THE VIKING

Wednesday, December 18: Early Release Day (1:40)

Friday, December 20: ALL LOST & FOUND DONATED TO LOCAL CHARITY

Monday, December 23 - Wednesday, January 1: Break - NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, January 8: Early Release Day (1:40)

Wednesday, January 15: Early Release Day (1:40)

Monday, January 20: MLK Jr Day - NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, January 22: Early Release Day (1:40)

Wednesday, January 29: Early Release Day (1:40)

Waitsfield Telecom graciously donated toys

for students in all grades.

They are available to pick up in the lobby

at HCS. Please swing by anytime!

Please help remind your students to be prepared and dress appropriately to be outside! Hats, gloves/mittens, jackets, and pants are all highly recommended. If you need help getting any warm winter gear, please connect with a school counselor. Students will be outside as long as the "real feel" is above zero degrees. As we like to say here in Vermont, there's no such thing as bad weather - only unsuitable clothing.

CVSD is excited to announce the launch of an updated district-wide website, coming Monday, Dec. 16. The new site features a modern design with easy-to-use navigation and responsive design that’s accessible on any device. You may need to update any links you have bookmarked on your device, and if you are viewing this email after Monday, December 16, some links may no longer be valid.

If you encounter any issues, please provide feedback using the district’s Connect With Us resource (find website under District Topics).

Everybody Wins Vermont (EWINS) is coming to HCS! Here is some information about this wonderful organization:

One adult. One child. One book at a time. Everybody Wins! Vermont helps elementary-school children succeed at reading and form lasting friendships with caring adult mentors in the safety of supervised Power Lunch reading sessions at school.

Today, our EWINS site coordinator, Janet Gray, hosted a free book give-away! All Prek-4 students got to choose their own brand new book! Stay tuned for more information about reading mentorship. And, if you're interested in becoming a mentor, please visit the EWINS VT website.

The CVSD Early Education Program is now accepting applications for a random prekindergarten lottery drawing for the 2025-26 school year. This lottery is for an opportunity to enroll in one of our school-based classrooms which runs 4 partial days per week. Our school-based prekindergarten classrooms are 5 STARs, licensed early education programs that provide play-based, developmentally appropriate environments for all children in an inclusive setting. Our curriculum is based on the Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS).

Our programs follow the CVSD school calendar. Children who will be age 3 or older by September 1, 2025, who are not eligible for kindergarten, and live in the communities of Charlotte, Hinesburg, Shelburne, St. George, and Williston are eligible to enter the lottery. Families who are selected for the lottery and choose to enroll their child in a CVSD program access their Act 166 publicly funded prekindergarten funds for the school-based program.

All applications must be received by February 7, 2025, and are located on the CVSD Early Education website under PreK Enrollment. Paper applications are available upon request.

For additional information, questions about our program, or any concerns about your child’s development, please visit our website or contact Director of Early Education, Erin Gagne at egagne@cvsdvt.org. Our Early Education team is also available for developmental screenings in the areas of communication, social-emotional development, motor skills, adaptive development, and cognition. More information about an Early Multi-Tiered System of Supports is also available on the website.

Hello, families and friends. It’s been an exciting time in P.E. & we are thrilled to share the fun and growth happening in our classes!

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade: Moving and Grooving

Our youngest students have been developing movement and locomotor skills through games that keep them running, hopping, and balancing—all while having a blast!

3rd – 6th Grade: Teamwork and Strategy

Students in these grades are sharpening their teamwork with collaborative games like Yoshi, Pinball, and Handball, blending fun with strategic thinking and cooperation.

7th – 8th Grade: Small-Sided Competitions

Our middle schoolers are diving into fast-paced small-sided games like Basketball, Volleyball, and Soccer, focusing on communication, leadership, and quick decision-making.

Learning Through Play

Every game we play builds essential skills like resilience, teamwork, and leadership. Our PE program helps students grow as athletes and individuals, preparing them for success both on and off the court.

Thank you for your continued support! It’s a joy to see your children thrive through movement and play.

Stay active!

Join students from across the Champlain Valley School District for an evening of entertainment and celebration, showcasing performing and visual arts from the district’s six schools. After a six-year break, this annual tradition returns to CVU on Thursday, January 9, 2025, transforming the high school halls and theater into a vibrant gallery of learning, innovation and inspiration. The 13th-annual Celebrate the Arts Night brings together art, music, theater, media arts, foods, business, design and technology in a one-night-only exhibition of student creativity.

All girls are welcome, new, continuing, and those who are interested in learning more about the program. The meetings are held at The United Church of Hinesburg, two Fridays a month from 6:15 pm-7:45 pm. Our troop is made up of Daisies through Ambassadors (Kindergarten Through High School Seniors). If you are unsure and would like more information, please reach out to Melissa Kiphaut at mandbkiphaut@gmail.com

🌼 Sign-up link here! 🌼

Activities and Clubs

Athletics

Bus Schedule/Routes

CVSD Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

CVSD School Board

Essential Arts

Menu & Food Service

Health Office

Jump Rope

Library

My School Bucks

PiE - Partnership in Education

School Counselors

School Handbook

Theater

Transportation Department

Volunteer at HCS

Access CVU Classes & Registration

Audubon Vacation and Day Camps

Carpenter Carse Library

Green Mountain Academy - Ski and Snowboard

Highland Dance Vermont

Hinesburg Food Shelf

Hinesburg Recreation Department

Wednesdays Woodland Adventures With Wonder Roots

Suzan Locke, HCS Co-Principal, Grades K-4

482-6299, slocke@cvsdvt.org

Tim Trevithick, HCS Co-Principal, Grades 5-8

482-6298, ttrevithick@cvsdvt.org

Alicia Kurth, HCS Special Education Administrator

482-6285, akurth@cvsdvt.org

Email: hcsinformation@cvsdvt.org
Website: https://www.cvsdvt.org/hinesburg
Location: Hinesburg Community School, 10888, Route 116, Hinesburg, Vermont, USA
Phone: 802-482-2106
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hinesburg-Community-School-125786304154731/

The Viking Newsletter is published weekly, when school is in session. It is available on our web site and is also delivered via email. If needed, a hard copy can be provided for your child to bring home. The Viking includes upcoming events, after school opportunities, notes of interest for parents and the community and updates from our school administration.