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FriendCHIPS Youth Mentoring Holiday Fun
Mentors and mentees from the FriendCHIPS Youth Mentoring program gathered for holiday fun - decorating cookies!
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Community Comes Together to Discuss Equity and Belonging
Nearly 80 participants came together to share their experiences and perspectives around the community that they live in.
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EWSD Superintendent Report - November
Read the latest updates from Superintendent Cobb on social and emotional learning, nutrition, budgeting, and more!
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Coaching in the Classroom and On the Course - ADL’s Peter Gustafson
Peter Gustafson has taught and coached at ADL for nearly 40 years. This fall he returned to his coaching roots as an assistant for the ADL Cross Country team.
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EWSD Transportation Update - 11.27.18
At the EWSD Board meeting on Tuesday, November 27, the Board received the following update regarding transportation.
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EWSD Improves Student Breakfast Options
Thanks to more than $3,000 in Fuel Up to Play 60 funding, schools will be offering smoothies daily at breakfast.
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VFE to Host Community Forum - It Takes a Village: Voices for Equity & Belonging
In order for us to have a strong community, we must come together to build our shared understanding about different experiences and perspectives from our community members.
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School Closings/Delays - How the Decision is Made
The EWSD makes the decision to open or close schools due to weather issues based on the following ...
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EWSD Hosts Nutrition Advisory Group Meeting
EWSD welcomed nearly 60 parents and community members to explore the future direction of nutrition and food services in the District.
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EMS Fall Back Jamboree!
Essex Middle School held its Fall Back Jamboree on October 26!
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Hiawatha Students Make a Special Delivery
Second and third graders from Hiawatha delivered food to the Heavenly Pantry recently.
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CTE Hosted Local Seniors During its Community Appreciation Days
CTE held its annual Community Appreciation Days for senior citizens on November 1 and 2.
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CTE Students Participate in a Fall Tradition
Forestry students at the Center for Technology, Essex used fresh Vermont apples to make cider this month!
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Fleming Fourth Graders Attempt to Keep Their Eggs Safe
Fleming hosted the 27th annual Egg Drop for fourth graders on October 12!
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Logan Named 2019 Vermont Art Educator of the Year!
Congratulations to ADL’s Tina Logan who was recently named the 2019 Vermont Art Educator of the Year!
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Hiawatha Cardboard Challenge
Students and families had a chance to collaborate, learn, problem-solve, and build something!
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Founders Students Take Part in Fun Run!
Founders Memorial took part in a Fun Run on September 28!
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EWSD to Test Its Emergency Notification System on October 16
An annual test of the District's emergency alert system is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 16 at 10:30 a.m.
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Irish Ambassador to the United States Visits EHS
Daniel Mulhall, Ireland’s Ambassador to the United States, visited Essex High School on October 2 to speak with students in the Global Leadership Program.
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EWSD Looks to Improve Bus Efficiency and Safety With Updated Routes
EWSD will be updating bus routes for EES, FMS, EMS, and EHS (for students living in Essex Town) effective Thursday, October 4.
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ADL Holds Fundraiser for Hurricane Florence Relief Fund
ADL held a bake sale and donated all proceeds ($430) to the American Red Cross Hurricane Florence relief fund!
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EWSD Support Staff Spotlight - Barb Edwards
In the EWSD, staff members at each school contribute to our community and help make our schools a better place. To highlight their efforts, we have created a new monthly feature called ‘Support Staff Spotlight.’ Barb Edwards is the latest to be featured!
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EWSD Transportation Update - 09.18.18
At the EWSD Board meeting on Tuesday, September 18, the Board received the following update regarding transportation.
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VFE Works With Community Partners to Create a Fall Summit
VFE held a community partner meeting to generate ideas on how we can grow a community where all students and community members have an opportunity to succeed.
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US Department of Ed 2018 Back to School Tour Visits EWSD
The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services for the US Department of Education visited EWSD on September 12.
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EWSD Transportation Update - 09.04.18
At the EWSD Board meeting on September 4, the Board received the following update regarding transportation, which focused on the current status and next steps.
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Back to School!
The Essex Westford School District welcomed students back on Wednesday for the start of the 2018-2019 school year.
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Temporary Transportation Expands with Bus Service
Beginning on the first day of school for Essex High School, the District will be providing busing for those high school students historically served and not living within a half-mile walking path radius of Green Mountain Transit (GMT) routes # 2 and # 4.
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Essex High School Temporary Transport System
The District is creating a temporary transport system for high school students living in Essex Town (outside of the Village).
