Center for Technology, Essex Dental Assisting Program 2 senior, Julia Morton, was selected as one of Vermont's 2025 Presidential Scholars. Julia is currently employed at Sunny Hollow Dental as a dental assistant for her second year in the dental assisting program and was a gold medalist at the 2024 Skills USA National competition held in Atlanta, GA! 🏆👏
Essex Middle School Physical Education teacher, Matt Bristol, was recently awarded as the Vermont recipient of First Push Syndicate’s Get On Board Gear Grant. First Push Syndicate is a program that creates opportunities for students to learn how to skateboard in a fun and safe environment with a proven curriculum through physical education classes. The Get On Board program partners with physical education teachers to facilitate their own skateboarding curriculum. The Get On Board Gear Grant supplies the recipient with brand-new skateboarding gear! EMS students will use the new skateboarding equipment in their upcoming physical education classes.
You can learn more about the EWSD budgeting process by viewing the EWSD budget web page (www.ewsd.org/budget) for the latest news, frequently asked questions, blog posts, Board meeting materials, and more!
🎥 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
The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tues., Jan. 28 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the EHS Library. 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
-FY26 Superintendent’s Recommended Budget Presentation
-Policy 4.3 Agenda Planning
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: http://www.ewsd.org/schoolboard
EES 2nd graders and the entire FMS school had an exciting visit to the University of Vermont campus to cheer on the women’s basketball team! 🏀🎉🙌
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.
🎉 This week's employee spotlight is Kamala Symula 🎉
"Kam is a true example of an amazing educator. She treats all students with dignity and compassion and goes above and beyond to create inclusive opportunities for all. Kam works well beyond the school day to allow students to participate in extracurricular activities. She also supports their challenges and successes across all settings. In addition, she collaborates and supports all of her colleagues in a similar fashion. Kam makes a positive impact on absolutely everyone who crosses her path and our school is a better place because of her."
.... Is there an EWSD employee you'd like to nominate for the spotlight? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Aykx7NNp6bzdLgcB9
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.
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.
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
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
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
ADL students created paper mache stars that will be donated to a local retirement community. This is one of the community service projects ADL students participate in as part of the school’s CREW work. CREW is a student-designed and student run program that focuses on community, relationships, engagement, and well-being.
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).
Westford teacher Sarah Lothrop was recognized for her exceptional impact as a FIRST LEGO League mentor at the FIRST LEGO League Northern Qualifier held in Shelburne on December 14, 2024. Lothrop is a first-year FLL mentor, leading a beginner team of 4th-grade students. Her enthusiasm and commitment to student learning were on full display as her team, the PanDucks, practiced poise, kindness, and confidence throughout all components of the competition. The award was presented during the event's closing ceremonies. This recognition goes to the mentor who inspires their team to do their best, both as individuals and together. Her leadership and guidance are evident and exemplify the FIRST Core Values.
🔔 Reminder that there will be no school on Monday, January 20. School will resume on Tuesday, January 21.
🎉 This week's employee spotlight is Katie Hamm 🎉 "She is a very nice teacher and always helps the students who need it" .... Is there an EWSD employee you'd like to nominate for the spotlight? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Aykx7NNp6bzdLgcB9
Westford Elementary School's four FIRST LEGO League teams (serving grades 4-6) have all advanced through regional qualifiers. They will participate in the Vermont State Championships hosted at GlobalFoundries on January 18. Westford teams (Atlantic Pandas, Pacific Pandas, PanDucks, and Prodigy Pandas) have each put in almost 80 hours of work to reach this milestone, developing teamwork, leadership, resilience, and perseverance along the way. For more information on upcoming events, visit firstinvermont.org.
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.
