GLOVER – Thank you to those of you who attended the September Legislative Coffee Hour at the Highland Center for the Arts today, and a big thank you to HCA for that delicious apple tart. For those of you who could not make it, I shared this update about the[Read More…]
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Redistricting forum identifies questions, few answers
CRAFTSBURY – Roughly 45 people attended a community forum on Act 73 about the state redistricting plan for schools, held September 10. Craftsbury Town School District Board Chair Kasey Allen opened the meeting with an overview and update on relevant information about Act 73, which the Legislature passed in June[Read More…]
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McKibben named Green and Gold Scholar
CRAFTSBURY – Craftsbury Academy senior Owen McKibben has been awarded the Green and Gold Scholars Award from The University of Vermont (UVM). Although still considering majors, Owen plans to apply to UVM with the ultimate goal of attending medical school. This merit scholarship awards full in-state tuition for up to[Read More…]
CCV Announces Summer Student Honors List
MONTPELIER – The following students at the Community College of Vermont (CCV) were named to the summer 2025 Student Honors List: Jessica Mason of East Calais, Alexis Christensen of Hardwick, Grace Gouge of Marshfield and Joann Marckres of Woodbury. This honor recognizes part-time students with a 4.0 grade point average. CCV is[Read More…]
Marcus named to President’s List
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Chelsea Marcus of Wolcott, Vt., has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Summer 2025 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to[Read More…]
CCSU implements device-free policy
AREA TOWNS – Like many Vermont schools this year, the Caledonia Central Supervisory Union (CCSU) has adopted a device free plan and procedures in the wake of Act 72, which requires Vermont schools to adopt policies by the 2026-27 school year to prohibit students from using cellphones and other personal[Read More…]
Head Start moved to early education center
GREENSBORO – The newly-renamed Lakeview Early Education Center will now host students from Hardwick Head Start school, having moved from their former Church Street home in the Caspian Lake Lodge No. 87 of the Free & Accepted Masons. Details preceding the move were revealed during the August 14 Mountain View[Read More…]
Hall, Beaudry awarded OSSU Employee of the Year
HARDWICK – Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) announced last week that two members of its educational community were recognized as 2025-2026 Employees of the Year at its annual convocation on August 21. Melissa Hall, first grade teacher at Hardwick Elementary School (HES), was named Educator of the Year, and Monique[Read More…]
High School ranked second in Vermont
CRAFTSBURY COMMON – The Craftsbury Academy High School has been ranked second in the state of Vermont by U.S. News & World Report in its annual Best High Schools Rankings. “It’s an outstanding achievement that reflects the dedication of our exceptional students, talented faculty and staff, and supportive families and[Read More…]
Remmers awarded Tech Center Director of the Year
HYDE PARK – As area schools opened last week, an announcement by Green Mountain Technology and Career Center (GMTCC) said Lamoille North administrators joined Director Remmers at the 2025 Vermont Principals’ Association (VPA)’s 2025 Leadership Conference to watch him accept his award as the 2025 Tech Center Director of the[Read More…]
