Sixth graders study Earth’s development from outer space

Sixth graders study Earth’s development from outer space

Allan Miler, Instructional coach and personalization coordinator

The Champlain Valley School District has been working with Natasha Grey and her 6th-grade students at CCS for the past few weeks. The students took part in a NASA mission called Sally Ride EarthKAM (Earth Knowledge Acquired by Middle school students), a NASA educational outreach program that enables students, teachers and the public to learn about Earth from the unique perspective of space.

CVSD works to improve school safety and emergency preparedness plan

CVSD works to improve school safety and emergency preparedness plan

Elaine Pinckney, Champlain Valley School  District superintendent

After the outbreak of school violence in Parkland, Florida, and our own threats closer to home in Vermont, I’m reaching out to assure you that the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. While statistically, school shootings remain rare, these horrific incidents focus our attention on critical security needs and cause us to re-evaluate our safety plans. 

CVSD Proposed Budget and Ballot Questions

CVSD Proposed Budget and Ballot Questions

CVSD Board of Directors

At this time of year the days are a little bit longer and Vermonters all over the state turn their thoughts to…Town Meeting Day. Over the last three months the Board of the Champlain Valley School District, along with district administration and local volunteer “budget buddies,” have put together what we believe is a fiscally conservative yet strategic and forward-thinking budget. On March 6, the voters of our district will be asked to approve our budget and four separate articles to address essential functions. 

CVSD FAQs about the upcoming budget vote

CVSD FAQs about the upcoming budget vote

CVSD Board of Directors

In response to input about the budget, we have developed the following list of questions and answers. You are also invited to check out our web page at cvsdvt.org/budget or email us at [email protected].  Budget Q: How will my local school budget be voted on now that we are consolidated? A: The funding for all schools is now combined on a single ballot question, which residents will vote on by Australian ballot at their local polling places. On Tuesday, March 6,

Jeanne Jensen is the new CVSD chief operations officer

Jeanne Jensen is the new CVSD chief operations officer

Lynn Monty, Editor in Chief

Longtime Williston resident Jeanne Jensen, now of Hinesburg, is serving the Champlain Valley School District as chief operations officer, replacing Bob Mason. After a long career in engineering at IBM/Global Foundries and serving more than a decade on the CVU and CSSU school boards, Jensen is excited for the new school year to begin.

Charlotte Central School undergoes big changes

Charlotte Central School undergoes big changes

Gail Callahan, School Board Correspondent

With about two weeks to go before the start of a new school year, Charlotte Central School Lead Principal Barbara Anne Komons-Montroll is stepping away from her post to assume a new position in the Champlain Valley School District. Komons-Montroll of Burlington has accepted the job of director of communications and public relations. She starts her new position the week of Aug. 28 and will work from the district’s central office in Shelburne.