On the Horizon
VUHS April 26th, 2024
Principal Message
I'm currently in Italy with 32 students, 5 staff members, and 5 parents. We've been exploring all over the place. The experiences on this trip have consistently reminded me of how amazing the people in our Commodores community are. Our students have been punctual for everything and have shown kindness, respect, and incredible character throughout. This week has reinforced how fortunate I am to be the principal of such an exceptional school.
Environmental Day on May 1st and is the first our our fun and exciting events in May. The list of activities is long and students have started requesting what they would like to do that day. We have trips to farms, to reading to VUES students, and even potting some plants. A whole list of activities to kick the day off right. Next we have our FFA Agricultural Day on May 10th, and the Social Justice Fest on May 24th. Mark your calendars because these are events our students will not want to miss!
Seniors registration for Project Grad closes on May 1st (ERD Day). Do not miss out on the opportunity to connect with your classmates!
Prom is MAY 4th!! This year, we're bringing the galaxy far, far away to Camp Common Ground in Starksboro with our Star Wars-themed extravaganza. Remember if you're planning on bringing a guest from another school or a former VUHS Class of 2023 graduate, swing by the main office to grab a permission slip. Those are due by the end of the ERD day on May 1st.
Some events that are coming up in the next few weeks are:
- April 29th: Varsity Girls Lacrosse Home vs GMVS at 4:30
- April 29th: Budget Informational Meeting in VUMHS Library
- April 30th: Varsity Track @ Mt. Abe, 3:30pm.
- April 30th: VG Lacrosse vs. Lamoille, 4:30pm.
- April 30th: Vote
- May 1st: Early Release Day ~ Green Team Environmental Day
- May 2nd: Varsity Baseball @ Peoples, 4:30pm.
- May 3rd: Varsity Girls Lacrosse @ Lyndon, 4:30pm.
- May 4th: Varsity Softball @ Oxbow, 11:00am.
- May 4th: Varsity Baseball Home vs. Randolph, 11:00am.
- May 4th: Varsity Track @ South Burlington, 1:00pm
- May 4th: Prom (Star Wars Theme)
- May 8th: Portrait of a Graduate Community Events (VUMHS Library)
- May 10th: FFA Agricultural Day
- May 23rd: Choral Pops Concert at 6:30
- May 24th: Social Justice Fest
Thank you for all your support!
Jody Chamberlin JChamberlin@anwsd.org
Messages from the District
Upcoming Board Meetings
Please see the upcoming May Board Meetings. There will also be a Budget Meeting on April 29th in the VUMHS Library.
Budget Revote
You can call your local town office and vote at any time through April 30th.
Portrait of a Graduate Community Input
The ANWSD Community Engagement Committee has combined the two upcoming Portrait of a Graduate community events into one and changed the location. Please just us on May 8th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Vergennes Union Middle and High School for this important event. Parents of students of all ages are invited. We hope to see you there!
School Spotlights
We hope everyone has had a wonderful week.
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VUHS had 4 Students earn a Certificate of Merit, recognizing their ranking in the top-ten percent of all students from across the State that took the test.
Congratulations to the following:
Ethan Croke
Grey Fearon
Megan Mentzer
Calder Rakowski
Best in School certificates were also awarded to Grey Fearon & Megan Mentzer.
Congratulations VUHS Mathletes!
School Counseling News
Seniors - Helpful FAFSA Resource (how to make corrections & more)
From our VSAC Outreach Counselor, a helpful resource for seniors who have filed their FAFSAs and are wondering “what next,” or “Why can’t I access making correction(s) I need to make?” This article, “How do I Make Corrections on the FAFSA,” from understandingfafsa.org, is very easy to understand, and gives some great information and action steps for students and families.
MALT (Middlebury Area Land Trust) CIT (counselor in training) Program 2024
MALT is currently looking for applicants for our CIT (Counselor In Training) program. CIT's assist with one week of summer camp. In return, they earn service hours for school, learn the in's and out's of environmental education, and get to spend a week being silly with kiddos in the Vermont wilderness. Some of our CIT's have even gone on to pursue careers in education. CIT Flyer 2024 CIT application
Vermont State University - Try a Major Day (Randolph Campus)
Sophomores and Juniors - Are you interested in learning more about Vermont State University majors? Join us on May 3 for Try a Major Day, designed to let you experience first-hand all that Vermont State University has to offer. Anticipated sessions include: Architectural Engineering Technology, Automotive & Diesel Power Technology, Civil & Environmental Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Electrical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Nursing, Renewable Energy, Veterinary Technology. To register please click here. This event is on Friday, May 3, 9:30 am - 1 pm at Vermont State University-Randolph Campus. Students will need to provide their own transportation.
