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Ascutney, VT · Education

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Strapped district, struggling town: Au Sable Forks fights to save its elementary school

Town of Jay leaders asked AuSable Valley Central School board members Wednesday evening to reconsider their apparent plan to close Au Sable Forks Elementary School, which they said would short circuit nascent plans to build affordable housing and attract young families to the former mill town at the confluence on the Ausable River’s East and West branches.

Au Sable Forks, NY · 9d

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Vermont's school consolidation process is off to a rocky start

School board members in the Grand Isle Supervisory Union know their district must change. Over the past six years, they have closed two small schools in Isle La Motte and North Hero. And still, they know many property owners cannot afford the annual tax hikes driven by soaring education costs.

Vermont · 9d

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Boquet Valley to host vote on capital project

ELIZABETHTOWN | In 2019, the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District and the Westport Central School District merged to form the Boquet Valley Central School District (BVCS). Now, district officials are looking to consolidate further by creating a single central campus for all its students. “Since the 2019 merger, Boquet Valley has...

Elizabethtown, NY · 9d

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LETTER: Harwood principal shares message of concern with families, the community

Editor’s Note: The following letter from Harwood Union Middle/High School Principal Meg McDonough went to all parents and guardians of Harwood students this week. McDonough also shares this message with the community that includes her remarks to the school’s junior and senior classes on Thursday referencing the recent tragic deaths of students Vinny Viola and Gracie Dunbar in car crashes.

Waterbury, VT · 9d

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Colchester Eagle Scout constructs little library and food pantry outside Malletts Bay School

COLCHESTER — Eagle Scout Juliet Wager built a new little food pantry and library outside Malletts Bay School. The Colchester High School sophomore was partly inspired to put the “Snacks and Books” station together by her mother, who is president of Colchester Community Food Shelf. “I really...

Colchester, VT · 10d

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Scott admits answer in debate was incorrect

Vermont · 8d

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Former Burlington school administrator investigated for embezzlement

A former Burlington School District administrator is under investigation for embezzlement.

Burlington, VT · 11d

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North Country businesses form child care coalition

Business leaders and child care advocates in the Adirondacks have created a coalition to bolster child care in Warren, Franklin, Clinton, Essex and Hamilton counties.

Warren County, NY · 9d

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New timeline for UVM athletic center construction project

The University of Vermont has a new timeline for construction on their athletic facility.

Burlington, VT · 10d

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Crown Point's 'Mitch' St. Pierre earns highest school board honor

CROWN POINT | The New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) has honored Michael "Mitch" St. Pierre, president of the Crown Point Central School District’s (CPCSD) Board of Education, as the 2026 recipient of its highest award for school board service. St. Pierre, who also serves as president of...

Crown Point, NY · 10d

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Section VII sets Class B, C volleyball brackets

PLATTSBURGH | Section VII publicized its 2026 volleyball postseason schedules Thursday morning, with tournament play beginning Saturday and sectional championship matches set for Nov. 5 at Saranac. Class B. First round. Oct. 31, 1 p.m. No. 6 Northeastern Clinton at No. 3 Plattsburgh High. No. 5 AuSable Valley at No....

Plattsburgh, NY · 10d

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Supporters raise offer for Rice Memorial High in hopes of spurring court approval of sale

A nonprofit aiming to save the South Burlington parochial school campus from potential Chapter 11 liquidation has increased its bid to $5.9 million. Read the story on VTDigger here: Supporters raise offer for Rice Memorial High in hopes of spurring court approval of sale .

South Burlington, VT · 12d

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Student musicians take center stage at Sonic Futures Battle of the Bands

Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship, for the Waterbury Roundabout & Valley Reporter. Following a girls volleyball quarterfinal win down the hall, Harwood Union Middle & High School’s auditorium was filled to the brim Friday night for the annual Sonic Futures Battle of the Bands.

Burlington, VT · 11d

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Johnson's 6 TD passes lift PHS to first 6-win season since 2006

Plattsburgh High’s Ben Carpenter (6) carries the ball as Saranac’s Skyler Walker (11) and Wyatt Lavigne (50) give chase during the Hornets’ 54-20 non-conference victory Oct. 23. Carpenter rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. PLATTSBURGH | Colden Johnson threw for 328 yards and six touchdown passes as Plattsburgh High closed its regular season with a 54-20 non-conference football victory over Saranac on Oct. 23.

Plattsburgh, NY · 13d

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Former Burlington Schools Administrator Investigated for Embezzlement

Federal authorities are investigating Stephanie Phillips, a former top administrator in the Burlington School District, for allegedly embezzling nearly $1.8 million in school district funds across a 13-year span. Phillips, who most recently served as the district’s executive director of teaching and learning, retired this spring. The Federal Bureau of...

Burlington, VT · 11d

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VT, Section 7 Playoff Football Brackets Released

COLCHESTER, VT – The Vermont high school and Section 7 football playoff brackets have been released. Some of the schedule is expected to change prior to Thursday, updates will be posted here. A full schedule for the weekend ahead in the video above.

Colchester, VT · 13d

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Lakers Help VT Wrap Up Regular Season

SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – The Colchester high school football team tuned up for the post-season in the regular season finale. Highlights and scores from all of the week 8 Vermont Friday games in the video above.

Colchester, VT · 13d

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Roesler's 12 saves help PHS upend Beekmantown

Plattsburgh High goalkeeper Colby Roesler controls the ball during a game earlier this month. Roesler made 12 saves in the Hornets’ 2-1 Section VII Class A semifinal victory over Beekmantown on Oct. 24. BEEKMANTOWN | No. 3 Plattsburgh High scored twice in the first half and goalkeeper Colby Roesler made 12 saves as the Hornets held off No. 2 Beekmantown 2-1 in a Section VII Class A boys soccer semifinal Oct. 24.

Plattsburgh, NY · 14d

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Sylvamo, Ti Arts, The Fort, and Ti schools join forces

The celebration continued this fall when Ti Arts’ members Britney Shaw, a local art teacher, and Fred Holman, a Ti Arts artist, brought the Ti School Art Club to the Fort Ticonderoga. — TICONDEROGA | With the generous support of Sylvamo, Ti Arts is collaborating with Fort Ticonderoga and the Ticonderoga Central School district to celebrate our country’s 250th anniversary.

Ticonderoga, NY · 16d

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Colchester School Board gathers to talk about increases in equitable student achievement

COLCHESTER — The Colchester school board met Tuesday to talk about how the district is successfully boosting equitable outcomes for all students. Director of curriculum and instruction Gwen Carmolli shared a presentation about the Vermont Comprehensive Assessment Program (VTCAP) tests given annually to students in the district and across Vermont to test their English Language Arts, math and science skills each spring. ELA and math are tested annually for grades 3-9, while science is tested during grades 5, 8 and 11.

Colchester, VT · 15d