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The EWSD Child Nutrition Program celebrated its fifth annual District-wide Vermont Harvest Menu, highlighting the incredible local farms and producers that help bring fresh, Vermont-grown ingredients to our school meals! For breakfast, all EWSD schools served homemade breakfast bread alongside a Cabot Creamery cheese square and a fresh apple from Chapin Orchard. Lunch featured nachos made with locally sourced ingredients, including fajita chicken from New England Poultry in Orleans, seasoned black beans from Vermont Bean Crafters in Warren, and homemade queso made with Cabot Creamery cheese. Students also enjoyed sweet and savory roasted sweet potatoes from Basin Farm in Bellows Falls and apple cider from Sunrise Orchards in Cornwall. The EWSD Child Nutrition Program extends a huge thank-you to all of our local farms, producers, and community partners for their collaboration and support in making this annual celebration possible. We're proud to bring a taste of Vermont to our students' tables!

Fourth and fifth graders from Westford School recently welcomed five high school students from Peru, Mexico, Nepal, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo for a special morning of learning, friendship, and connection! As part of their studies on human rights and inclusion, the students learned about different cultures, languages, and experiences while working together to create a colorful community quilt. Along the way, they shared stories, asked questions, and discovered how much they have in common! 🌎😊

EWSD Board members and District leaders recently met for an engagement workshop with Sue McCormack to discuss ways to better communicate with our families and community. ✏️🌿

The EHS Theater Presents Legally Blonde: The Musical! Performances will be Nov. 19 through Nov. 21 at 7 p.m., with a Matinee at 1 p.m. on Nov. 21 in the EHS auditorium.

🔔 Reminder - No School on Tuesday, November 10. School will resume on Wednesday, November 11.

🤖 Volunteers Needed for FIRST LEGO League Qualifier! Essex Middle School will host the FIRST LEGO League Northern Vermont Qualifier on December 6! Teams from EMS, Founders, and Westford will compete alongside teams from across Vermont.

We need 40 volunteers to make this exciting event possible! Interested in supporting our students and celebrating STEM learning? Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.firstinvermont.org/early-volunteer-reg

🏆🏆🏆 THREE TEAMS. THREE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. ONE INCREDIBLE DAY! 💙💛

What a weekend for Essex High School athletics! On Sunday, November 1, three Hornets teams captured Division I state championships!

🏐 Girls Volleyball: SIX straight state titles! The Hornets battled through a thrilling five-set match against BFA-St. Albans to keep their championship streak alive!
🏐 Boys Volleyball: BACK-TO-BACK champions! Essex swept Burlington 3-0 to claim its second consecutive state title!
⚽ Boys Soccer: STATE CHAMPIONS! The Hornets completed an incredible playoff run with a dramatic 2-1 double-overtime victory over CVU, earning their first title since 2021!

Congratulations, Hornets!

Westford hosted a Family Folk Dance Night, bringing students and families together for an evening of music, movement, and community connection! 🎶 Students in grades 3–5 have been learning traditional folk dances in music class and had the opportunity to invite a family member to join them on the dance floor. Rather than simply watching a performance, families became part of the experience, celebrating learning, connection, and the joy of dancing together.

Reminder - Daylight Saving Time Ends tomorrow, Sunday, November 1! ⏰⏰

📢 The EWSD is seeking a full-time, school-year School Cafeteria Coordinator at Essex Elementary School! 🕒 Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Interested? Learn more and apply here: https://ewsd.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5962717

This week is National School Bus Safety Week. 🛑🚌 Every student deserves a safe trip to and from school. This National School Bus Safety Week, join us and the National Coalition for Safer Roads in reminding motorists to slow down, put distractions away, and watch for children near school buses and bus stops.

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 Thursday, October 22, from 3-6 p.m.

The October edition of the EWSD Family Newsletter is out now 👉https://essexwestfordsdvt.edurooms.com/newsletters/essex-westford-school-district/newsletters/ewsd-news-10-16-26

October is National Principals Month! 🎉 School principals have a tremendous impact on student achievement through their daily work in fostering positive school cultures and creating teaching and learning environments where every student can thrive.

This all-encompassing, demanding, and rewarding work makes a difference. Please join us in recognizing and thanking our EWSD principals for all that they do for students, staff, and families. ✨

🔔 Reminder: There will be no school on Thursday, October 22, and Friday, October 23. School will resume on Monday, October 26.

The EWSD Board Meeting on October 6 is now available to watch thanks to the Media Factory 👉 https://vimeo.com/1233535404

The EWSD Music Department presents the Band Prism Concert! 🎻🎷 Students from grades 7-12 will be performing together on Tuesday, October 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the EHS Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.

🗓️ The EWSD Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host a virtual meeting on Monday, October 12, beginning at 6 p.m. All are invited to attend. During this meeting, you will hear updates from the EWSD administration, identify priorities for the year ahead, and discuss what matters most to the EWSD community. For more information, contact Katie.Ballardvt@gmail.com.

The EWSD Music Department presents the Fall Prism Concert! ADL, EMS, and EHS choir students will come together to perform on Wednesday, October 14, in the EHS Auditorium, beginning at 7 p.m. 🎶🎤