School district considers anti-racism steps this summer with task force, BLM flags
Coming on the heels of recent waves of anti-racism activism locally, in the state, and across the nation, the Harwood Unified Union School District announced this week that it will form an advisory task force to focus on racism concerns.
Harwood Union set to graduate with drive-in, live broadcast, community parade on Saturday
Harwood Union’s class of 2020 is set for a most unique commencement ceremony starting at 9 a.m. Saturday with a live radio broadcast from the high school’s front lawn.
Crossett Brook 8th grade students honored with awards
Last week, 69 eighth graders finished their studies at Crossett Brook Middle School. The school announced several awards bestowed upon class members.
Alchemist Opportunity Fund awards 16 scholarships
The Alchemist Foundation has announced awards of 16 multi-year scholarships to 2020 graduates from Harwood Union High School, Stowe High School, Peoples Academy, Lamoille Union and local tech centers.
Crossett and Thatcher Brook schools bid students farewell curbside
Schools in Waterbury and Duxbury were scenes of unique ceremonies this week as teachers, students and families celebrated eighth and fourth graders moving on without the customary assemblies, hugs and picture-taking.
Local students present projects at Vermont History Day competition
A number of local students recently participated in the annual Vermont History Day competition conducted entirely online due to the COVID-19 virus precautions.
Harwood students publish second online literary magazine before school year ends
Harwood Union High School creative writing students have published the second and final issue of the literary art magazine “The Silver Lining in a Distant World.”
School budget vote: Ballots are available by mail
On June 16, voters in the Harwood Unified Union School District will vote for the second time on a $39.7 million proposed budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year.
Education Briefs | June 5
Harwood seniors to be featured on WCAX tonight, June 5; Crossett Brook plans ‘Drive-Through’ 8th Grade Graduation June 9
Planning for new school year may mean earlier June dismissal for students
This unusual school year that dispersed students and teachers to learn and teach from their homes since March may be getting three days shorter for students in June.
Similar bottom line without middle school merger in revised budget up for vote June 16
The Harwood Union School Board will hold a public hearing online on Wednesday to explain and answer questions about the revised budget proposal for 2020-21that will be on the ballot for a special election June 16.
Plans for in-person Harwood Union graduation take shape
Plans are coming together so that one month from today, Harwood Union High School’s class of 2020 will mark its graduation with as much tradition as possible given the Covid-19 pandemic.
Harwood student writers assemble, share online literary art magazine
Staying occupied during a period of isolation isn’t a simple task. In late March, English teacher Steve Rand of Harwood Union High School challenged his students to use writing as an outlet while confronting the reality of finishing the school year online.
Quick hello: Families, teachers connect in morning drive-by
After weeks of being closed due to the coronavirus business and school shurtowns, teachers at Hunger Mountain Children’s Center organized a safe, convenient way to connect with families last weekend.
‘We miss you’: Teachers traverse towns to honk, wave, connect
The message was simple: “We Miss You.” And it appeared on signs both in and along the impromptu parade route through Duxbury and Waterbury Thursday afternoon.
New co-principals to take the helm at Harwood Union High School
Megan McDonough and Laurie Greenberg will be Harwood Union High School’s new co-principals in July.
School board to discuss next steps for FY21 budget; March candidate Michael Frank fills Waterbury seat
Figuring out how to establish a school budget for fiscal year 2020-21 is back up for discussion when the Harwood Unified Union School Board meets Wednesday night via video conference.
New co-principals to take the helm at Harwood Union High School
Megan McDonough and Laurie Greenberg will be Harwood Union High School’s new co-principals in July.