Hiawatha Elementary School

At the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, Hiawatha revealed its new logo and sign. Take a look at the before and afters! For many years, the three schoolwide expectations...

Kindergarten students and families were welcomed during their Hiawatha Smart Start Day! Students were greeted at their classroom doors. Smiles and names were shared. ...

In June, Vermont’s Universal School Meal Act became law, allowing all Vermont public school students in grades K-12 access to free breakfast and lunch . We encourage all students...

We are excited to share that our District is now piloting a project with 802 Smiles to improve the oral health of our student population. Poor oral health is linked to increased ...

As part of its efforts to ensure kids have access to healthy meals during the summer months, the Essex Westford School District (EWSD) is thrilled to announce its summer meals sit...

Dear EWSD Community, As we come to the end of another school year, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for your partnership and support. It has be...

Hiawatha's ELL teacher, Terri Geffert, has been selected as a WIDA: Fellow Instructional Expert for the 2023-24 academic year! As a WIDA: Fellow Instructional Expert, she will eng...

Hello EWSD Community, The EWSD Board will set aside our next regular business meeting to create space for community engagement. During regular board meetings, the protocols for...

The EWSD is launching a new 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 re...

Mrs. Hultgren's 2nd grade class at Hiawatha is learning about the life cycle of chickens! Recently, they checked to see if there was chick development within the eggs in their cla...

Hiawatha 3rd grade students have been working with Mrs. Weston at recess in a group called Earth Rangers. They have explored environmental issues and chosen a couple of projects ...

After a brief hiatus due to Covid protocols, Essex Westford School District proudly hosted the return of Fine Arts Night at Essex High School. Art installations, performances, and...

April 24, 2023 We are excited to launch our new Essex Westford School District websites ! These new designs, which include the District and all schools, are a big step forwar...

Hiawatha PTO hosted a community Cardboard Challenge. Students, families, and staff were invited to the gymnasium to build their creative ideas using cardboard!

Hiawatha is teaming up with RunVermont's Mini Milers program, where students will learn about and practice fitness, good nutrition, citizenship, helping hands, and goal setting al...

February 20, 2023 Caldecott-winning illustrator, Jason Chin, visited Hiawatha! Chin won the 2022 Caldecott Medal for his illustrations in Watercress by Andrea Wang. T...

April 12, 2023 Budget Page | Annual Report Thank you to all the Essex Westford School District community members who came out to vote! Official voting results: ...

April 3, 2023 Beloved District-wide Fine Arts Night returns as a live event on April 19. K-12 Art Showcase Connects Community and Heightens Student Connection. ...

March 9, 2023 As you are aware, throughout the state and the nation there has been a shortage of bus drivers over the last few years. In the EWSD, this has led to inconsisten...