Windsor County School Districts
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BARNARD SCHOOL DISTRICT
Barnard Academy is a unique learning environment that fosters healthy self-esteem and social awareness within a cohesive community of involved parents. Student to teacher ratios are low, allowing teachers to work closely with students and offer one-on-one support. A typical day at Barnard Academy begins with singing in the Multi-purpose room. The children raise the flag in the front of the school and help with the daily chores of cleaning and caring for the building. In this way, each day is a chance to practice the social skills that strengthen community. Barnard parents are involved in the daily activities of their children and are welcome to volunteer their time to help with class activities or to join the BEES (Barnard Education Endeavor Society) in planning yearly events for the school and the community. The Core Knowledge program used at Barnard Academy establishes a solid foundation for academic achievement using cumulative teaching techniques and content-specific strategies that match content with student. With teachers and parents involved in the small classroom setting, Barnard Academy students do not “fall through the cracks” that larger classroom settings are more prone to. Guidance professionals and in-class teaching aides support the learning process by providing positive adult interaction for the students who need it. Thanks to the volunteers behind the Barnard Education Fund (BEF), Barnard Academy receives yearly grant money for supplemental educational experiences, including trips to performances through the Pentangle Arts Council and yearly trips to museums of science and living history. BEF funds new technology that allows Barnard Academy students to connect with other schools, learn through online experiences, and gain exposure to the ever-changing and expanding technological world. Assemblies, special learning classes and a variety of clubs and sports teams supplement the educational experience at Barnard Academy. Assemblies bring outside talent to the school and allow students a chance to ask questions and learn from professionals in fields like science, fire fighting, or jazz. When the school day ends, students can continue to stretch their intellectual skills in the yearly spelling bee through the Windsor Supervisory Union or join the Chess Club. If they would rather stretch their legs, the school’s sports teams are parent-coached and geared toward positive social interaction. For students who would like a larger range of organized sports, the Woodstock Recreation Department attracts children from adjoining towns, allowing Barnard Academy students to meet the peers they will see again when they move up to Woodstock Middle School. Graduates of Barnard Academy have enjoyed the support of a small school atmosphere and the benefits of a larger community. Because of the efforts of an educated and financially supportive community, Barnard Academy graduates are ready for the 21st century.
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BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT
VISION STATEMENT: The Bethel School District will be the premier provider of education in our region, set the standard for innovation in education, and fully prepare each student to achieve personal, academic and professional success. MISSION STATEMENT: The Bethel School District promotes excellence in education by providing innovative, diverse, and challenging educational opportunities for each student. A quality education is delivered in an atmosphere of mutual respect and support among students, faculty, staff, families and community members, allowing students to develop to their fullest potential both academically and socially.
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BLACK RIVER USD #39
The Black River School Districts are dedicated to creating a positive and safe learning environment that recognizes individuality and challenges all levels of learners with high academic standards. We appreciate diverse ideas and promote citizenship development. Together we empower students by fostering the academic, social, and personal skills needed to prepare them for an increasingly complex society.
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BRIDGEWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Bridgewater Village School is committed to establishing a partnership between school, parents, and community. Through this relationship, the school, parents, and community will furnish a safe, caring, and respectful learning environment. We will establish a challenging curriculum to provide an educational foundation for all students to become responsible, contributing members of society. We will ensure that each child is encouraged to learn and apply the values and behaviors necessary for lifelong learning and meaningful participation in a global society. We recognize the importance of increasing technology in the educational environment and support its appropriate use in the delivery of instruction. Our purpose is to encourage the growth of students who are creative problem solvers, free thinkers, and respectful of themselves, their peers, their community, the environment and the world. We will use instructional strategies that diversify education through the enhancement of students' creative problem solving and higher-order thinking skills. We will create an inseparable link between assessment and instruction and we will teach for deep understanding in and through the arts. We will create an intentional inclusive community and focus on each student's individual learning strengths.
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HARTFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Hartford School District, located in White River Junction, Vermont, is a public school for kindergarten through grade twelve. The mission of the Hartford School District is to provide and ensure a caring and dynamic learning community where the intellectual development of students is our highest priority
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HARTLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
The mission of the Hartland School District is to create a learning community that ensures all learners actively engage in the pursuit of academic excellence, value lifelong learning and participate meaningfully in a global society.
