Fair Haven Union Middle and High School

***Update*** Thursday, March 17th As a reminder, there will be a Softball Meeting for grades 7-12 at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 17th in the FHUHS Cafeteria. If you plan to play softball this Spring, please attend this meeting with a parent/guardian.

Please join us for our first community potluck to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion at FHUHS. The potluck will be in the FHUHS cafeteria on March 30th starting at 5:30 pm. We hope to see you there!

Tonight - March 14, 2022 You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union High School Library. This Meeting will be in person or virtually connect by going to https://meet.google.com/mgk-ptbz-drh or join by phone (US) +1 605-681-6441 PIN: 247 273 963# Tonight’s Agenda: https://5il.co/1742d Previous Meeting Minutes: https://5il.co/15u75 Next Board Meeting: March 28, 2022 - 6:30 p.m. at Castleton Elementary School

We're continuing this week with our Throwback Thursday series. If you recognize the Slaters in the photo or have a fun story to tell, please share in the comments below.

**COLLEGE FAIR AT CASTLETON UNIVERSITY** FHUHS Juniors & Seniors are invited to attend a College Fair at Castleton University on April 6, 2022. There will be over 50 colleges and universities attending. If you are interested in attending, please stop into the Guidance Office for a permission slip.

Community Collegeof Vermont - Open House for Students and Parents CCV is excited to announce three virtual open house information sessions for high school students and their parents. All are invited to meet current students and staff, ask questions, and learn about the many programs available to Vermont students at CCV. Paying for College Tuesday, March 22, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Free Opportunities for High School Students Tuesday, March 29, 6:00 - 7:00 PM Great Opportunities for High School Graduates Tuesday, April 5, 6:00 - 7:00 PM To view session descriptions and to register, visit: ccv.edu/openhouse Sincerely, Natalie Searle - (802-885-8368) natalie.searle@ccv.edu Adam Warrington - (802-654-0543) adam.warrington@ccv.edu

** COMING SOON TO FHUHS **

The results of the budget recount are as follows: Yes: 853 No: 861

Come enjoy Slater Nation's "Night of the Elephant" talent show and art contest tomorrow night at FHUHS. The event begins at 7:00 pm. We hope to see you there!

Please join our FHUHS Community Potluck on March 30th at 5:30 pm to discuss diversity and equity in our school. All are welcome!

Good afternoon, Due to the close outcome of the SVUUSD budget vote (Yes: 852/No: 861), a recount has been requested to ensure the accuracy of the results. The recount will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8th at Fellowship Bible Church. We will provide an update with the results of the recount when they become available.

Congratulations to FHUHS Varsity Bowling Team - STATE CHAMPIONS! We are so proud of you! Congratulations to Coaches: Vern Seaver and Marion Pickielnok. Way to represent yourselves and FHUHS! Well done! Our Varsity Bowling team was escorted home in true Slater Nation fashion by Fair Haven and Castleton PD and Fair Haven and Castleton Fire Dept. Our parade was at least a 1/2 mile long welcoming home our State Champs!

Hello Slater Nation! Here are the dates for the Student ASL Meetings throughout the rest of the school year.

Good morning, Slater Nation! If you can't make it here in-person this evening as the Varsity Boys Basketball Team looks to earn the right to a trip to the Barre Auditorium be sure to join us on our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/c/FHUHSAthletics, to follow the game live as they take on MSJ! Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm and our live stream will be starting around 6:40 pm.

We're continuing this week with our Throwback Thursday series. If you recognize the Slaters in the photo or have a fun story to tell, please share in the comments below.

Here is the Pre-Game Schedule for tomorrow!

Parenting Workshop Series - Change of Dates Please note that the dates have changed for this series. It will now run from March 21st through May 23rd. See the flyer for details. Sign-up forms (https://5il.co/16hdx) are currently being accepted!

Ashton Thomas, a Senior at FHUHS placed 23rd in the Slalom Event at Burke Mountain for the High School State Championship. As an independent Ashton had to qualify in the top 10 to make it to the State Championships. He did so in the southern Vermont districts held at Bromley Mountain on February 16. There he placed 10th in the slalom out of 75 boys. This allowed him to ski in the state championships held this past Monday and Tuesday at Burke Mountain, where he placed 23rd in the slalom out of 75 boys in the state championship. Great job Ashton! Slater Nation is proud of you!

Town Meeting Day Results: Benson School Director Rebeckah St. Peter: 1279 Castleton School Director Timothy Smith: 1331 Fair Haven School Director Curtis Hier: 595 Christopher Stanton: 866 Orwell School Director Glen Cousineau: 1250 Hubbardton School Director Christina Ryan: 1130 Treasurer Dawn Custer: 1097 Article 4: Shall the voters approve the following compensation to be paid to Slate Valley Unified Union School District Officers? A. School Directors - $1,200 per person per year B. School Board Chair - $1,500 per year C. Treasurer - $1,200 per year Yes: 1157 No: 534 Article 5: Shall the voters authorize the Slate Valley Unified Union School District to borrow money pending receipt of payments from the State Education Fund or Town Tax Funds by the issuance of its notes or orders payable not later than one year from date provided, however, that the Slate Valley Unified Union School District is authorized by Vermont Statutes to borrow sufficient funds to meet pending obligations? Yes: 1114 No: 563 Article 6: Shall the voters of the School District authorize a transfer from the general fund surplus balance in the amount of $820,000 to the capital improvements and repairs reserve fund? Yes: 1094 No: 604 Article 7: Shall the voters of the school district approve the school board to expend Twenty-Six Million Two Hundred Seventy Thousand Forty-Seven Dollars $26,270,047.00 which is the amount the school board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year? It is estimated that this proposed budget, if approved, will result in education spending of $16,983.43 per equalized pupil. This projected spending per equalized pupil is 2.94% greater than spending for the current year. Yes: 852 No: 861

Good morning, Slater Nation! If you can't make it here in-person this evening as the Varsity Boys Basketball Team looks to earn the right to a trip to the Barre Auditorium be sure to join us on our YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/c/FHUHSAthletics, to follow the game live as they take on Otter Valley! Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm and our live stream will be starting around 6:40 pm.