All Vermont kids up to age 18 can receive free summer meals
Across Vermont this summer, a program to distribute free meals to reach all children up to age 18 is underway as Hunger Free Vermont partners with school districts and various agencies.
LETTER: Starting the discussion on school consolidation
On Monday, the Building Use and Visioning Committee of the HUUSD School Board met and discussed creating a five-year plan for our school district. The focus was on the difficult topic of school consolidation within our district.
LETTER: Recapping legislative session impacts to public education
A lot has happened recently in the Legislature and the governor’s office that affects the school budget, your property taxes for the next fiscal year, and the push for school district consolidation. As we wind down the school year, we want to give you our quick take on all of these complex issues.
From seven schools to three: Harwood committee envisions the future
A committee of the Harwood School Board says it’s ready to recommend a radical new setup for the district within five years: a major downsizing from operating seven schools to running just three.
Not all farewells are for graduates
Across the Harwood Unified Union School District, a variety of staffing changes are in the works as some teachers and faculty retire or resign, some shift to new roles, and new hires are made to fill key openings.
Tornado warning? No problem. Crossett Brook’s 8th graders graduate in the gym
A tornado warning on Thursday didn’t ruffle plans for Crossett Brook Middle School’s eighth-grade graduation. The ceremony to salute 68 eighth graders was already planned for the school gym.
CVCC celebrates 'education that works'
Their stories were similar, but not the same, and the five students who spoke during the Central Vermont Career Center’s year-ending awards ceremony probably had more than a little in common with the nearly 200 who didn’t.
Fifth graders share unique takes on reading at a Literary Food Truck Festival
On June 11, the fifth-grade Wizard Team at Crossett Brook Middle School held a Literary Food Truck Festival attended by more than 50 family and community members. Kids made foods inspired by books they read.
June 22-24: School Board’s final meetings before summer break
The Harwood School Board has three meetings on its calendar for its final week before summer break: a board retreat, a building committee meeting and a special executive session.
Brookside launches 62 fourth graders to middle school
Parents, siblings, grandparents, teachers and classmates joined Brookside Primary School's 62 fourth graders in the school gym on Wednesday morning for the rite of passage many have awaited since preschool and kindergarten.
Harwood seniors get a picture-perfect sendoff
A high school math teacher tapped to address Harwood Union High School’s class of 2026 summed up his life advice in the form of an equation, while delivering some of the most heartfelt sentiments at Saturday morning’s commencement.
Q&A: Reporting internship inspires Harwood grad Claire Pomer
Harwood Union’s internship program introduced recent graduate Claire Pomer to newspaper reporting when she was a sophomore, and in the fall, she is headed to Northwestern University’s journalism program in Chicago.
Harwood 2026 senior awards, scholarships, accolades & farewell tour
Two nights ahead of graduation, Harwood seniors and their families gathered under the big tent for Senior Awards Night. Here are the recipients of awards and scholarships, a list of colleges and universities where graduates are headed next, and more.
Career center bond could come quickly if U-32 satellite is viable
BARRE — The possibility of another November bond vote is creeping closer to reality for the board of the Central Vermont Career Center, and it may have inched forward again Monday night.
Harwood’s Class of 2026 graduates on Saturday
The countdown is on as Harwood Union High School’s class of 2026 enters the final week of its final school year.
Students bring energy and rhythm to Burlington’s Discover Jazz Festival
Almost 1,000 middle and high school students from across Vermont and New York take part in the annual event.
Harwood officials brace for state education legislation's impact
At the end of the legislative session, the Vermont House of Representatives passed two bills crucial to future education funding. The bills H.955 and H.949 both await signatures from Gov. Phil Scott, and local school district leaders are bracing for the impacts.
Harwood student to spend sophomore year in Brazil
Campbell Skates is one of two Harwood students participating in a study-abroad exchange opportunity next year.
Harwood preps for Central Office move, several staff cuts as outlined in new budget
With the new budget year starting in just five weeks, Harwood Unified Union School District is preparing to move its Central Office staff to the Harwood campus starting June 1.
Harwood student prepares for 10 months in Ecuador
Harwood Union High School frequently hosts exchange students from around the world, but next year, two of its students will study abroad. Silas Gulley is headed to Ecuador.