Questions about the proposed FY26 EWSD budget? Visit www.ewsd.org/budget for the latest news, updates, information from Board meetings, FAQs, and more.
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.
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.
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
Fleming students participated in the annual Dance-Off! As part of their physical education curriculum, 4th and 5th grade students create and practice choreography, design their outfits, choose their music, and compete against other classes in their grade! The winners are decided by guest judges, and students perform their routines in front of the school and their families. This year guest judges were UVM students on the Men's soccer team. At the end of the Dance-Off, the faculty and staff participated by performing their own dance! https://youtu.be/MUKyFIIBWjA
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
All schools in the EWSD are closed today, Thursday, February 6, due to freezing rain predicted for this afternoon.
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.
📢 Calling All EWSD Alumni: Share Your Story! 📢 Did you graduate from a school in the Essex Westford School District? We’d love to hear from you! EWSD is reconnecting with alumni to spotlight the incredible journeys and successes of our graduates. 🎉 Whether you're forging a career, following your interests, or finding your own path, your story is a valuable part of our legacy. By sharing, you’ll inspire current students and celebrate the impact of an EWSD education. 🌿 Ready to share? Complete our Google Form and follow us on social media to see featured alumni spotlights. Your journey continues to shape EWSD—submit your story today! 👉 https://forms.gle/t9N6rhKUfm4qBFXg6
The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tues., Feb. 4 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the EHS Library. 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:
- Budget Engagement Opportunities
- Questions on FY25 1st Quarter Financial Update
- FY26 Superintendent’s Recommended Budget Presentation
To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: http://www.ewsd.org/schoolboard
Are you a community member who would like to receive updates from the EWSD on the FY26 budget? If so, please fill out this one-question form: https://bit.ly/EWSDbudgetnews
Following a nationwide search, the EWSD Board has narrowed the pool of applicants for the superintendent position down to three finalists. Learn more about each of the three candidates: https://bit.ly/EWSDsuperintendentfinalists
Join the conversation as part of the EWSD Budget Talk series! Tonight (6:30-7:30 p.m.) will mark the first of four online opportunities for you to take part in the FY26 budget conversation. https://bit.ly/EWSDbudgettalk
A group of Thomas Fleming students are participating in a “battery blitz challenge,” encouraging students to learn about recycling batteries and get more involved. Students have placed boxes at local businesses (Boxcar Bakery, Brownell Library, and Firebird Cafe) and at the school, as they are encouraging community members to drop off their old batteries at one of these locations so that they can be recycled properly.
Join the conversation as part of the EWSD Budget Talk series! This Thursday (6:30-7:30 p.m.) will mark the first of four online opportunities for you to take part in the FY26 budget conversation. 👉 https://bit.ly/EWSDbudgettalk
It's the EWSD's third annual Operations Appreciation Week! From Child Nutrition workers and Transportation staff to Maintenance and Facility Technicians, Finance and HR, to the Technology Department, let's take a moment to thank the operational team that works tirelessly every day, alongside our instructional staff, to prepare for and support nearly 3,400 students. Let us celebrate and appreciate their commitment to our educational community!
Join the virtual conversation as part of our EWSD BudgetTalk series (Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, and 20) from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to ask questions and learn more about the budget! Use this link to take part: https://bit.ly/EWSDbudgettalk
Learn more about the EWSD FY26 budget by visiting: www.ewsd.org/budget
EWSD prekindergarten registration is now open! Please complete this form (https://bit.ly/4aqHNEy) to request a spot in an EWSD prekindergarten classroom for the 2025-2026 school year. Eligible students reside in Essex Junction, Essex Town, or Westford and are at least three years old on 09.01.25.
You can learn more about the EWSD budgeting process by viewing the EWSD budget web page (www.ewsd.org/budget) for the latest news, frequently asked questions, blog posts, Board meeting materials, and more!
