AREA TOWNS – Similarly to last year, the Wolcott school district budget of $6,364,330.18, did not pass, with 143 votes against 108, and new this year, the Mountainview Union budget failed. Last year, Wolcott residents had concerns about taxes, with a 30-cent per hundred dollar assessed value increase in taxes, estimated[Read More…]
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HARDWICK – Having graduated from Hazen Union in 2019, as well as attending Hardwick Elementary School, I consider myself familiar with the OSSU schools system. As a student, each year I saw the faculty give it their absolute best, under continuously shrinking budgets. Some years, I recall the budget freezing mid-semester,[Read More…]
Helms wins awards in art, writing competition
HARDWICK – The Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union has announced Hazen Union student Will Helms (grade 11) is among 167 young artists and writers from across Vermont who have been recognized by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for their exceptional artistic and literary talent. Helms earned a silver key for[Read More…]
Governor’s Institutes applications due March 31
VERMONT –Vermont high school students currently in grades 9-11 may apply for a career-focused summer learning experiences held on Vermont college campuses. Applications are due by March 31 for the Governor’s Institutes of Vermont (GIV) Summer 2026 residential programs. GIV Institutes run for one to two weeks and allow students to explore[Read More…]
Sterling students experience four-day winter expedition
CRAFTSBURY – Imagine being dropped off in the midst of the Green River Reservoir state park for four days and three nights, at a time of deep snowpack. For some Sterling College students, that scenario was the reality they woke up to this past weekend. Most said it was fun, cold[Read More…]
MVUESD Directors appointed, meeting date changed
HARDWICK – The Mountain View Union Elementary School District (MVUESD) meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 24, began with the election of a new moderator. Steven Freihofner was nominated and elected as long-time Moderator Orise Ainsworth was unable to preside. Moderator Freihofner then presided over the meeting, read the warning and established ground[Read More…]
Elementary school holds mock town meeting
WOODBURY – For more than 260 years, Vermonters have gathered to make their voices heard. On Friday, Feb. 20. Woodbury Elementary School carried that tradition forward with its annual mock town meeting. Both current superintendent, Dr. David Baker, and incoming superintendent, Becca Tatistcheff attended. All students had the opportunity to[Read More…]
Advocates, legislators celebrate Universal School Meals
HARDWICK – “Universal meals is the right thing to do for our children, families, communities and education,” said Valerie Hussey, Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) Food Services Director last week. Legislators, supporters and advocates from Hunger Free Vermont, the School Nutrition Association of Vermont and the Vermont Farm to School[Read More…]
Leahy named to Dean’s List
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. – Cormac Leahy has been named to the Siena University Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. Leahy is from Greensboro. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student’s grade point average for the semester must be between 3.5 and 3.89.
Goddard Spark launchs, April 10
PLAINFIELD – The Goddard Spark is an upcoming lifelong learning program within the former Goddard College campus. The first residency will occur Friday through Sunday, April 10 to 12, with instructors teaching a variety of classes that recognize individualized learning styles, meet individual needs and fosters community. The initial courses[Read More…]
District clarifies Pre-K configuration, respects voter wishes
CALAIS – Following the February 10 vote in which Calais and Worcester voters overwhelmingly voted not to close their schools, rejecting school board recommendations to consolidate five schools into three, Calais residents have learned Pre-K students from Calais will need to enroll elsewhere, a fact confirmed by School Board Chair[Read More…]
Craftsbury students hold mock town meeting
On Monday, Feb. 16, democracy was on display as Craftsbury students held a mock town meeting, learning how voices are critical to the school community. The meeting was facilitated by Jeannine Young, Craftsbury Town Moderator, and by student Co-Moderator, Hyla Thompson, fifth-grade student. Craftsbury town officials, including Town Clerk Michelle[Read More…]
