CRAFTSBURY – Before the Sterling College Graduation ceremony, May 16, chair of the Sterling Board of Trustees, Allison Hooper, said she thought it would be necessary to list the college property for sale nationally if negotiations with Headwaters Community Trust did not result in an offer large enough to discharge[Read More…]
Education
2026 Area Graduation Schedules
Fri., June 5, Craftsbury 8th Grade Celebration, 6 p.m. Mon., June 8, Hardwick Elementary 6th Grade Graduation, 5:30 p.m. Wed., June 10, Woodbury 6th Grade Graduation, 5:30 p.m. Wed., June 10, Wolcott 6th Grade Graduation, 6 p.m. Thurs., June 11, Hazen Union 8th Grade Promotion, 5 p.m. Thurs., June 11,[Read More…]
Alumni reunion set for June 18-20
HARDWICK – The Hardwick Academy/Hazen Union Alumni Association expects another strong turnout from alumni throughout the weekend of June 18 to 20, said association president Mike Clark. Over the last two years, the reunion has attracted upwards of 150 participants, he said. Most of the planning process for the annual[Read More…]
Twinfield Union School Destination Imagination team returns from finals
AREA TOWNS – Three Vermont “Destination Imagination” teams recently returned from the international Destination Imagination Global Finals in Kansas City, Missouri. Teams from Twinfield Union School, West Rutland School and Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, who met after school in their communities, all presented creative performances demonstrating original solutions to the[Read More…]
Alumni association announces Hazen Union award winners
HARDWICK – The Hardwick Academy/Hazen Union Alumni Association awards money to three Hazen seniors each year, and this year they are giving out $1,000 to each recipient. The awards are determined by recommendations from the Hazen faculty. Hazen Union senior Sadie Gann has been selected to receive both the 2026[Read More…]
Libercent honored by alumni association at reunion
HARDWICK – Every year the Hardwick Academy/Hazen Union Alumni Association honors former alumni and staff who have made great contributions to the school. Past recipients include Dan Hudson, Jack Strong and Rick Norcross. This year, the Association will be honoring possibly the most accomplished athlete to graduate from Hazen Union,[Read More…]
GMTCC graduation ceremony, June 9
HYDE PARK – Green Mountain Technical Center will hold a Program Completion Ceremony on Tuesday, June 9, at 6 p.m., under the graduation tent located on the Lamoille Union softball field. This evening recognizes the growth and accomplishments of students as they complete their technical programs. Families are encouraged to[Read More…]
VSU graduates 1,531 students
VERMONT – Vermont State University’s Class of 2026 has a weekend of commencement ceremonies at four of its residential campuses: Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon, and Randolph, with Williston campus students participating in the Randolph ceremony. Commencement was held on the Castleton and Randolph campuses on Saturday, May 16, and on the[Read More…]
Duff named to Dean’s List
CULLOWHEE, N.C. – Henry Duff of Wolcott has been named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List at Western Carolina University. To qualify for this honor, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Museum hosts workshop for early childhood educators
ST. JOHNSBURY – Teaching artist Susanna Olson will lead a workshop for early childhood educators. “Bringing Butterfly Life-Cycle & Migratory Behavior to Life through Drama!” at the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, Monday, June 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. The evening will explore drama-based exercises to teach about butterflies and[Read More…]
Celebration of Learning presentations June 9
CABOT – On Tuesday June 9, Cabot School will hold its annual Celebration of Learning, a schoolwide exhibition where students from pre-K through twelfth grade share their work with real audiences. This day-long event features students explaining their own learning. Visitors will move through displays of student work, research, designs,[Read More…]
MVU moves to create school consolidation study subcommittee
HARDWICK – Once again voters pressed Mountain View Union Elementary School (MVU) District board members on plans for Woodbury School at a May 14 public informational meeting at Hardwick Elementary School (HES) about the May 20 ballot vote on the FY27 school budget. Community concerns included where funds will come[Read More…]
