Week Ending March 29, 2024
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Week Ending March 29, 2024
Wells Bus Change Effective April 1st
Beginning on Monday, April 1, 2024, the afternoon Wells bus will leave Poultney High School at 3:00 and students will be dropped off at their homes instead of the Wells Village School. This is for all full days. Half days will be the normal bus run.
Clarinet Duet for you to enjoy!
7th Grader Elise Davio and Mrs. Winter are having some fun during lessons today to perform a quick clarinet duet by Friedrich Berr simply titled - Nine Duets, duet #1.
Alumni Game is Coming Up!
Poultney High School Prom 2024!
Below is information about this years Junior/Senior Prom!
Tickets will be available for purchase at Poultney High School from April 3rd-25th. A final headcount is due to the venue on April 26th therefore please purchase your ticket no later than April 25th.
Thank You For Community Donations
Mrs. Winter writes: "On behalf of the music program, I would like to acknowledge and thank the Poultney United Fund and Poultney Snowmobile Club for their generous donations to the Poultney High School music program. The money will help fund the purchase of new instruments for the band program. Many thanks to both organizations for your continued support of the music program in our school community!!!"
Pictured here is Mrs. Winter with Bob Williams of The Poultney United Fund.
Spirit Blanket Fundraiser
Please email Erin Welch, our Spanish Teacher & trip leader, at erin.welch@grcsu.org, if you are interested in purchasing a blanket. Sales taken until 4/10/24 and checks can be made out to Poultney High School.
The Wizards are coming to town!
Rutland Region Business Show
On Tuesday, April 9, join us for the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region's Business Show. Meet with business owners, non-profit organizations and community representatives looking for bright, new talent. Find job connections and learn about potential collaboration opportunities with others to further your career. This event is from 5-7 p.m. at the Rutland Recreation Community Center and will feature the following:
- Free Chair Massages
- Rutland Town School Jazz Band
- Free Parking
For more information or specific questions, please contact Chrispin White at chrispin@rutlandeconomy.com or call (802)770-7066.
Booster Club looking for New Members
The Booster Club is always seeking new members. Please consider volunteering your time for our students!
The Poultney High School booster Club has been supporting students and the Poultney High school community for decades. They work to support students in a myriad of ways: by providing support to athletic teams-honoring championship seasons with banners, jackets, or rings; purchasing tents for shelter from sun and rain; contributing to the cost of a scoreboard. They also provide students with
opportunities for community service and leadership development by paying fees for History Day, State Leadership Conferences, and other educational growth opportunities. The Booster Club awards scholarships to two graduating seniors annually to support student learning beyond the walls of PHS.
They work to keep the community connected to the athletic events by printing pocket schedules for all the sport events for each season as well as supporting various community events.
Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm in the High School cafeteria.
RC RAIDERS YOUTH FOOTBALL SUNDAY CLINICS
Open to any students in grades 4th-8th in the Rutland County area.
These youth football clinics will be held at the Spartan Arena, 100 Diamond Run Mall Place, Rutland VT.
The clinics will be held on the following dates; 3/24, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28.
The clinics will run from 2pm-5pm!
Art Club Resumes!
Covid Testing Information
COVID-19 Testing Link per the Vermont Department of Health website
https://www.healthvermont.gov/disease-control/covid-19/covid-19-testing
- Order free COVID-19 tests Households can order free COVID-19 tests
- Where to get tested: buy online or in pharmacies and retail stores
- Find No-Cost COVID Testing Locations, Click on box, select distance in miles, enter 5 digit zip code or street address and click on SEARCH to find location.
COVID-19 Symptoms and Treatment link per the Vermont Department of Health website
https://www.healthvermont.gov/disease-control/covid-19/covid-19-symptoms-treatment
- Symptoms
- If You Test Positive
- Guidance for Close Contacts
Announcing Free Tuition Guarantee
Delivering high quality and affordable education is our number one priority. With locations spanning across the entire state, Vermonters can be sure to have greater access to our programs going forward. VTSU will close the standard tuition* gap with institutional aid after all federal, state, and employer supported aid is applied to a student’s account.
Who is eligible?
- Vermont residents of any age enrolling as new students in degree programs starting in the fall semester of 2024 or spring semester of 2025.
