There is no school on Friday, October 23. School will resume on Monday, October 26.

There is no school on Thursday, October 22, for Caregiver Teacher Conferences. Conferences are from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Conferences are virtual and by appointment only.

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.

On Wednesday, October 21, conferences are in person from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Wednesday’s conferences are arena-style and teachers will be located in the gym, library, and cafeteria. Caregivers will need their student’s schedule to determine which teachers to conference with. There will be assistance for those needing help accessing PowerSchool for schedules.

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. ✨

Monday, October 19 is the EHS Pep Rally! Please note there is an adjusted bell schedule this day and the event goes from 2:15-3:15 p.m.

🔔 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 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.

Motivational speaker Nick Tokman recently visited the EWSD and spoke with students at EHS/CTE, EMS, and ADL, as well as a session for interested caregivers. 👍 Tokman shared strategies and resources focused on dealing with negative influences & peer pressure, removing distractions & staying focused on life goals, overcoming adversity & leveraging failure for success, and making better decisions for themselves.
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. 🎶🎤

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.

We’re excited to welcome Nick Tokman from the Deadliest Catch for a special Caregiver Presentation tonight! Join us for an informative and inspiring evening with Nick at 6:00 p.m. in the EHS Library.

This is a reminder that Nick Tokman is visiting EHS tomorrow, 9/28, for a school wide assembly.
Please note there is an adjusted bell schedule this day and the event goes from 10:00-11:30am.
Please note there is an adjusted bell schedule this day and the event goes from 10:00-11:30am.

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.
