Essex Westford School District

The EWSD Board will next meet on Tue., May 21 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the EHS Library. The Media Factory will also broadcast the entire meeting on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/BTVMediaFactory/ Agenda items for the meeting include: * Approve Audit Engagement Letter * 3rd Quarter Financial Reporting * Negotiations (3 elected members) To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: http://www.ewsd.org/page/schoolboard

Three FMS third grade classes visited the EHS library to create a green screen movie in the audio/visual room, partnered with EHS students to read, and crafted in the maker space! 🎥📖✂️

The EHS STEM Academy visited the UVM Cancer Center to hear from speakers, tour the labs, and learn about the cancer center's research.

The Global Leadership Program at EHS hosted its senior practicum event. This event is highly interactive, engaging, and focused on the skills and knowledge GLP graduates have gained. The GLP practicum focuses on cross-cultural competence and effective public speaking, led by experts in these fields from the University of Vermont and Quinnipiac University in Connecticut.

Gretchen Bates joined the Essex Westford School District Board, after being elected on April 9, 2024. Get to know the newest member a little better in this quick Q&A: https://bit.ly/4aXt4Aw

Essex Middle School is hosting a Parent Night on Tuesday, May 14 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the EMS Cafeteria. This meeting is intended for only the parents and guardians of rising 6th grade students.

The ADL Rock Band Showcase will be held on Tuesday, May 14 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Double E Performance Center. Get ready to rock at an all-star performance of the more than two dozen 6-8th grade participants in the ADL Rock Band. Tickets are $8 for adults, and free for students 17 and under. All proceeds support ADL band programs.

EHS Theater students invite you to join a character tea party on Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. in the Essex High School Cafeteria. Come enjoy tea and treats with the cast of Anastasia! Tickets are $8.

Congrats to EHS senior Max Spaeder for earning a spot on the Vermont team for the Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl and for being honored as the representative from Essex High School to the Vermont Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame! 👏👏

The EWSD FY25 Budget (Article 1) Passed: 2,404 (yes) - 1,925 (no). Thank you to all the Essex Westford School District community members who came out to vote!

Congratulations to the CTE 2024 Vermont State Leadership & Skills Conference participants! CTE students took home 13 gold medals, 17 silver medals, and nine bronze medals! https://bit.ly/3Wmhmes 🏅🏅 #EWSD #YouBelong

Christine Gaynor-Patterson joined the Essex Westford School District Board, after being elected on April 9, 2024. Get to know the newest member a little better in this quick Q&A: https://bit.ly/3Qq6OHb

A group of EHS and CTE students interested in learning more about careers in law enforcement visited the new VT State Police barracks in Williston. Students learned about a variety of career paths such as crime scene investigation, dive teams, bomb squad, K9 handling, dispatch, and more. The tour was led by EHS alum, Lt. Paul Ravelin of the Vermont State Police. Thank you to the Vermont State Police, the EHS Career Center, and to the EWSD Director of Facilities and Safety for collaborating on this event for students. 👍👍

EHS hosted performances by two US Army Field Band ensembles and a Q&A for the EHS Wind ensemble students! 🎶

The EWSD Board will next meet for a Virtual Community Engagement on Mon., May 6, starting at 6 p.m. Community members who wish to participate can join the meeting using this link: https://meet.google.com/htp-puxg-wrr You can view EWSD budget presentations, watch Board meetings, view FAQs, and more by visiting: www.ewsd.org/budget

Thomas Fleming School has been awarded grant funds from the NorthCountry Federal Credit Union’s Community Giving grant program. This program offers funding to 501(c)3 and 501(c)19 non-profit organizations in northern Vermont for programs and projects that help provide the tools and opportunities to thrive and experience safe, enriched lives. Thomas Fleming School used the funds to purchase Versatiles and other interactive tools to motivate and engage students. Thank you NorthCountry for your generous support!

A team of EHS STEM Academy students attended the Vermont Science Olympiad at the University of Vermont, and all who attended received at least one medal! https://bit.ly/3Q6rqnL

The EWSD Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is inviting families for a free night out to meet other families, learn about available resources, and establish connections in a safe and inclusive environment. This event will be held on Monday, May 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the ADL Cafeteria. There will be dinner, music, onsite childcare, lawn games, activities, and community resources and connections. Kindly RSVP to this event: https://bit.ly/4aXPEJk

All students, parents, and members of the EWSD and Essex Community are invited to join the EHS/CTE Multicultural Potluck Festival on Friday, May 10 from 5-8 p.m. in the EHS gymnasium. You are welcome to bring a dish inspired by your culture or host an activity to share with the school community. There will be food, prizes, and fun activities for all! To RSVP, sign up for a dish, or volunteer: https://bit.ly/4ajoH2k 🍽️

EMS student, Brendan Keefe, participated in the Vermont's National History Day competition at the University of Vermont. He did an amazing job presenting his project around how mold and penicillin revolutionized medicine. Vermont History Day is an education program that encourages students to develop research and critical thinking skills through project-based learning and studying history. Students are then able to share their projects at the annual state contest. The theme for 2024 was "Turning Points in History". 👏👏