Career center bond prompts pushback at public forum
BARRE — Plans to construct a new, standalone, state-of-the-art home for the Central Vermont Career Center encountered turbulence during Tuesday night’s required public informational meeting, even as voters in 18 area towns are already casting ballots on the $149 million bond that would pay for it.
State grant helps improve Brookside’s preschool playground
Work is completed and preschoolers at Brookside Primary School are enjoying new features on the school playground built just for them with the help of an $80,000 state grant awarded in 2024.
Vermont State University, VSAC expand free tuition to Vermonters
Vermont State University and VSAC have announced that students from almost half of Vermont households can now earn a two- or four-year college degree at Vermont State University tuition-free.
Harwood Math Department seeks volunteers for career presentations
The Harwood Union High School Math Department is seeking guest presenters during the weeks of Dec. 1 and April 6 to talk to students about their careers.
At halfway mark, school redistricting task force reviews first draft map proposal
The school redistricting task force, now at its halfway mark, began its review of a draft map for the first time since launching in August. The group is tasked with proposing up to three possibilities to the Legislature by Dec. 1.
Brief rains reveal failing school roof, now slated for emergency repairs
Despite the record dry spell and ongoing drought conditions in Vermont, a brief break in the sunshine last week for rain showers revealed leaks in the roof at Brookside Primary School and emergency repairs are scheduled for next weekend.
Career center bond: Info hearing Oct. 7; ballots available now
Ballots are now available for the Central Vermont Career Center bond vote that will take place on Nov. 4. AN informational hearing will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Brookside, Crossett Brook teachers chosen for UVM Outstanding Teacher honors
Teachers from Brookside Primary School and Crossett Brook Middle School have been nominated for the University of Vermont’s annual Outstanding Teacher of the Year awards.
Oct. 6-11: Harwood celebrates Homecoming Week & Harvest Fest
Next week at Harwood Union High School will be packed with special activities as the school celebrates its third annual Harvest Fest and Homecoming week.
Summit School fall trad music classes begin Oct. 18
Fall classes at Summit School of Traditional Music and Culture in Montpelier begin Oct. 18 for youth and adult students.
Saint Michael’s College announces new tuition rates for Vermonters
Saint Michael’s College this week announced new financial aid opportunities to lower the cost of attendance, particularly for students from Vermont.
UPDATED: Committee sends buildings report on to full Harwood board for review on Oct. 22
An architectural report on the physical condition of the schools in the Harwood School District is complete and school officials this week will begin reviewing its findings. The report comes as school leaders say the need for a construction bond to address facility needs is growing.
Harwood honor students open new food pantry with drive, Oct. 6-10
In accordance with the mission of its parent organization, Harwood Union High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society has opened a school food pantry.
Mold concerns prompt testing, cleaning at Brookside Primary School
Concerns about possible mold growth in the basement of Brookside Primary School in Waterbury prompted the Harwood school district to order tests and school administrators shared results of that testing this week.
Harwood junior earns a sports leadership role
Harwood Union Middle/High School is home to multiple sports teams for each season, with more than 200 student-athletes participating each fall through spring.
New school year – new HUUSD hires
As the new school year gets underway, there are a handful of new faces in the schools of the Harwood Unified Union School District. But the district’s staffing level is down about 50 positions from just two years ago.
Paramedic training program to expand to Central Vermont Career Center
Central Vermont Career Center School District has announced that its entered into agreements that will expand availability to advanced Emergency Medical Services education in Central Vermont.
Nov. 4: CVCC board sets bond vote for new career center
BARRE — The board responsible for running the Central Vermont Career Center just made its plans to ask voters in 18 area towns for $149 million to build a brand-new facility in Graniteville official.
CVCC shifts to self-promotion of career center bond
Dreams of building a $149 million new home for the Central Vermont Career Center now hinge on an in-house marketing campaign and turnout for an off-cycle special election that is just two months away.
Legislature’s Joint Fiscal Office seeks a contractor to help with Vt.’s education transformation
The Vermont Legislative Joint Fiscal Office has put out call for proposals to hire a contractor to analyze Vermont’s education finance system and the directive to establish a foundation formula as outlined by Act 73, the landmark public education transformation law, passed by the state legislature earlier this year.