CABOT – On a chilly early evening in January, the classrooms and snowy sidewalks of Cabot School were busy. As one semester drew to a close students had prepareD exhibitions showcasing their work, and parents, siblings and interested community members had turned out. Across the campus there was a lot[Read More…]
Education
Discover Engineering Day, Feb. 21
BURLINGTON – For Vermont students grades 5 – 12, Aiken Discover Engineering Day is scheduled for February 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the University of Vermont. Registration will remain open until filled, or until Monday, Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. The annual event is organized by UVM’s[Read More…]
Alumni reunion will begin June 18
HARDWICK – The Hardwick Academy/Hazen Union Alumni Association will have a new addition to its upcoming 2026 alumni weekend: the association has teamed up with Hill Farmstead Brewery in Greensboro to host a kick-off event at the brewery on Thursday, June 18.All alumni, family and friends will meet at the[Read More…]
Gov. Scott stays bullish on education reform plans
MONTPELIER – In his annual address to Vermont legislators recently, Gov. Phil Scott urged members of the House and Senate to move forward with the next stages of the sweeping education reform project they started last year, at his administration’s urging. But as the 2026 legislative session got underway this[Read More…]
Emma Rowell recognized as a youth leader
MONTPELIER – Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas recognized Greensboro native Emma Rowell as a finalist for the 2026 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award at the Vermont Statehouse on Monday. The national honor recognizes young leaders under the age of 25 who demonstrate exceptional leadership, a commitment to social[Read More…]
High schoolers spark curiosity in younger science learners
HARDWICK – Only blocks apart, two local schools are even closer this year as they collaborate on science education. High school students enrolled in Hazen Union’s Science Enrichment class are learning to see science through the eyes of kindergarteners and sixth graders by planning and teaching lessons to students at[Read More…]
Three local students named to SNU President’s Lis
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Trystine Brennan-Hess of Greensboro Bend, Chelsea Marcus of Wolcott and Lindsay Brennan of Calais have been named to the Southern New Hampshire University (SNU) Fall 2025 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of[Read More…]
Rowell named to SNU Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Emma Rowell of Greensboro Bend has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNU’s) Fall 2025 Dean’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the[Read More…]
Student project exhibition, Jan. 15
CABOT – The end-of-the-semester Cabot High School exhibition is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 15, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at Cabot School. Students will present their work.On display during the evening, starting at 5:30 p.m., will be: science room: Future Evolutions – class’s timeline, Waters of the Winooski – topographical[Read More…]
New England Journalism scholarships now open
WOBURN, Mass. – Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 New England Journalism Scholarship Program, offering scholarships of up to $2,000 to outstanding student journalists across the region from the Journalism Education Foundation of New England (JEFNE). Administered by the New England Newspaper and Press Association, this annual program supports up[Read More…]
2026 chess championship, Mar. 28.
HYDE PARK – The 2026 Vermont State Scholastic Chess Championships will be held on Saturday, March 28 at Lamoille Union High School. Registration for all Vermont students will be open in January and scholarships will be available. This is an all-day event open to K-12 players. Save the date and[Read More…]
