EHS Yearbook Recognition Ads for Seniors. Due by February 2.
🎥 The #EWSD Board Meeting on January 21 is now available to watch thanks to the Media Factory 👉https://www.mediafactory.org/ewsd?modal=394,episode,234699
Last night at the EWSD Board meeting, the District provided a budget presentation (https://bit.ly/012125EWSDslides) focused on reimagining a delivery model with affordability in mind. This is in line with the guidance that the Board had provided the District, focusing on maintaining level net education spending for FY26, and requires wide-sweeping changes to the fundamental systems, structures, and strategies of the District.
Are you a community member who would like to receive the latest EWSD budget updates through email? Use this form to sign up today: https://bit.ly/EWSDbudgetnews
The Center for Technology will be hosting two open house events on February 8 & 13! 🔎 Learn more and register for workshops on our Discover CTE Open House page: www.ewsd.org/o/cte/page/discover-cte
The Heavenly Pantry at the First Congregational Church on Main Street in Essex
Junction will be open to families on Thursday, January 23, from 3-6 p.m. Â
Residents of Essex, Essex Junction, and Westford are welcome to enter the front
door of the First Congregational Church of Essex Junction where they will be
given a number and asked to wait in the sanctuary until it is their turn to register.
The pantry asks that those coming to the pantry limit their visits to once a month.
Those needing food but unable to attend can call the church office at 878-5745 Ext.
4 from 9-12 p.m. today through Thursday to arrange a delivery. Return calls to
complete registration will happen on Thursday.
The next pantry will be held on Monday, February 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Welcome to Semester 2 Hornets! There's a new display in the main lobby and a good reminder to ''Bee Kind to Yourself"
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Your voice matters! Have a question or feedback about the EWSD budget? Submit those using this anonymous form: https://bit.ly/EWSDFY26BudgetFeedback
We will theme questions/feedback we receive and address them during weekly virtual BudgetTalk conversations (https://bit.ly/EWSDbudgettalk) and post answers on our budget website (www.ewsd.org/budget).
EHS Pajama Party Coffee House Friday, January 24. In the EHS Library from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Sign up to perform by Wednesday 1/22.
Come to the library on Wednesday, January 22 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. We will be offering a watercolor workshop.
Important Ticket Info:
🎟️ Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
🎫 Tickets are NON-TRANSFERABLE: the buyer is the only person who can use the ticket. Please purchase tickets directly from Student Government during the designated sales times.
Bringing a guest?
If you’d like to bring someone who isn’t an EHS student, they must complete a Guest Application Form before you buy their ticket. Guests must be current high school students or recent EHS graduates. Pick up a form in the Main Office. Signatures need to be completed prior in order to purchase tickets.
Event Reminders:
🎒 Backpacks and large bags are not allowed. Small bags/purses are permitted but subject to search.
⏳ Doors are open from 8 PM to 9 PM. There’s no entry after 9 PM and no re-entry after leaving.
🎨 Decorations are for everyone to enjoy—please don’t take or damage them!
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Your voice matters! Learn more about the EWSD budgeting process by viewing the EWSD budget website (www.ewsd.org/budget) for the latest news, frequently asked questions, blog posts, articles, and more!
There are links near the top of the page that allow you to share any budget questions that you may have and also sign up to receive budget communication emails directly from the District.
In 2024, our Facebook stories and celebrations reached over 160,000 people! A huge thank you to all our #EWSD followers for your likes, comments, and shares—and for joining us in celebrating our amazing students and staff throughout the year. Stay tuned for even more updates as we continue showcasing the incredible things happening at EWSD in 2025!
Today is the last day of Semester 1/Quarter 2!
Mid-Term Assessments are next week. Monday 1/13 will be A 1/2 at 8:45 am and then A 3/4 at 11:45 am.
Essex High School students Emma Airoldi, Jonathan McNamara, and Jacob Shevchik received congressional nominations to be members of the Class of 2029 at the United States Service Academies. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Peter Welch, and Rep. Becca Balint recognized twenty Vermonters during an annual reception at the Vermont State House. Before the ceremony, nominees and current Service Academy students were invited to a roundtable discussion.
The five U.S. military academies include the Military Academy at West Point, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, the Coast Guard Academy, and the Merchant Marine Academy. As part of the application requirements, applicants to U.S. Service Academies must receive a nomination.
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, January 13, 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 is provided by the USDA to eligible households who fall below federally mandated guidelines. Visits to the pantry are now limited to one per household per calendar month.
The next food pantry distribution will be Thursday, January 23.
Lost and found tables are out in the main lobby. Please take a look to see if you are missing anything.
Valuables such as jewelry and electronics can be found in the main office.
All items will be donated at the end of Mid-Term Assessment week.
EHS Yearbook Recognition Ads for Seniors. Due by February 2.