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EWSD Transportation/Information Session Update - 08.21.18
You can view the slides presented and a list of frequently asked questions with responses that were provided at the presentation online.
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GMT to Offer Free Busing for EHS Students
This year the Essex Westford School District has partnered with Green Mountain Transit (GMT) to offer free busing to and from school for all Essex High School students.
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EWSD Transportation Update/Bus Routes - 08.15.18
Read the latest transportation update and view bus routes for the start of the 2018-2019 school year.
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Sherman Named VASE Outstanding Science Teacher of the Year
With over 40 years of experience teaching at Westford, Kurt Sherman earned the award for his exceptional accomplishments in science and STEM education.
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EWSD Transportation Update - 08.09.18
The EWSD Board received a transportation update at its last meeting on August 7, 2018.
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Japanese Delegation Visits EHS as Part of Sister State Signing
Governor Hirai from the Tattori Prefecture signed a Sister State Agreement with Vermont Governor Phil Scott on July 18 and also visited EHS.
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EWSD Is Looking For Bus Drivers
Do you know someone who is looking for a part-time job? Would you like to make $1,500 just for referring them? The EWSD is looking for bus drivers!
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Donnan Earns Certified Education Technology Leader Designation
Donnan recently earned the Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) designation by passing a rigorous certification exam.
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Voices for Education Hosts Life Skills Discussion
VFE convened a meeting of potential partners on June 20 to look at the possibilities behind creating more real-world learning opportunities for students.
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Vermont Teacher of the Year Linda Cloutier-Namdar Visits Washington
Cloutier-Namdar spent a whirlwind week in Washington, D.C. joining fellow teachers of the year from around the U.S.
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EWSD Transportation Update - 06.19.18
The Essex Westford School District Board held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 19 in the Essex High School Library. As part of the meeting, the Board received a transportation update.
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EHS Diversity Club Hosts Multicultural Potluck
The Essex High School Diversity Club, with assistance from Voices for Education, put on the second annual ‘Taste of Essex’ multicultural potluck on June 2.
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EWSD Transportation Update - 06.05.18
The Essex Westford School District Board held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 5 in the Essex High School Library. As part of the meeting, the Board received a transportation update on the work to date and next steps.
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Essex Junction Free Summer Meal Program
The EWSD Child Nutrition Program is excited to announce that it will sponsor a summer food program again this year, beginning on June 18, 2018.
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EWSD Start and End Times for 2018-2019
We are pleased after multiple iterations to announce that the 2018-2019 school year schedule will be changed.
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EHS Junior Grace Lu Earns Top Writing Honor
Grace Lu, an honor student at Essex High School, has been selected for a 2018 Achievement Award in Writing, given by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).
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A Taste of Essex: Community Potluck Dinner June 2
The EHS Diversity Club and Voices for Education bring you a multicultural community potluck at Maple St. Park, June 2 from 4-7 p.m. Bring a dish to share or come for a meal!
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Senator Sanders Visits CTE
The Vermont Senator hosted a panel discussion on the role of career education in preparing for the future.
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EMS Students Strive to Make a Difference in the Community
The entire Delta team (sixth grade) at Essex Middle School spent three Fridays in May taking part in a service learning unit, where students volunteered in the community.
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GLP Offers International Learning Opportunities for EHS Students
GLP is for students in any grade level at EHS who want to work in a global economy and get a feel for it through globally-focused coursework, events, and personalized internships.
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EWSD Support Staff Spotlight - Carmen Cormier
In the EWSD, staff members at each school contribute to our community and help make our schools a better place. To highlight their efforts, we have created a new monthly feature called ‘Support Staff Spotlight.’ Carmen Cormier is the latest to be featured!
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ADL Takes Home State Geo Bee Crown
ADL topped regional winners Orleans Elementary School (Barton, Vt.) and Albert Bridge School (Windsor, Vt.) to become only the second team in the 35-year history of the event to win back-to-back titles.
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Student Driven Initiative Leads to First Call Signs Being Posted at EHS
"The idea of having First Call numbers in every bathroom in the school first came up because we are aware that some students may not be completely comfortable talking to their peers or even their guidance counselor about what they’re going through.”
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All State Music Festival
Essex High School is proud to host the 91st annual Vermont All State Music Festival May 9-12!
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Holocaust Awareness Book Talks
ADL hosted Holocaust awareness book talks on Tuesday mornings in the library before school in March and April.
