*Reminder - Tonight (Wednesday, April 17) the EWSD will host a virtual conversation for community feedback on the budget from 6:30-8 p.m. It will be a designated time for you to bring forth questions, feedback, and ideas related to the priorities of the revised budget. This is a time for a back-and-forth conversation with the Board and community members. Join the meeting using this link: https://meet.google.com/how-byjz-wrh
The #EWSD School Board Special Meeting is on Thurs., April 18 starting at 7 p.m. in the EHS Library. Prior to this meeting, there will be an in-person community engagement session from 6-7 p.m. in the EHS Cafeteria.
Agenda items for the meeting include:
* FY25 Budget and Deliberation
* Approve Professional Appointments
* Policy 4.3 Agenda Planning
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: www.ewsd.org/page/schoolboard
EWSD Fine Arts Night was April 11th held at Essex High School. It was a night for the district to come together to 'Celebrate Creative Minds' through music and art.
EHS Student Body Presidential Elections today and tomorrow!
🗓️ The 2024-25 EWSD school year calendar has been finalized. School districts in the Champlain Valley have committed to a regional calendar that includes 175 common school days. 🗓️ This means that all districts in Chittenden, Franklin, and Addison counties will follow a very similar schedule. Superintendents also agreed that all districts will start the school year on Monday, August 26, 2024.
The Community College of Vermont is pleased to invite the local community to join their students, staff, and faculty to their 21st Annual International Food Festival! This event is a relaxed potluck where attendees share food, music, and lively conversation. Over the last two decades, there have been more than 20 countries of origin represented. Join the fun on Thursday, April 17 from 4-5:30 p.m. at CCV Winooski Center.
The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tue., April 16 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).
Agenda items for the meeting include:
* Approve Warrants
* Appoint Official Newspaper - Seven Days
* Appoint Board Legal Counsel
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: www.ewsd.org/page/schoolboard
Two EHS students recently competed at the National Field Archery Association Indoor National Championships in Louisville, Kentucky. EHS junior, Archer Strauss, won first place in Freestyle Limited Recurve, and EHS senior, Eli Pierce, achieved a personal best score.
The EWSD Board met last night to discuss the recent budget voting results and plan for a revote. You can view minutes, a slideshow, and a video recording from the meeting by visiting: www.ewsd.org/budget
EHS and CTE students toured the new VT State Police Barracks in Williston on April 11th to learn about careers in Law Enforcement.
Students learned about a variety of career paths such as: crime scene investigation, dive teams, bomb squad, K9 handling, dispatch and so much more.
Our tour was led by EHS Alum Lt. Paul Ravelin of the Vermont State Police. We learned about the many paths people in these careers have taken to get where they are today. Thank you to the VT State Police for sharing this information with us.
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, April 15, 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 provided by the USDA is available once a month to eligible 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 a.m. and noon today or Monday to leave contact information so arrangements for delivery can be made. Follow-up calls will be made on Monday. The next food pantry distribution will occur on Thursday, April 25 from 3-6 p.m.
Senior Class Meeting- April 15th during Advisory in the Auditorium! All seniors should make arrangements to attend for important information!
The #EWSD Board will host an Emergency Meeting on Thursday, April 11 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Essex Police Department.
Agenda items for the meeting include:
* Reorganization of the Board
* FY25 Budget and Deliberation
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: www.ewsd.org/page/schoolboard
Senator Bernie Sanders announced the winners of the 14th Annual State of the Union Essay Contest for Vermont students!
EHS student, Leah Frisbie, won first place with her essay about the impacts of banning books from school libraries.
The essay contest is designed to engage Vermont's high school students on the major issues facing the country. Over the past thirteen years, over 5,700 students throughout Vermont have written essays about critically important issues, including climate change, racial injustice, access to mental health care, the state of our democracy, and more.
Save the date! EHS Theater Trivia Night April 16, 7 pm-9 pm.
âś… Today is the day to vote! âś… Starting from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. the City of Essex Junction residents will vote at the Champlain Valley Expo, the Essex Town residents outside of the City will vote at Essex Middle School, and Westford residents will vote at Westford School.
All EWSD buildings & parking lots are closed to the public on Monday, April 8.
The EWSD nurses provided training for all EWSD Child Nutrition employees on CPR, stop-the-bleed, and what to do if someone is choking. đź‘Źđź‘Ź
All EWSD Facilities & District Safety employees recently took part in diversity and equity training. đź‘Ťđź‘Ť
