Please consider running for one of the three open seats on the EWSD School Board! Completed petitions are due by Monday, March 3. Learn more: https://bit.ly/EWSDBoardSeats2025
📌 Save the date - EWSD Fine Arts Night will take place on Thursday, April 10!
🎉 This week's employee spotlight is Amanda Waldo 🎉 "She fosters a positive community in her classroom. The students are so kind and really care for each other and that is fostered greatly by Amanda's hard work to create a safe and nurturing experience." .... Is there an EWSD employee you'd like to nominate for the spotlight? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Aykx7NNp6bzdLgcB9
🔔 Reminder that there will be no school on Monday, February 24 through Tuesday, March 4 for Winter Break. School will resume on Wednesday, March 5.
🌿 EWSD Alumni Spotlight! 🌿 After Glen Russell graduated in 1980, he earned a bachelor's degree in Christian Theology and a doctorate in biblical studies. He now resides in Williston, Vermont, and is the Pastor of Faith Baptist Church. He is also a retired U.S. Army Veteran of 21 years. Glen enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and reading history. His advice to current students is; "don't let your present determine your future. Your decisions today will unfold tomorrow". The EWSD is so proud of the incredible things our alumni achieve and the paths they forge after leaving our schools. Are you an EWSD alumni that wants to share their story? Complete this form to be featured on our social media accounts and website. Inspire others with your journey - connect today! https://forms.gle/B1D7EJuV7Difge3c8
All schools in the EWSD are now closed today, Monday, February 17, due to the weather.
This includes the following schools: Hiawatha, Summit Street, Essex Elementary, Thomas Fleming, Founders Memorial, The ARC Center, Albert D. Lawton, Essex Middle School, Westford Elementary, Essex High School, and the Center for Technology, Essex.
Due to the weather, all EWSD schools will be operating on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 17. The delay is for all schools and district employees. There will also be no AM PreK tomorrow.
Interested in walking and biking in Essex? Attend the first open house on two Essex plans that are kicking off: Keystone Trail Connectivity Project - Active Transportation Plan. This will take place on February 20 at Essex Middle School, and you can drop in anytime between 6-7:30 p.m.
Questions about the proposed FY26 EWSD budget? Visit www.ewsd.org/budget for the latest news, updates, information from Board meetings, FAQs, and more.
In December, EHS student Jonathan McNamara received a congressional nomination to be a member of the Class of 2029 at one of the United States Service Academies. Recently, Jonathan was offered an Appointment to the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, where he will be attending following graduation in June.
Go, Hornets! 🏒🐝 📸 Photo credit Lea Ann Smith
#throwbackthursday to the class of 1970! 🐝
Join the conversation as part of the EWSD Budget Talk series! Tonight (6:30-7:30 p.m.) will mark the third of four online opportunities for you to take part in the FY26 budget conversation. https://bit.ly/EWSDbudgettalk
All schools in the EWSD are closed today, Thursday, February 13, out of caution due to the predicted forecast and potential hazardous conditions.
This includes the following schools: Hiawatha, Summit Street, Essex Elementary, Thomas Fleming, Founders Memorial, The ARC Center, Albert D. Lawton, Essex Middle School, Westford Elementary, Essex High School, and the Center for Technology, Essex.
If you missed the EWSD Board budget meeting from last night, you can now watch it online (https://bit.ly/EWSD021125video) and view the slides (https://bit.ly/EWSD021125presentation) that were presented.
🎉 This week's employee spotlight is Jackie Lynch🎉 "Jackie is incredibly optimistic. She intentionally creates community throughout the entire high school and has a very special way of connecting with each student. She truly wants to see everyone in the EWSD community thrive!" .... Is there an EWSD employee you'd like to nominate for the spotlight? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Aykx7NNp6bzdLgcB9
Are you interested in playing a role in supporting the work and aspirations of your local schools? Do you care deeply about the success of our public schools - for the children, the taxpayers, and the future of Vermont? Please consider running for an open seat on the EWSD School Board! Learn more: https://bit.ly/EWSDBoardSeats2025
If you missed the last EWSD BudgetTalk session, you can watch the recorded version here: https://bit.ly/EWSD020625BudgetTalk
Fleming students participated in the annual Dance-Off! As part of their physical education curriculum, 4th and 5th grade students create and practice choreography, design their outfits, choose their music, and compete against other classes in their grade! The winners are decided by guest judges, and students perform their routines in front of the school and their families. This year guest judges were UVM students on the Men's soccer team. At the end of the Dance-Off, the faculty and staff participated by performing their own dance! https://youtu.be/MUKyFIIBWjA
We are excited about the superintendent candidate pool and look forward to introducing you to the three finalists. Finalist in-person interviews with both student and parent panels will take place on Wed., Feb. 12, and will be live-streamed and recorded for you to watch. Learn more: https://bit.ly/EWSDlivestream
