
Let's give a warm welcome to the new teachers joining the EWSD this school year! 🎉👍

🌟Our new EWSD Support Staff came together for an orientation. Welcome to the team!🎉

The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tue., August 20 starting at 6:30 p.m. 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:
* Open Meeting Law Requirements
* FY26 Budget Landscape
* Brown Dog Consulting Policy Governance Training
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: http://www.ewsd.org/page/schoolboard


✨ The CTE Dental Assisting Program gained a new Lab Supervisor this school year. Welcome to the EWSD, Dixie! Dixie says "I am excited to share my knowledge and expertise in dentistry with the CTE dental assisting students this school year!"


Our EWSD Leadership team came together to prepare for the upcoming school year! Excited for what's ahead!


🚌 If your EWSD student will need bus transportation this year, please sign up online through PowerSchool! https://bit.ly/3MfivOJ. If you have any issues logging into PowerSchool, please reach out to the EWSD HelpDesk: helpdesk@ewsd.org

The EWSD has a mobile app to help students, parents, and community members stay up to date on what is happening in our schools from your phone! On the app, you can read the latest announcements, view lunch menus, and review upcoming events. The EWSD app is available to download for free - https://bit.ly/3q8ZBAY


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 Monday, August 12, from 5:30-7:30 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 once a
month to families who fall below federally mandated guidelines. Families not able to attend the pantry may call the Church office at 878-5745 Ext. 102 between 9-12 p.m. to leave contact information so arrangements for delivery can be made.
The next food pantry distribution will occur on Thursday, August 22 from 3-6 p.m.


The EWSD is pleased to present the updated handbook for Essex Westford School District. This handbook serves as a guide to our school policies, procedures, and expectations and is a valuable resource for both students and their families. 👉 Visit www.ewsd.org/handbook to review it online.


📅✨ Take a look at the upcoming school year! Check out the 2024-2025 family calendar for all the planned school closures. Stay informed and plan ahead! 📚🏫


Congratulations to CTE’s Julia Morton who took home first-place honors with a gold medal in Dental Assisting at the National SkillsUSA Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. CTE sent 13 students to the annual conference to compete, which was held June 24-29, and had a total of six students place in the top 10 in the nation in their respective categories.





👏 As we gear up for a new school year, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible facilities staff who have been working tirelessly all summer long. Your dedication and hard work in preparing our schools have not gone unnoticed. You've ensured that our students and staff will start the year in a safe and welcoming environment. Thank you for all you do! 👏



⏳ We are entering the 3-week countdown until school starts! Enjoy the rest of summer, we can't wait to see you all soon! 😊 #EWSD


⏳ The countdown to school has begun! Visit ewsd.org/back2school for helpful back-to-school information and resources. 🌿


🕒 Take a look at what time your school starts and ends! 👇


The City of Essex Junction, in collaboration with community members, presents the 2024 Essex Community Resource Guide!



🍽️ Summer Meal Service is ongoing! For details on locations, meal times, and menus, visit ewsd.org/childnutrition. 🍎🍔🍉🍕🥕🥯


The Essex Westford School District is seeking full-time Mainstream Instructional Assistants in grades K-8, beginning in the 24/25 school year.
In this role, you get to assist and supervise students instructionally, behaviorally, and physically in the general mainstream program. You'll have the chance to work with a special educator and gain valuable experience supporting students with emotional challenges and mental health diagnoses. To apply 👉 https://bit.ly/3LH3TqJ


Today is the summer solstice, signaling the official start of summer.🌴🌺🏖️🌞🍉🕶️🌊


Check out The Media Factory's live recording of the 2024 EHS Graduation Ceremony held on June 15! Watch it here: https://bit.ly/45t8PbY
