Our team is working hard to ensure kids across our community have access to healthy, delicious meals while school is out. This year, we are proud to sponsor two summer meal sites locally, where children 18 and under can enjoy free meals in a welcoming environment. These meals must be consumed on-site (no grab-and-go). No registration is required - just show up.
- Maple Street Park Pool Concessions (Essex Jct.): Breakfast from 9-11 a.m. (Monday-Friday), Lunch from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. (Monday-Friday), Lunch only from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. (Weekends)
- Fort Ethan Allen - near the gazebo (Colchester): Lunch from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
Families needing food assistance are welcome to visit the pantry! 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, June 26, from 3-6 p.m.
As usual, there are no income requirements to visit the food pantry, and a variety of food is available to everyone; however, additional food is provided by the USDA to eligible families who fall below federally mandated guidelines. Families not able to attend the pantry may call the Church office at (802)878-5745 Ext. 4 between 9 a.m. and noon today through Thursday to leave contact information so arrangements
for delivery can be made. Calls will be made to complete registration on Thursday morning, so please be sure to leave a number so that we can reach you at that time.
Visits to the pantry can be made once each calendar month- either on the second Monday of each month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. or the fourth Thursday of each month from 3-6 p.m. The next food pantry distribution will be on Monday, July 7, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
More than 75 students gathered to celebrate achievements in Spanish proficiency and leadership. This year, 44 students earned the Seal of Biliteracy, recognizing their ability to communicate in Spanish at an intermediate level or higher. Twenty-three seniors in the Spanish Honors Society received their cords and helped induct 22 new members. Seniors Isabella Delphia, Alexa Rabidoux, Olivia Spooner, and Sara Sinkewicz led the student pledge. Spanish teachers Jennifer Luck, Laura Williams, Ashley Bry, and Marcela Bronk proudly celebrated their students’ passion for language, connection, and culture with “¡TORTA!” ¡Felicitaciones a todos!
Today is the summer solstice, signaling the official start of summer!
And that's a wrap on the 2024-2025 school year. Have a great summer, EWSD! 🎉😁☀️👏🍦🍉
The June edition of the EWSD Family Newsletter is out now 👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/vyh1cu
EMS hosted a parent information night, where parents of rising 6th grade students attending EMS in the fall could learn about the academies, clubs, athletics, and have a tour of the school.
Westford School hosted a 5th-8th grade Field Day Celebration. Students and staff were excited to participate in a rainy yet joyful, active afternoon that celebrated the students and their time at Westford School.
Live stream the 2025 EHS Graduation Ceremony! 🎥 🎓 Thanks to the Media Factory for providing live stream video coverage. To order a DVD or digital file, or to watch online, visit mediafactory.org/ehs. The EHS Graduation Ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 14.
EES held its annual Field Day celebration with a variety of fun outdoor games and activities for students to enjoy!
🔔 Reminder that the last day of school for the 2024-2025 school year will be next Friday, June 13, and it will be a half-day.
Founders Memorial and Essex Middle School Chorus students sang for family and friends during their Spring Chorus Concert, held at Essex High School.
Award-winning author and illustrator Jason Chin visited Summit Street School to share his love of storytelling with the students. Jason Chin is known for his beautifully illustrated children’s books that bring complex scientific ideas to life. His work has earned some of the highest honors in children's literature, including the Caldecott Medal, a Sibert Honor, and the Orbis Pictus Award.
Congratulations to Essex Middle School teacher Andrew Kasprisin on his designation as the 2025 Vermont finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This award is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teaching.
EHS hosted a Community Service Dinner to honor graduating seniors for their community service through various EHS clubs and organizations. Essex Rotary Club sponsored the dinner, and Maplehurst Florist donated flowers. Several local rotarians served the approximately 200 students and their caregivers. Robert Carpenter, EWSD School Board Chair, led the ceremonies.
The EWSD Child Nutrition Program provided a special celebratory barbeque lunch for FMS students! Family members were also invited to attend. 🍔🌭🥳
EHS senior, Ava Lovely, recently competed in the Miss Vermont and Miss Vermont Teen pageant, where she was named Runner-Up for Miss Vermont Teen! 👑 She also brought home two awards — one for Fundraising and another for Academic Achievement. 🌟
Essex Junction Recreation & Parks, Essex Pediatrics, and Essex CHiPS proudly present The Screenagers Project: Growing Up in the Digital Age Community Film Screenings at Essex Cinemas on June 4 & 11! This film screening is a great opportunity to come together with families, friends, and neighbors to learn more about the impact of kids' use of screens, smartphones, and social media on their mental health. Following the 60-minute film, participants are invited to stay for a 30-minute discussion time to talk about collective community action solutions and steps to move this important conversation forward. For more information, and to pre-register: https://forms.gle/ZkKcm3WCYMxzvXgu5
Congratulations to EHS librarian Liz Von Nagy, who has earned the Outstanding Librarian Award (Vermont School Librarian of the Year) for 2025. Liz Von Nagy is also the Professional Development Coordinator for the VSLA and created multiple opportunities for its members this year. 👏🏅
As part of EMS Literacy Day, students from EMS visited FMS to read and play literacy games together! 👏📚😊