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LUDLOW SCHOOL DISTRICT
Ludlow Elementary School is a PreK-6 public school located in Ludlow, Vermont. Ludlow is a village that sits at the base of Okemo Mountain, a well-known four-season resort. It is a dedicated community that supports the education of its students with its volunteer and fundraising efforts. LES's annual enrollment is between 125 and 150 students. We are fortunate to have a dedicated staff who advocate for children and value professional development. Being a small school, we are very proud of what we have to offer our students. The mission of the Ludlow Elementary School is to provide all students with a quality education that builds on high academic standards; respects and develops individual talents; enhances cooperation among family, peers, school, and community; and prepares life-long learners and responsible citizens of the world.
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ORANGE WINDSOR SUPERVISORY UNION
The mission of Orange Windsor Supervisory Union is to promote education as a vital service of its member towns and to promote the development of curriculum and instruction for the education of all. Relying on common interests and resources, OWSU strives to enhance the education of students residing in or attending public schools within its boundaries.
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POMFRET SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Pomfret School is a small, high-quality, high-performing elementary school located in Pomfret, Vermont. Educating students in grades K though 6, the school has strong community support and maintains a wide variety of community connections. Small classes and expert, caring teachers ensure that every child is given individual attention. We provide many opportunities for parents to be involved in the school, and many do so. The beautiful building and campus, which includes the Horizons Observatory, a sugar house, nature trails, playgrounds and an athletic field, provide an idyllic but real setting for diverse educational experiences. Field trips and authentic learning are the heart of our programs. In addition to the campus itself, we are fortunate to have a wealth of resources at our doorstep. For example, we are just down the road from the Billings Farm & Museum and the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park, both of which we use frequently. In the other direction, we have the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, which is a great resource for our older students. Our school motto, Challenging the Mind, Encouraging the Heart, aptly captures the spirit and goals of The Pomfret School, and they are words that we live by.
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READING SCHOOL DISTRICT
We, the Reading Elementary School and the community, will collaborate to foster an educational environment which embraces the following philosophy: A safe, healthy, respectful environment which maximizes learning and develops self-esteem; A challenging, standards-based academic curriculum, built on fundamental skills, which addresses the needs of the whole child and validates risk-taking; Recognizing uniqueness and engaging each child through diverse practices, thereby enhancing the educational experience; Working cooperatively to encourage open, honest communication and build awareness of personal responsibility and citizenship; Positive modeling, guided discovery, and creative thinking to promote lifelong learning and inquisitive spirits.
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RIVER VALLEY TECHNICAL CENTER
The mission of the River Valley Technical Center is to educate today's students for tomorrow's careers and for all students to • Demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and character necessary to become productive workers and life-long learners. • Participate in a positive environment that integrates academic and technical education through applied learning. • Benefit from teachers' professional growth and continuous improvement of curricula that emphasizes the changing workplace and the pursuit of educational excellence. • Have the opportunity to attain nationally recognized industry credentials or certifications through the completion of courses and programs. • Demonstrate a sense of pride and ownership in their school and community • Have the opportunity to explore various career areas and to participate in workplace experiences.
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ROCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Mission: We believe that the Rochester School exists to create a caring community of learners where courtesy, respect for self and others, as well as cultural differences, and acceptance of differences among people are fostered in an inviting and safe environment. We encourage students to be responsible for their own behavior and learning. The school has a responsibility to teach children to solve problems, to become critical thinkers, to develop basic skills, and to acquire knowledge. Our objective is to promote high academic and ethical standards because we believe that high expectations challenge all people to higher levels of performance. High expectations apply also to our faculty and staff, who should receive the support and training to improve their skills. A collaboration among students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members is essential in order for students to become independent, self-disciplined, life-long learners who are prepared for the changing demands of society and citizenship. With this Mission as a guide, Rochester School will set high but realistic goals and will regularly assess our progress in achieving those goals.
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RUTLAND WINDSOR SUPERVISORY UNION
The Rutland Windsor Supervisory Union Schools are dedicated to creating a positive and safe learning environment. We pledge to provide students with an exceptional education that, while recognizing their individuality, challenges all levels of learners with high academic standards. We will encourage family and community involvement as a means for developing citizens with an appreciation for diverse ideas. Together we will empower students by fostering the academic, social and personal skills needed to prepare them for an increasingly complex society. With strong administrative leadership, a clear mission and vision, and highly dedicated staff, we will nurture a respectful school community of healthy responsible lifelong learners.
