National Take Back Day Oct. 29 posted on October 18th, 2011
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is October 29 Expired, unwanted or unused prescription drugs can be dropped off for proper disposal at collection sites throughout Vermont on Saturday (10/29) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To find the nearest disposal site in your area Click Here. The service is free and anonymous. Proper disposal impacts the health [...] Read More
EHS Teacher Maria Ung Receives Prestigious National Award posted on October 17th, 2011
Essex High School (EHS) Teacher Maria Ung had no idea she would receive a national award when she came to work on Monday, October 17 – but what seemed to be an ordinary assembly, turned into an extraordinary surprise. Recommended by the VT State Department of Education, Ung received the Milken Educator Award, part of [...] Read More
TAP Director Appointed to VT Standards Board posted on October 11th, 2011
Governor Peter Shumlin recently appointed Teacher Apprenticeship Program (TAP) Director Scott Mosher to serve on the VT Standards Board for Professional Educators (VSBPE) for a three-year term. The VSBPE is a 13-member board that oversees training, licensing, and professional standards of teachers and administrators, with a goal of encouraging quality educators. This board is comprised [...] Read More
Enter to Win – Walking Essex Junction posted on October 10th, 2011
Want to win a 6 month membership to Planet Fitness or new sneakers from Fleet Feet? Just walk on one of the sidewalk paths in Essex Jct and then take the online survey at www.movemoreej.org. Pick up a copy of “A Walker’s Guide to Essex Junction, Vermont,” which has a map of the Village with [...] Read More
Low Cost Internet Offered to Qualifying Families posted on October 3rd, 2011
As the Internet is an essential part of a child’s education, Comcast is launching a new program called “Internet Essentials.” The internet allows families to participate in their child’s education. Starting with this school year, the “Internet Essentials” program is being offered to families who qualify for Free (not Reduced) lunch, have not subscribed to [...] Read More
Updates to the Web Coming Soon! posted on September 27th, 2011
Welcome to the 2011-12 school year! Throughout the summer, we have been working to improve the web-site and make it easier for you to access information. We believe our web-site is a great resource for all staff and for families, and we know that (at times) accessing information through our site has been a little [...] Read More
EHS Joins League of Innovative Schools posted on September 20th, 2011
(The following is provided by the Vermont Department of Education) The Vermont Department of Education announced grants awarded to six Vermont high schools to engage in 21st century innovative programming today. The six schools will be the first Vermont cohort inducted into the New England League of Innovative Schools, sponsored by the New England Secondary [...] Read More
Update on Crossing Guard Changes posted on September 13th, 2011
Several changes were made to the Essex Junction school crossing guard locations and times. Some of these changes were provided in back-to-school packets a week ago. Since that time, there have been additional changes. One of the most noticeable change is the addition of 15 minutes during the afternoon for the crossing guard staffed at [...] Read More
Compliance with Restraint/Seclusion Rule posted on September 8th, 2011
The State Board of Education recently adopted new rules regarding Restraint and Seclusion. This rule is in effect to maintain positive and safe learning environments and to promote positive supports in schools. This notification services to publicly inform you that CCSU is in compliance with the training requirements and documentation requirements of these new rules. [...] Read More
Welcome Back to Chittenden Central Supervisory Union Schools posted on August 30th, 2011
It’s back to school time! We join our dedicated administrators, faculty, and staff in welcoming back-to-school our communities’ most valued asset … the children. The 2011-2012 school year offers wonder and excitement for all of our students. Schools in Essex Junction, Westford, and the Essex Community Educational Center have been busy this summer preparing for the return of [...] Read More