Working group explores career center options following failed CVCC bond vote
BARRE — What it will look like, where it will be, and what it might cost are all open questions, but plans to address the facility shortcomings of the Central Vermont Career Center are in the works, and a proposal could be back on the ballot in the district’s 18 towns come November.
Harwood’s Jan. 8 Socrates Café asks about time and identity
How does the passage of time affect identity? Harwood students running the next Socrates Café on Jan. 8 will ask just that question. The community is invited to the Harwood library, 5:30-7 p.m.
Fayston vacancy opens up on Harwood school board
For the second time in two months, Fayston is in need of a new member to join the Harwood Unified Union School District School Board.
Harwood alumni to perform at Zenbarn Dec. 28 to boost HU auditorium project
Harwood alumni will present an evening of comedy and music at Zenbarn on Dec. 28 to support the Harwood Auditorium Revitalization Project.
Students call off screening ‘The Encampments’ film due to community objections
Community objections led a student club to postpone showing a documentary film at Harwood Union High School last month. Plans to show the documentary, “The Encampments,” focusing on U.S. college student protests of the Israel-Palestine conflict, were shelved shortly after the event was announced.
School District Redistricting Task Force finalizes mapping proposal
The School District Redistricting Task Force held its final meeting on Thursday. Since August, the group has been working to design no more than three maps of school district boundaries that attempt to achieve scale and efficiency across Vermont’s 119 school districts and 52 supervisory unions.
Middle school musical ‘Mean Girls, Jr.’ hits the stage Dec. 5 & 7
Middle school actors, singers, and crew are working hard in preparation to present “Mean Girls, Jr.” Friday and Sunday, Dec. 5 and 7, on the Harwood stage.
State redistricting panel hears Harwood community survey feedback
When the state panel charged with reconfiguring Vermont’s school districts met this week, Harwood’s school board chair was among the many people who offered public comments critical of the state’s plan.
Vermont’s school redistricting task force proposes voluntary mergers instead of new district map
The majority of Vermont school redistricting task force members endorsed a proposal on Monday that would incentivize voluntary mergers of the state’s 119 school districts. Most of the committee also opposed a new school district map based around centers for career and technical education.
Committee weighs what's next after voters reject CVCC bond
BARRE — Hours after Thursday’s belated ballot count revealed voters in the 18-town district had rejected the $149 million bond proposal, members of the Central Vermont Career Center School District Board who serve on the facilities committee huddled with administrators to discuss if, how and when to respond.
Harwood event highlights farm-to-school connections
Two hours out of each of Harwood’s seven-hour school days are dedicated to lunch blocks. The kitchen staff spends hours planning, preparing, and serving meals. Much of the planning involves coordinating with local farmers, as 25% of Harwood’s lunches are locally sourced.
Voters soundly reject CVCC $149m bond
BARRE — Voters in the 18-town school district that operates the Central Vermont Career Center have rejected financing a $149 million new facility.
UPDATE: Voters turn down CVCC bond
BARRE — What they said will remain a mystery until the last of the ballots are tabulated Thursday afternoon, but voters in the 18-town Central Vermont Career Center School District have spoken with respect to a $149 million bond, which, if approved, would finance construction of a standalone, state-of-the-art center in a corner of Barre Town.
911 call makes morning bus late; student OK
A medical issue involving a student on the way to Brookside Primary School on Tuesday morning resulted in a Waterbury bus being late on its morning route and an ambulance being called for help. The student was treated and sent home, according to school officials.
Student bands, singers, songwriters take the stage at Battle of the Bands
On a recent Friday night, anxious student musicians gathered backstage and their fans filled the Harwood Union High School auditorium, all in hopes of winning an exciting prize: a day in a professional recording studio, a chance to perform at Higher Ground, and the title of Battle of the Bands Champion.
School board takes next steps on facilities, preps for budget discussions
The Harwood school board has tasked its Buildings and Visioning Committee with taking a deep dive into the facilities report from architectural firm TruexCullins and drafting a priority list of maintenance projects needing the most immediate attention.
Redistricting task force grapples with school choice as it works on three map proposals
The Vt. School District Redistricting Task Force heard strong support to protect Vermont’s school choice system at a recent meeting. The panel is continuing its work to propose options for redrawing the state’s school districts.
Nov. 4 Election Day: Voters consider $149 million career center construction bond
Tuesday, Nov. 4, is Election Day, and without statewide elections this year, only a handful of items are on ballots around Vermont.
Harwood Music Dept.’s annual Citrus Sale is on
Harwood Union Middle/High School’s annual Citrus Sale is now open for orders.
Harwood Theatre presents ‘Puffs’ – a magical comedy for all ages
Harwood Union High School's Theatre Department will light up the stage for performances of “Puffs,” Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 6-8.