Have Suggestions or Questions about the FY26 Budget? We’d Love to Hear from You! Middle School students have crafted suggestion boxes now placed at town halls in Benson, West Haven, Hubbardton, and Fair Haven, as well as at the Castleton and Orwell Free Libraries. Share your thoughts, and we’ll review submissions weekly, with responses posted publicly. You can also submit your ideas or questions online at https://bit.ly/FY26Suggestions.
3 days ago, Slate Valley
Suggestion & Question Boxes
Suggestion & Question Boxes
Suggestion & Question Boxes
Suggestion & Question Boxes
Join Us at the Next Community Advisory Council (CAC) Meeting! Your voice matters! We warmly invite you to attend our upcoming CAC meeting on Monday, November 4th, at 5:45 PM. These meetings provide an open forum to discuss topics that strengthen the connection between our community and the school district. The atmosphere is casual, but the conversations are lively, informative, and impactful. We look forward to hearing your thoughts, questions, and concerns—hope to see you there!
4 days ago, Slate Valley
CAC November 4, 2024
CAC November 4, 2024
Mrs. Rampone would like to extend a huge thank you to the 6th graders for creating a replica of the Vermont State House to represent the Golden Dome Books in the library.
4 days ago, Slate Valley
Golden Globe Books
Potty Training: It’s more than just learning to use the potty—it’s a journey! Join us for our 'Potty Time' workshop at the Castleton Free Library on November 19th, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Go to https://bit.ly/PottyTime111924 or scan the code to sign up and empower both you and your child!
4 days ago, Slate Valley
Potty Time Workshop
Join us for our next Community Advisory Council meeting on Monday, November 4th, at 5:45 PM in the central office conference room at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School. All are welcome!
5 days ago, Slate Valley
Meeting Announcement
Reminder: Our next FY26 Budget Forum is tomorrow night, Wednesday, October 30th, 6:30 PM at Castleton Elementary School. This forum is in person only. We hope to see you there!
6 days ago, Slate Valley
2nd Budget Forum
Tonight: NOTICE EARLIER TIME Board Meeting - October 28, 2024 You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 5:00 p.m. at the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Band Room. This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xyt-anxp-upz Or dial: (US) +1 541-626-6243 PIN: 832 739 393# Please note: To participate in conversation virtually and/or ask a question virtually, please use the “raise hand” icon in Google Meet. Typing responses or questions in chat is not an option.
7 days ago, Slate Valley
Revised Announcement
Vermont Public has created an excellent visual guide explaining how Vermont funds its schools. As the FY26 budget season approaches, this resource is perfect for understanding the process. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/C8dRaVnEb0U or scan the QR code to view it.
11 days ago, Slate Valley
Vermont Public School Funding Explanation
Join Us for the First Budget Forum Tomorrow Night, 6:30 PM at Orwell Village School! Can't make it? No problem! We have three more upcoming sessions, plus a virtual option (see schedule on our website). Please attend at least one – your input is essential in shaping our community’s future.
13 days ago, Slate Valley
FY26 Budget Forums
Congratulations to our Slate Valley Unified teachers who made it to the final voting round of the Best Teacher of the Lakes Region contest! A special shout-out to Ms. Aliyah Edmonds and Mrs. Tricia Doran for their fantastic achievement, securing second and third place! The Best of the Best Lakes Region contest, held annually, celebrates exceptional people, businesses and organizations, with nominees chosen and voted on by the Lakes Region community. Slate Valley was proudly represented!
14 days ago, Slate Valley
Best of the Best Teachers
Dear Slate Valley community, please consider attending one of the Agency of Education’s Listen and Learn Tour events. Your voice is critically important. The Vermont Agency of Education announced in a recent press release the next phase of the 2024 Listen and Learn Tour and invites the public to participate in community conversations to inform how the Agency delivers services and supports to Vermont’s education system. These public engagement sessions will help the Agency develop its strategic plan and ensure that its work is supporting the educational priorities of communities across Vermont. Following a series of data reports and regional planning sessions with more than 250 education leaders, the Agency is eager to expand these conversations to include educators, parents, students, and community members across the state. The Agency encourages broad participation and welcomes input from all Vermonters, including students, families, and community partners - students are integral to these conversations and are encouraged to attend. Each public engagement session will take place from 6:00 pm. to 8:00 pm at the below locations. Every session will begin with introductory information and data to support more in-depth conversations, followed by breakout sessions on topics related to student achievement and support, career and college readiness, and school budgets, among other emerging priorities. Detailed agendas will be provided on the Agency webpage closer to the events. DATE LOCATION October 22 Woodstock Union Middle/High School October 23 Mount Anthony Union High School October 23 Stowe High School October 28 Montpelier High School October 28 West Rutland School October 29 Lyndon Town School October 30 Enosburg Falls High School November 4 Virtual Meeting (ASL interpreter available) November 6 Virtual Meeting (ASL interpreter available Please check the Listen and Learn webpage to see the most up to date public engagement schedules, links for virtual sessions and information on language accessibility. While not required, pre-registration is encouraged using the online registration form, Listen and Learn Registration (cognitoforms.com). Please email aoe.publicinformation@vermont.gov with questions.
