The Slate Valley Learning Coaches have put together a newsletter to highlight some of the many great things going on throughout the district. The newsletter is called: Lessons Learned in Slate Valley: Celebrating the Amazing Work of Our Students and Educators In this newsletter: Slate Valley Celebrations of LearningSenior FACS Students Make Quilts at FHUHSMemorial... READ MORE >

Working within school-wide PBIS celebrations, and focusing on continuing prevention work, FHUHS held its first annual Slater Blue Sock Day on June 11th. Flyers with blue socks on them, each featuring a fact about e-cigarettes/ vaping/ nicotine as well as helpline info were posted around Fair Haven. After a difficult year, Slater Nation gathered together, all... READ MORE >

Photo by Glenn Russell/VT DiggerArticle Excerpt: In Orwell, residents gathered at the local elementary school one Saturday last summer armed with chainsaws and brush-clearing equipment to make space for classrooms in a rocky, forested area. And that’s where fourth-grade teacher Jenna Laslocky conducted class for all but the most frigid months. “I think that... READ MORE >

Up for Learning put together two videos to showcase the work they did with staff and students this year and outlines the work that will happen next year through the AWARE grant. You may view the videos here: Up for Learning - CESUp for Learning - FHGS READ MORE >

Kristi , a sophomore at FHUHS, had the opportunity to take an elective class this Spring called R.E.A.L.. The class allows students to dig deep into issues or problems they are concerned about within their local, state, or global community. Kristi chose to learn more about Veterans and the concerns they face when returning home from duty for their country. In her... READ MORE >

The Slate Valley Learning Coaches have put together a newsletter to highlight some of the many great things going on throughout the district. The newsletter is called: Lessons Learned in Slate Valley: Celebrating the Amazing Work of Our Students and Educators In this newsletter: Caring Canines Support StudentsThis Isn't Your Gramma's Library ClassPainting... READ MORE >

The Slate Valley Learning Coaches have put together a newsletter to highlight some of the many great things going on throughout the district. The newsletter is called: Lessons Learned in Slate Valley: Celebrating the Amazing Work of Our Students and Educators In this newsletter: Differentiation across the SUExperiential learning across the SUSEL and... READ MORE >

Rutland Herald - March 19, 2021 Cynthia Hutchins, who teaches music for grades K-6 and middle school chorus, said the return has been good for everyone. “When we got to get back together this week, there were lots of smiles, and we made lots of great music,” she said. She noted the middle school band, led by Samantha Schreckengost, has also started rehearsing... READ MORE >

Rutland Herald - March 15, 2021 Brooke Olsen-Farrell, superintendent of the six-town Slate Valley Unified School District, called H.426 an “exciting first step.” “The conversation around school construction and school construction aid is long overdue,” she said. Olsen-Farrell said districts have done their best to keep up with infrastructure needs, but the... READ MORE >

The Ericka Redic Show - Episode 6: School Resource Officers - Pro or Con for Vermont Schools - March 4, 2021 In Episode #6 The Ericka Redic Show explores the role of School Resource Officers in Vermont Schools. One bill in the VT Senate seeks to eliminate SROs while another wants to expand the program. Join me for a discussion with the Senator who wants to... READ MORE >

Rutland Herald - March 4, 2021 Students find calm in a stressful school year Laslocky, who has taken courses in mindfulness over the past year, said she and the class have been learning their practice together. They often talk about what worked, what didn’t and what distractions arose. “We’re kind of developing a repertoire together of strategies, and... READ MORE >

WCAX - March 3, 2021 Fair Haven pet mayor election goes to the dogs Students at the Fair Haven Grade School counted the votes on Wednesday and made the announcement. Students and some adults voted in the election. Read the full article... READ MORE >

Rutland Herald - March 3, 2021 School district-by-district voting results The budget also reflects the district’s plans to move forward with middle school reorganization, which will create a unified middle school for all seventh and eighth graders on the Fair Haven Union High School campus by the fall of 2022. The entire unified middle school project is... READ MORE >

The Slate Valley Learning Coaches have put together a newsletter to highlight some of the many great things going on throughout the district. The newsletter is called: Lessons Learned in Slate Valley: Celebrating the Amazing Work of Our Students and Educators In this newsletter: Winter PESlate Valley Goes Nation-wide In Virtual Platform BVS Middle School... READ MORE >

