Essex Westford School District

As we proceed with the superintendent search process, the Board strives to keep our EWSD community updated. We have received many questions as to how families can give input into the search process. Visit the EWSD website to learn about the four primary ways to engage in this process: https://www.ewsd.org/article/1813456

Beta Technologies visited CTE with their mobile Thunderdome – a full-scale simulator designed for data collection, flight training, and flight testing. Students had the opportunity to test two different flight simulators inside the Thunderdome!

The #EWSD Board will next meet on Tue., October 15 starting at 6:30 p.m. 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: - Committee Reports - Superintendent Search Presentation by Alma Advisory Group - Model Policy Review: C9. Local Wellness Policy, First Reading - FY26 Budget Development Update To learn more about the EWSD Board, please visit: http://www.ewsd.org/schoolboard

Fleming 4th and 5th grade students participated in the Kickline Program at Burlington's Waterfront Park. Through this program, students and teachers joined other schools in dance and play movement-based games!

October is National School Principal Month! 🎉 Join us in celebrating our awesome EWSD School Principals! 👏👏

Vermont has successfully implemented Universal School Meals since 2022. This program enables schools to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students, regardless of household income. However, even though meals are now free to all students, our schools still need to gather household income data. This data helps Vermont access the maximum possible federal dollars for school meals, reducing the burden on Vermont taxpayers. Please complete the Household Income Form for your household. This form is designed to only take a few minutes to fill out. 👉 https://education.vermont.gov/householdincome

All EWSD employees and their families were invited to skate for free at the Essex Skating Facility! ⛸️

❗Reminder that there will be no school on Thursday, October 10, and Friday, October 11. School will resume on Monday, October 14.

Hiawatha third graders warmly welcomed the new kindergarteners during the annual Flower Ceremony by presenting each one with a flower. 🌼💐

The EMS 7th grade students on team NOVA used Lego Spike Prime kits to build and program robots! 🤖👍👍

The Essex Town PTO hosted its annual Fun Run at EES! 🎉 Students had a blast enjoying extra outdoor time 🌞, staying active 💪, and having fun 🎈. Huge thanks to the PTO, all the families, and community members who volunteered! It was a great collaboration and tons of fun! 😄

✨ Each month, all of the administrative assistants from the 10 EWSD schools come together to collaborate and discuss important topics that help keep everything running smoothly! 🏫🤝

EMS held an all-school assembly. 🦅🦅 Students were celebrated by being awarded the Eagle of Excellence and students played a fun game of Simon Says!

🎥 The #EWSD Board Meeting on October 1 is now available to watch thanks to the Media Factory 👉 https://bit.ly/47PEGoo

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All Summit Street students earned a school celebration for their Safe, Kind, and Responsible behavior. They enjoyed a popsicle party and a nature-arty dance party! 🌱🍂

Members from the EHS Student Government volunteered at the Explore Essex community event and had a blast! They assisted in setting up and taking down the event as well as helping visitors and vendors during the event. Their Community Service Committee executive officer even dressed as the mascot and took pictures with families. In addition to their work inside the EHS community, Student Government is passionate about serving the wider Essex community, and they love to help out in any way they can!

EMS School Counselor, Mr. Randall, and students over the years have planted beebalm, lemon balm, and mint. They care for, gather, and dry the leaves to make tea!

The EHS Homecoming Spirit Week starts on Monday!

The CTE Dental Assisting Program students attended the Vermont Dental Conference hosted by the Vermont State Dental Society!