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PHOTOS: Milton High School class of 2024 celebrates their senior prom
Milton High School students celebrated their senior prom on May 26 with a memorable evening on Lake Champlain. The festivities included a scenic boat ride where students enjoyed dining, dancing and making lasting memories. Prom night is a milestone event in the lives of high school students, signifying the end...
Vermont H.S. scores for Friday, May 31: See how your favorite team fared
The 2024 Vermont high school spring season has begun. See below for scores, schedules and game details (statistical leaders, game notes) from baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, tennis and Ultimate. 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. ...
Barriers to accessibility for UVM students with disabilities go beyond broken elevators
University of Vermont students living with disabilities say inaccessibility is rampant on campus, denying them a college experience equal to their peers and in violation of their rights. Students with impaired mobility said dorm elevators break down frequently − sometimes everyday and at times remain broken for days − leaving them stranded, unable to get to their room, food, class or to have a social life. If there is another working elevator that allows them to get...
Vermont H.S. scores for Wednesday, May 29: See how your favorite team fared
The 2024 Vermont high school spring season has begun. See below for scores, schedules and game details (statistical leaders, game notes) from baseball, softball, lacrosse, track and field, tennis and Ultimate. 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. ...
GALLERY: Colchester prom 2024
We asked our audience to submit prom photos from the families of Colchester High School students who hit the dance floor at prom earlier this month. The following is a digital gallery compiling the pictures we received, of students dressed to impress and smiling at a camera lens before their big night.
Vermont high school tennis: Matchups, results for the 2024 individual state tournaments
Vermont's best high school tennis players are ready to square off this week at two sites in Burlington. The state's singles and double individual state tournaments begin Thursday and wrap Saturday with championship matches. The girls tourney is slated for Burlington Tennis Club; while the boys will compete at Leddy Park. ...
Checking in on Champlain Community Services’ School2Work program
WILLISTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Vermont program that helps high school students with disabilities transition into the ‘real world’ is paying big dividends for a Chittenden County student. Autumn Ritter meticulously deadheads flowers, singing while she works. Autumn has worked at the Williston’s Gardener’s Supply for nearly a...
Athletes to watch at the 2024 Vermont high school track and field state championship meets
Championship weekend has arrived for Vermont's best track and field athletes. Burlington High School will serve as host of the Division I and II state meets on back-to-back days. D-II is slated for Friday; D-I is set for Saturday. Based on performance lists found on 802timing.com and athletic.net, here's my...
High School action from Wednesday
As the playoffs near for Vermont high school sports teams, we got to two games in the Champlain Valley on Wednesday. Missisquoi Valley baseball defeated Burlington 4-2 in a game Parker Hakey threw a complete game while striking out nine for the Thunderbirds. On the lacrosse pitch, the South Burlington boys beat BFA- St. Albans […]
Milton Town School District announces budget revote June 4
This is a press release from the Milton Town School District. The Milton Town School District is set to hold a budget revote on Tuesday, June 4, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Milton Town Offices. The revote addresses the proposed budget, which has been adjusted to reduce the overall tax increase.
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