The 2024-25 EWSD annual report is now available online: https://bit.ly/FY26EWSDannualreport
Hard copies of the annual report will be available at the following locations starting on March 28, 2025: Brownell Library, Essex Free Library, EWSD District Office, City of Essex Junction Municipal Office, Westford Public Library, Essex Town Clerk’s Office, and Westford Town Office.
The 2024-25 EWSD annual report is now available online: https://bit.ly/FY26EWSDannualreport
Hard copies of the annual report will be available at the following locations starting on March 28, 2025: Brownell Library, Essex Free Library, EWSD District Office, City of Essex Junction Municipal Office, Westford Public Library, Essex Town Clerk’s Office, and Westford Town Office.
Essex High School junior Holden Friesel will have a world premiere performance at the Music-COMP’s Opus 39 Concert on Monday, March 24. He has been working one-on-one with composers/mentors through Music-COMP, a nonprofit based in Waterbury, for the past few months to compose and finalize his own piece of music. Holden prepared for the premiere of his new music by taking part in rehearsals with professional musicians, attending workshops by special guest presenters, and being interviewed for a documentary compiled by LCATV. The Opus 39 concert is free and open to the public. Special 30th Anniversary Donor Seats can be reserved online. Visit Music-Comp online for more information: https://music-comp.org/opus-39
🌿 The EWSD March Family Newsletter is out now 👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/wd0pf
Did you know that the recommended budget maintains the same level of net spending as FY25, a monumental task requiring $5.6 million in reductions? This ensures that property tax impacts will be determined solely by the statewide funding formula and the year-over-year increases in home values, rather than by local spending decisions.
Learn more about the proposed EWSD budget: www.ewsd.org/budget
Today is the first day of spring! 🌞🌿 The vernal equinox is when both hemispheres of the Earth get equal amounts of daylight. 🌷✨ What’s your favorite thing about spring? 🌼
EHS student Jiya Asher placed first in round one and round two of this year’s Essex Rotary speech contest. Asher spoke about how a Rotary/School partnership can help increase respect in our community. She advances to the third round, which will be held this month. 👍🐝
Do you have a senior graduating this year? We want to celebrate them! Share a photo of your senior with communications@ewsd.org. What does their next chapter look like? What are they looking forward to? What accomplishments are they most proud of? Submissions will be featured on EWSD's social media pages!
✨ Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just getting started, the Dream Big 5K: Run, Walk, Roll is a race for everyone—of all ages and abilities! This exciting charity event benefits EDD Adaptive Sports programs for individuals with disabilities in our community. Together, we’re aiming to raise $14,000 to fund life-changing adaptive sports programs. ✨ So grab your family, friends, or co-workers, create a team, and get ready for some friendly competition and amazing prizes. Let's Dream Big together. For more information and to register: https://runsignup.com/dreambig5krunwalkroll
We are 1 week out until the highly anticipated EWSD Fine Arts Night! This event is a showcase of all K-12 artists and musicians. For more information, and the evening performance schedule, visit www.ewsd.org/fineartsnight 🎨🖌️🎶🎻🎤♥️🎉👏
The EWSD Board and administration invite you to join them for a virtual conversation as part of the District’s BudgetTalk series (https://bit.ly/EWSDbudgettalkseries) on March 20 and 27 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
If any group would like the EWSD Board to come and present on the budget or if there is an event that you would like Board members to attend, they would be happy to do so. Please reach out to Board Chair Robert Carpenter (rcarpenter@board.ewsd.org). Learn more about the proposed EWSD budget: www.ewsd.org/budget
EHS theater is thrilled to invite you to their upcoming comedic play - Clue: On Stage (High School Edition)! 🎭 Performances are Thursday, March 27 through Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 30 at 2 p.m. in the EHS Auditorium. Tickets are $5 children/students and $8 general admission: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ehs-theater/EHSClue
ADL French students in Mme Tupaj's class were invited to participate in a Zoom interview for French learners across the globe with a French musician named Eloïz. They were able to ask her questions that they had prepared in advance. About 25 students in 6-8th grade came together to watch the interview. They learned about her passion for country music, what some of her favorite artists and songs are, and how many guitars she has among many other things.
In music, Fleming students have been developing their focus, discipline, and perseverance in a fun way by learning to play the ukulele. They end this 6-week unit by choosing a preferred song to perform either solo or with friends. In beginning band, students have been focusing on listening to each other and developing their ability to play in harmony and stay in tune as a group. Chorus students begin each rehearsal with vocal warm-ups that include breathing exercises, stretches, and posture practice, and they always end with singing a fun song together before heading off to class for the day!
🔔 Reminder there is no school on Monday, March 31. School will resume on Tuesday, April 1.
🎉 This week's employee spotlight is Bridget Bellizia 🎉 "Bridget is a great asset to EES students and staff. She always goes above and beyond to help students and colleagues!".... Is there an EWSD employee you'd like to nominate for the spotlight? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Aykx7NNp6bzdLgcB9
EHS Senior Aaron Ho participated in the Twin State Senior Bowling Classic in Claremont, NH on March 8. The top 10 high school senior bowlers from Vermont and New Hampshire competed in the tournament. With a score of 4-2, Vermont won for the first time since 2017.
The ADL theater will be performing Beetlejuice Jr.! To purchase tickets, visit the ADL front office or call (802) 878-1388. Admission for adults is $7, children/seniors are $5. The first showing will be on Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m.
Cameron Stultz, a senior at Essex High School, was named a candidate in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program from the U.S. Department of Education and the Commission on Presidential Scholars.
The 2025 EHS Graduation Ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 14!