The EWSD nurses provided training for all EWSD Child Nutrition employees on CPR, stop-the-bleed, and what to do if someone is choking. 👏👏
All EWSD Facilities & District Safety employees recently took part in diversity and equity training. 👍👍
The 2024 Faculty-Staff Summer Scholarship in honor of Lucille McClure is available now!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-vj5kBOr17BmNq1b1pZBiaa566m2W6i8/view
9th, 10th, and 11th grade students who are planning to participate in a summer enrichment program are encouraged to apply. The scholarship can be used toward registration and fees for camps, classes, special projects, etc.
Completed applications should be submitted to Maeve Murphy in the School Counseling Office or at mmurphy@ewsd.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with a final deadline of June 3, 2024.
Due to the 2-hour delay yesterday, we need to adjust our VTCAP testing schedule.
Friday, April 5th (B day) will be 9th grade (section 1) English and 11th grade Science (section 2).
The final day of testing will be on Tuesday, April 9th (B day), and will be 9th grade English (section 2).
Please note that this means block 1/2 begins at 10:00 am on Friday, April 5. Block 1/2 begins at 10:35 am on Tuesday, April 9.
AMN Cody Alexander, with the 158th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron, visited EHS to share information about Air Force Careers. Alexander graduated from EHS in 2023 and looked forward to sharing his experience with students and staff. He was joined by his colleague SSGT Kasey Bellerive. ✈️👏
There will be no buses for Westford students who attend the high school today, Thursday, April 4, due to the weather and roads. EHS and CTE will still be open and running on a two-hour delay.
Due to the 2 delay there will be no VTCAP testing today. All students should arrive for a 10:40 am start.
We will be using the 2 hour delay bell schedule. Today starts with block A 3/4 and end with A 1/2
Due to weather, the start of school will be delayed two hours, today, Thursday, April 4 for Albert D. Lawton, Essex Middle School, Essex High School, and the Center for Technology, Essex.
Buses will arrive two hours after their normal time (if the bus normally arrives at 7:15 a.m., it will arrive at 9:15 a.m.) and school will begin two hours later than the normal start time.
Here is a sample ballot that all EWSD residents will see at the polls on April 9. You can also view the candidates who are looking to fill the open Board seats under 'Sample Ballots' on the EWSD budget page (www.ewsd.org/budget). 🗳️🗳️
Save the date: April 11: Fine Arts Night - Celebrating Our Creative Community
The Arts Faculties of Essex Westford School District will host the annual Fine Arts Night “Celebrating Creative Minds” at Essex High School.
This exceptional production will feature the outstanding artistic work of our talented youth from EWSD schools in various disciplines including visual arts, music, theater, and film.
ART EXHIBITIONS: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Library & Main Hallways: 2-D & 3-D Visual Art An exhibition of 2-D and 3-D from K-12 students
Library AV Space (back of library): EHS Film Presentations
MUSIC PERFORMANCES: Gymnasium
5:30 – Welcome
5:35 – Orchestra (Grades 4-12)
6:15 – Band (Grades 4-12)
7:00 – Chorus (Grades 3-12)
We invite you to witness the incredible talent of our students! Join us and be amazed by their exceptional abilities.
Sincerely,
K-12 Arts Educators
📸 Share your eclipse vibes with us! Whether you're joining a viewing party or capturing the moment at home, we want to see it all! Submit your snapshots via this form for a chance to be featured on EWSD social media. Don't miss out! https://bit.ly/EWSDeclipse *Please DON'T submit photos of the actual eclipse or sun! Instead share snapshots of your family, friends, or your eclipse gathering!
EHS/CTE hosted a Hiring Fair for all students! There were over 15 businesses and organizations represented with over 900 students who attended.
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.
Watch this 1-minute video to learn how the Homestead Education Tax Rate is calculated for Essex Junction, Essex Town, and Westford 👉 https://bit.ly/3xnRjJ3
The McFadden Academy of Irish Dance performed for Essex Elementary School students and faculty. The dancers included current Essex Elementary students, Founders Memorial students, Essex Middle and Essex High School students!
The net education spending in the FY25 budget is increasing by $7,440,175 which increases our tax rate by $0.083. The increase in property values across the three towns in our District (Essex Junction, Essex Town, and Westford) is resulting in an added increase to our property tax rate of $0.1977 to $0.2975. For more information, visit www.ewsd.org/budget
The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tue., April 2 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:
* Onboarding of New Board Members
* 4.6 Board Committee Principles
* 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 EWSD Board Meeting on March 26 is now available to watch thanks to the Media Factory 👉 https://bit.ly/3VCMiGJ #EWSD
👉 Here is a glimpse at how education is funded in Vermont. For more information, visit www.ewsd.org/budget
🔷 The EWSD annual report is now available online! Visit www.ewsd.org/budget to view the report as well as budget presentations, recorded Board meetings, and more.
🔷 You can also pick up a hard copy at your local public library, city/town office, or at the District's Central Office location.