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Green Up Day Goes Digital Thanks to EHS Students
Vermonters will continue a tradition that was officially launched almost 50 years ago by taking part in Green Up Day. Thanks to the help of a pair of local students, these trash-collecting efforts will have a digital feel this year.
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EWSD Community Conversation Provides a Forum to Discuss Safety
Nearly 90 students, parents, community members and employees were in attendance and took part in conversations around how to make our communities a safer place to live and learn.
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Maguire Named CASE President Elect
EWSD Director of Student Support Services Erin Maguire has been named the President Elect for the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE). CASE is the primary national organization representing Special Education Administrators across the country as well as internationally.
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EWSD Budget Voting Results
On Tuesday, April 10, residents from Essex Junction, Essex Town, and Westford went to the polls to vote on the FY’19 Essex Westford School District budget. The results are in ...
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EWSD Support Staff Spotlight - Pam Blake
In the EWSD, staff members at each school contribute to our community and help make our schools a better place. To highlight their efforts, we have created a new monthly feature called ‘Support Staff Spotlight.’ Pam Blake, the Registrar at EHS, is the first to be featured!
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FMS Students Honored for Helping to Save a Life
Three students from Founders Memorial School were awarded for their bravery and courage, which resulted in helping to save the life of a five year old child.
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View the 2017-2018 EWSD Annual Report
The EWSD Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, April 9 at 7 p.m. in the Essex High School Auditorium, while the vote will take place on Tuesday, April 10 (7am- 7pm).
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EWSD to Host a Community Conversation Around School Safety
The EWSD will host a conversation and information session focused on school and community safety on Monday, April 2 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Essex High School cafeteria.
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Help the EWSD Create a New Vision!
On Wednesday, March 21 at Fine Arts Night, the first draft of the brand new EWSD vision was on display. Did you miss it?
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School Start/End Time Community Conversation Set for April 3
The #EWSD Board will hold a second community conversation on Tuesday, April 3 starting at 5:30 p.m. in the EHS cafeteria.
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EWSD Fine Arts Night – March 21
EWSD will celebrate the achievements of our K-12 students in the arts on Wednesday, March 21 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Essex High School.
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2018-2019 Kindergarten Registration
The kindergarten registration process for the 2018-2019 school year has begun!
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Proposed School Start/Stop Time Changes - 03.20.18
The EWSD Board held a special community conversation Tuesday, March 20, at 5:30 p.m. in the EHS cafeteria to hear feedback on the proposed changes to school start/stop times for next year.
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Bill O’Neil Selected to the National High School Hall of Fame
Former Essex High School coach Bill O’Neil is one of 12 individuals who have been selected as part of the 2018 class of the National High School Hall of Fame!
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EWSD Annual Report Will Be Available March 30, 2018
The Essex Westford School District Annual Report will be available beginning March 30, 2018.
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EMS Students Study the Engineering Design Process Through Curiosity
Students have been discussing the engineering design process and how to use that to create/research a topic.
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EWSD Schools Team Up to Stuff the Bus
On Friday, February 23, a bus picked up all the food and supplies that were collected, which weighed in at 858.1 pounds!
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EWSD and EWEA Support Staff Agree on a Two Year Contract
The Essex Westford School District (EWSD) Board and the Essex Westford Education Association (EWEA) Support Staff Unit are pleased to announce that an agreement has been ratified for a two-year contract.
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Essex Westford School District Open Board Seats
Petitions for a seat on the EWSD Board are now available. Board members to be elected include one Essex Junction resident, one Essex Town resident and one Westford resident.
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Pink Zone Helps Raise Over $2,500 for Breast Cancer Research
Essex High School, Essex Middle School, and Albert D. Lawton teamed up to help raise money and awareness for a good cause on February 9.
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Fleming Takes Part in its Annual Dance Off
Fourth and fifth graders competed in the annual competition.
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ADL Students and Staff Take Part in the Olympic Spirit
The Olympics were a school-wide event designed to promote school unity by spending time together as a school community.
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EWSD Students and Staff Take Part in the Penguin Plunge
EWSD raised over $5,000 to help Special Olympics Vermont
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Students and Administrators Work Together on Developing a Vision
As part of a leadership retreat that took place on January 24, principals and administrators met with a group of students to talk about such topics as equity and re-imagining what our schools could look like.
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EES Students Use STEAM Approach to Design Marble Mazes
Ben t. Matchstick, founder and professor of the Cardboard Teck Instantute, visited Essex Elementary School for five days, bringing cardboard pinball, marble maze games, and paper folding into Journey Blain’s art classes.
