If you missed the EWSD Board budget meeting last night, you can now view the slides presented (https://bit.ly/EWSDbudget012825) or watch the meeting thanks to the Media Factory (www.mediafactory.org/ewsd?modal=394,episode,234728).
🎉 This week's employee spotlight is Jean Lawrance 🎉 "Jean is always willing and able to help with anything finance-related. She handles her heavy workload with grace and positivity. Thanks, Jean for all your hard work!" .... Is there an EWSD employee you'd like to nominate for the spotlight? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Aykx7NNp6bzdLgcB9
Two Essex High School bowlers, Jordan Tucker and Aurora Norris, recently competed in the Vermont USBC Youth Bowling Championship held at Valley Bowl in Randolph, Vermont. Aurora Norris rolled the high score of the tournament by throwing a 234. Jordan Tucker finished in first place in the U18 girls division by averaging 187 pins over 6 games and will be moving on to represent the state of Vermont at the National Youth Bowling Championships which will be held in Green Bay, Wisconsin this July.
Join the conversation as part of the EWSD Budget Talk series! This Thursday (6:30-7:30 p.m.) will mark the first of four online opportunities for you to take part in the FY26 budget conversation. 👉 https://bit.ly/EWSDbudgettalk
Join the virtual conversation as part of our EWSD BudgetTalk series (Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, and 20) from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to ask questions and learn more about the budget! Use this link to take part: https://bit.ly/EWSDbudgettalk
Learn more about the EWSD FY26 budget by visiting: www.ewsd.org/budget
EES kindergarten classes participated in the annual Alphabet Parade, where kindergarten students walked through EES singing songs they've learned while wearing headbands they created! The entire school also joined the hallways in support of the parade!🎶👏 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLs3q0g90SM
It's the EWSD's third annual Operations Appreciation Week! From Child Nutrition workers and Transportation staff to Maintenance and Facility Technicians, Finance and HR, to the Technology Department, let's take a moment to thank the operational team that works tirelessly every day, alongside our instructional staff, to prepare for and support nearly 3,400 students. Let us celebrate and appreciate their commitment to our educational community!
EWSD prekindergarten registration is now open! Please complete this form (https://bit.ly/4aqHNEy) to request a spot in an EWSD prekindergarten classroom for the 2025-2026 school year. Eligible students reside in Essex Junction, Essex Town, or Westford and are at least three years old on 09.01.25.
Center for Technology, Essex Dental Assisting Program 2 senior, Julia Morton, was selected as one of Vermont's 2025 Presidential Scholars. Julia is currently employed at Sunny Hollow Dental as a dental assistant for her second year in the dental assisting program and was a gold medalist at the 2024 Skills USA National competition held in Atlanta, GA! 🏆👏
You can learn more about the EWSD budgeting process by viewing the EWSD budget web page (www.ewsd.org/budget) for the latest news, frequently asked questions, blog posts, Board meeting materials, and more!
Essex Middle School Physical Education teacher, Matt Bristol, was recently awarded as the Vermont recipient of First Push Syndicate’s Get On Board Gear Grant. First Push Syndicate is a program that creates opportunities for students to learn how to skateboard in a fun and safe environment with a proven curriculum through physical education classes. The Get On Board program partners with physical education teachers to facilitate their own skateboarding curriculum. The Get On Board Gear Grant supplies the recipient with brand-new skateboarding gear! EMS students will use the new skateboarding equipment in their upcoming physical education classes.
The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tues., Jan. 28 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the EHS Library. The full meeting will be available to watch on Facebook Live thanks to the Media Factory (https://www.facebook.com/BTVMediaFactory).
Agenda items for the meeting include:
- Superintendent Search Update
-FY26 Superintendent’s Recommended Budget Presentation
-Policy 4.3 Agenda Planning
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: http://www.ewsd.org/schoolboard
🎥 The #EWSD Board Meeting on January 21 is now available to watch thanks to the Media Factory 👉https://www.mediafactory.org/ewsd?modal=394,episode,234699
EES 2nd graders and the entire FMS school had an exciting visit to the University of Vermont campus to cheer on the women’s basketball team! 🏀🎉🙌
Last night at the EWSD Board meeting, the District provided a budget presentation (https://bit.ly/012125EWSDslides) focused on reimagining a delivery model with affordability in mind. This is in line with the guidance that the Board had provided the District, focusing on maintaining level net education spending for FY26, and requires wide-sweeping changes to the fundamental systems, structures, and strategies of the District.
🎉 This week's employee spotlight is Kamala Symula 🎉
"Kam is a true example of an amazing educator. She treats all students with dignity and compassion and goes above and beyond to create inclusive opportunities for all. Kam works well beyond the school day to allow students to participate in extracurricular activities. She also supports their challenges and successes across all settings. In addition, she collaborates and supports all of her colleagues in a similar fashion. Kam makes a positive impact on absolutely everyone who crosses her path and our school is a better place because of her."
.... Is there an EWSD employee you'd like to nominate for the spotlight? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Aykx7NNp6bzdLgcB9
Are you a community member who would like to receive the latest EWSD budget updates through email? Use this form to sign up today: https://bit.ly/EWSDbudgetnews
The Center for Technology will be hosting two open house events on February 8 & 13! 🔎 Learn more and register for workshops on our Discover CTE Open House page: www.ewsd.org/o/cte/page/discover-cte
The Heavenly Pantry at the First Congregational Church on Main Street in Essex
Junction will be open to families on Thursday, January 23, from 3-6 p.m.
Residents of Essex, Essex Junction, and Westford are welcome to enter the front
door of the First Congregational Church of Essex Junction where they will be
given a number and asked to wait in the sanctuary until it is their turn to register.
The pantry asks that those coming to the pantry limit their visits to once a month.
Those needing food but unable to attend can call the church office at 878-5745 Ext.
4 from 9-12 p.m. today through Thursday to arrange a delivery. Return calls to
complete registration will happen on Thursday.
The next pantry will be held on Monday, February 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
