Students ask, ‘What is the value of empathy to our society?’ at May 28 Harwood Socrates Café
In keeping with a Harwood Union High School tradition, Harwood students invite community members to join them for a Socrates Café on Thursday, May 28, in the school library.
Learn about career training programs at CVCC’s Trades Fair on May 28
Central Vermont Career Center hosts its annual Trades Fair on Thursday, May 28, at the career center in Barre.
Crossett Brook 8th grader wins a top prize in annual Hildene essay contest
A Crossett Brook Middle School eighth grader took a top prize in the annual Hildene Lincoln Essay Competition that celebrated its winners at a ceremony this past weekend.
Harwood names 2026 Liam Kenneth Hale Adventure Scholarship recipient
Harwood Union High School sophomore William Clark has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Liam Kenneth Hale Adventure Scholarship.
Vermont State University apprentice program aims to boost teacher ranks
As Vermont and the nation recognize National Apprenticeship Week, Vermont State University is highlighting a new registered apprenticeship opportunity available for aspiring educators.
Feds release education funds owed to Vt. school districts, including Harwood
A stalemate between the federal government and the states over K-12 education funding owed since the pandemic has seen a breakthrough. Sen. Bernie Sanders announced that the U.S. Department of Education has released $11.58 million for 20 Vermont school districts including Harwood.
Working group intrigued by co-locating career center at Spaulding and U-32
BARRE — A working group created to evaluate potential long-term solutions to the Central Vermont Career Center’s facilities needs may have stumbled over a “some of the above” answer to what was a multiple-choice question.
Middle school math, history students take projects on the road
Students from Crossett Brook Middle School recently took part in math and history project competitions at the University of Vermont and Saint Michael’s College.
MusicCOMP showcases student musical creativity with OPUS 40 concert April 27
Five student musicians from Harwood Union High School and Crossett Brook Middle School will have their original compositions on the program for MusicCOMP’s OPUS 40 concert on April 27 in Colchester.
Brookside school nurse to receive national honor in June
Brookside Primary School Nurse Sophia Boyle Hall was recently named as one of five nominees for a national professional honor this year.
Student prize winner gets a flashy ride to school
A Brookside Primary School tradition continued on Friday when a Waterbury Fire Department truck rolled up with a few horn honks to the school drop-off loop to deliver a kindergartner to school.
Harwood leaders resume building review in search of future efficiencies
With work on next year’s school budget complete, Harwood Unified Union School District leaders are looking to resume their discussions around school facilities as they search for ways to make future school operations more efficient.
Harwood’s stage is ‘Hadestown’ this weekend
Harwood Union High School’s theatre program presents ‘Hadestown: Teen Edition’ this weekend. Photographer Gordon Miller captured these scenes as the production opened.
Waterbury High School alumni to award six $4,500 scholarships to Harwood seniors
The Waterbury High School Alumni Association has opened applications for its 2026 scholarships with the goal of announcing six $4,500 awards for seniors in Harwood Union High School’s class of 2026.
Harwood presents teen version of ‘Hadestown’ musical April 2-4
The Harwood Union High School Theatre Department is counting down the days to the curtain going up on its spring musical production of “Hadestown: Teen Edition.”
New Waterbury vacancy opens as Harwood board looks to fill Moretown seat
Having re-elected its leaders last week, the Harwood school board was looking to fill its lone vacancy after the Town Meeting Day election tonight, when another seat opened up with the resignation of a Waterbury member.
March 31 deadline for Governor’s Institutes of Vermont summer programs
Vermont high school students currently in grades 9-11 are invited to apply by March 31 for immersive, career-focused summer learning experiences held on Vermont college campuses through the Governor’s Institutes of Vermont.
Harwood Musical Theatre Alumni Cabaret is this Saturday, March 14
Harwood alumni take to the stage at The Big Picture this Saturday, March 14, for a cabaret fundraiser supporting the Harwood Auditorium Revitalization Project (HARP).
Budget approval cures CVCC's bond blues
BARRE — Fresh off its first-ever failed vote, the board responsible for running the Central Vermont Career Center got back on track, when thousands of ballots cast last Tuesday in the regional district were commingled and counted.
Harwood Rotary Interact 11th Annual Bottle Drive
Harwood Union High School’s Rotary Interact Club and the Rotary Club of Waterbury are joining forces for a community bottle and can drive to support those experiencing homelessness.