17 days ago, Slate Valley
AOE Listen & Learn Tour
Slate Valley FY26 Budget Forums start next week! We invite you to bring your questions and suggestions about the upcoming school budget. Your input is vital as we plan for the future! Can't attend? Submit your thoughts online at https://bit.ly/FY26Suggestions.
19 days ago, Slate Valley
Budget Forums Begin Next Week
As part of their ongoing exploration of emotions and self-expression, school librarian Mrs. Rampone read to her classes a new release titled "When Ayden Paints the Sky". In the story, the main character expresses her emotions through art, painting the sky to reflect her feelings. After the reading, students created their own sky paintings to convey emotions and shared the meanings behind them. Fun fact: the author of "When Ayden Paints the Sky" is the niece of our district’s communications coordinator, Mrs. Cacciatore!
25 days ago, Slate Valley
Ayden Paints the Sky Lesson
Ayden Paints the Sky Lesson
Ayden Paints the Sky Lesson
Ayden Paints the Sky Lesson
Ayden Paints the Sky Lesson
Ayden Paints the Sky Lesson
Ayden Paints the Sky Lesson
Ayden Paints the Sky Lesson
Ayden Paints the Sky Lesson
Ayden Paints the Sky Lesson
Calling all parents and community members! Leveraging Title I Funds to Help Students Succeed Join us on Tuesday, October 8th at 5:15 PM for an informative session with Casey O'Meara, Slate Valley's Director of Curriculum. Learn how Title I Schoolwide Programs are used to address barriers to academic success and support all students in our district. Meeting options: In person: Slate Valley Central Office located at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School. Virtually: meet.google.com/xxa-vdnw-cyz Bonus! Preview the presentation slides at https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YT199Tzt3lXdmpfQzQgpf2hjjiES3f4Vh5qdoEcyZrA/edit?usp=sharing. The slides include a survey at the end to share your thoughts. This session takes place right before the next Slate Valley Community Advisory Council meeting, at the same location. Stay informed and involved!
about 1 month ago, Slate Valley
Title 1 Meeting
Please join us for the next Slate Valley Community Advisory Council meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5:45 PM in the Central Office conference room located at FHUMHS. The agenda can be found at https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/page/slate-valley-community-advisory-council We hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, Slate Valley
CAC Meeting October 8, 2024
Happy Custodian Appreciation Day to our dedicated team! Your hard work keeps our world tidy. Slate Valley thanks you!
about 1 month ago, Slate Valley
Custodian Day
Last week, the Castleton Rec's 3rd/4th girls soccer team joined the FHU varsity girls for a special pre-game experience. The young athletes proudly walked out onto the field together for the national anthem. During halftime, they had the opportunity to showcase their skills in a scrimmage on the main field.
about 1 month ago, Slate Valley
Slate Valley Girls Soccer
Slate Valley Girls Soccer
Board Meeting - September 30, 2024 You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Benson Village School Gymnasium. This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/afd-zdxi-edo Or dial: (US) +1 636-442-2997 PIN: 222 377 803# Please note: To participate in conversation virtually and/or ask a question virtually, please use the “raise hand” icon in Google Meet. Typing responses or questions in chat is not an option.
about 1 month ago, Slate Valley
Sept. 30 School Board Mtg.
We had a successful Coffee & Conversation gathering to kick off the year. If you missed it, don't worry! We have three more scheduled, beginning this Wednesday at 7:30 AM at Buxton's Store in Orwell. For those who prefer evening events, we have our Budget Forums planned to begin late October at 6:30 PM, as well as our monthly Community Advisory Council meetings, (next one is Tuesday, October 8th at 5:45 PM). Additionally, you're always welcome to attend our School Board Meetings, which are open to the public. We value your input and encourage you to join us at any of these events to discuss budget and all school matters.
about 1 month ago, Slate Valley
Coffee and Conversations
Coffee and Conversations
CAC Meeting
Coffee and Conversations
Budget Forums
Hope to see you for a cup of coffee at Buxton's Store in Orwell, this Wednesday morning, (September 25th) from 7:30 - 9:00 AM!
about 1 month ago, Slate Valley
Buxton's Store Coffee & Conversation