WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – The University of Hartford is pleased to announce that Jorja Washburn of Marshfield, Vt., has been named to the University of Hartford’s Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students achieving superior academic standing. The requirement, with some exceptions, is a grade[Read More…]
Education
Local students named to Dean’s List
BURLINGTON – Skyler O’Riordan and Madi Otis, both of East Calais, have been named to the Champlain College Dean’s List for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the Spring 2026 semester.
Fowler named to President’s, Trustees’ List
BURLINGTON – Caleb Fowler of Plainfield, was named to the Champlain College President’s List and Trustees’ List for the Spring 2026 semester. Students on the President’s List have achieved a grade point average of 4.0 or higher during the semester. Students on the Trustees’ List have achieved a 4.0 grade[Read More…]
OSSU-wide recognition honors young readers
HARDWICK – On May 14, Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) recognized 35 readers in fourth through eight grade from across the suprvisory union who successfully completed the Vermont Golden Dome Book Challenge. Students from Hardwick, Wolcott and Woodbury Elementary Schools, Craftsbury Schools, and Hazen Union School who read at least[Read More…]
Hazen students embark on a service-learning trip to Panama through Squads Abroad
Queer Youth summit made possible through grant
GREENSBORO – On May 16, the Northeast Kingdom Queer Youth Summit 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. Organized by Hazen Union’s HUGS Club (Hazen Gender and Sexuality Club)[Read More…]
Sterling College expands buyer search
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
