鶹Ƶt We are the Future Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:25:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 /wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-WinooskiTreeLogoFavicon-32x32.png 鶹Ƶt 32 32 2026–27 Bus Routes /2026-27-bus-routes/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:36:27 +0000 /?p=242729

Bus routes for the 2026–27 school year are now available. Routes include bus numbers, drivers, pickup locations, and estimated pickup and drop-off times.

Please note that times are estimates and may vary based on traffic and weather conditions. If you have questions about your child’s bus route, please contact your school office or a family liaison.

Click here for Bus Routes

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How to Make Donations to the 鶹Ƶt Advocacy Action Fund /how-to-make-donations-to-the-winooski-school-district-advocacy-action-fund/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:32:14 +0000 /?p=242339

Thank you for considering a donation to the 鶹Ƶt Advocacy Action Fund. Your support is greatly appreciated!

  1. To make your contribution, please make your check payable to “鶹Ƶt” and include “Advocacy Action Fund” on the memo line.

  2. Please send the check to the following address, please include a return address to receive a tax deduction letter.

    鶹Ƶt
    Central Office
    60 Normand Street
    Winooski, VT 05404

    Note: Please remember to include your return address so we can send you a tax deduction letter.

  3. The 鶹Ƶt is a non-profit educational entity, and your donation is tax-deductible. Upon receipt of your check, we will send you a formal thank-you letter including our tax exemption number for your records.
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鶹Ƶ Joint Statement on Vermont Education Transformation (H.955) /wsd-joint-resolution-of-vermont-education-transformation-h-955/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:36:18 +0000 /?p=242320
In a joint statement, 鶹Ƶt Board President Nicole Mace and Superintendent Wilmer Chavarria addressed the legislative passage of the Education Transformation Bill (H.955) and its upcoming impacts on the district. The legislation mandates that 鶹Ƶ begin immediate steps to explore regional school mergers, participate in creating a new Cooperative Educational Service Area (CESA), and prepare for a transition to a regionalized education funding formula. While leadership expressed serious concerns regarding the bill’s lack of state funding, unclarified governance layers, and the potential community strain of navigating mergers with reluctant neighboring districts, they reaffirmed their commitment to complying with the law while fiercely protecting the quality of education and hard-earned progress for Winooski students.
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eBike Safety /ebike-safety/ Thu, 21 May 2026 18:40:33 +0000 /?p=242228

We have noticed an increase in students riding e-bikes to and from campus. While we love seeing our students use active transportation to commute to school responsibly, we need your help ensuring everyone stays safe.

First, a quick reminder regarding campus boundaries: e-bikes are strictly prohibited on or next to the athletic fields at all times.
To keep our riders and pedestrians safe, please review these essential e-bike safety practices with your child:

  • Wear a helmet: It must fit snugly and sit level just above the eyebrows.
  • Stay off sidewalks and fields: Stick to designated bike lanes and roads, and always slow down near pedestrians, cars, turns, and wet surfaces.
  • Stay focused: Avoid looking at phones or wearing earbuds while riding.
  • Follow traffic laws: Ride in the same direction as traffic and stop completely at all red lights and stop signs.
  • One rider only: E-bikes are not built to carry passengers safely.
  • Do the “ABC Check”: Check the Air, Brakes, and Chain before every ride.
  • No eBikes inside the Schools: eBikes present a fire safety risk and are not allowed inside the 鶹Ƶt buildings.

Working together to ensure our students arrive and depart campus safely is a top priority for our school community. Thank you for your partnership and support.

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“Same Dollars, Same Rules” Board Resolution /same-dollars-same-rules-board-resolution/ Wed, 13 May 2026 22:00:31 +0000 /?p=242329

In its “Same Dollars, Same Rules” board resolution adopted on May 13, 2026, the 鶹Ƶt formally urged the Vermont Legislature to require all independent schools receiving public tuition dollars to meet the state’s full Education Quality Standards (EQS). The board highlighted an inequitable double standard: while public districts are strictly required to adhere to these rigorous curriculum, staffing, and support regulations, independent schools currently accept the same public funding without identical accountability. To address this lack of transparency and ensure every publicly funded student receives substantially equal educational opportunities, 鶹Ƶ resolved to advocate for this statewide policy reform directly to its legislative delegation and relevant committees.

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Friday, May 8, 2026 /friday-may-8-2026-2/ Fri, 08 May 2026 10:46:03 +0000 /?p=242165

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Friday, May 1, 2026 /friday-may-1-2026/ Fri, 01 May 2026 19:26:30 +0000 /?p=242104

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How to Prepare for Possible ICE Detention or Arrest /how-to-prepare-for-possible-ice-detention-or-arrest/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:24:51 +0000 /?p=242215 We are sharing multilingual videos to help everyone prepare for an ICE (In Case of Emergency). Learn how to set up emergency contacts on your phone and stay safe. Watch in your preferred language today!

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Friday, April 17, 2026 /friday-april-17-2026/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:55:49 +0000 /?p=242070

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Friday, April 10, 2026 /friday-april-10-2026/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:36 +0000 /?p=242064

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