Free MedQuest Health Careers Expo for Students
Southern Vermont Area Health Education Center (AHEC) in partnership with Come Alive Outside, is hosting a MedQuest Health Careers Expo on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 3-7pm, at the Rutland Recreation & Community Center, 134 Community Drive, Rutland. Admission is FREE and the event is designed specifically for 14–21-year-olds, but all are welcome! There will be an array of health career-related activities and amazing demonstrations with over 20 different health career pathways represented. There will be music, giveaways, a Nerf battle, and even food trucks.
Design Electronics and Get Them Manufactured For Free - STEM Grant Opportunity for Students
Hack Club is a nationwide, Vermont-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering teenagers with coding skills and an engineering mindset, at no cost. In 2024 Hack Club is giving 5,000 grants to students ages 18 and under to build STEM projects. This grant series is a direct-to-student learning opportunity and grant. Each grant is valued at $100. More information can be found here.
Drive for Excellence - Juniors & Seniors - A Chance to Win a New Car or a $1,000 Scholarship
Qualifying students (current Juniors and Seniors who are at least 16 years on or before 7/20/24) have the chance to win a new car or one of three $1,000 scholarships. Important information and instructions regarding this opportunity can be found here.
Job Opportunities For Students
Job opportunities for students are posted on the School Counseling Resources Webpage as well as in Job Opportunities for Students 23-24 document. As opportunities arise, they will be added to this document throughout the year. If you are looking for a job, check one of these two places often. Job opportunities are also posted on the wall right outside the School Counseling Office. Summer job opportunities are starting to come in including one from Basin Harbor & Goodies Snack Bar for this summer.
Summer Programs 2024
A list of summer program information that we have received in the School Counseling Office can be found here. And also on the School Counseling Resources Webpage. While we are not endorsing or recommending any one program, we wanted to make this information available to students and families. Each opportunity is a link to further information online from the sponsoring organization. Parents and/or students are also welcome to visit the School Counseling Office at any time to look at the information we have on file regarding summer programs. Please contact your school counselor if you have any questions.
Boosters, CPTG, Friends of Music
CPTG - Commodore Parent Teacher Group Sign up. Let's work together to ensure that our children have access to a stimulating and nurturing educational environment. Your partnership with VUHS Commodore Parent Teacher Group will help shape the minds of future leaders, innovators, and lifelong learners.
Friends of Music - Consider joining the Commodore Friends of Music for our children, our music educators and our community. Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm via the Zoom link. For more information please visit our website https://sites.google.com/view/commodore-friends-of-music/home
Food Services
Students please give feedback on the new Cheesy Potato, Egg, and Bacon Bake.
See our Newsletter below!
Nurse Announcements
Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss your child's illness. Jaime Wells at jwells@anwsd.org or 471-2298
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We have put together a new Community Health and Wellness site that can be accessed from the ANWSD website. The site is updated as new info becomes available.
Fusion
Session IV Registration (see daily schedule below our summer opportunities)
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Dear Families,
Get ready for an exciting summer adventure with ANWSD! We are thrilled to announce that we will be offering a variety of fun and enriching learning activities in a camp-like setting for all students.
2024 VUMHS Summer Fusion Registration, this is an open enrollment form. Please make sure to register your student by April 26th.
Confirmation with the list of programs offered this summer will be sent via email by May 10th, 2024 to all registered students.
Our summer enrichment programs are completely FREE and are open to students entering 6th - 12th grades for the 2024-2025 school year. The programs will be held at Vergennes Union High School from Monday, July 8th to Friday, August 2nd.
Not only will students have the chance to participate in engaging activities, but they will also be provided with FREE breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the program. There will be group pick up/ drop off locations to be determined based on the needs with more information to come.
It's going to be a summer filled with learning, fun, swimming and delicious food!
Don't wait any longer - sign up your student today and get ready for a summer of adventure and learning with ANWSD.
As always let me know if you have any questions and in the meantime - Have a great day.
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Asia Kruse
Director of After School & Summer Programs
Addison Northwest School District
50 Monkton Road
Vergennes, VT.05491
Phone: 802.471.2211
Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center News (interested and current students)
Check out the new and updated (March) PAHCC Newsletter!
Important Documents
Community Events
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United Way Parent Night
Join us for Parent Night on May 1st
Addison County Substance Use & Prevention Coalition presents "Parent Night" on May 1, 2024 at 5:00pm at The Middlebury Inn. Discover local insights into youth issues directly from parents and youth data. We currently have Brooke Jette (local licensed clinical social worker and Prevention Specialist) and Kelly McGovern (ACSD Lead Nurse) on hand as panelists, with more to be added soon!
Register today and join us for meaningful conversations (and good food, too!).
Contact Information
Vergennes Union High School
Email: JChamberlin@anwsd.org
Website: https://vumhs.org/
Location: 50 Monkton Road, Vergennes, VT, USA
Phone: (802) 877-2938