Three times a year, we invite our students to participate in the Engage Survey, which focuses on four key areas of their experience: identity, connection, direction, and proficiency. This survey serves two key purposes:
Supporting students: It helps advisors better understand their advisees and identify those who may need additional support.
Improving our practices: It provides insight into how students perceive our systems and structures, offering us a mirror to see if they feel connected, engaged, and involved in their learning and in our community.
The infographic included here highlights student responses to several of the survey questions. Currently, our leadership team, faculty, staff, and student groups are reviewing the results and proposing ways to strengthen what we do and how we do it.
While there is much to celebrate in these results, the survey also shows areas where we can continue to grow. We invite your feedback—after reviewing the infographic, please feel free to share suggestions or reach out if you would like more information. Thank you for your support as we work together to foster a thriving, engaged community for all our students.
Happy Friday, Hawks! This is Ariel. This week, Student Council continued its work on two upcoming events: the Crystal Skull Competition and the Turkey Trot. Crystal Skull is CVU’s annual costume competition, and students can compete individually, in advisories, or in groups. CVU’s entire student body will come together to cheer for the different participants, and winners will be announced in varying categories. This will be a great opportunity to come together as a school community and show our Halloween spirit! Additionally, the Turkey Trot 5K is coming up on Saturday, November 23rd. The course will begin right here at CVU and wind its way through Hinesburg. The Turkey Trot is open to students, teachers, and community members, so don’t forget to sign up! The link can be found here: HInesburg Rec Department
As Quarter 1 wraps up, we’d like to thank everyone for making our work so successful throughout the beginning of this year. The Club Fair, held last Monday, was a great success! So many wonderful clubs came with posters and candy and it was a great way to see all the different opportunities offered at CVU. Student Council has a lot of fun ideas for the next few months, so keep your eyes peeled for what’s coming next. Have a great weekend CVU!
From Christina Daudelin: The SEEDS (Students Encouraging Equity, Diversity, and Success) club from CVU visited SCS on October 4th. This inclusive and welcoming group provides a safe space for members of the community to connect, socialize, and share their experiences. SCS students had a fantastic time interacting with some truly amazing individuals.
From Julie Wockenfuss: Congratulations to the CVU Bass Fishing team for their runners-up title in the 2024 Vermont High School Bass Fishing State Championship. Carter Ashley and Harris Whitman brought in a total bag of 20.95 lbs. They competed against 34 Teams in the State Championships held Saturday, October 5th in South Hero, VT (19 Varsity / 15 JV).
From Lianna Reed: French IV students attended a student performance in the Flynn Space Friday October 18. Aba Diop is a Senegalese master sabar percussionist and griot lineage holder. The band has a rotating all-star membership to accommodate various configurations but no matter the constellation, the live performances are electrifying and wholly unique: never before has “sabar” like this been offered to a world stage. Students participated in Wolof (local language in Senegal) call and response and were treated to a wonderful francophone experience!
RISE - Informational Meeting for "EmpowerHER - NYC"
Are you curious about living, working or just traveling to New York City? EmpowerHER is a RISE Program that seeks to empower young women to find their leadership voice while balancing work and life in the city. You will learn important and valuable self-care strategies, apply creative and innovative thinking and discuss the importance of self-advocacy.
If this sounds of interest to you, mark your calendar for:
Date: Tuesday, October 29th
Time: C3
Location: Room 230
In our meeting we will discuss:
- Purpose of the RISE Session
- What to expect for RISE experiences, activities and structure
- Application process and financial commitment
VYO Fall Concert at The Flynn - October 20th
Come see CVU's Ariel Toohey on October 20th for her senior solo - Ariel was also interviewed on VPR!
Ariel Toohey is a senior at Champlain Valley Union High School. She started cello at age four under the instruction of Anne Brown and has been involved with the Vermont Suzuki Violins since Kindergarten. Ariel currently studies with John Dunlop. She joined the Vermont Youth Orchestra Association in third grade. Ariel has served as principal cellist at both the All-State and New England Music Festivals. In 2024, she won a Vermont All-State String Scholarship and, in 2023, was named an honor musician at New England Music Camp. Ariel also serves as the regional director for Back to Bach, a program that introduces elementary students to classical music through performance and education. In addition to the cello, Ariel plays the trombone in CVU’s Symphonic Winds, and is a member of the Green Mountain Brass Band. She can occasionally be found performing with her parents’ rock band at Radio Bean in Burlington.
CVSD Community Budget Forum - October 22nd
Learn about our fiscal climate, engage in civil dialogue and share support for our schools at this Tuesday’s Community Budget Forum.
Join us in the CVU Library from 6-7:15 p.m., or you can participate via Zoom (find meeting information here). Faculty and staff, students, families and more are welcome.
SPRING BREAK 2025 Volunteer Travel Opportunity
If your student will be age 16 or older on April 21, 2025, they are eligible to participate in the Spring 2025 Habitat for Humanity trip to Winston-Salem, North Carolina!
Take a look at this APPLICATION which outlines most of the important information. Applications are due November 12, 2024 and will be accepted on a first come basis.
CVU has sponsored successful Habitat for Humanity trips for more than sixteen years and we are excited to offer this trip once again to interested students, age sixteen and older. This year we will be traveling to Winston-Salem, North Carolina over April vacation to participate in their Collegiate Challenge program. We will be leaving on Saturday, April 19 and returning on Sunday, April 27. On both legs of our trip we will be spending time in Washington, DC. Since we are limited as to the number of students we can bring (20), and interest in the past has been high, we ask that you complete the following application and submit it as soon as possible. Selections are based on a “first come, first served” basis for all eligible students.
It's October in Vermont, which means it's time to get excited about the 19th Annual CVU Handmakers Fair!
Welcome to the 2024 Fall CVU Handmakers Fair! With 150 handcrafters there is something for everyone. Support Vermont crafters and shop early for holiday gifts, jewelry, home decor, art, crafts, food, and so much more! You won't want to miss this event as we have many new vendors, as well as the return of your favorite crafters.
Come shop, meet up with friends, and grab food, too!
-The PIZZA 44 Food Truck will be serving breakfast and lunch.
-The Scoop Ice-cream Truck- need we say more!
-Green Mountain Kettle Corn will be popping all day
Save the date: Oct 19th, 9am - 4pm, rain or shine!
See you at CVU High School, 369 CVU Road, Hinesburg, VT
FREE PARKING & FREE ENTRY!