Rutland Herald - February 25, 2021 Revised tax yield brings some relief Cheryl M. Scarzello, director of finance, said the district is estimating a tax rate decrease in four of its six towns. In Benson, the estimated tax rate after CLA is $1.43, an increase of 3 cents from the current year. In Castleton, the tax rate is $1.52, down less than 1 cent. In Fair... READ MORE >

VT Digger - February 14, 2021 Two Rutland senators introduce bill to expand police presence in schools Terenzini also referred to this week’s three-year anniversary of an incident in which officials intercepted a former student’s detailed plan for a mass shooting at Fair Haven Union High School. The superintendent of the Slate Valley Unified School District,... READ MORE >

Rutland Herald - February 12, 2021 Bills offer different views of police in schools Brooke Olsen-Farrell, superintendent of the Slate Valley Unified School District, of which FHUHS is a part, said the timing of S.63 “makes it particularly emotional.” “For my staff and community, there are wounds that have not healed and I'm not sure they will,” she said. She... READ MORE >

Edutopia - February 11, 2021 How to build your own outdoor classroom Watch the video here: https://www.edutopia.org/video/how-build-your-own-outdoor-classroom READ MORE >

The Slate Valley Learning Coaches have put together a newsletter to highlight some of the many great things going on throughout the district. The newsletter is called: Lessons Learned in Slate Valley: Celebrating the Amazing Work of Our Students and Educators In this newsletter: Middle School Math EngagementSlate Valley's Amazing Nurses Adjust to "The New... READ MORE >

Getting Smart: What the Pandemic Taught Us “Pandemic teaching” has transformed education. It is clear that conditions for student-centered learning, in-person or remote, must prioritize social and emotional wellness, meaningful adult and peer connections, the right amount of challenge, and celebrations of success within relevant content. This is an ordered... READ MORE >

The Slate Valley Learning Coaches have put together a newsletter to highlight some of the many great things going on throughout the district. The newsletter is called: Lessons Learned in Slate Valley: Celebrating the Amazing Work of Our Students and Educators In this newsletter: FHUHS Hybrid Learning in ArtShout Out to Darcie Parrott's Art on a CartA New Teacher... READ MORE >

The Slate Valley Learning Coaches have put together a newsletter to highlight some of the many great things going on throughout the district. The newsletter is called: Lessons Learned in Slate Valley: Celebrating the Amazing Work of Our Students and Educators In this newsletter: FHUHS Hybrid LearningMs. Janny's STEAM Project at CESShout Out to Slate Valley Music... READ MORE >

Community Connection (CHCRR Newsletter) - December 2020 Community Health Collaborates With School District and Castleton University The Slate Valley Unified School District has one of the most aggressive back to school plans in the state, according to School District Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell. Community Health provides Telehealth services for the... READ MORE >

Rutland Herald - December 9, 2020 Board approves Benson school change “We are a small but mighty school,” she said. Roy said the district will continue to provide transportation for seventh- and eighth-graders in the fall. She explained that a bus already runs from Benson to Fair Haven en route to the high school, and another route overlaps with an Orwell route... READ MORE >

Couple gives Christmas trees for families in need “As a district we are always thankful for the support for our students and families; this is especially true during this very difficult year,” said SVUUSD Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell. “We are seeing an increase in the number of families struggling and certainly the pandemic has taken a toll on the... READ MORE >

No more snow days, thanks to remote learning? Not everyone agrees The Slate Valley district in Vermont also plans to maintain traditional snow days this year. A majority of the district’s students are eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Remote learning on snow days would require the school to either distribute meals to families’ homes during severe weather... READ MORE >

From the Community Connection (CHCRR Newsletter) - December 2020 Community Health Collaborates With School District and Castleton University "The Slate Valley Unified School District has one of the most aggressive back to school plans in the state, according to School District Superintendent Brooke Olsen-Farrell. Community Health provides Telehealth services... READ MORE >

View PDF: https://5il.co/j7nz Online Resources: COVID-19 Activity BookPBS Kids VideoTips for talking to toddlers about face covering READ MORE >

Slate valley unified union school district & Fair Haven Concerned Food Box Distribution Day All families within the Slate Valley School District are invited to pick up a Food Box. There are 100 boxes available on a first come, first served basis. Saturday, July 25th Noon-2 PM Pick Up Behind Fair Haven Grade School READ MORE >

