EWSD is committed to “growing hearts and minds for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one.”

We are committed not only to students’ intellectual development, but also their social, emotional, physical, and creative lives. We are also committed to ensuring each and every child is successful in reaching their goals and aspirations. This mission statement was developed through conversations with staff, students, and community members during the process of merging the Chittenden Central Supervisory Union and Essex Town School District. We came together in 2017 as the EWSD with this new focus.

Our district’s instructional strategic plan – a multi-year plan built with an equity lens – lays out research-based, proven strategies to move our students and community forward. The rigorous, well-balanced proficiency-based curriculum focuses on emotional and academic growth to engage and inspire our learners. We believe in students sharing their voices and shaping their learning, with flexible opportunities to participate in arts, athletics, community service, and internships.

Teachers across the district meet weekly in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to foster collaborative learning and are encouraged to take advantage of our professional development funds to continue their education.

Essex Westford School District

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