Just a reminder that breakfast is available for every student, every morning!
Today, January 25th, all Slate Valley schools are on a 2 hour delay due to icing on the back roads.
Curious about the FY25 School Budget? Want to better understand what you will be voting on this March 5th? Then please attend one, or all, of the FY25 Budget Forums. The first four sessions will be in person only, the last date will be virtual only. We hope to see you there!
Tonight - January 22, 2024
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Benson Village School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wti-yafd-npq
Or dial: (US) +1 413-341-8928 PIN: 729 534 486#
Today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - All after school activities (this includes Boys & Girls Club) are canceled due to the weather.
Notice: Wrong date in last post! Petitions are due January 29, 2024.
Slate Valley Unified USD School Board Members Needed! Please consider serving your community by running for a position on the district's school board. If interested, contact your town office, get your required voters signatures and return your petition by January 29, 2024 to be on the March ballot for this year's Town Meeting day.
Curious about the FY25 School Budget? Want to better understand what you will be voting on this March 5th? Then please attend one, or all, of the FY25 Budget Forums. The first four sessions will be in person only, the last date will be virtual only. We hope to see you there!
Watch, or Listen to, the Newest Episode of Educational Insights: A Superintendent's Podcast. During this episode, Brooke Olsen-Farrell, along with Director of Curriculum, Casey O'Meara, Director of Operations, Chris Cole and Middle School Principal, Jennefer Paquette, provide an update on the renovations occurring in the Middle School wing. View at https://youtu.be/wWG5MKDKadI
Today, we celebrate the incredible legacy of a visionary leader who dedicated his life to justice, equality, and love. We hope you take a moment to reflect on Dr. King's teachings and continue the journey towards a more inclusive and compassionate world.
We are again partnering with Slate Valley Cares for a food drive. Collection boxes are located at the entrances of each school. The school who collects the most donations in pounds will win a day with Miss Lucy Neel. She is a member of the Nullegehanie tribe out of northern Vermont. Miss Lucy will spend the day sharing artifacts and information on the Vermont Abenaki. Donations will be accepted through Feb. 14th.
Elks Hoop Shoot: Tonight - 6:00 PM at the Glenbrook Gym at Castleton University.
NOTICE: This event was originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 9th, 6:30 PM at the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Gym.
It is rescheduled for tonight, with a different time of 6:00 PM and new location of Glenbrook Gym at Castleton University.
Today, January 10th, all Slate Valley Schools are on a 2-hour delay due to storm-related issues.
During library class, students in grades 3 and 4 created Pet Potatoes after reading the Red Clover book, The Pet Potatoe by Josh Lacey. Mr. White used the Glowforge to cut out potatoe forms which students then decorated.
Slate Valley Unified USD School Board Members Needed! Please consider serving your community by running for a position on the district's school board. If interested, contact your town office, get your required voters signatures and return your petition by January 18, 2024 to be on the March ballot for this year's Town Meeting day.
Today: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - All Boys & Girls Clubs are canceled due to the impending weather.
Today, Tuesday, January 9, 2024: All After School Activities have been CANCELED due to the impending weather.
Introducing our new Podcast series called: Educational Insights, hosted by Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell. Here educational topics will be discussed, particularly those that pertain to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District. Most episodes include guests who specialize in the area covered. Take a look at the first few episodes by going to:
https://bit.ly/EdInsightsSVUUSD
Tonight - January 8, 2024
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Library. This meeting will be in person. You can virtually connect by going to: Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yix-tqbg-xmh
Or dial: (US) +1 929-276-1079 PIN: 671 674 217#
Curious about the FY25 School Budget? Do you have questions or concerns? Want to better understand what you will be voting on this March 5th? Then please attend one, or all, of the FY25 Budget Forums. The first four sessions will be in person only, the last date will be virtual only. We hope to see you there!
The 2024 Vermont Elks Hoop Shoot sponsored by the Rutland Elks Lodge #345 will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Fair Haven Union High School, 33 Mechanic St., Fair Haven, Vt. beginning with registration at 10:00 a.m. The contest is open to boys and girls in the following groups: Age 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13 and is based on their age as on April 1, 2024. Winners in each group will advance to the Southern District final to be held on Saturday, January 13th in Springfield Vermont and will compete for an opportunity to advance to the Vermont and New England finals. The Elks National Hoop Shoot Finals will be held in April 2024 in Chicago. There is no charge to enter the contest. For questions and further information please contact the Rutland Elks Lodge at 802-773-6266.