Child Find: Ages 0-21 Years The Slate Valley Unified Union School District - Benson, Castleton, Fair Haven, Hubbardton, Orwell, and West Haven - in meeting requirements of its Local Education Agency Plan, is attempting to identify any and all area resident children between the ages of 0-21 years who may have a disability. These children are entitled to receive, at... READ MORE >

You're invited! Join us as we explore real-time data from the youth in Slate Valley. Working together we can break through barriers to help our youth thrive. Please bring a cell phone for audience participation. Refreshments will be provided Childcare is available at Castleton Village School When: 6:00-8:00 PM, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Where: Castleton... READ MORE >

Background The Slate Valley Unified Union School Board established a committee consisting of board members, staff, and community members to develop a plan that would expand educational opportunities for students and help address the financial burden of growing deferred maintenance needs. Between October of 2018 and August of 2019, this committee explored the... READ MORE >

E-Cigarettes and Vaping Information and Resources Message from the Vermont Department of Health: Since June 2019, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and state and local health departments, including the Vermont Department of Health, have been investigating a multi-state outbreak of a severe lung injury... READ MORE >

Ever wonder what your child’s teachers actually do on early release days? On our recent October 17th early release day, Slate Valley educators participated in the Slate Valley IDEA Fair. The goal and purpose of the Fair was to inspire each educator, as we share and discuss implementation of differentiated instruction through proficiency-based learning. It was also... READ MORE >

The Slate Valley Unified Union School District (SVUUSD) and Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region (CHCRR) are excited to announce the expansion of the Telemedicine School Health Program from Fair Haven Grade School (FHGS) to Fair Haven Union High School (FHUHS) with plans to eventually extend the program to all schools in the district. “We are off to a... READ MORE >

Provision 2 – Universal Breakfast and Lunch Fair Haven, VT, October 1, 2019 – Beginning today, October 1, Slate Valley Unified Union School District (SVUUSD) is participating in a Universal Breakfast and Lunch Program for the current 2019-2020 school year. All students enrolled in SVUUSD schools may participate in the breakfast and lunch program at no charge to... READ MORE >

Projects to Provide Financial Benefits and Educational Opportunities Slate Valley Unified Union School District (SVUUSD) is partnering with MHG Solar on two local solar projects – one in Pawlet and another in Poultney. The Pawlet project is nearing completion, while construction on the Poultney project is anticipated to begin within the next two months. Both... READ MORE >

From VT Digger: "Nearly 400 Talented Vermont Students Graduate from the Governor’s Institutes of Vermont 396 Vermont high school students graduated from the Governor’s Institutes of Vermont (GIV) this summer. GIV hosts intensive, hands-on learning experiences for young artists and learners on college campuses throughout Vermont. These programs provide the... READ MORE >

FHUHS Alum Nicole McCardle - named Rugby All-American Excerpted from the Rutland Herald: “One of her highlights at FHUHS was being on the first girls basketball team to win a state title in program history in 2016.” She said she learned a lot about discipline from Fair Haven girls basketball coach Kyle Wilson. Wilson saw those attributes that has made McCardle... READ MORE >

“This program is amazing,” said Principal Jason Rasco. “All of these kids with different identities from all these different schools — they come here, and they’re nervous,” Rasco said. “This program helps ease that transition.” Read the entire article: Fair Haven Academy - Bringing Schools Together READ MORE >

Join host Dan Warnecke as he talks with Melissa Hoyer (and a student helper!) about the Snack Sack program. READ MORE >

AG TO HOST ‘FORUM FOR A HATE-FREE VERMONT’ IN RUTLAND Attorney General T.J. Donovan announced that the third Forum for a Hate-Free Vermont will take place at Rutland High School in Rutland on July 25th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Forum was organized in conjunction with the Vermont NAACP, the VermontPartnership for Fairness and Diversity, the chair of the Racial... READ MORE >

NExT The Network for Experiential Teaching and Learning | Summer Convening July 15-17 A group of educators from Slate Valley Unified School District are attending Northeastern University’s NExT conference (The Network for Experiential Teaching and Learning Summer Convening) from July 15-17 in Boston. A Global Network with a Local Focus The theme of the 2019... READ MORE >