Fair Haven Union Middle and High School

FHUHS CHEER CAMP July 12-16th (Monday - Friday) 1:30-4:30 p.m. at FHGS Gym This camp is open to ANY incoming 8th -12th grader - Boys and Girls in the Slate Valley School District. Come join the fun - learn team building skills, how to be a leader, what cheering is all about, and work on basic fundamentals cheering. NO prior experience needed!! Come one, come all! Join Varsity Cheer and Competition Coach, Danielle Burdick for the week. You will need comfortable clothing, sneakers and a water bottle. Please enter the FHGS gym from the back parking lot and on the Dollar General side. No sign up or enrollment - just show up.

SkillsUSA has just announced the top 9 finalists in all competitions. Stafford has Top 9 Finalists in three national competitions: Automated Manufacturing Technology, Entrepreneurship and Nail Care. Out of those 9 finalists, two are from FHU! Congratulations to FHU finalists: Owen Doran (Engineering Automated Manufacturing) and Thomas Arthur (Engineering for Entrepreneurship)! Medalists will be announced during the National Awards Ceremony, tomorrow, June 24th: https://mm.6connex.com/event/virtual5/SkillsUSAConferences/login Nail Care and Entrepreneurship will be announced during the 3:30 p.m. session. Automated Manufacturing Technology will be announced during the 5:00 p.m. session.

Reminder! Tonight (June 21st) You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Fair Haven Union High School. This meeting will be in-person or you may virtually connect by going to https://meet.google.com/qnz-hyok-xiq or join by phone (US) +1 617-675-4444 PIN: 591 156 263 8159# Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/u9vh Previous Meeting Minutes: https://5il.co/tx73 Previous Meeting Recording: https://bit.ly/3gGYkZC

We are pleased to announce that we will be live streaming the Fair Haven Union High School graduation ceremony this evening, June 18th, at 7 p.m. You may view the stream at: https://youtu.be/BfYrt5jHRQI

Fair Haven Recreation & Slate Valley Vermont Youth Project Presents: Family Summer Pop Up Series Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. Fair Haven Town Park

Shaun Ketcham worked here at Fair Haven Union High School for twenty years after his tenure at Mill River. Over the years, he taught Physical Science, Earth Science, Vermont Ecology, Biology, Honors Biology, Advanced Placement Biology, and Conceptual Chemistry. He was department chair for most of that time. Shaun is well respected and loved with students and staff alike. He will be missed by all. We wish him a happy retirement.

Dan sincerely deserves every complimentary remark he receives today for his tireless commitment to ARSU now Slate Valley spanning years of service. He was never an 8 to 5 guy but one who was there before and after especially if a job needed to be finished properly. Meticulous and thorough were always his guidelines and the ultimate goal for every task. No task was ever too small for Dan to ignore or to complete to satisfaction. Teamwork and loyalty were hallmarks of Dan’s tenure. Dan willingly pulled his weight as a team member for all his schools. His work ethic clearly reflected the successes one finds when working collaboratively with co-workers and administrators. Dan motivated others with an energetic and invested attitude sparking a can do attitude. Dan set the bar and aspired to meet it each and every day. Dan enjoyed his work and articulated that daily in words and action. These attributes made Dan a prized catch for any school throughout his years in the district. Dedicated, thorough, self-motivated, knowledgeable and willing to give more than hundred percent each day. It was my pleasure to have Dan on the FHGS team. It was our good fortune to have him for the years we did. Dan, you can move into a much deserved retirement knowing you left a memorable impact on everyone you met because of the impeccable career you had. You left everything you touched in much better condition than it was before you arrived. Best wishes my friend, and Congratulations on a Stellar Career! WTC

Girls Summer Soccer practices will take place on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 5 - 6:30 p.m. starting June 24th on the JV Field behind the High School. All girls entering grades 7 - 12 are welcome to attend. Games will be held on Thursday nights. More details on games will be given to athletes once they are made available.

Skip Fenton was a dedicated musician, and music teacher. His passion for Jazz was infectious, and he encouraged his students to write their own music, and improvise during concerts. Skip was able to make connections with his students, and pushed each student to achieve their own musical goals. During his time at Castleton, Skip would frequently make his music room available to students who needed a quiet and safe space to be. Skip also led the marching band that would play on Memorial Day, and also provided music for assemblies and 8th grade graduations ceremonies. Thank you Skip for sharing your passion for music, and for our students!

Curt Hier has been a member of the FHUHS faculty since the fall of 1986. A Middlebury College graduate, Curt was hired right out of school and began his career in the social studies department. In his tenure at the high school Curt has coached golf, debate team, and has been the student council advisor. When asked what his favorite moments were in his career, he stated that Speech and Debate was, “like a box of chocolates” and that some of his best and most proud moments as a teacher were watching students succeed in that course. A two-time teacher of the year (1991 and 2000) Curt went on to achieve his MA in education from Castleton University and has always been a vocal member of the department. Best known for his tall stature, endless jokes, and his love of diet Doctor Pepper, Curt has been a familiar face for classes upon classes of students. When reminiscing about the “old days” Curt remarked how much teaching has changed since the good old days of paper/pencil gradebooks of ‘86, and how even after all this time he will miss the school traditions of footballs games and hotdogs, Slaterbration, Winter Carnival, and seeing the special kids each class has to offer. Upon his retirement Curt plans to take part in some spring and fall golf tournaments, and enjoy time with his cat, Cornelius. When asked what it meant to be a teacher he said, “It’s who I am, not what I do,” and that he, “leaves his parking spot to Kyle Ruby and his MESSY room to Ashleigh Sanborn.” Congratulations on your retirement Mr. Curt Hier!

