Feds release education funds owed to Vt. school districts, including Harwood
A stalemate between the federal government and the states over K-12 education funding owed since the pandemic has seen a breakthrough. Sen. Bernie Sanders announced that the U.S. Department of Education has released $11.58 million for 20 Vermont school districts including Harwood.
Working group intrigued by co-locating career center at Spaulding and U-32
BARRE — A working group created to evaluate potential long-term solutions to the Central Vermont Career Center’s facilities needs may have stumbled over a “some of the above” answer to what was a multiple-choice question.
Middle school math, history students take projects on the road
Students from Crossett Brook Middle School recently took part in math and history project competitions at the University of Vermont and Saint Michael’s College.
MusicCOMP showcases student musical creativity with OPUS 40 concert April 27
Five student musicians from Harwood Union High School and Crossett Brook Middle School will have their original compositions on the program for MusicCOMP’s OPUS 40 concert on April 27 in Colchester.
Brookside school nurse to receive national honor in June
Brookside Primary School Nurse Sophia Boyle Hall was recently named as one of five nominees for a national professional honor this year.
Student prize winner gets a flashy ride to school
A Brookside Primary School tradition continued on Friday when a Waterbury Fire Department truck rolled up with a few horn honks to the school drop-off loop to deliver a kindergartner to school.
Harwood leaders resume building review in search of future efficiencies
With work on next year’s school budget complete, Harwood Unified Union School District leaders are looking to resume their discussions around school facilities as they search for ways to make future school operations more efficient.
Harwood’s stage is ‘Hadestown’ this weekend
Harwood Union High School’s theatre program presents ‘Hadestown: Teen Edition’ this weekend. Photographer Gordon Miller captured these scenes as the production opened.
Waterbury High School alumni to award six $4,500 scholarships to Harwood seniors
The Waterbury High School Alumni Association has opened applications for its 2026 scholarships with the goal of announcing six $4,500 awards for seniors in Harwood Union High School’s class of 2026.
Harwood presents teen version of ‘Hadestown’ musical April 2-4
The Harwood Union High School Theatre Department is counting down the days to the curtain going up on its spring musical production of “Hadestown: Teen Edition.”
New Waterbury vacancy opens as Harwood board looks to fill Moretown seat
Having re-elected its leaders last week, the Harwood school board was looking to fill its lone vacancy after the Town Meeting Day election tonight, when another seat opened up with the resignation of a Waterbury member.
March 31 deadline for Governor’s Institutes of Vermont summer programs
Vermont high school students currently in grades 9-11 are invited to apply by March 31 for immersive, career-focused summer learning experiences held on Vermont college campuses through the Governor’s Institutes of Vermont.
Harwood Musical Theatre Alumni Cabaret is this Saturday, March 14
Harwood alumni take to the stage at The Big Picture this Saturday, March 14, for a cabaret fundraiser supporting the Harwood Auditorium Revitalization Project (HARP).
Budget approval cures CVCC's bond blues
BARRE — Fresh off its first-ever failed vote, the board responsible for running the Central Vermont Career Center got back on track, when thousands of ballots cast last Tuesday in the regional district were commingled and counted.
Harwood Rotary Interact 11th Annual Bottle Drive
Harwood Union High School’s Rotary Interact Club and the Rotary Club of Waterbury are joining forces for a community bottle and can drive to support those experiencing homelessness.
March 9: Updated Mud Season school bus routes
UPDATED MUD SEASON SCHOOL BUS ROUTES from First Student and the Harwood Unified Union School District remain in effect for the week of March 16.
By a wide margin, voters approve $51.9M Harwood budget
Buoyed by strong voter turnout in Waterbury, voters in the Harwood Unified Union School District on Tuesday accepted the proposed $51.9 million budget for the 2026-27 school year by a wide margin.
School board approves $1 million in building repairs for 2026-27
At its most recent meeting, the Harwood Unified Union School District School Board approved a budget of $1,036,000 for building maintenance projects in 2026-27 that school officials deemed most critical for safety, code compliance and overdue replacement of equipment. Meanwhile the list of deferred projects exceeds $100 million.
Brookside Primary marks Random Acts of Kindness Week
Before leaving for February school break, Brookside Primary School celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Week where students created art to send into the community, wrote notes to appreciate those around them, and gathered for a special school photo – all while honoring the importance of kindness.
Voters in 18 towns to decide $5.47M Central Vermont Career Center budget
Voters across 18 communities in Central Vermont this Town Meeting Day will be casting ballots on the Central Vermont Career Center’s $5.47 million proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year.