Essex High School

The EHS French students received special congratulations from French Culture & Language Instagram Ambassador, Cecilia. This year, the French Honor Society had 80 members. Twenty-seven students were inducted into the society, and 40 juniors and seniors received the Seal of Biliteracy. Well done! 👏👏

Our team is working hard to ensure kids across our community have access to healthy, delicious meals while school is out. This year, we are proud to sponsor two summer meal sites locally, where children 18 and under can enjoy free meals in a welcoming environment. These meals must be consumed on-site (no grab-and-go). No registration is required - just show up. - Maple Street Park Pool Concessions (Essex Jct.): Breakfast from 9-11 a.m. (Monday-Friday), Lunch from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. (Monday-Friday), Lunch only from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. (Weekends) - Fort Ethan Allen - near the gazebo (Colchester): Lunch from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday)

Families needing food assistance are welcome to visit the pantry! 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, June 26, from 3-6 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 families who fall below federally mandated guidelines. Families not able to attend the pantry may call the Church office at (802)878-5745 Ext. 4 between 9 a.m. and noon today through Thursday to leave contact information so arrangements for delivery can be made. Calls will be made to complete registration on Thursday morning, so please be sure to leave a number so that we can reach you at that time. Visits to the pantry can be made once each calendar month- either on the second Monday of each month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. or the fourth Thursday of each month from 3-6 p.m. The next food pantry distribution will be on Monday, July 7, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Want to watch the EHS 2025 Graduation Ceremony- Media Factory filmed the event, and it will be aired on the LEARN Channel (Comcast 1094, Burlington Telecom 16 & 216). To order a DVD or digital file, or to watch online, visit mediafactory.org/ehs. For more information, contact the Media Factory at 802-651-9692, or info@mediafactory.org

Graduation photos are now available from Beltrami! Photos can be downloaded for free. Visit https://bsnap.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/LoginConsumer?EK=304580 Password:EHS2025

Each year, EHS Faculty and Staff can vote for a colleague to be the recipient of the Heart of a Hornet Award. The criteria is that the nominee shall have met the following: Dedicates time to support students beyond the school day Regularly goes above and beyond typical responsibilities Shows a genuine love for students and enthusiasm for teaching Maintains a consistently positive attitude The 2025 Heart of a Hornet Award was awarded to EHS ELL teacher, Maria Royer! Congratulations, Maria! *Photo credit: Keri-Anne Lesure

Attention Seniors! CAP AND GOWNS If you have not picked up your cap and gown please go to the Main Office ASAP. Cost is $25 cash or checks made out to Scholastic Achievements. GRADUATION REHEARSAL INFORMATION: Rehearsal starts promptly at 1:00 pm on Friday, 6/13. Rehearsal will go until 3:00 pm. Graduates should meet in the cafeteria a few minutes before 1:00 p.m. Attendance for rehearsal is mandatory for students participating in the graduation ceremony. Please do not wear your cap/gown to rehearsal. Please bring any remaining textbooks, equipment, uniforms, Chromebooks and chargers that have not already been turned in.

The June edition of the EWSD Family Newsletter is out now 👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/vyh1cu

Numbers from the EHS/CTE Library this past year!

Live stream the 2025 EHS Graduation Ceremony! 🎥 🎓 Thanks to the Media Factory for providing live stream video coverage. To order a DVD or digital file, or to watch online, visit mediafactory.org/ehs. The EHS Graduation Ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 14.

Final Assessments begin Monday, June 9. Some Key Reminders: Students who arrive late to an exam block after 15 minutes must attend Make-Up Day unless there is a pre-arranged plan with the teacher. If a student misses an exam due to an absence, the student must contact their teacher(s) to schedule a make-up time. Students with a study hall on their schedule do not have to attend that testing block. The library will be a supervised space for students in study halls. Students are required to stay in the assessment block for the entire time. If students have an early dismissal, please complete the attendance form or call before the start of the exam. The cafeteria, library, and gym will be open during lunches. Students in the building are expected to be in one of those places and not the halls. The library is a quiet study area with no food allowed and the gym is open for activity.

Last day of classes today, Hornets! Check out these photos from the Hornet Hullabaloo event, which was held on Friday, May 23. Final Assessments are next week!

Essex High School New Student BBQ 8/25 Please RSVP for the New Student BBQ by completing this Google Form below: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfWP.../viewform Please RSVP by August 8th.

The library will be Silent Study during Final Assessment week, June 9-12.

Attention Seniors! Balfour is here for their final day for Cap and Gown Pick Ups! Stop by the gym until 1:15 pm to pick up your cap and gown. Price is $25 cash or check made out to Scholastic Achievements.

Juniors Pankti Desai, Zahrah Muhammad, Holden Friesel, Lucy Noyes, and sophomore Ronin Ferree have been selected for a 2025 Achievement Award in Writing, given by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Desai, Muhammad, and Noyes were all awarded the top distinction of First Class. The NCTE Achievement Awards in Writing is a school-based writing program established in 1957 to encourage high school students to write and to recognize some of the best student writers in the nation. Schools in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, US territories, Canada, and American schools abroad are eligible to nominate students for the writing program.

Cap and Gown Pick Up Dates: Thursday, May 29 Tuesday, June 3 In the gym during lunches. Payment due at pick up $25 cash or check made out to Scholastic Achievements

Swinging Sweets: tomorrow, May 28th, 6:00 pm EHS Cafeteria. Live jazz performances. Adults $10 Seniors/Students: $5 Included desserts and beverages

Essex Junction Recreation & Parks, Essex Pediatrics, and Essex CHiPS proudly present The Screenagers Project: Growing Up in the Digital Age Community Film Screenings at Essex Cinemas on June 4 & 11! This film screening is a great opportunity to come together with families, friends, and neighbors to learn more about the impact of kids' use of screens, smartphones, and social media on their mental health. Following the 60-minute film, participants are invited to stay for a 30-minute discussion time to talk about collective community action solutions and steps to move this important conversation forward. For more information, and to pre-register: https://forms.gle/ZkKcm3WCYMxzvXgu5

Essex High School New Student BBQ 8/25 Please RSVP for the New Student BBQ by completing this Google Form below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWP_IVje7480oY14NYoD-lmzUBDwy8An5mOwdZyQMLgkMdHg/viewform RSVP by August 8th.