Plainfield
Plainfield, VT · Education
suncommunitynews.com
PHS survives PKs, Chateaugay blanks Chazy to reach Jan Davis Memorial Tournament final
CHAZY | Plattsburgh High advanced to the championship game of the annual Jan Davis Memorial Tournament on penalty kicks Wednesday, while Section X’s Chateaugay earned a 1-0 victory over host Chazy at George Brendler Field. The Hornets and AuSable Valley played to a 2-2 tie before Plattsburgh prevailed 4-2...
suncommunitynews.com
St. Mary's Class of 1961 celebrates 65 years strong
PLATTSBURGH | The Class of 1961 of St. Mary's Academy in Champlain recently celebrated their 65th reunion at the Butcher Block restaurant in Plattsburgh. This class had the unique distinction of being the first combined 8th grade classes from St. Mary's and St. Patrick's in Rouses Point. St. Patrick's only went to 8th grade. The students, however, wanted to continue their Catholic education, so parents got together with officials and the School District allowed the school bus, which ran from Rouses Point Elementary to Champlain Central School (now NCCS) to pick up the SMA students at St. Patrick's and take them to St. Mary's in the morning and return them to St. Patrick's at the end of the school day. From this class in 1957 until St. Patrick's closed, students from every 8th grade class followed this tradition.
suncommunitynews.com
Jay looking into economic impact of possible AFES closure
The Town of Jay is seeking to complete an expedited Economic Impact and Alternatives Analysis regarding the potential closure, consolidation, or relocation of AuSable Forks Elementary School (AFES). — AU SABLE FORKS | To close or not to close? That has been the question circulating throughout the AuSable Valley Central School (AVCS) district since the recommendation to close the hamlet’s elementary school was proposed, and the Town of Jay is now working to get an answer.
The Associated Press
Paul Smith’s College Sustains New Student Enrollment Gains Amid Regional Enrollment Rate Drop
PAUL SMITHS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 1, 2026-- As Paul Smith’s College prepares to receive 236 undergraduate students this fall, it today announced its new student enrollment has increased over 45% over three recruitment cycles, sustaining last year’s historic growth. The college welcomed this new class of Smitties with a Convocation address on Aug. 27 delivered by alumnus and founder of Fostering Minds, LLC, Dr. Antonius “Tony” Rivera, Ed.D., MBA, MS, AAS. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260901796020/en/ Colleges across New York and the Northeast face a shrinking pool of traditional college-age students. WICHE projects the Northeast to lose 17% of its high school graduates, with New York declining 27% from 2023 to 2041. Against these challenging regional headwinds, Paul Smith’s College has sustained its recent enrollment gains, reflecting growing interest in an education that connects strong academics with hands-on learning, meaningful work and practical experience. Classroom learning is only one part of the experience. Paul Smith’s College students build tiny homes, manage its sustainable forestlands and spend class time at the lake and in the woods. Incoming students have already committed to practical majors that will translate into in-demand fields, such as Natural Resources, Environmental Science
suncommunitynews.com
NCCC opens fall semester with new opportunities, expanded student support
Strong academic programs, new ASAP initiative and growing workforce training highlight start of academic year. SARANAC LAKE | North Country Community College is welcoming students back to its campuses for the start of the Fall 2026 semester with new initiatives designed to support student success, strong interest in several core academic programs and noncredit offerings, and a full slate of residential and athletic activity.
The Burlington Free Press
Preview of Division II Vermont high school football teams for 2026
Division II features nine teams this year, but it should be another competitive season featuring many questions. Can Colchester win back-to-back titles with a new set of skill position players? Can Fair Haven reach its third straight D-II title game? Who will be the biggest surprise team this year? Can Spaulding make some noise? All those questions will be answered when the D-II season opens up on Thursday, Sept. 3. The Division II final is set for Burlington High School on Saturday, Nov. 14. But before we get there, we take a look at the nine programs in Division II with our annual team-by-team preview. Read on below. Enjoy! Brattleboro Union High School Coach: Chad Pacheco (11th season) Last season: 1-7; did not qualify for the D-I playoffs Outlook: Brattleboro may have dropped down to Division II, but the Bears schedule still features five D-I opponents. Yet head coach Chad Pacheco is optimistic. The Bears' return nine of 11 defensive starters with the line and secondary being exceptionally sharp. The offense may be a slight work in progress, but everyone who will play offense this year saw some snaps in 2025, providing a foundation. Brattleboro will also be prioritizing controlling
WCAX
While Burlington opens its new high school, others still battle PCB contamination
NEWPORT, Vt. (WCAX) - A Vermont school has spent millions of dollars toward eliminating toxic PCB contamination, but the problem hasn’t gone away. The solution in Burlington was a new school building that opened this year, and that may be an option for North Country Union High School in Newport, but the big question remains: Who would pay for it?