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SHARON SCHOOL DISTRICT
The commitment of the Sharon community is to provide a caring and safe environment for our young people. We will promote quality education that emphasizes high academic standards, sound personal development and positive social growth – thus laying the foundation for lifelong learning and a personally fulfilling and productive life.
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SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Springfield School District serves 1500 students in four schools: two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. Situated in south-eastern Vermont, along the majestic Connecticut River, Springfield has a proud history of achievement in commerce and the arts. The Springfield School District is located in Southeastern Vermont and serves the residents of the town of Springfield. The Gateway Collaborative school and the River Valley Technical Center serve the communities of Chester, Bellows Falls, Weathersfield, and Fall Mountain, NH. The district has one K-2 elementary school (Elm Hill Primary School), one 3-5 elementary school (Union Street Elementary School), one middle school (Riverside Middle School), and one high school (Springfield High School). The professional staff provide an educational environment with an eye on high standards and quality instruction. Mission Statement: All students will acquire knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes to enhance their lives by engaging in learning experiences that are inspiring, relevant, and dynamic.
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STOCKBRIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
It is the mission of the Stockbridge Central School to provide the opportunities and environment that will enable each child to investigate, master and apply the knowledge, skills, values and behaviors necessary for lifelong learning and meaningful participation in a global society.
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WINDSOR CENTRAL SUPERVISORY UNION
Windsor Central Supervisory Union’s mission is based on the four principles of cohesiveness, equity, high academic standards and professional practice. These principles will guide the support and leadership WCSU will provide to the individual school districts that constitute the supervisory union. The leadership provided by WCSU will be focused on the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of students within the WCSU schools from kindergarten through high school so that students will be prepared to achieve productive and fulfilling lives.
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WINDSOR NORTHWEST SUPERVISORY UNION
Windsor Northwest Supervisory Union (SU50) is located in Windsor County, Vermont. Windsor Northwest serves the communities of Bethel, Rochester, Stockbridge, Pittsfield, Hancock, and Granville.
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WINDSOR SCHOOL DISTRICT
Windsor School District is a kindergarten through grade twelve facility and a member of the Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union. Located in historic Windsor, Vermont, with Ascutney Mountain as a backdrop, the District is the home of the Windsor Yellow Jackets. WSD welcomes students from Windsor, West Windsor, Weathersfield, and Hartland, Vermont, as well as students from Cornish, New Hampshire. The Windsor School District is committed to educating each student to his/her full potential. We believe that a safe and positive environment is essential and that it be defined by mutual respect and an appreciation of diverse ideas. Collaboration with the community, parent involvement, and effective communication are hallmarks of our school and guide school development. Our decisions are based upon a vision of high academic achievement. We understand the importance of education for the future and recognize that each of us should be a lifelong learner.
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WINDSOR SOUTHEAST SUPERVISORY UNION
The central offices of our Supervisory Union are located in the town of Windsor, a community situated on the banks of the Connecticut River in southeastern Vermont. Better known as the birthplace of Vermont, it is the location of the framing of Vermont’s first constitution and acted as the first capital and meeting place of the Vermont General Assembly until 1805. The SU comprises four Vermont village and town school districts to provide learning environments for students from pre-kindergarten to grade twelve. Educating students from Windsor, West Windsor, Hartland, and Weathersfield, school structures include one K-6 elementary school, two K-8 elementary/middle schools, one K-12 school, and a supervisory union-wide early childhood educational program. Windsor High School also serves students from Cornish, New Hampshire. High school choice is available for students residing in West Windsor, Hartland, and Weathersfield, which do not operate public high schools.
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WOODSTOCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Woodstock Elementary School (WES) has served the children of Woodstock at the present site since 1957. The school houses students in grades kindergarten through six and has had enrollments as high as 390.The current population is 178 for the 2011-2012 school year. The school has always provided a wide array of programs to enrich and support student learning across the spectrum. Community involvement is very high. Parents and other community members volunteer their time on a regular basis.