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STEM Project Helps Founders Students Learn Fractions by Making Board Games
Students wrapped up a recent math unit, where they had to create board games that involved answering questions about fractions.
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Hiawatha Students Look to Add a Buddy Bench to the School Playground
Two third graders at Hiawatha School came up with the idea of adding a 'buddy bench' for their playground. The McDonald's on 106 Pearl Street in Essex Junction has partnered up with the school and will be donating 10% of its sales from January 12-14, 2018 for this effort.
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EWSD's Dylan McNamara Featured on Vermont Public Radio
EWSD Co-Director of Student Support Services Dylan McNamara was featured on Vermont Public Radio on January 9 as part of Vermont Edition in an episode titled "'Emotional Disturbance' Among Vt. Students: What It Means And How The State Helps."
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EWSD Statement on Freedom of Expression - Message from Superintendent Cobb
Everyday in the news we are reminded of the controversy that people face in sharing their beliefs, values and political views. As Superintendent, I feel it is a good time to remind our educational community of our constitutional rights.
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Summit Third Graders Simulate Extreme Weather Conditions
Students created structures during art integration as part of a unit on weather. Did the structures survive a blizzard, hurricane or tornado?
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CTE Pre Tech 2 Students Take Part in Salsa Taste Test
As part of a unit culmination, students were challenged with developing a salsa recipe that they needed to test, create a brand for, develop a target audience, and then put together a display to show off their finished product.
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Westford Robotics Team Advances to Compete on the International Level
The Periodic Pandas, have once again been recognized for their excellent achievement in the fields of science, math, and engineering.
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Founders Fifth Graders Take Part in Enterprise Day
Fifth graders at Founders Memorial School took part in Enterprise Day prior to winter break. This business simulation was a culminating activity for their economy unit.
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EHS Big/Little Program Hosts Holiday Gathering
The EHS Big/Little program held a holiday gathering before break, as the EHS Big Friends hosted their little friends from Essex Elementary and Thomas Fleming at the EHS Library.
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EES Second Graders Explore Water Access Around the World
The students investigated how their access to water is so drastically different from millions of children around the world.
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School Closings/Delays - How the Decision is Made
The Essex Westford School District understands that our decision to open or close schools in bad weather has a big effect on families. As always, the safety of our students is our top priority.
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Thomas Fleming Students Are Knitting Hats For Newborn Babies
The students are part of a group of volunteers from around the country who are joining the American Heart Association, in connection with The Children's Heart Foundation, to celebrate American Heart Month.
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Hiawatha First Graders Hold Annual Hand-To-Hand Sale
All of the money raised from the sale will be used to purchase items for a local food shelf, which the students will also deliver.
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EWSD Adds Instagram to its Social Media Portfolio
EWSD will use Instagram as a visual storytelling tool to show the creativity and inspiration of our students and staff.
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EES Students Use Community Service Project to Raise Money for the Heavenly Food Pantry
Carly Epstein’s second graders at Essex Elementary are in the midst of a community service project to help raise money for the Heavenly Food Pantry by selling homemade paper cards and ornaments.
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EWSD Mobile App Adds New Calendar Features
EWSD continues to work on providing more features and better access, as since its launch, it has added lunch menus and just this week it has upgraded the calendar feature.
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Founders Hosts Essex FriendCHIPS Youth Program
Sprinkles, frosting and creativity brought mentors and mentees together to decorate cookies as part of the Essex FriendCHIPS Youth Mentoring program.
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Essex High School Creates an Alumni Association
Calling all Essex High School graduates, we invite you to stay connected to your former classmates with the new EHS Alumni Association!
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Artist Bren Bataclan Paints a New Mural at Founders
This week students at Founders were lucky to have Bren Bataclan visit as an artist in residence! Bataclan worked with the students to design a mural that is featured in the school.
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VIA/GLP Hosted International Exchange with Students from Belgium and Denmark
Students from Brussels, Belgium and Copenhagen, Denmark arrived on October 20 for a 10-day stay, visiting more than 60 EHS classes, and touring Burlington, and Vermont hot spots.
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VFE Community Conversations Celebration - Nov. 28
Over 50 community members came together during the month of October to have conversations aimed at helping the Essex Westford School District create a new vision.
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EWSD Transportation Update - Viable Solutions for FY19 and Beyond
View the presentation given to the EWSD Board on November 7 around transportation options.
