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!
Essex High School Prom will be held on May 18th at the Echo Center in Burlington from 8 pm to 11 pm.
The last chance to purchase Prom Tickets will be this Thursday, May 9, and Friday, May 10 during lunches.
Ticket prices are now $35. Cash or checks made out to EWSD.
If you are bringing a guest, who is a non-EHS student, please go to the main office and pick up a guest form.
Forms must be filled out before tickets can be purchased.
Christine Gaynor-Patterson 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/3Qq6OHb
A group of EHS and CTE students interested in learning more about careers in law enforcement visited the new VT State Police barracks in Williston. Students learned about a variety of career paths such as crime scene investigation, dive teams, bomb squad, K9 handling, dispatch, and more. The tour was led by EHS alum, Lt. Paul Ravelin of the Vermont State Police. Thank you to the Vermont State Police, the EHS Career Center, and to the EWSD Director of Facilities and Safety for collaborating on this event for students. 👍👍
EHS hosted performances by two US Army Field Band ensembles and a Q&A for the EHS Wind ensemble students! 🎶
The EWSD Board will next meet for a Virtual Community Engagement on Mon., May 6, starting at 6 p.m. Community members who wish to participate can join the meeting using this link: https://meet.google.com/htp-puxg-wrr
You can view EWSD budget presentations, watch Board meetings, view FAQs, and more by visiting: www.ewsd.org/budget
INK & Imagination with Kathrine Sullivan & Keri-Anne Lesure Collaborative Project with English, Photo & Digital Art Students
During the 3rd quarter, Kathrine Sullivan's 10th grade Honors English students composed a written piece during their class. Then advanced photo and digital art students read them and choose one to reflect on to create visual artwork that encompasses the meaning of it to them.
General Elections May 6th-7th. Outside the cafe during all lunches.
AVPA Showcase tonight! Come see AVPA students artistic talents!
Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition)- May 16 and 17 6 pm. May 18 12 pm and May 19 2 pm. Tickets by donation at the door located in the EHS Auditorium.
A team of EHS STEM Academy students attended the Vermont Science Olympiad at the University of Vermont, and all who attended received at least one medal! https://bit.ly/3Q6rqnL
Save the date! The EHS/CTE Multicultural Potluck Festival is next Friday, May 10th!
Where will your wings take you scavenger hunt! If interested, go to the wings display in the main lobby to find the first clue! Clues will bring you around the school to collect more clues and prizes.
The EWSD Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is inviting families for a free night out to meet other families, learn about available resources, and establish connections in a safe and inclusive environment. This event will be held on Monday, May 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the ADL Cafeteria. There will be dinner, music, onsite childcare, lawn games, activities, and community resources and connections. Kindly RSVP to this event: https://bit.ly/4aXPEJk
All students, parents, and members of the EWSD and Essex Community are invited to join the EHS/CTE Multicultural Potluck Festival on Friday, May 10 from 5-8 p.m. in the EHS gymnasium. You are welcome to bring a dish inspired by your culture or host an activity to share with the school community. There will be food, prizes, and fun activities for all! To RSVP, sign up for a dish, or volunteer: https://bit.ly/4ajoH2k 🍽️
Essex High School Prom will be held on May 18th at the Echo Center in Burlington from 8 pm to 11 pm.
Tickets go on sale, during lunches, outside the cafeteria on May 1st - 3rd. Tickets are $30 each.
If you wait until the following week to purchase tickets they will be $35 each and will be on sale only May 9th and 10th, also during lunches. Buy your tickets early!
Cash or checks made out to EWSD.
If you are bringing a guest, who is a non-EHS student, please go to the main office and pick up a guest form. Forms must be filled out before tickets can be purchased.
Do you have a senior graduating this year? We want to celebrate them! Share a photo of your senior with communications@ewsd.org. What does their next chapter look like? What are they looking forward to? What accomplishments are they most proud of? Submissions will be featured on EWSD's social media pages! 🎓🎉🐝
Check out the awesome collaboration between the EWSD Child Nutrition team and local businesses, bringing fresh, delicious food to our students' trays! From 185 gallons of maple syrup to over 7,000 pounds of beef, 4,000 pounds of chicken, 14,000 pounds of Cabot yogurt, and an abundance of fruits and veggies – it's a tasty partnership we're grateful for! Huge thanks to Tucker Maple Sugarhouse, Laplatte River Angus Farm, Misty Knoll Farms, Cabot Creamery, and Chapin Orchard! 🥞🍏🥕🍗🥛
A group of EHS STEM Academy students visited GlobalFoundries! The students had a tour of the wafer fab and talked with GF employees about their careers. 👍👍
Last night the EWSD Board adopted a revised budget which the community will vote on May 7.
Read an update from EWSD Board Chair Robert Carpenter that includes an update on the $4.5 million reduction, a recording of the meeting along with the slides presented, and next steps in the process: https://bit.ly/042424EWSDBoardUpdate
