🎉 This week's employee spotlight is Ciera White🎉 "Ciera is committed to supporting students and goes above and beyond to ensure that she is being consistent and providing high-quality services. She can step in and support any student and doesn’t hesitate to help her colleagues. She is a bright light at EHS and we appreciate her positive energy!"
.... Is there an EWSD employee you'd like to nominate for the spotlight? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Aykx7NNp6bzdLgcB9
Save the date ... EWSD Fine Arts Night will take place on Thursday, April 10! Learn more: https://www.ewsd.org/article/2065441
A great game was had between the ADL boys versus EMS, with the ADL cheerleaders covering halftime!
ADL's Math Club students participated in the MathCounts Competition at the University of Vermont. Students worked hard to solve challenging math problems both individually and as a team.
Congratulations to Essex High School senior Allison Rowe on being awarded a National Honorable Mention for the National Center for Women and Informational Technology. Rowe is in AP Computer Science working with EHS math teacher Eric Langevin on an independent study in computer science at the University of Vermont.
The EWSD Board approved a budget to bring to the voters at their last meeting on February 18. You can now view the annual meeting warning online: https://5il.co/38n6x
Time is running out … 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
EHS student Jiya Asher placed first in this year’s Essex Rotary speech contest. Asher spoke about how a Rotary/School partnership can help increase respect in our community. She advances to the next round to be held in March. Congratulations to Asher and all of the contestants!
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, February 27, 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 once a month by the USDA to
eligible families who fall below federally mandated guidelines. Those who are not able to attend the pantry and request a delivery may call the Church office at 878-5745 Ext. 4 between 9-noon today through Thursday to leave contact information (name, phone number, address, number of people in household). Phone calls to complete
registration will occur on Thursday morning.
The next food pantry distribution will be on Monday, March 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
📰 The January edition of the EWSD School Board Newsletter can be viewed here: https://secure.smore.com/n/y06wdh
EES second graders are starting their Edison Bot unit with Ms. Williams. The students will learn how to program the robot with block coding to move and turn, learning about distance and degrees of a turn. They will end the unit using legos to attach a marker to the robot to draw shapes.
EES kindergarten and first grade students visited the EHS Skating Rink as part of their P.E. class!
The EWSD budget page (www.ewsd.org/budget) is your one-stop-shop for the latest news, updates, information from Board meetings, FAQs, and more.
The February EWSD Family Newsletter is out now 👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/a7emg
The EHS Global Citizenship Travel Program is hosting a fundraising event to support their service learning trip to the Dominican Republic. Babysitting Night will take place in the EHS gymnasium on Friday, March 14 from 5-8 p.m. There will be fun games, snacks, and a movie! For more information, email tmuzerall@ewsd.org.
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
