Congratulations to EHS teacher Liz Ritchie. Ritchie was awarded the 2024-2025 UVM Outstanding Educator Award.
It was shared that Mrs. Ritchie “is dedicated to helping all her students reach their full potential through one-on-one meetings, frequent calls home, and consistently going out of her way to provide additional support. This is evident by the deep connections she makes with kids. She has high expectations for students, but she's compassionate. She’s also an advocate for all students regardless of ability.”
Ritchie (L) is pictured with Jennifer Letourneau (R) who received the award last school year.
The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tue., September 17 starting at 6:30 p.m. 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:
* Superintendent Search Update
* School Opening Update
* F2. Policy on Nondiscriminatory Mascots and School Branding
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: http://www.ewsd.org/schoolboard
Thanks to everyone who attended our Back to School Night Open House on 9/12/24.
Shout out to the EHS Varsity Cheerleading. Check out these great shots from last week!
Hey EHS Varsity Cheerleading - well done! 📣🎉🐝👏
This week after school Tech Theater Workshops.
Back to School Night Open House will be this Thursday, September 12th!
Parents, guardians, and caregivers can meet their student's teachers, come see where their classes are, and get more information regarding EHS programs.
The event begins at 5:45 pm in the Auditorium.
The EHS Athletic Leadership Council encourages athletic teams to honor a teacher each season for a Teacher Appreciation Game. Recently, the EHS Varsity Girls Golf Team honored EHS Science Teacher, Mr. Shane Heath! 👏🏆⛳🐝
It's official - the rink has ice! 🥶❄️🧊
EHS teacher Liz Ritchie was awarded the 2024-2025 UVM Outstanding Educator Award. Ritchie will be celebrated at the 44th annual UVM Outstanding Educator Awards Event on Thursday, November 7 in the Dudley H. Davis Center.
Come to the library on Wednesday, September 11 from 2:15 to 3:15 for Art in the Library: Drawing Tips and Free Art. We'll have arts, crafts, and free snacks for participants. Attendees can work on any creative project they would like and we'll be offering drawing tips and advice to those who are interested.
The Heavenly Food Pantry, located at the First Congregational Church on Main Street in Essex Junction, will be open to residents of Essex, Essex Junction, and Westford on Monday, September 9, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Beginning at 5:30, families arriving will be given a number, where they will wait in the sanctuary for their number to be called. They will then be registered and guided to the food pantry, where a volunteer will greet and escort them around, allowing them to make selections. After food is gathered, it will be weighed (information for pantry use only) and another volunteer will bring the food to the family’s vehicle. Shopping carts will be made available for those within walking distance of the pantry.
Face masks are optional for those entering the food pantry to ensure safety for visitors as well as volunteers. 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 once a month to eligible persons who fall below federally mandated guidelines. Those not able to attend the pantry may call the Church office at 878-5745 between 9 a.m. and noon today or Monday to leave contact information (name, address, number of family members, phone number) so arrangements for delivery can be made. Follow-up calls to complete registration and schedule deliveries will be made Monday morning. Families are currently able to visit the pantry each time it is open on the 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and the 4th Thursday of the month from 3-6 p.m.
The next food pantry distribution will occur on Thursday, September 26 from 3-6 p.m.
The Athletic Leadership Council encourages athletic teams to honor a teacher each season for a Teacher Appreciation Game.
EHS Varsity Girls Golf Team honored Mr. Shane Heath, EHS Science Teacher.
Yearbook Sales Have Begun! Yearbooks can be purchased for the price of $68 now until September 20th. After this date, the yearbook price will increase to $77.
For more information go to the EHS website: https://www.ewsd.org/o/ehs/page/yearbook
Exciting News! The CTE Preschool still has openings for the 2024-25 school year for children ages 3-5. Your child must be 3 years old by September 15 to enroll. We welcome families from all neighboring communities, not just Essex! Our program runs from October 1 to May 29, featuring a Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, small class sizes, and daily outdoor exploration. Tuition is $100 per month. For more information, email Melissa at mbrott@ewsd.org.
Picture day is tomorrow, September 5th! This is held In the EHS Gymnasium during the school day.
All students will need to participate for their school ID, regardless of whether families purchase a package or not. *This includes 12th grade students.
For those who wish to order photos, forms were handed out to students the first week of school. Or can be ordered online at https://bsnap.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/Index
Event: EHS Fall Pictures 2024
Password: EHS324 - case sensitive
Extra photo forms are in the main office if needed.
🔔 We are currently hiring Mainstream Instructional Assistants and Behavioral Interventionists for middle and high school levels. The EWSD offers excellent benefits including generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution. Apply today! To view the full job descriptions 👉 https://bit.ly/3LH3TqJ 🌿🌿
🚍 EHS hosted bus evacuation drills where all students participated and learned important safe riding practices! 🛑🚌
Congrats to EWSD students Bryce Terborgh (EHS), Nick Norris (ADL), and Aiden Mellinger (EMS) who will be representing Vermont at the New England Section in the PGA Junior League Regional Championships at Bethpage Yellow on Long Island September 6-8. This is the site for the 2025 Ryder Cup. ⛳⛳
🎒✨ Thank you to SeaComm Federal Credit Union for their generous donation of school supplies to the EWSD! 📚✏️
