Introducing our first Slate Valley District Newsletter. Here you will find news from your District Central Office, along with other District Wide Events. Click the link to see the PDF version: https://5il.co/1qxa6
Congratulations, Sawyer Ramey!
FAIR HAVEN UNION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT-ATHLETE NAMED
GATORADE VERMONT BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
CHICAGO (March 15, 2023) — In its 38th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Sawyer Ramey of Fair Haven Union High School is the 2022-23 Gatorade Vermont Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Ramey is the first Gatorade Vermont Boys Basketball Player of the Year to be chosen from Fair
Haven Union High School.
The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the court, distinguishes Ramey as Vermont’s best high school boys basketball player. Ramey joins an elite alumni association of state award-winners in 12 sports,
including Chet Holmgren (2020-21, Minnehaha Academy, Minn.), Trae Young (2016-17, Norman North High School, Ok.), Jayson Tatum (2015-16, Chaminade College Preparatory School, Mo.), and Karl-Anthony Towns (2013-14 & 2012-13, St. Joseph High School, N.J.).
The 5-foot-10, 160-pound senior guard led the Slaters to a 25-1 record and the Vermont Division II state tournament semifinals. Ramey averaged 16.4 points, 7.3 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 steals per game entering the final four and was a nominee for the Vermont Coaches Association Player of the Year. He concluded his prep career with more than 1,200 points and 500 assists. Ramey has volunteered locally on behalf of Fair Haven Concerned, a non-profit providing food, shelter and heating assistance to families in need. He is also a member of Fair Haven’s Athletic Leadership Council and the National Honor Society. “Sawyer is the consummate point guard,” said Fair Haven Union High School coach Bob Prenevost. “He’s a proven and capable scorer, but he’s at his best facilitating for others. When challenges arise, he’s the guy his teammates look to for leadership and direction.” Ramey has maintained a 3.93 weighted GPA in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.
The Gatorade Player of the Year program annually recognizes one winner in the District of Columbia and each of the 50 states that sanction high school football, girls volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, baseball, softball, and boys and girls track & field, and awards one National Player of the Year in each sport. The selection process is administered by the Gatorade Player of the Year Selection Committee, which leverages experts including coaches, scouts, media and others as sources to help evaluate and determine the state winners in each sport.
Ramey joins recent Gatorade Vermont Boys Basketball Players of the Year Jonah Cattaneo (2021-22, Montpelier High School), Michel Ndayishimiye (2020-21, Rice Memorial High School), Logan Wendell (2019-20, St. Johnsbury Academy), and Jamison Evans (2018-19, Rutland High School), among the state’s list of former award winners.
Being a Gatorade Player of the Year means paying it forward for the next generation. Through Gatorade’s Play it Forward initiative, every Player of the Year receives a grant to give to one of Gatorade’s social impact partners, supporting Gatorade’s ambition to fuel the future of sport. To date, Gatorade Player of the Year winners’ grants have
totaled more than $3.5 million across more than 1,300 organizations.
For nearly 40 years, Gatorade has honored high school athletes at the top of their game as teammates, supporting their communities and achieving academic success. From CEOs and coaches to star athletes and community leaders, Gatorade Player of the Year winners showcase the power of sport.
Please join tonight's Community Connection meeting with Director of Curriculum, Casey O'Meara, at Castleton Elementary School from 5:30-6:30 PM. If you can't attend in person, consider connecting virtually by going to meet.google.com/pja-jpkv-ejz.
Today, Wednesday, March 15th, all Slate Valley Schools are on a 2 hour delay.
We are forming a new committee and would love to have you join! If you are interested in bridging the gap between the community and school, please consider representing your town in our new Community Advisory Council. Hope to see you April 3rd at the District Office in the FHUMHS building.
Due to the storm, tonight's Community Connection meeting with Director of Curriculum, Casey O'Meara, at Benson Village School has been cancelled. Please join us Thursday night, 5:30-6:30 PM, at Castleton Elementary School, or connect virtually by going to meet.google.com/pja-jpkv-ejz.
Today, March 14th, all Slate Valley schools will be closed due to the weather.
Tonight - March 13, 2023
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union Middle and High School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: https://meet.google.com/tde-zvvj-ufv
Or dial: (US) +1 346-702-3240 PIN: 790 926 127#
Did you remember to "Spring Forward" an hour? Today begins Daylight Saving Time!
Students actively involved with WBL (Work Based Learning)
Yesterday, two teams from Caring Canines of Southern Vermont visited with the middle school students during inquiry. Quite a few high schoolers also snuck in a quick visit as they passed by. Dogs Pip and Darci were happy to spend time with so many students.
Join us Thursdays during Inquiry!
Reminder: Spring Softball Meeting - Monday, March 13th!
Spring Sports Parent / Athlete Meetings! Please attend the sport meeting(s) that your athlete will be participating in.
Election Results for the School District Vote.
The Fair Haven Middle School will be holding a Bottle and Can Drive to raise money for their 8th Grade trip. The collection date is Saturday, April 8th. The drop off location is Beverage King in Castleton. Please consider donating your bottles and cans. We appreciate your support.
Reminder: Please join us for the 3rd night of our School Safety Series, tonight at 6:00 PM at the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Library. The focus will be on Emergency Operations Planning.
You're Invited to Attend a Community Discussion with Director of Curriculum, Casey O'Meara. The events will happen Tuesday, March 14th and Thursday, March 16th. All are welcome at either venue.
We are extremely excited and proud of the amazing work our Theater team has been putting into their upcoming performances to occur on April 13th (alongside our band and chorus performances). This semester's show, as stated last semester, will consist of three student-written scenes. These scenes were written by: Juniors Clara Young and Riley Legault, and 8th grader Jaylin Beebee. In addition to writing, Clara will also be directing her scene. We could not be prouder of these three students, and we look forward to the performances that our actors will put on for everyone!
Here are the scenes they will be performing:
The Average Night of a High School Junior - Written and directed by Clara Young
The Doppelganger - Written by Riley Legault and Selena Meyer
Dog in the Woods - Written by Jaylin Beebee
ATTENTION JUNIOR CLASS BOYS
On THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 there will be a presentation about the American Legion Green Mountain Boys State Program at Noon in the High School Gym.
Program: Green Mountain Boys’ State is a leadership development program for rising high school senior boys. The focus of the program is Vermont town, county, and state government. Delegates are elected and appointed to offices within the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches of government. Delegates work on issues relating to Vermont, and debate these issues at the State House in Montpelier on Thursday. If you are considering making application to one of the Service Academies, Boys’ State is a must!
Dates & Times: Sunday, June 25th 12:00 pm- Friday, June 30th 10:30 am.
Location: Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont.
Cost: No costs to delegates.
*For More Information contact Mr. Ruby at kruby@svuvt.org or stop by the Guidance Office after the presentation.
