School enrollment dips; board hears facilities presentation Wednesday
The Harwood School Board gets the latest enrollment data and plans to spend an hour of Wednesday’s meeting reviewing a presentation by architects, detailing maintenance needs across the district’s school buildings.
High school bands do battle at Harwood on Friday
Harwood Union High School’s stage will be the battleground on Friday for the fourth annual Battle of the Bands that gathers student musicians from central and northern Vermont for competition and education.
CCV, McClure Foundation expand free college degree program
The J. Warren and Lois McClure Foundation and the Community College of Vermont have announced an extension of a free college degree program to include students in Vermont’s high school classes of 2027 and 2028.
School board talks bonds, budgeting, redistricting
The Harwood School Board has decided not to take a public stand as a group on the $149 million bond to build a new Central Vermont Career Center, but several members at last week’s meeting expressed their individual support for the project.
Resignation creates Fayston opening on Harwood school board
One of Fayston’s two representatives to the Harwood Unified Union School District School Board has resigned, creating an opening for the board to fill with a Fayston resident to serve until March.
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.