Essex Westford School District

EES preschoolers loved Ed Emberley's Go Away, Big Green Monster! so much that they made their own! From painting faces to choosing wiggly eyes, noses, mouths, hair, and those sharp white teeth - each monster was unique. They also sang and danced to "If You're a Monster and You Know It!" 🎨🖌️🫟

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.

On Tuesday, November 17, all EHS and CTE students are invited to a Career Showcase for Healthcare in the EHS/CTE Library, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come meet employers, explore healthcare careers, and make connections!

🔔 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

EHS student Myles Rowe was selected as one of just 34 high school students nationwide for the 2026–2027 Carnegie Youth Fellowship with iCivics, out of 627 applicants representing 45 states and three U.S. territories. The fellowship provides students with a national platform to share their perspectives on civic education while building the knowledge, skills, and relationships needed to engage in public life. Throughout the year, fellows will develop a Civic Engagement Portfolio, conduct a Community Research Project, and collaborate with peers to share their findings. Together, they will explore issues affecting their own communities while learning how others across the country experience and address similar challenges.

🏆🏆🏆 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! ⏰⏰

Hiawatha Elementary School held a pumpkin patch and corn maze celebration for all students! 🎃🍂🧡🌽

EHS hosted a health and wellness fair, where students could learn about local organizations, after-school activities, mental health resources, and more. 👍👍

The EHS Pep Rally was a success! 💙💛 Let's go, Hornets! 🐝🐝

📢 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

Congrats to the EHS girls' cross-country team for winning the Division 1 State Championship on October 24. 🎉🙌🏆 The Hornets won their first championship since 2008, knocking off four-time reigning champion CVU in the process. EHS was led by Adrianna Bibeau (third), Emily Dall (fifth), Ruth Knox (10th), Kaelyn McNamara (15th), and Claire Brothers (19th).

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.

EHS and CTE students recently took part in a career showcase held in the school library. 👍 The showcase gave the students an opportunity to explore careers, meet employers, and make connections in the following fields: ski resorts & recreation, hospitality & tourism, food service, sports & entertainment, finance & accounting, insurance, real estate, and higher education.

Natural Resource Forestry students at CTE hosted their annual Apple Fest at Hiawatha Elementary School. 🍎🍏🍂 They participated in student-led activities and learning related to making cider!

ADL students visited and participated in activities in CTE's Building Systems HVAC and Natural Resources Mechanical programs! 👏🔍 Students got to experience how learning can happen in different ways.