HARDWICK – Hardwick Academy and Hazen Union (HAHU) alumni arrived from all over the country and the world this past weekend to take part in three events sponsored by the HAHU Alumni Association. It took months for the association to prepare for the activities this past weekend, but what they[Read More…]
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For the record:
Last week’s Wolcott Elementary School graduation photo did not identify McKenzie Wolff at the right side of the front row. The photo and correct caption are reprinted here this week. A photo in last week’s photo essay, “Hazen Union High School Graduation, Saturday, June 13. ” incorrectly indicated Dr. Baker[Read More…]
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Ruffle named to Dean’s List
ADELPHI, Md., – David Ruffle of Wolcott was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 for[Read More…]
Student composers collaborate with Vermont Symphony Orchestra, Music-COMP
HARDWICK – Five student composers from Hazen Union School and Craftsbury Academy, Lilly Cookson, Basil Crouse, Owen Foster, Garrett Sisk, and Losada Stoddard. saw their original works brought to life in a professional performance collaboration with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) and Music-COMP, June 5, at the Hazen Union Auditorium.[Read More…]
Barnett selected as director of finance for OSSU
HARDWICK – Ted Barnett has been selected as the director of finance by the Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU), effective July 1, 2026. Barnett succeeds Annie Houston, who is departing the position after six years of service to OSSU in various roles. Barnett joins OSSU from the Joint Fiscal Office[Read More…]
Hazen Union students sweep art contest
HARDWICK – Three Hazen Union student artists earned top honors in the annual Vermont Covered Bridge Society Student Art Contest. Ella Renaud won First Place ($100) for Bowers Covered Bridge, West Windsor; Danica Patridge – won Second Place ($75) for Middle Covered Bridge, Woodstock; and Karli Patridge won Third Place[Read More…]
Five graduates earn Vermont Seal of Biliteracy
HARDWICK – Five members of the Hazen Union Class of 2026 have earned the Vermont Seal of Biliteracy, a recognition awarded to students who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one additional language by the time they graduate from high school. The recipients are Elizabeth Considine, Seville Murphy and[Read More…]
Hazen Union Hosts NEK Queer Youth Summit
HARDWICK – The NEK Queer Youth Summit, May 16, brought together students from Hazen Union, North Country Union and Glover Community School for an overnight gathering focused on queer connection and belonging in rural Northeast Kingdom communities. Hosted at the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro, the gathering featured[Read More…]
OSSU recognized for achievements in positive behavioral interventions
HARDWICK – For the second year in a row, Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) has been recognized as a Gold Level District of Distinction by the Northeast Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (NEPBIS) Network. OSSU was the only recipient from the state of Vermont to receive this distinction. PBIS is[Read More…]
Local students graduate from CCV
MONTPELIER – The following students at the Community College of Vermont (CCV) earned associate degrees at CCV’s 2026 Commencement on Saturday, June 6: Eujenio Rosas Osoria of Calais, Lucas Erikson Jewell of Hardwick and Marie F. Barney of Marshfield.
Area student named to Dean’s List
BIDDEFORD, PORTLAND, Me. – Olivia Demag of Wolcott, Vt., has been named to the University of New England’s Dean’s List for the spring semester 2026. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester.