“A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite imagination, and instill a love of learning.” -Brad Henry Sue, this is exactly what you do for not just your students but your colleagues at FHU as well. Please listen and recognize some of the roles that you have played and continue to play in your life as I read this poem that I wrote, recognizing you as the 2019 Yearbook dedication recipient: She is a teacher, first and foremost. Giving the students the skills to succeed, praising them when necessary, Pushing them to excel. She is a mother. Raising two children of her own, Allowing them to dream their own dreams. She is a grandmother. Cherishing those precious first steps, Reliving those first words with her own children As she listens to the newest voices. She is a colleague. Providing unprecedented wisdom, Illuminating optimistic realism even in the most difficult times. She is a friend. Wanting to share successes, Listening with a sympathetic ear. She is a teacher. Changing and embracing New students year after year. Thank you, Susan, for all of your years of service and dedication. Fair Haven Union High School has been so fortunate to have you with us. We all wish you happiness as you move on to the next chapter! THANK YOU! By Tricia Doran

Slate Valley has a wonderful opportunity to host a Future Genius Beta Masters camp for incoming 6th through 9th graders this summer. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 26th-30th. For more information: https://www.futuregenius.org/programs/beta-masters/ Camp registration: https://www.futuregenius.org/register/

This past Saturday our track athletes participated in the Division II State Track Meet at S. Burlington High School and we have a long list of amazing results, personal records and EVEN a new School Record we want to share with you! 100M: Reilly Flanders: 4th 11.77 (Personal Record) Alexandra Williams: 6th 13.63 200M: Sam Worthing: 9th 24.66 (PR) Alexandra Williams: 2nd 27.82 (PR) Emma Briggs: 4th 28.49 400M: Alexandra Williams: 2nd 63.23 (PR) 800M: Ava Shull: 7th 2:41.33 (PR) Isabella Carrara: 11th 2:47.26 4x100M Relay: S. Redondo, S. Worthing, N. Stone, L. Nusbaum: 2nd 46.39 Williams, T. Barber, L. Briggs, E. Briggs: 5th 54.80 Shot Put: Nathan Stone: 2nd 13.14m (PR) Discus: Nathan Stone: 8th 30.14m Emma Ezzo: 3rd 25.22 HIgh Jump: Megan Ezzo: 4th 1.42m Long Jump: Luke Nusbaum: 9th 5.61m (PR) Megan Ezzo: 5th 4.41m (PR) Lily Briggs: 6th 4.32m (PR) Triple Jump: Megan Ezzo: 3rd 9.40m (PR) And last, but certainly not least, Pole Vault: Emma Briggs : 1st 3.20m New School Record!! Overall the Boy's Team finished 10th and the Girls Team finished 4th!

The JV Scrimmage scheduled for this afternoon has been canceled due to heat.

Reminder! Tonight, June 7th: You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Fair Haven Union High School in-person or virtually connect by going to https://meet.google.com/xxb-ijaf-teh or join by phone (US) +1 617-675-4444 PIN: 692 154 434 9469# Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/tmal Previous Meeting Minutes: https://5il.co/tc3e

First Annual Slater Blue Sock Day Working within school-wide PBIS celebrations, and focusing on continuing prevention work, FHUHS will hold our first annual Slater Blue Sock Day - Friday, June 11 (4th period). Flyers with blue socks on them, each featuring a fact about e-cigarettes/ vaping/ nicotine as well as helpline info, will be posted all over Fair Haven. After a difficult year, Slater Nation decided to see how many people we could get together at once, all wearing custom made blue socks. Blue and white are our school colors. We want to show ourselves, each other and the rest of Rutland County that Slaters are strong, resilient and connected. We also want to use this opportunity to raise awareness of the dangers of e cigarettes. In 2021, the WHO launched a 'blue ribbon' campaign to inform about tobacco smoke's harms. We're doing our own Slater spin on that initiative, and dedicating June 11 as Blue Sock Day. Look for the Blue Sock flyers around town, wear some blue socks to show your support and stay informed about e-cigarettes! All staff are invited to participate. We also would love to have the community become involved. Promote healthy choices, wear blue socks, come show your support on June 11! The hope is that each year this will grow and grow, and bring awareness to different issues of concern within our community. Help us kick off Blue Sock Day!

There will be a free screening of The First Day film at 7 p.m. tonight! Following the film there will be a live Q and A with Kristin Young & DA Joseph Early Jr. To register, visit: https://bit.ly/3tXwPj9

Thanks to our AP Art students, the planters out front are looking spiffy! 🐮🏞️

Playoff schedules have been announced! Our baseball team has earned the #11 seed and will play in Enosburg tomorrow at 4:30pm. Our softball team has earned the #6 seed and will play Hartford home Wednesday, 6/2, at 4:30. Good luck to both our teams!

Reminder - This week! Virtual Parent Informational Series - This series is intended to help parents and students make a smooth transition from special education in school to life after high school. For more information and to register: https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/o/fhuhs/page/virtual-parent-informational-series Please note: All sessions in the series will be available for viewing (on demand) on the web page above.