Dear Families,

It was wonderful to see so many families come out to celebrate our students' creativity and hard work. From music and movement to visual art and edible creations, every part of the night showcased something special. A big thank you to all of our teachers for the time, care, and energy they put into making it such a joyful event!

Warmly,

Angela Cartier

GES Principal

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Arts Night!
It was a joy to celebrate the incredible talent and creativity of our students. We loved giving families a glimpse into what students experience during their specials, and we’re so proud of the performances and displays. A special shoutout to our K/1/2 students, who sang a beautiful rendition of This Pretty Planet by Tom Chapin!

Third and fourth graders had a blast making “edible art” for Arts Night!
After learning about whole grains and yeast from a Food Connects resource, students put their knowledge to work baking creative, tasty treats—one group even made a sunflower inspired by our fall project Zoe and the Seed Garden.

Our students are making great progress in their current math unit. Decimals come to life when connected to real-world examples—like measuring a piece of wood to 0.25 inches or timing a race to the tenth of a second!

If your child is 5 or will turn 5 on or before September 1st, 2025, they will be eligible to attend kindergarten this fall. Each elementary school will be hosting informational "Pizza Nights" for families in May. Grafton Elementary School will hold their "Pizza Night" on Thursday, May 15th from 5:00-5:45pm. This will give families a chance to view their child's classroom, meet their teachers, and ask any questions they may have. Please email sarah.noble@wnesu.com to RSVP for this event!

At GES, we value kindness and a safe, supportive environment. If you have concerns about hazing, harassment, or bullying, please report them using the widget below (also located on the website).

The annual Vermont Green Up Day will again, be sponsored by the Grafton Improvement Association. Free Green Up Day bags are available at the Town Hall through the month of April.

NEW THIS YEAR: to avoid duplication of efforts, individuals and/or groups are being asked to sign up for one or more road sections. Please use this link to sign up for a road: Green Up Day Sign-Up

Collected trash is to be brought to the designated truck at Jamie Gregory Trucking & Excavating, 778 Route 121 East. Tires will be collected separately, stacked near the truck. Grafton Improvement Association members will be available to assist in unloading between 9 AM and 1 PM.

We GREATLY appreciate everyone’s cooperation and hope for another successful year!

Friday, May 16- Student Early Release 11:30

Monday, May 26- Memorial Day- No School

Tuesday, June 17, 5pm: 6th Grade Move Up

Thursday, June 19- Juneteenth Holiday- No School

There are many ways to stay connected to recent news, happenings and notices! In addition, with winter upon us please be sure that your contact information is updated and accurate here at GES so you are sure to hear about any cancellations or delays.

Follow us on Facebook at GES Facebook Page and WNESU Facebook Page

Visit us on the web at https://ges.wnesu.org/

Email: angela.cartier@wnesu.com
Website: https://ges.wnesu.org/
Location: 58 School Street, Grafton, VT, USA
Phone: 802-874-5224
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GESVermont