able to get a copy of their daily schedule, find their locker, see classrooms, and meet teachers & staff. Please stop by if you are able. We would love to see you all there!
Congratulations, Ada!
https://www.rutlandherald.com/eedition/page-a5/page_493c8258-c4a2-5fa9-a874-6717b170e771.html
Renovations at FHUMHS have begun for the addition of two classrooms, new locker rooms, and upgraded mechanical systems replacing some older steam systems. This extensive project is scheduled to be complete by late fall / early winter.
FALL APPAREL LINK IS READY!! Orders are due no later than August 27th - hoping to get apparel back before seasons are over!
Please share this info. so everyone that wants to order gets a chance to order!!
**Under Team Store - you will be given the option to choose a specific team if you want your apparel to say SLATER FOOTBALL, SLATER SOCCER, SLATER GOLF etc....**
https://slaterwear23.itemorder.com/shop/home/?fbclid=IwAR37JccFuXZC-oB3OYicO9WXBuM3fVW-qp-loO8PGEFc-6mI8NPv43c0GWA_aem_AcE0JRIRrxJDX0WbQ_RHRc_l7ya0-b_TsaMX7zE9nKbT_a73qPl3n0NdvhBlyBlHjis&mibextid=S66gvF
