❄️ As winter weather approaches, we want to remind families that student safety is always our top priority when deciding whether to delay or close school. These decisions involve careful review of road conditions, weather forecasts, building readiness, and transportation safety in collaboration with local partners. Learn more about how these decisions are made here: https://www.ewsd.org/article/1870274
The EWSD Child Nutrition Program held its fourth annual District-wide Vermont Harvest Menu on Thursday, November 6!
To celebrate our collaboration with local producers, all EWSD schools served homemade chocolate chip pumpkin bread made with VT pumpkins, accompanied by a Cabot cheddar cheese stick and fresh fruit, for breakfast. For lunch, they served spaghetti and meat sauce from VT-grown beef, roasted garlic and parmesan carrots, garlic bread on local whole grain rolls, and apple cider!
To celebrate our collaboration with local producers, all EWSD schools served homemade chocolate chip pumpkin bread made with VT pumpkins, accompanied by a Cabot cheddar cheese stick and fresh fruit, for breakfast. For lunch, they served spaghetti and meat sauce from VT-grown beef, roasted garlic and parmesan carrots, garlic bread on local whole grain rolls, and apple cider!
Winter 2025 Registration is NOW OPEN!
To register, athletes should fill out their Winter Sports Registration Form which can be found on the EHS website under athletics. Students are recommended to login via "Sign In with Google" with their @vt.ewsd.org email account credentials.
To register, athletes should fill out their Winter Sports Registration Form which can be found on the EHS website under athletics. Students are recommended to login via "Sign In with Google" with their @vt.ewsd.org email account credentials.
Members of the EWSD Board and administration spoke at the Vermont School District Redistricting Task Force meeting on October 28. To view each individual video, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkrb-d3iMBwZoLbA_U0b4IKxdNQ8v_npw.
The current draft redistricting plans for Act 73 could have significant impacts on our District and others across Vermont. We encourage community members to stay informed and share their perspectives with their elected representatives as this process moves forward. Ensuring that local voices are part of this conversation is essential.
The current draft redistricting plans for Act 73 could have significant impacts on our District and others across Vermont. We encourage community members to stay informed and share their perspectives with their elected representatives as this process moves forward. Ensuring that local voices are part of this conversation is essential.
Join the EWSD Special Education Parent Advisory Council for an opportunity to learn about special education basics and connect with other families! Register here: https://forms.gle/mMmWK6GFZffa6VB3A
Two communities forever inspired by the legendary Coach William O’Neil are coming together to support a cause that was close to his heart. Please consider rolling up your sleeve and giving the gift of life in honor of our beloved friend, teacher, coach, and colleague, Mr. William O’Neil. Your donation will carry forward his spirit of kindness, compassion, and service to others.
November 18th at St. Mary’s Parish Hall from 10AM to 2PM and November 21st from 9AM to 2PM in the EHS Gymnasium.
November 18th at St. Mary’s Parish Hall from 10AM to 2PM and November 21st from 9AM to 2PM in the EHS Gymnasium.
Please take this 10-question anonymous survey, as it provides an opportunity for the EWSD community to give feedback as we craft our next school budget!
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc66F9GYNUcjpUOpa1LSDDqCI6EyKXP8JzgAi2qW2HIz0duvQ/viewform
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc66F9GYNUcjpUOpa1LSDDqCI6EyKXP8JzgAi2qW2HIz0duvQ/viewform
Congratulations to Essex High School Girls and Boys Volleyball teams who both won state championships this weekend!
Picture Credit: Paul Lamontagne
Picture Credit: Paul Lamontagne
🌿 The Essex Westford School District is seeking substitute teachers and paraeducators for all locations to work on an as-needed basis. There are full-day and partial-day opportunities available. Apply today: 👉 https://ewsd.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5331827
A crew from UVM Medical and their helicopter visited students at the Center for Technology to talk about what they do and provide a demonstration. 🚁👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtqwT6pBfNs
The Essex Westford School District, along with 11 other districts/supervisory unions in the state, have been recognized for achieving the highest rates of local purchasing through the 2025 round of the Local Foods Incentive Grant program. 👉 https://www.ewsd.org/article/2487129 🍎🥪🍗🥕
Superintendent Holodick highlights the upcoming process for the FY27 EWSD budget 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJbEtJcrkaw
The October Edition of the EHS Hornet Buzz is out now: https://secure.smore.com/n/53fpd0
There is no school on Friday, October 24 for Family/Caregiver Conferences. Conferences are from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Conferences are virtual and by appointment only.
The EHS Global Citizenship Travel Club is hosting a Bottle Drive in partnership with Central Beverage and Essex Discount Beverage. ♻️ Bring your cans to either of those two locations and let them know you'd like to donate to the club. All donations help students attend this year's service learning trip to the Dominican Republic. For more information, please contact 👉 tmuzerall@ewsd.org.
There is no school on Thursday, October 23 for Diwali. School will resume on Monday, October 27.
Stop by Chipotle on Dorset Street on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 4–8 p.m. and tell them you’re there for the Essex Bands fundraiser. 25% of your purchase will be donated to help the EHS band students fund their trip to Disney World this April! 🌯👏
🔔 Reminder there is no school on Thursday, October 23 (Diwali) and Friday, October 24 (Family Conferences). School will resume on Monday, October 27.
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 23, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Beginning at 3:00, families arriving will be given a number, asked to wait in the sanctuary for their number to be called, and registered before being directed to the pantry for food. A volunteer will greet and escort them around the pantry, allowing them to make selections of their choosing. After food is gathered, it will be weighed (information for pantry use only) and another volunteer will bring the food to the family’s vehicle. Shopping carts will be made available for those within walking distance of the pantry.
As usual, there are no income requirements to visit the food pantry, and a variety of food is available to everyone; however, additional food provided by the USDA is available 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 9:00 a.m. and noon today through Thursday to leave contact information so arrangements for delivery can be made. A follow-up call to complete registration will take place on Thursday morning. Registration must be completed before a delivery can be
scheduled.
Families are currently able to visit the pantry each time it is open-on the 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and the 4th Thursday of the month from 3-6 p.m. (except for November and December when it is the 3rd Thursday). The next food pantry distribution will be on Monday, November 10, 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 provided by the USDA is available 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 9:00 a.m. and noon today through Thursday to leave contact information so arrangements for delivery can be made. A follow-up call to complete registration will take place on Thursday morning. Registration must be completed before a delivery can be
scheduled.
Families are currently able to visit the pantry each time it is open-on the 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and the 4th Thursday of the month from 3-6 p.m. (except for November and December when it is the 3rd Thursday). The next food pantry distribution will be on Monday, November 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The October EWSD Family Newsletter is out now 👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/z784k