Harwood’s National Honor Society inducts 33 new members
Harwood Union High School’s National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony recently, adding 33 new juniors and seniors to the chapter.
Harwood school board leaders will not run for re-election in March
Town Meeting Day may be three months off, but some local officials are already deciding whether they will sign up to run for re-election.
Dec. 8-9: Middle schools team up to present Seussical Jr.
Students from both Crossett Brook and Harwood Union middle schools are teaming up to present the musical “Seussical Jr.” this Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9.
School officials ask the public to weigh in on $92.2 million for Harwood renovations
Faced with building repairs, renovations, and improvements now estimated at more than $90 million, Harwood Unified Union School District officials are taking their lists and plans and drawings to each of the district’s communities to ask the public to weigh in on the choices. The second of six community meetings is tonight.
National education journal spotlights Harwood Harkness
The Harkness initiative at Harwood Union High School is featured in the December issue of the American School Board Journal, a national trade publication. Find a link to the article here.
First school district PCB tests detect some contamination at Warren Elementary
Results of air testing done at Warren Elementary School in early September have come back with findings of PCB contamination above a state action level in one location in the school’s basement.
School district asks public to weigh in on Harwood renovation plans
A new renovation bond for Harwood Union Middle/High School is on the horizon for 2024 and school district officials this week will launch a series of meetings to gauge public opinion before they decide exactly what to include in the project plans.
Winter weather notice from the superintendent
With winter weather conditions forecast for overnight tonight into Thursday morning, Harwood Unified Union School District Superintendent Mike Leichliter shared the district’s winter-weather protocols message this afternoon with families.
Nov. 9-11: Harwood drama takes on real-life tragedy in ‘The Laramie Project’
Harwood Union High School’s drama program presents its fall play, “The Laramie Project,” this week, Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 9-11.
Governor holds press conference at Central Vermont Career Center
Gov. Phil Scott will hold his weekly press conference today at 11 a.m. at Central Vermont Career Center in Barre. The visit will highlight Careers in Construction Month and the governor will be joined by students, business leaders and workforce development professionals.
Crossett Brook Middle School welcomes a unique horse troupe
A unique herd of steeds stampedes on Crossett Brook Middle School for a back-to-school performance Sept. 14 hosted by the Flynn meant to spark wonder and joy.
And the 2023-24 school year begins…
Monday, Aug. 28, was the first day of school for many students in the Harwood Unified Union School District. Photographer Gordon Miller caught the scene at morning drop-off at Brookside Primary School in Waterbury.
Back to school is around the corner
The 2023-24 school year is fast approaching and parents in the Harwood Unified Union School District have a little bit of homework to do ahead of the first day.
A new but familiar face heads back to the classroom
In a move that no one could have seen coming, circumstances recently fell into place to land Waitsfield Elementary School a new but familiar face to be one of its two 5th and 6th grade teachers for the upcoming school year.
CCV announces half-price tuition
Action by the Vermont state Legislature and Gov. Phil Scott will allow Vermonters seeking education and training in certain high-demand fields a 50% tuition break at the Community College of Vermont during the upcoming academic year.
Harwood Assembly band to open July 15 Do Good Fest at National Life
Harwood’s Assembly Band isn’t just popular in school. The rock-jazz ensemble garnered enough support among Vermont music fans to land a spot as the first opening act at the July 15 Do Good music festival in Montpelier.
Veteran teacher Justina Boyden chosen as Fayston Elementary’s next principal
A search committee working quickly as the official 2023-24 school year begins has chosen Justina Boyden, a veteran teacher at Fayston Elementary School, to be the school’s next principal.
School notes: Bubbles, boats, bus waves, band competition and more
Here is a collection of tidbits from the final days of the 2022-23 school year, largely in photos. And one item with a June 23 deadline to vote for high school musicians with a shot at a big gig.
Thunder, lightning, rain don’t thwart Crossett Brook ceremony
Of all the awards being handed out in schools this time of year, if there was one for “best use of a tent,” Crossett Brook Middle School’s class of 2023 would be a strong contender. In between thunder showers on June 14, parents, teachers and friends saluted the 74 eighth graders moving on to high school this year.
Some nerves, tears, lots of smiles as Brookside 4th graders move up
Brookside Primary School’s 61 fourth graders dressed up for their special day last Tuesday that began with the traditional Celebration of Learning marking the end of their time at the school where many have attended since preschool.