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CTE Students and Staff Give Back to Seniors As Part of Community Days
CTE students and staff opened their doors to local seniors on November 2 and 3 as part of their annual Community Appreciation Days. The event was very well received as always.
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Fleming STEAM Project - Insect Hotels
Over the past few weeks Jeff Guilmette’s fifth grade class at Thomas Fleming School has been working with art teacher Lisa Foley on a STEAM activity to help create winter habitat/homes for insects.
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EWSD Staff Members Help Create Local Food Shelf
Andrea Francalangia and Elizabeth Ploof stepped up to help out those in their community.
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EWSD and EWEA Agree on a Two-Year Contract
The Essex Westford School District Board and the Essex Westford Educators Association are pleased to announce that an agreement has been ratified for a two-year contract.
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Cloutier-Namdar Named Vermont Teacher of the Year
Essex High School English teacher Linda Cloutier-Namdar will be honored as the 2018 Vermont Teacher of the Year at the UVM Outstanding Teacher Day on October 12.
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EWSD to Test Its Emergency Notification System on October 18
EWSD utilizes an automated emergency calling system that is currently intended only for emergencies, such as an unscheduled early release or a school closing.
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Gov. Shumlin Kicks Off GLP Speaker Series at EHS
Former Vermont State Governor Peter Shumlin kicked off a speaker series as part of the Global Leadership Program (GLP) at Essex High School on September 29.
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Help EWSD Create a New Vision
The EWSD has been working with Voices for Education to help ensure that everyone in the community has a voice in shaping the new district and they are looking for your help!
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Essex Westford School District Unveils a New Mobile App
Don’t miss out on news, announcements, social media posts and more with the new Essex Westford School District mobile app, available today in the Apple and Google Play stores.
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Get to Know EWSD Superintendent Beth Cobb
Learn more about Superintendent Cobb including how she became interested in becoming an educator and even what makes her laugh in this Q&A.
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Bus Info for Westford Students Attending EHS Freshman Orientation
Freshman orientation at EHS is on Tuesday, August 29 and busing transportation will be provided to-and-from school for Westford students on that day.
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Essex Town Bus Pick Up and Drop Off Details
The buses for grades K-5 in Essex Town will continue to offer door-to-door service this year on the roads specified on the routes.
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EWSD Transportation Update - August 16, 2017
At the Essex Westford School District Board meeting on Tuesday, August 15, the Board received an update on transportation.
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EWSD Transportation Update - August 2, 2017
As we have promised throughout the process, we wanted to provide our communities with the latest updates concerning transportation for the new Essex Westford School District (EWSD).
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Goodrich Recognized as a Certified Athletic Administrator
Goodrich honored by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for his knowledge and expertise in the field of interscholastic athletic administration.
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EWSD Receives $4,500 Grant for Farm to School Initiatives
The EWSD Child Nutrition Program/Farm to School and the Farm to School Community Committee have received a $4,500 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant for hands-on learning in the District’s gardens and classrooms Initiatives.
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Short-Term Host Families Needed for Students from China Arriving on July 14
Essex High School is hosting a group of middle school students from China from July 14 to July 25, and they are still looking for local host families who live in or near Essex.
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Farm to School Receives Donation from Gardener’s Supply
We want to thank Gardener’s Supply, who recently donated asparagus roots to the Essex Westford School District.
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Beth Cobb Named EWSD Superintendent
Cobb will be the first superintendent under the new Essex Westford School District.
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Follow EWSD on Facebook and Twitter
Follow all the amazing accomplishments and hard work of the students and staff in our community through social media!
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CTE Students Perform Well at SkillsUSA National Competition
CTE took home a pair of golds and a silver medal at nationals!
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EWSD Transportation Update – June 20, 2017
As we approach July 1, the date that the Chittenden Central Supervisory Union (CCSU) and the Essex Town School District (ETSD) will officially unify, we wanted to provide you with the latest updates around student transportation for the new Essex Westford School District (EWSD).
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Westford LEGO Robotics Club Advances to the National Semifinals
The Periodic Pandas, a school team from Westford, was one of 20 semifinalists selected from entries from 30 countries to advance to the Seventh Annual FIRST® LEGO® League Global Innovation Award. The team from Westford was chosen for their outstanding Project innovative solution
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Brian Donahue Named EWSD COO
Brian Donahue has been named Chief Operating Officer for the new Essex Westford School District (EWSD). Donahue will begin his role at EWSD starting on June 1, 2017.
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Student Transportation Conversation Resources
The EWSD held a community conversation on student transportation on April 19 in the EHS cafeteria
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