Fleming students participated in the annual Dance-Off! As part of their physical education curriculum, 4th and 5th grade students create and practice choreography, design their outfits, choose their music, and compete against other classes in their grade! The winners are decided by guest judges, and students perform their routines in front of the school and their families. This year guest judges were UVM students on the Men's soccer team. At the end of the Dance-Off, the faculty and staff participated by performing their own dance! https://youtu.be/MUKyFIIBWjA
We are excited about the superintendent candidate pool and look forward to introducing you to the three finalists. Finalist in-person interviews with both student and parent panels will take place on Wed., Feb. 12, and will be live-streamed and recorded for you to watch. Learn more: https://bit.ly/EWSDlivestream
🌿 EWSD Alumni Spotlight! 🌿 Devon Agan is an Essex High School graduate from the Class of 2017. Devon currently resides in Odenville, Alabama, and enjoys working at a Health Club! Some of Devon's favorite school memories are participating in band. The EWSD is so proud of the incredible things our alumni achieve and the paths they forge after leaving our schools. Are you an EWSD alumni that wants to share their story? Complete this form (https://forms.gle/9XHu3fEqkTt18EAM9) to be featured on our social media accounts and website. Inspire others with your journey - connect today!
Essex High School Senior, Cameron Stultz, was recently named TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year by the Vermont Soccer Association. Cameron participated during all four years of high school as a TOPSoccer volunteer using his leadership competencies to teach soccer skills, create a fun learning environment, and provide an overall positive soccer experience for his buddy. TOPSoccer is a recreational sports program that provides people with diverse abilities an opportunity to play soccer in a structured environment that is safe, fun, supportive, and inclusive. Buddies work with their player individually and make sure they are safe, engaged, supported, and having fun. The player-buddy relationship is maintained throughout the course of a season, resulting in strong interpersonal bonds and an establishment of trust and confidence that allows each player to achieve their full potential.
Julia Morton and Hailey Messier were recently named Vermont Presidential Scholars by the State of Vermont Agency of Education. The Vermont Presidential Scholars Program is a statewide recognition of student citizenship, and academic, artistic, and leadership excellence. https://www.ewsd.org/article/1993263
Cameron Stultz, Hailey Messier, and Chelsea Larsen performed in the Young Artist’s Showcase Recital presented by Cathedral Arts on Tuesday, January 21. Cameron and Hailey played solo piano pieces, and Chelsea and Hailey were part of the VYO Wind Quintet. Regional musicians in grades 9 through 12 audition to participate in this showcase of Vermont’s rising stars. This annual concert, with a history of more than four decades, is always engaging and enthusiastically received by an appreciative audience.
Take a look back to the Class of 1995! 🐝
All schools in the EWSD are closed today, Thursday, February 6, due to freezing rain predicted for this afternoon.
This includes the following schools: Hiawatha, Summit Street, Essex Elementary, Thomas Fleming, Founders Memorial, The ARC Center, Albert D. Lawton, Essex Middle School, Westford Elementary, Essex High School, and the Center for Technology, Essex.
🎉 This week's employee spotlight is Michelle Puleo🎉 "Michelle works diligently with her students. Her enthusiasm and perseverance allow her students to forge connections with peers and adults during their school day" .... Is there an EWSD employee you'd like to nominate for the spotlight? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Aykx7NNp6bzdLgcB9
Students at FMS finished up their Dash robotics unit in their STEM class with Ms. Williams. Each grade level plans a trip with Dash and programs him to travel across a map. Third grade travels across the world stopping at all 7 continents. Fourth grade learns about time zones and stops at 2 States in each time zone. Fifth grade learns about the Western Hemisphere and travels across South America.
📢 Calling All EWSD Alumni: Share Your Story! 📢 Did you graduate from a school in the Essex Westford School District? We’d love to hear from you! EWSD is reconnecting with alumni to spotlight the incredible journeys and successes of our graduates. 🎉 Whether you're forging a career, following your interests, or finding your own path, your story is a valuable part of our legacy. By sharing, you’ll inspire current students and celebrate the impact of an EWSD education. 🌿 Ready to share? Complete our Google Form and follow us on social media to see featured alumni spotlights. Your journey continues to shape EWSD—submit your story today! 👉 https://forms.gle/t9N6rhKUfm4qBFXg6
Go Hornets! ... Photo credit: Lea Ann Smith
Are you a community member who would like to receive updates from the EWSD on the FY26 budget? If so, please fill out this one-question form: https://bit.ly/EWSDbudgetnews
The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tues., Feb. 4 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:
- Budget Engagement Opportunities
- Questions on FY25 1st Quarter Financial Update
- FY26 Superintendent’s Recommended Budget Presentation
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: http://www.ewsd.org/schoolboard
Westford's third and fourth grade students in literacy created Delights inspired by comic book illustrator and poet Grant Snider. They studied several of the original Delights to appreciate what this piece of art is- a visual representation of small bits of joy! Then they created their own in this same style.
Following a nationwide search, the EWSD Board has narrowed the pool of applicants for the superintendent position down to three finalists. Learn more about each of the three candidates: https://bit.ly/EWSDsuperintendentfinalists
EHS students in the Mathematics of Financial Literacy class are participating in a stock market contest. Students started with $100,000 and continued to keep track of their stocks.
A group of Thomas Fleming students are participating in a “battery blitz challenge,” encouraging students to learn about recycling batteries and get more involved. Students have placed boxes at local businesses (Boxcar Bakery, Brownell Library, and Firebird Cafe) and at the school, as they are encouraging community members to drop off their old batteries at one of these locations so that they can be recycled properly.
Join the conversation as part of the EWSD Budget Talk series! Tonight (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
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).