- Student/family adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less as reflected on their FAFSA.
- Students seeking their initial undergraduate degree. Those with previous bachelor’s degrees do not qualify.
How do students apply?
- Apply and be admitted to Vermont State University for a standard tuition program.
- Submit a FAFSA (School Code: 003698).
- Submit a Vermont Grant Application through VSAC.
What are further requirements for eligibility?
- Register for a minimum of 12 credits fall and spring semesters (does not include summer).
- Maintain good academic standing (2.0/4.0) and satisfactory academic progress towards degree completion.
- Eligibility will be reviewed each academic year based on the current year FAFSA.
* The Vermont State University Free Tuition Guarantee covers standard program tuition only. Program tuition for Engineering and Technology; Nursing and Respiratory Therapy; and Dental and Radiologic is not covered by this program.
Please connect with Admissions if you have any questions. We look forward to working with your Vermont scholars!
Let's Celebrate!!
CCV offers Free Cybersecurity Course
Dear High School Partners,
CCV is excited to share an exciting opportunity for high school students to enroll in a free one-credit course, Foundations of Information Security. Tuition and fees are funded by a grant aimed to encourage interest in IT and cybersecurity careers, improve cyber awareness, and provide strategies for protecting data and personal information.
Details about the course are on the attached flyer. If you have questions, please contact natalie.searle@ccv.edu or tricia.temple@ccv.edu.
Sincerely,
Natalie Searle
Director of Secondary Education Initiatives
Sallie Mae FASFA Guide Available
Seniors, the wait is almost over, and although the release of the FAFSA® is imminent, there is still a lot of angst surrounding the questions and how to answer them. That’s why we developed our free FAFSA® Guide to help give you a sneak preview of the questions and, just as important, a guide as to how to answer them based on your situation. https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/financial-aid/fafsa/fafsa-guide/ The guide covers:
Last Call - Order your yearbook today!
There is still time to buy a yearbook online! Current Price is $45 to make sure your student gets their copy in May!
We have a new FB page! Click the link below and follow!
Cafeteria Serving Times
- Breakfast will be served until 9:30am
- 7th and 8th grade lunch will start at 11:40am and be served until 12pm.
- 9th-12th lunch will start at 12:18pm until 12:35pm.
- If you are going to be late for breakfast or lunch, let us know and we will save you a mean.
- You must check out with Allison. She needs a head count so we know how many meals to prepare.
- Seconds or left overs will be plated up for you after serving time has ended.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Veggie Van Go!
Co-Curricular/Athletic Events
JV/Varsity Softball and Baseball - Pitchers and Catchers - begin on Monday, March 18
JV/Varsity Softball and Baseball full team practices begin on Monday, March 25
Middle School Softball and Baseball practices begin on Monday, April 9
Please make sure your student/athlete is signed up through FamilyID (see below for link)
Upcoming Events
April
1 - Quarter 3 Ends
4-5 Parent Teacher Conferences (students half day)
6 - Alumni Basketball game
12 - Half Day
15 - 19 April Break (No School)
May
2 - Experience Groups Change
4 - MS Semi-Formal
10- Spring Fling
10 - Teacher Inservice (Students Half Day)
11 - Prom
13 - Progress Reports
16 - Spring Music Concert
21-23 Senior Trip
24 - Poultney Art Day
27 - Memorial Day (no school)
June
7 - Graduation
14 - Last Day of School (tentative)
2024-2025 School Calendar
Please click below for a copy of next school years' calendar.
School Safety Tip Line - https://safe4vt.org/
Please click on the link below on a more detailed letter describing a free tip line from the Vermont Department of Public Safety.
There are three ways to submit a tip:
• Go to www.SAFE4VT.org and follow Click Here To Submit Tip, then fill out the form.
• Dial 844-SAFE4VT (723-3488) and speak with a call-taker.
• Send a text to 274637, type in keyword SAFE4VT and then send your tip.
Rutland County Sheriff's Department
The Deputy Sheriff currently assigned to Poultney has a new email address that people can report crimes, speeding, suspicious activity, etc.. People can remain anonymous if they wish.
The email address is: rcsdtips@gmail.com
Please Update Contact Information
Please make sure that the school has your updated contact information (email and phone).