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.
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, October 22, from 3-6 p.m.
The October edition of the EWSD Family Newsletter is out now 👉https://essexwestfordsdvt.edurooms.com/newsletters/essex-westford-school-district/newsletters/ewsd-news-10-16-26
October is National Principals Month! 🎉 School principals have a tremendous impact on student achievement through their daily work in fostering positive school cultures and creating teaching and learning environments where every student can thrive.
This all-encompassing, demanding, and rewarding work makes a difference. Please join us in recognizing and thanking our EWSD principals for all that they do for students, staff, and families. ✨
This all-encompassing, demanding, and rewarding work makes a difference. Please join us in recognizing and thanking our EWSD principals for all that they do for students, staff, and families. ✨
Students at the Center for Technology, Essex are leveling up their skills in video game animation and web design. Read the full story on WCAX 👉 🔗 https://www.wcax.com/2026/10/09/vermont-students-build-animation-web-design-skills-class/
🔔 Reminder: There will be no school on Thursday, October 22, and Friday, October 23. School will resume on Monday, October 26.
The EWSD Board Meeting on October 6 is now available to watch thanks to the Media Factory 👉 https://vimeo.com/1233535404
The EWSD Music Department presents the Band Prism Concert! 🎻🎷 Students from grades 7-12 will be performing together on Tuesday, October 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the EHS Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.
The Essex Reporter recently sat down with Christine Sealey and Clifton Long, who were both named Educators of the Year, to discuss what this recognition means to them and the paths that led them to their current roles.
https://www.essexreporter.com/news/meet-the-educator-of-the-year-for-ehs-and-cte/article_9a6e3a65-403a-4d23-be12-c7e81d8be0eb.html
https://www.essexreporter.com/news/meet-the-educator-of-the-year-for-ehs-and-cte/article_9a6e3a65-403a-4d23-be12-c7e81d8be0eb.html
🗓️ The EWSD Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host a virtual meeting on Monday, October 12, beginning at 6 p.m. All are invited to attend. During this meeting, you will hear updates from the EWSD administration, identify priorities for the year ahead, and discuss what matters most to the EWSD community. For more information, contact Katie.Ballardvt@gmail.com.
The EWSD Music Department presents the Fall Prism Concert! ADL, EMS, and EHS choir students will come together to perform on Wednesday, October 14, in the EHS Auditorium, beginning at 7 p.m. 🎶🎤
Congratulations to Clifton Long for receiving the CTE Educator of the Year Award! Clifton is the lead instructor for the Building Technology Mechanical Systems: HVAC Program. 🏆👏
Our EWSD Facilities team recently completed Stop the Bleed training through a partnership with Essex Rescue and UVM Medical Center. This hands-on training gives our staff the knowledge and skills to respond to serious bleeding emergencies and help keep one another and our students safe until additional help arrives.
Are you or someone you know in Essex, Essex Junction, or Westford 65-years or older? We’d love to welcome you into the EWSD community! The new EWSD All-Access Pass gives community members age 65+ free admission to EWSD-sanctioned events, including school musicals, concerts, athletic events, and more.
Complete our short interest form to request your pass. Once submitted, we’ll be in touch to arrange a time for you to visit the EWSD District Office and receive your pass. We hope you’ll join us, stay connected, and enjoy all that’s happening across our schools!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJNkzssQG90RpeUC8t2TWJthUU5qdwrxIAc8htZVPuYXy3ww/viewform
Complete our short interest form to request your pass. Once submitted, we’ll be in touch to arrange a time for you to visit the EWSD District Office and receive your pass. We hope you’ll join us, stay connected, and enjoy all that’s happening across our schools!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJNkzssQG90RpeUC8t2TWJthUU5qdwrxIAc8htZVPuYXy3ww/viewform
The EWSD Board Meeting on September 15 is now available to watch thanks to the Media Factory 👉 https://vimeo.com/1223199337
🌿 The September edition of the EWSD Family Newsletter is out now 👉https://essexwestfordsdvt.edurooms.com/newsletters/essex-westford-school-district/newsletters/ewsd-news-09-17-26
🔔 Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, September 21. School will resume on Tuesday, September 22.
On Monday, September 28, beginning at 6 p.m. in the EHS library, all caregivers are welcome to attend Nick Tokman’s caregiver presentation. Nick will share strategies and resources to help caregivers support their students as they navigate challenges they may face in middle school, high school, and beyond.
