Essex High School is now closed on Monday, February 17, due to weather.
All schools in the EWSD are now closed today, Monday, February 17, due to the weather.
This includes the following schools: Hiawatha, Summit Street, Essex Elementary, Thomas Fleming, Founders Memorial, The ARC Center, Albert D. Lawton, Essex Middle School, Westford Elementary, Essex High School, and the Center for Technology, Essex.
Due to the weather, all EWSD schools will be operating on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 17. The delay is for all schools and district employees. There will also be no AM PreK tomorrow.
Interested in walking and biking in Essex? Attend the first open house on two Essex plans that are kicking off: Keystone Trail Connectivity Project - Active Transportation Plan. This will take place on February 20 at Essex Middle School, and you can drop in anytime between 6-7:30 p.m.
Questions about the proposed FY26 EWSD budget? Visit www.ewsd.org/budget for the latest news, updates, information from Board meetings, FAQs, and more.
Choir Concert February 18th at 6:30 p.m.
As a reminder, tomorrow, Friday, February 14th, will be an "A" day for classes.
Join the conversation as part of the EWSD Budget Talk series! Tonight (6:30-7:30 p.m.) will mark the third of four online opportunities for you to take part in the FY26 budget conversation. https://bit.ly/EWSDbudgettalk
Good morning,
This is a message from Essex Westford School District Superintendent Beth Cobb, informing you that all schools in the EWSD are closed today, Thursday, February 13, out of caution due to the predicted forecast and potential hazardous conditions.
This includes the following schools: Hiawatha, Summit Street, Essex Elementary, Thomas Fleming, Founders Memorial, The ARC Center, Albert D. Lawton, Essex Middle School, Westford Elementary, Essex High School, and the Center for Technology, Essex.
Thanks to everyone who helped make the Pink Zone Games a success last Friday!
What a great event for a great cause. Proceeds will go directly to the UVM Cancer Center.
If you missed the EWSD Board budget meeting from last night, you can now watch it online (https://bit.ly/EWSD021125video) and view the slides (https://bit.ly/EWSD021125presentation) that were presented.
EHS Polar Palooza February 21st!
Are you interested in playing a role in supporting the work and aspirations of your local schools? Do you care deeply about the success of our public schools - for the children, the taxpayers, and the future of Vermont? Please consider running for an open seat on the EWSD School Board! Learn more: https://bit.ly/EWSDBoardSeats2025
If you missed the last EWSD BudgetTalk session, you can watch the recorded version here: https://bit.ly/EWSD020625BudgetTalk
We are excited about the superintendent candidate pool and look forward to introducing you to the three finalists. Finalist in-person interviews with both student and parent panels will take place on Wed., Feb. 12, and will be live-streamed and recorded for you to watch. Learn more: https://bit.ly/EWSDlivestream
Trivia Night February 17th.
6:30 pm in the EHS Library. $5 per person. Proceeds benefit EHS All-State student participation.
Thanks to everyone who attended the 8th Grade Caregiver/Student night on February 3. It was a great event!
9th Grade student Jiya Asher placed first in this year’s Essex Rotary’s speech contest on February 5th winning $200.
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.
As a reminder, tomorrow, Friday, February 7th, will be a "B" Day for classes.
Band Concert 2/12 6:30 pm. This is a free concert with epic music from the movie the Pirates of the Caribbean. Including unusual sound effects from band instruments like multiphonics and trombone snears. These students are phenomenal come be a part of the excitement!
