The Back-to-School edition of the EWSD Family Newsletter is now available 👉 https://essexwestfordsdvt.edurooms.com/newsletters/essex-westford-school-district/newsletters/ewsd-news-08-19-26
Let's extend a warm welcome to the new support staff across our District! 👏👏
We are thrilled to have these amazing new teachers joining the EWSD!
⏳ The countdown to school has begun! Visit ewsd.org/back2school for helpful back-to-school information and resources. 🌿
Westford preschoolers have enjoyed exploring the community forest and trails! 🌿☀️
Today marks the summer solstice - the official first day of summer! ☀️😎🍉🌻🍧
Have a great summer, EWSD! ☀️😎🍉🌻🥳🎉👏😊
The June edition of the EWSD Newsletter is out now - https://app.smore.com/n/y4da1
The Paint Our Story event was part of a successful series of large and small events planned and supported by the EWSD Multilingual Advisory Council that took place this year. Artist and EWSD Multilingual Liaison Julio Desmont led a group of EWSD families and staff in creating a beautiful mural. The mural surfaces the story of how we each bring our unique, lived experiences towards the center of our community, and how the community also supports us. 🎨🖌️
The last day of school will be on Monday, June 15, and it will be a half-day.
Westford Kindergarteners connected previous learning about weather to their current focus on force and motion. They read The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind and connected William's powerful story to building climate hope. Like the wind, we are a powerful force, too. The children said that one way we can build climate hope is by using recycled materials in our building space. Through hands-on testing, building, and PLAY, the scientists explored key vocabulary: force, motion, weight, balance, ramp, slope, speed, direction, and friction! >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii1RDoiQMso
Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
The date for CTE Recognition Night this year is set for June 11, starting at 6:30 p.m. Recognition Night is a time to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of our 11th and 12th-grade students. The ceremony will be in the ice rink, and family admission tickets will be handed out to students closer to the date. Beltrami Studios will be taking photos again this year, and the event will be recorded for viewing.
The May edition of the EWSD Family Newsletter is out now: https://app.smore.com/n/vpzg8j
One month countdown until the last day of school for the 2025-2026 school year!
Westford held its annual science fair! 🧬🔬🧪🧫
EHS Unified Sports is once again doing a Lake Monsters Fundraiser for 2026! The game is on Thursday, June 4, with the first pitch at 6 p.m. Please help support our team! Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/GroupPortalPEC.asp?HoldID=35709&SponsorID=19317&EventID=354765
Marilyn McConnell joined the Essex Westford School District Board after being elected on April 14, 2026. Get to know one of the newest members in this quick Q&A: https://www.ewsd.org/article/2847942
The Westford Elementary preschoolers explored a classic Vermont spring tradition, maple sugaring! 🍁 A special guest teacher showed them how to tap trees and helped tap two nearby maple trees. The students collected sap, did a taste test, and wrapped up their learning with a shared community meal, making and enjoying pancakes together.
🔔 Reminder: There is no school next week, Monday, April 20, through Friday, April 24, for spring break. School will resume on Monday, April 27.