Essex High School

The EWSD Board and administration invite you to join them for a virtual conversation as part of the District’s BudgetTalk series (https://bit.ly/EWSDbudgettalkseries) on March 20 and 27 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. If any group would like the EWSD Board to come and present on the budget or if there is an event that you would like Board members to attend, they would be happy to do so. Please reach out to Board Chair Robert Carpenter (rcarpenter@board.ewsd.org). Learn more about the proposed EWSD budget: www.ewsd.org/budget

EHS theater is thrilled to invite you to their upcoming comedic play - Clue: On Stage (High School Edition)! 🎭 Performances are Thursday, March 27 through Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 30 at 2 p.m. in the EHS Auditorium. Tickets are $5 children/students and $8 general admission: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ehs-theater/EHSClue

Friday, March 14 BTC medical programs attended the HOSA Future Health Professionals Vermont leadership conference and competitions at UVM. EHS Junior Vera Ludwig (3rd from left) placed Silver in the category Introduction to Healthcare: Medical Career Poster. All of the students who placed now qualify to compete at the HOSA's International Leadership Conference in June being held in Nashville, Tennessee.

🔔 Reminder there is no school on Monday, March 31. School will resume on Tuesday, April 1.

Spanish Honors Society will be selling bracelets for the Pulsera Project during lunches on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Bracelets are $5 and support artisans and communities in Guatemala and Nicaragua.

VTCAP Testing begins on Monday, March 17. Students in grades 9 and 11 will participate in the VTCAP state assessments (Wednesday, March 19, will be a regular early release schedule). 9th graders will take 2-part ELA and Math assessments, while 11th graders will take a 2-part Science assessment. Shared EHS and CTE students are expected to attend their EHS academic class during block 1/2 on testing days. Please note there is an adjusted schedule this week. Non-testing students in grades 10 and 12 will have a late start on the four testing days. The 10th grade VSAC Career and College Field Trip is Thursday morning (March 20), so 10th grade students should report to the gym by 8:30 a.m.

EHS Theater's production of Clue is in need of some items they are struggling to find. A loveseat (preferably on wheels), a set of 7 matching dining chairs, 2 lightweight sitting chairs. For furniture, it should reflect 1950's vintage mansion. As well as an XL black duffle bag with zipper (that looks like it could have been around in the 1950's). If you know of anyone who would be willing to donate or loan these items to us for our March 27 - 30th production, please get in contact with Brit Flynn bflynn@ewsd.org Thank you!

The Library will be putting up a student art showcase and we want your art on display! We will have a reception with free snacks for all students that participate. Please submit artwork to Patrick as soon as possible. Email pmcallister@ewsd.org with any questions.

Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Hockey team for winning the State Championship on 3/13!

Teacher/Family Conferences today from 3:45 pm-7:45 pm. No appointment is necessary. Conferences are arena-style and teachers will be located in the gym, library, and cafeteria. Caregivers will need their student’s schedules to determine which teachers to conference with. There will be assistance for those needing help accessing PowerSchool for schedules. Teachers are also available outside of this time if needed. Please contact teachers directly to set times. We look forward to seeing you this afternoon/evening!

The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tues., March 18 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 (https://www.facebook.com/BTVMediaFactory). Agenda items for the meeting include: * Approve Land Easement with Champlain Water District * FY26 Budget Transition Planning To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: http://www.ewsd.org/schoolboard

Come to the library on Wednesday, March 19 from 2:15 to 3:15 for Art in the Library: Watercolor Workshop and Free Art. We'll have art, crafts, and free snacks for participants. Art in the Library is drop in (you do not need to sign up) and attendees can work on any creative project they would like. The watercolor workshop is optional and participants will learn about layering and glazing watercolors.

At its meeting on February 18, the EWSD Board approved a budget that will be put forth for a community vote on Tuesday, April 8. With rising property taxes, ongoing statewide financial challenges, and declining enrollment, the Board asked the administration to maintain the same level of net spending as FY25, but with rising costs, we have had to make some difficult decisions. Learn more about this proposed budget: https://bit.ly/FY26EWSDbudgetPlan

EHS Girls Varsity Hockey is playing in the championship game tomorrow night vs. Bellows Free Academy. Game starts at 8:00 pm at UVM Gutterson Fieldhouse. Come out to support EHS Girls Hockey! Go Hornets!

Come out for a Trivia Night sponsored by Tri-M on April 1st! This will be at from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the EHS Cafeteria!

Hiring Fair happening today! March 11:30 am- 3:00 pm EHS/CTE Library. Are you looking for a summer job or a full-time position after graduation? Don't miss this opportunity to connect with local employers who are ready to hire!

Save the date : EWSD Fine Arts Night will take place on Thursday, April 10 at Essex High School!

EHS Student Government is hosting a Sweetheart's Heart Ball for Senior Citizens. March 14th, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm. RSVP if interested in joining for music and food.

Spectrum Sleep Out March 28th.

Junior Holden Friesel will have a world premiere performance at the Music-COMP’s Opus 39 Concert on Monday, March 24. He has been working one-on-one with composers/mentors through Music-COMP, a nonprofit based in Waterbury, for the past few months to compose and finalize his own piece of music. Holden prepared for the premiere of his new music by taking part in rehearsals with professional musicians, attending workshops by special guest presenters, and being interviewed for a documentary compiled by LCATV. Join us for the culmination of all this hard work at Elley Long Music Center in Colchester, VT. The Opus 39 concert is free and open to the public. Special 30th Anniversary Donor Seats can be reserved online. Visit Music-Comp online for more information: https://music-comp.org/opus-39