THE NEWSLETTER

On behalf of the school board and administration, Superintendent Adam Bunting and Board Chair Meghan Metzler share their gratitude for the overwhelming support of CVSD’s FY26 budget in a joint letter. “With this budget, CVSD will continue to innovate and provide a high-quality educational journey for students that honors identity, forges connection, develops proficiency, and fosters direction,” they wrote. Read more here.

Dear CCS Community,

It’s been a busy week, and you’ve likely seen some of that reflected in recent communications. In addition to sharing a few more celebrations later in this newsletter, I want to revisit a few important updates:

1. Bus Update: CCS will return to five buses (up from the current four) starting Monday, March 10. A detailed message about this change was sent out yesterday, so please refer to that for full details.
   
   

2. Water Testing: Like all schools, CCS recently had every water tap tested, as required by Act 66. I heard from a few people that our initial communication didn’t fully address their questions. If you’re looking for more information, I’ve shared a follow-up that summarizes what I shared with those who reached out. I hope it provides the clarity you need.
   
   

3. Safety & Awareness Communication: Yesterday’s message about safety and awareness was a difficult one to write. I knew it might not resonate the same way for everyone, but I felt it was important to communicate openly. I want you to know that I take all perspectives seriously and have reached out to those who shared concerns to continue the conversation. My door is always open, and while scheduling may take some coordination, I welcome the opportunity to listen, reflect, and discuss how we support our students and community every day.
   
   

I also want to share some news about leadership at CCS. Shortly after I stepped into this role on January 1, the CVSD central office leadership team let Beth and me know that both the principal and assistant principal positions would be posted to hire for the 2025-26 school year and beyond. This is part of a standard process to ensure a full, open, and thorough hiring approach.

I had the opportunity to inform staff about this in advance, but I also want to share this news with you. The postings went up yesterday, and both Beth and I plan to apply to continue the important work happening here. I thought it would be important for you to know that the positions are posted and our intentions.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend—enjoy these final moments of winter as we look ahead to spring!

All the best,
Tim O’Leary, CCS Principal

The school year calendar for 2025-26 is available now. The first day of school for students will be Wednesday, August 27.Find the full 2025-26 Champlain Valley School District K-12 calendar.

CCS does not have a softball team, but if your daughter plays softball and wants to be on a team, Shelburne Community School can host any girl who wants to play. Please email Nicky Elderton nelderton@cvsdvt.org if you are interested.

Tuesday, March 11th - Drama Cast Family Info Night - Band Room, 6:00 - 7:00

Wednesday, March 12th - Early Release

Wednesday, March 12th - Bolton Valley Ski & Ride, 2:00 - 7:45

Wednesday, March 19th - Early Release

Wednesday, March 19th - Bolton Valley Ski & Ride, 2:00 - 7:45

Wednesday, March 19th - PTO Meeting - CCS Library, 6:00 - 7:00

Friday, March 21st - Grade 3 Poetry Readings, Classrooms, 7:45 - 8:45

Friday, March 21st - Drama Auditions - Music Rm, 8:00 - Noon (Watch for more details)

Monday, March 24th - State Spelling Bee - St. Michael's College

Wednesday, March 26th - Early Release

Thursday, March 27th - PTO Variety Show, MPR, 6:30 - 8:00

Monday, March 31st - NO SCHOOL

PTO student directories were distributed to support room teachers today and will be arriving home via the youngest or only child.

A Cast Family Informational Night for all interested 5th-8th grade students and caregivers is set for Tuesday, March 11th from 6 - 7 PM in the Band Room. This year's production is Willy Wonka Jr. with performances planned on June 5-7; directors are Angela Pollock and Monica Littlefield. This meeting is mandatory for those students interested in either an on-stage role or behind-stage work. Information will be shared at this meeting about expectations for students and caregivers, auditions, and rehearsals.

In July 2024, the Vermont State Legislature passed Act 139, a new law aimed at strengthening reading instruction for young learners. Included in this law is a new requirement to notify caregivers if their child is significantly below grade level in reading. You can learn more about the law and the notification requirement here.

The CCS Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a partnership between parents, teachers, and staff, working together to create enriching experiences for our students. Visit our website, Facebook, and Instagram pages for the latest and stay tuned for upcoming opportunities to get involved!

SPRING OFFERINGS

Youth Sports

Youth Lacrosse Signups Now Live!

Baby Sitter Training

4/23/25 Safe Sitter Training at Charlotte Library

SUMMER CAMP OFFERINGS

6/23-6/27: Youth Basketball Summer Camps, led by CCS PE teacher, Nicky Elderton. Camps will be broken down by ages (7-11 and 11-14), and held in the gym at CCS.

7/7-7/11: Athletic Performance Summer Camps, led by the staff of Fit2Excel. These camps will be broken down by grade (1st-5th grade, 6th-12th grade) and be held at the Charlotte town beach.

7/14-7/18: Challenger Soccer Summer Camps, led by the Challenger soccer staff from England. These camps will be held on the fields at CCS.

The following is a list of summer camps that we are providing as a convenience to Charlotte families. This list is provided for informational purposes only.

2025 CVU XC Junior Redhawks Running Camp - with CVU XC Coach David Baird

We welcome your feedback at any time. Please select your topic below and send your thoughts our way. If you don't see your topic listed, choose "General Questions." All feedback will be routed to the appropriate district team members, who will follow up with you within 3 business days. CVSD is committed to connecting with students, families, staff, and community members to provide exceptional and equitable experiences.

Even though free and reduced meal applications are no longer required for free meals, the Vermont Agency of Education asks that all families complete the Household Information Form. Thank you.

For those who celebrate Ramadan, school meals are available for take home. To request meals from now through March 28, students or caregivers should email CCS Food Service Site Manager Sherry Beatty (sbeatty@cvsdvt.org) in the morning, and meals will be available for pickup in the afternoon.

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Tim O'Leary, Principal

Beth Slater, Assistant Principal & Special Services Director

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