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EDUCATION
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...
Constantly breaking elevators leave UVM students with disabilities stranded
When Lillian Mae Olsen toured the University of Vermont before committing to the school, she didn’t ask how well the elevators worked. She was new to navigating the world with impaired mobility and a wheelchair. Working elevators just seemed like a given. “The last thing on my mind was the accessibility of colleges,” said Olsen, who as a UVM sophomore is now the president of the Disabled Student Union, a group that advocates for students with disabilities....
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 Thursday, May 30: 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. ...
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. ...
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...
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.
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 […]
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. ...
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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