The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tue., February 13 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 (www.facebook.com/BTVMediaFactory).
Before the official meeting, Board Chair Robert Carpenter will hold an information session for community members interested in running for the open Board seats beginning at 6 p.m.
Agenda items for the meeting include:
* FY25 Budget & Tax Rate
* Policy 4.3 Agenda Planning
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: www.ewsd.org/page/schoolboard
You can also stay up to date with information on the FY25 budget by visiting: www.ewsd.org/budget
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, February 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Families will be given a number when they arrive and asked to wait in the sanctuary. When their number is called, they will be registered beginning at 5:30. A volunteer will greet and escort them around the pantry, allowing them to make selections of their choosing. After food is gathered, it will be weighed (information for pantry use only) and another volunteer will bring the food to the family’s vehicle. Shopping carts will be made available for those within walking distance of the pantry.
The pantry asks for proof of residence for each household in the form of a current utility bill with a physical address listed. Instead 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, eligible families who fall below federally mandated guidelines may access additional food provided by the USDA once each month. Families not able to attend the pantry may call the Church office at 878-5745 between 9 a.m. and noon today and Monday to leave contact information (name, address, phone number) so delivery arrangements can be made. A follow-up call to complete registration will take place on Monday morning.
Families are currently able to visit the pantry each time it is open on the 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and the 4th Thursday of the month from 3-6 p.m. The next food pantry distribution will occur on Thursday, February 22, from 3-6 p.m.
The EWSD Board Meeting on February 6 is now available to watch thanks to the Media Factory 👉 https://bit.ly/3HXtuK9 #EWSD
Beginning at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6th, the EWSD Board will host a 30-minute community engagement event to answer questions and interact with the public in the EHS library. The scheduled Board meeting will then begin at 6:30 p.m. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
The EWSD Board invites you to attend two upcoming community engagement opportunities to talk and ask questions about the FY’25 budget! These will take place before the scheduled Board meetings on February 6 and 20, from 6-6:30 p.m. each night. Questions? Reach out to EWSD Board Chair Robert Carpenter (rcarpenter@board.ewsd). Learn more about the budget by visiting: www.ewsd.org/budget
Addi was a beloved member of the Essex community and the Essex Fire Family. She courageously fought a long, progressive battle with a complex mystery disease that included severe blood and bone marrow disorders. Yet, she had an indomitable spirit and met life with joy. Blood products gave Addi life countless times, allowing her to live more life than most in only 12 short years. Please honor her by coming together, in her memory, to give blood and save lives. ❤️ This event will be held at Founders Memorial School on Saturday, February 10th from 9-3 p.m.
Join members of the EHS V/JV Girls Basketball teams and the Essex Cheerleading team, as they come together with the ADL and EMS teams, in the Pink Zone to raise funds for the UVM Cancer Center Breast Cancer Patient Support Fund! On Friday, Feb. 2nd, the following teams will play: ADL vs EMS at 5 p.m., EHS JV vs Burlington at 6 p.m., and EHS Varsity vs Burlington at 7:30 p.m. To donate online: https://bit.ly/47RS1Lu 🎗️🎗️💞💞
EWSD Director of Finance Heather Bushey and EWSD School Board Chair Robert Carpenter recently spoke at the House Ways and Means Joint Education meeting on January 25 regarding the new education funding formula and the challenges impacting both our District and community members. Please visit our EWSD Budget website to read the letter submitted and also hear from both Bushey and Carpenter (testimony starts at the 1:04:45 mark of the video): www.ewsd.org/budget
The EWSD Board Meeting on January 23 is now available to watch thanks to the Media Factory 👉 https://bit.ly/48JHB1L
It's the EWSD's second annual Operations Appreciation Week! From Child Nutrition workers and Transportation staff to Maintenance and Facility Technicians, Finance and HR, to the Technology Department, let's take a moment to thank the operational team that works tirelessly every day, alongside our instructional staff, to prepare for and support nearly 3,400 students. Let us celebrate and appreciate their commitment to our educational community! 💚💙👏
The Heavenly Pantry at the First Congregational Church on Main Street in Essex
Junction will be open to families on Thursday, January 25, from 3-6 p.m. Residents of Essex, Essex Junction, and Westford are welcome to enter the front door of the First Congregational Church of Essex Junction where they will be given a number and asked to wait in the sanctuary until it is their turn to register. A volunteer will then escort them around the pantry where they will make their food selections.
There are no income requirements to participate, but additional food from the
USDA is available once each month to those who verify their income falls below
federally mandated guidelines. If you live within walking distance of the pantry
and have no vehicle you may borrow a shopping cart to bring your food home, and
we ask that it be returned immediately so others may use it.
Those needing food but unable to attend can call the church office at 878-5745
from 9:00 to noon today through Thursday to arrange a delivery. The pantry is here
for you! The next pantry will be held on Monday, February 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tue., January 23rd 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.
Agenda items for the meeting include:
* FY25 Budget and Tax Rate
* Pre-Board Meeting Community Engagement
* Policy 4.3 Agenda Planning
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: www.ewsd.org/schoolboard
🎥 The Voices for Inclusion in Essex and Westford invites you to a screening of Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution on Monday, January 22 from 6:30-9 p.m. in the EHS Auditorium. This documentary tells the story of Camp Jened, a summer camp for teenagers with disabilities that transformed young people’s lives and ignited a landmark movement for disability justice. Please RSVP to this event 👉 https://bit.ly/48u2DRB
January is School Board Recognition Month. We thank our EWSD School Board Members for their hard work and dedication to our schools!
EWSD prekindergarten registration is now open! Families must complete and submit the registration form to request a spot in an EWSD prekindergarten classroom for the 2024-2025 school year. 👉 https://bit.ly/47rtgFt 🎒🎒
🔔 Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, January 15!
The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tue., January 16th 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.
Agenda items for the meeting include:
* Announced Tuition
* Set High School Choice Capacity
* D6 Class Size Information
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: www.ewsd.org/schoolboard
Dear Families and Staff,
Please provide extra time this morning as part of your commute as there have been reports of trees and power lines down in certain spots in our area due to the high winds overnight that are causing potential detours.
🌟The EWSD is hiring Mainstream Instructional Assistants for grades Prek-5th. 💡 Please share this post and spread the word! 🔍 For more information about the positions and how to apply, visit ewsd.org/jobs. 📈
