Essex Elementary School

The EWSD has a mobile app to help students, parents, and community members stay up to date on what is happening in our schools from your phone! On the app, you can read the latest announcements, view lunch menus, and review upcoming events. The EWSD app is available to download for free - https://bit.ly/3q8ZBAY

The EWSD is pleased to present the updated handbook for Essex Westford School District. This handbook serves as a guide to our school policies, procedures, and expectations and is a valuable resource for both students and their families. 👉 Visit www.ewsd.org/handbook to review it online.

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 Monday, August 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. As usual, there are no income requirements to visit the food pantry and a variety of food is available to everyone; however, additional food is provided by the USDA to eligible once a month to families who fall below federally mandated guidelines. Families not able to attend the pantry may call the Church office at 878-5745 Ext. 102 between 9-12 p.m. to leave contact information so arrangements for delivery can be made. The next food pantry distribution will occur on Thursday, August 22 from 3-6 p.m.

📅✨ Take a look at the upcoming school year! Check out the 2024-2025 family calendar for all the planned school closures. Stay informed and plan ahead! 📚🏫

👏 As we gear up for a new school year, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible facilities staff who have been working tirelessly all summer long. Your dedication and hard work in preparing our schools have not gone unnoticed. You've ensured that our students and staff will start the year in a safe and welcoming environment. Thank you for all you do! 👏

⏳ We are entering the 3-week countdown until school starts! Enjoy the rest of summer, we can't wait to see you all soon! 😊 #EWSD

⏳ The countdown to school has begun! Visit ewsd.org/back2school for helpful back-to-school information and resources. 🌿

🕒 Take a look at what time your school starts and ends! 👇

The City of Essex Junction, in collaboration with community members, presents the 2024 Essex Community Resource Guide!

🍽️ Summer Meal Service is ongoing! For details on locations, meal times, and menus, visit ewsd.org/childnutrition. 🍎🍔🍉🍕🥕🥯

The Essex Westford School District is seeking full-time Mainstream Instructional Assistants in grades K-8, beginning in the 24/25 school year. In this role, you get to assist and supervise students instructionally, behaviorally, and physically in the general mainstream program. You'll have the chance to work with a special educator and gain valuable experience supporting students with emotional challenges and mental health diagnoses. To apply 👉 https://bit.ly/3LH3TqJ

Before EES preschoolers headed into summer break, they enjoyed Water Day on the playground! Not only is water play fun, but it is incredibly beneficial; offering cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development opportunities.

Today is the summer solstice, signaling the official start of summer.🌴🌺🏖️🌞🍉🕶️🌊

The EWSD Librarians look back on the 2023-2024 school year! Discover their favorite books, student top picks, circulation stats, and the community they served.

In April, EHS Athletic Leadership Council students from EHS visited Summit St. School and EES to share their love of reading! It was exciting and nostalgic for some high school students to return to their first classrooms in the EWSD, as they read their favorite books to the younger students.

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

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

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.

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!