EHS AP Environmental Science students buried clothing and compostable plates for 60 days to better understand soil health and the decomposition activity of billions of microbes that live in our soils. Students learned how one teaspoon of healthy soil contains more microbes than there are people! In addition to chowing down on organic matter like cotton, they also help soil resist erosion, cycle nutrients, and store water.
The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tues., Jan. 7 starting at 6:30 p.m. 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:
- FY26 Budget Landscape
- FY26 Announced Tuition
- Set High School Choice Capacity
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: http://www.ewsd.org/schoolboard
Happy New Year, EWSD! 🥳🎆🎉
All students in the EWSD have access to a delicious and nutritious breakfast every day when they are at school - for FREE!🍊🥯🥞
The EHS Career Center hosted industry experts from the world of Hospitality, including event planning, hotel management, culinary arts, and more. Students had the chance to explore these dynamic careers and get their questions answered firsthand. Thank you to the guest speakers for inspiring the next generation! 👏👏
Summit held an all-school assembly, with families in attendance, to enjoy the 2nd graders perform a mini-music concert. 🎵👍
Hiawatha’s annual Hand-to-Hand Sale was a heartwarming celebration of community and giving! First grade students took charge as "shopkeepers," organizing and selling donated items to classmates for tickets. Families supported the event by contributing non-perishable food items, bottles for a drive, and monetary donations. The next day, students used the proceeds to shop for additional food items, which were donated to The Heavenly Pantry along with the collected goods. During their visit to the food shelf, students learned about its mission and the impact it has on supporting local families in need. 💙💚🙌 https://youtu.be/55HOTQ29n5w
The FMS Chorus, consisting of 4th and 5th graders, performed their Winter Concert. 🎤🎶
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Today is the Winter Solstice - the official start of the winter season! ❄️🥶🌨️🧣🛷
🎥 The #EWSD Board Meeting on December 17 is now available to watch thanks to the Media Factory 👉https://www.mediafactory.org/?modal=77,episode,233975
🌿 The December EWSD family newsletter is out now 👉 https://bit.ly/3OynWcD
Are you interested in a career with the EWSD? Take a look at all the current job opportunities: www.ewsd.org/jobs 🌿😊
🔔 Reminder that there will be no school on Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, January 1 for Early Winter Break. School will resume on Thursday, January 2.
The Heavenly Food Pantry, located at the First Congregational Church on Main Street in Essex Junction, will be open to families residing in Essex, Essex Junction, and Westford on Thursday, December 19, from 3 to 6 p.m.
The pantry asks for proof of residence for each household in the form of a current utility bill with a physical address listed. In place of this, families may provide current correspondence from a government agency or other official mail. Identification for each household member may consist of a driver’s license, hospital card, insurance card, school-issued ID, social security ID, or birth certificate. As usual, there are no income requirements to visit the food pantry and a variety of food is available to everyone; however, additional food from the USDA is provided once a month to eligible families who fall below federally mandated guidelines.
The next food pantry distribution will occur on Monday, January 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Beginning in January 2025, those coming to the pantry will be asked to limit their visits to once a month.
Westford second graders packed their suitcases, grabbed their passports, and boarded their imaginary flights for an exciting journey around the world. Through this creative adventure, they'll explore diverse holidays and traditions!
In October, the National Junior Honor Society at EMS hosted the Fall Back Jamboree. As part of the event, students remembered Addi, a classmate who passed away. In her memory, the students took part in helping children who are experiencing a chronic medical crisis by writing messages of hope, strength, and friendship in encouragement cards, as well as coloring 'pet rocks' to help bring smiles to their faces.
Essex Elementary second grade teacher Virginia Yandell has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2024-25 LifeChanger of the Year award. This program honors outstanding K-12 educators and school staff across the U.S. for their excellence, leadership, and positive impact on students. Seventeen winners will be selected, each receiving up to $10,000 to share with their school. 👏🌟
Essex High School Band Director Heather Trutor has been honored as one of School Band and Orchestra Magazine's "50 Music Teachers Who Make a Difference" this year.
🎉 This week's employee spotlight is Marjorie Wichert 🎉 "Both of my kids have had Margie as their Pre-K teacher, and she goes above and beyond for her students! She is always responsive when I have a question for her, and always so approachable. We are very lucky to have her teaching our kids. We so appreciate all the work, kindness, and patience she puts in every day. She is a fabulous teacher!". .... Is there an EWSD employee you'd like to nominate for the spotlight? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Aykx7NNp6bzdLgcB9
