The winners of the 2012 Hildene Lincoln Essay Competition were selected from 142 entries submitted by eighth grade public, independent, and home study students from 21 Vermont schools. In the words of Hildene Executive Director, Seth Bongartz, the program’s goal is, “to promote awareness in the minds of a young generation of Americans of the...   Read More

The following press release has been provided by the VT Department of Education: Testing center opening on May 15, 2012 in Newport Montpelier, VT — In striving to provide more adult learners throughout the state with a high school credential, Vermont is partnering with GED Testing Service to offer the GED test on computer. Registration...   Read More

Did you know that you can monitor what food choices your child makes daily?  Through our online service provider, www.myschoolaccount.com, a parent/guardian has the ability to make money transfers from their checking/savings accounts to the child’s Food Service account, as well as get e-mail reminders about low account balances. If you need help controlling purchases...   Read More

The Essex Junction Recreation and Parks (EJRP) Advisory Council is looking for two new representatives to help with the development and maintenance of a comprehensive system of leisure and recreational services in the Village community. Members must be a resident of the Village of Essex Junction and should have an interest in recreational programs, planning,...   Read More

Introducing Essex High School’s First Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Community Capstone Celebration!  All community members, friends, teachers, parents, school board  members are invited! When: 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 31 Where: Essex High School Auditorium (click here for directions) What: Seniors from the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (AVPA) will be formally presenting the results of their Community...   Read More

We’re launching a new e-newsletter!  Visit Food Service News and learn more about new products (homemade pizza!), school nutrition standards, food safety, and much more! By signing up to receive Food Service News Online, you’ll receive an email anytime a new post is added (twice a month).     Read More

On Saturday April 28, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be collecting potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at sites around the state. The service is free and anonymous – no questions asked. Essex Police on Main Street is one location. To find the...   Read More

The evening will feature choral music performed by the EHS Chamber and Concert choirs, as well as special combined choral performances by students from grades 3-12. There will also be a wide variety of instrumental music performed by the EHS Orchestra, Jazz Ensembles and All District Band. The EHS Theatre Department will present a sneak...   Read More

Depending on where you live in Essex, you may cast a variety of ballots on Tuesday. Polls are open to registered voters on April 10, 2012 from 7 am to 7 pm. (Details and links follow these introductory paragraphs.) Briefly, if you live: Inside-the-Village, you may vote at EHS on EJ School, U#46, and Municipal items. Outside-the-Village, you...   Read More

Learn more about the proposed budgets for the Union #46 and Essex Junction school districts.  Click on the image to read highlights of each district’s proposed 2012-2013 budgets or Click Here. Union #46 School Board (Serving Essex High School and the Center for Technology, Essex) - Informational Meeting: April 9, 7:45 p.m., Essex High School...   Read More