Charlotte Central School winds down 2024, jumps into 2025

Naomi Strada, Summarized by Tom Scatchard

The mid-December PTO-sponsored Holiday Market was a perfect example of generosity in action. It brought together neighbors, students, caregivers and artisans sharing their passions and stories. Here are a few of many from the days before the holiday break:

  • Erika Norris, art educator, helped build connections through a fun and engaging staff trivia activity, weaving the faculty and students into a tighter-knit team
  • Andy Smith and Chris Gribnau recently guided a diverse group of students on a journey of perseverance and discovery. Their efforts culminated in a powerful musical experience in the Multi-Purpose Room where students, some discovering their “musical side” for the first time, created something truly inspiring
  • A staff appreciation lunch, organized by the PTO and donated by Healthy Living, was a moment of connection and gratitude. Surrounded by food, cookies and sweet treats from community donations, the staff recharged through laughter and shared stories.
Courtesy photo. The Charlotte Central School Lego Hawks competed in the FIRST LEGO League Northern Qualifier at Shelburne Community School, securing their spot in the Vermont state finals on Jan. 18 for a second straight year.
Courtesy photo. The Charlotte Central School Lego Hawks competed in the FIRST LEGO League Northern Qualifier at Shelburne Community School, securing their spot in the Vermont state finals on Jan. 18 for a second straight year.

FIRST LEGO League
On Saturday, Dec. 14 the Charlotte Central School Lego Hawks competed in the FIRST LEGO League Northern Qualifier at Shelburne Community School.

With a strong showing of 220 points in the robot game, a well-executed Innovation Project and a robot presentation, the Lego Hawks secured their spot in the Vermont state finals on Jan. 18 for a second straight year.

CVU Arts Night 2025
The CVU Arts Night will offer an opportunity for eighth-grade singers from across our district to practice and perform with other incoming freshman and high school students. 5-9 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 9, at Champlain Valley Union High with performances and exhibits. 

Eighth grade members of the Charlotte Central School chorus will meet in the high school chorus room for a rehearsal with eighth graders across the district.  At 6:30 p.m., the performance of the Champlain Valley School District eighth grade choir will take place in the auditorium

Student journalists collaborate with The Charlotte News
On Friday, Jan. 3, Scooter MacMillan, editor of The Charlotte News, met with the fifth and sixth grade Student Leadership Council’s student journalists and their advisor, Dave Baird.

Together, they began brainstorming an exciting collaboration to feature Charlotte Central School student writers in The Charlotte News on a regular basis, showcasing their voices and talents to the wider community.