vermontpublic.org
This fall's best high school sports storylines with Tom Haley, Alex Abrami and Judith Altneu
Vermont high school sports are back after many K-12 students across the state returned to classrooms last week. This week on The Sports Rapport, sports reporters Alex Abrami and Judith Altneu from the Burlington Free Press, and Tom Haley from the Rutland Herald are back on the show to go over the storylines they're most interested in covering this season.
colchestersun.com
Construction updates and statewide education reform: What to know from Colchester’s latest school board meeting
COLCHESTER — School construction and statewide education reform were the two big ticket items on the Colchester School Board’s agenda on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The board heard a presentation about the work done on Porters Point School and Union Memorial School as a part of the school construction bond passed by voters in November 2024. The board also discussed education transformation work, including Cooperative Educational Service Areas (CESAs) and merger studies, while also approving the purchase of a new maintenance truck.
thebrewermagazine.com
Applications Now Open for Falconer Foundation Scholarship to ABG Program
In collaboration with the American Brewers Guild, the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation is offering a full-tuition scholarship to the Guild’s Intensive Brewing Science & Engineering program. The Intensive Brewing Science & Engineering course is a 22-week distance education program with a final week of residential instruction. The course is...
WCAX
H.S. football previews: SeaWolves
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Our countdown to kickoff of the high school football season continues with a look at the SeaWolves, who are entering a new era. Head coach Josh Safran takes the reins for year one in charge of the program, and a program hungry to bounce back from its 0-8 campaign a season ago. It’s an exciting new era too, with the SeaWolves set to make their return to play at BHS for their home opener on September 18th.
wamc.org
UVM to lead snow study
The University of Vermont and colleges across New England have received funding to study snow. The University of Vermont has been awarded $3.3 million from the National Science Foundation to lead the Snow STORE, or Science and Technology for Operations, Research, and Economic Development in Northern New England, study. The University of New Hampshire will receive $2.6 million as primary collaborator. UVM President Marlene Tromp says it is critical to understand the impact of snow on weather, flooding, and the winter recreation economy.
suncommunitynews.com
CVES appoints Emily Blair as principal at the Rise Center for Success
CVES officials said Emily Blair's experience as both a special education teacher and district-level administrator has provided her with a strong foundation in instructional leadership, student support services, special education programming, and collaboration with students, families, staff, and school communities. PLATTSBURGH | Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES) has announced the appointment of Emily Blair as Principal at the Rise Center for Success.
wamc.org
UVM president updates campus as students move into dorms
With higher education facing some headwinds, the University of Vermont's president delivered the school's first-ever State of the University address. As WAMC's North Country Bureau chief Pat Bradley learned, after attending the speech and talking with new students, despite broader challenges, optimism abounds in Burlington. The federal government has cut...
The Burlington Free Press
Vermont high school sports scores, results, stats for Friday, Aug. 28
The 2026 Vermont high school fall season has begun. See below for scores, schedules and game details (statistical leaders, game notes) from soccer, field hockey, volleyball, cross-country running and golf. TO REPORT SCORES Coaches or team representatives are asked to report results ASAP after games by emailing sports@burlingtonfreepress.com . Please submit with a name/contact number. ►Contact Alex Abrami at aabrami@freepressmedia.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter: @aabrami5 . Contact Judith Altneu at JAltneu@usatodayco.com . Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter: @ Judith_Altneu . FRIDAY'S COLLEGE GAMES Field hockey Vermont 5, Northeastern 2 V: Veerle Nijhuis 2G. Gabby Santini 1G. Alicia Battistelli 1G. Consu de Castro 2A. Lia Gunner 4 saves. N: Jessica Garden 1G. Camille Armaganian 1G. Note: Men’s soccer Charlotte 2, Vermont 2 V: Pieter Bultman 1G. Shalom Adja 1G. Niklas Herceg 7 saves. C: Natsuki 1G. Larry Noel 1G. Note: In a battle of nationally ranked teams, No. 7 Vermont (2-0-1) took a pair of one-goal leads, but No. 18 Charlotte rallied each time, including an 79th minute equalizer for the draw in front of 2,700 at Virtue Field. FRIDAY'S H.S. GAMES Girls soccer Burlington 1, Champlain Valley 0 (2OT) B: Eva Schwartz 1G.