THE VIKING

Tuesday, November 11: Picture Retake Day (am)

Tuesday, November 11: PiE Meeting - Wainer Room (6:00 - 7:00)

Wednesday, November 12: Early Dismissal Day (1:40 - 1:43) & Student Banking Day (7:30 - 7:50 am)

Wednesday, November 19: Early Dismissal Day (1:40 - 1:43) & Student Banking Day (7:30 - 7:50 am)

Friday, November 21: Any Unclaimed Items in The Lost/Found To Be Donated To Local Charity

Monday, November 24 - Friday, November 28: NO SCHOOL - Break

Dear Faculty & Staff, Parents & Caregivers,

Generosity is one thing that defines our community—we take care of ourselves, each other, and this place.

This mantra feels particularly important right now, with some of our neighbors quietly facing acute food insecurity. This challenge has been amplified recently by gaps in benefit coverage and financial processing delays, and these struggles are impacting our students directly. In times like these, our community’s collaboration and support for one another become vital.

With uncertainty around the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), we wish to share these resources that provide information on 3SquaresVT benefits (including in 18 different languages) and short-term nutritional assistance for vulnerable refugee populations, plus a list of our local food shelves.

If you and your family need support due to food insecurity, please reach out to your school administrator, and a member of your school’s counseling team will be in touch.

If you are able to help support those in need, your contribution will directly translate into peace of mind and full bellies for our students, strengthening the foundation of our entire community.

Here are the resources in our towns:

Charlotte - https://www.charlottevtfoodshelf.org/

Hinesburg - https://www.hinesburgresource.org/food-shelf.html

Shelburne - https://www.shelburnefoodshelf.org/give

St. George - https://www.hinesburgresource.org/food-shelf.html

Williston - https://www.willistonfoodshelf.com/

Vermont Food Bank - https://www.vtfoodbank.org/

Thank you for helping our community take care of each other,

Champlain Valley School District

Starting on Monday, November 10th, and running through Friday, November 21st, the HCS Student Leadership Council will be hosting a Food Drive to benefit the Hinesburg Community Resource Center. Students can please bring donations of: canned goods, energy bars, flours, oils, oats, pastas, canned/dried meats, dried soups, cereals, and crackers. Toiletries and diapers are also helpful. Food donations must be within expiration dates and not repackaged, opened or in glass containers.

Joint Statement from Champlain Valley School District (CVSD) and CVSD Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Regarding Recent Reductions to the Offices of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and Civil Rights (OCR)

Champlain Valley School District (CVSD) and CVSD Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Leadership Team recognize the concern and uncertainty caused by recent reductions to the federal Offices of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and Civil Rights (OCR). While we are still working to understand the full implications of these reductions, we wish to share what we know now and reaffirm our shared commitment to supporting students with disabilities and their families and caregivers.

Please read the full statement here—including the short-term outlook, long-term uncertainties, our core commitments and available resources.

Champlain Valley School District is committed to fostering learning environments where every student can feel safe, valued, and respected. To support this commitment, we have updated the Student and Family Handbook to clarify our expectations regarding the use of language in our schools. We encourage you to review the updated handbook language and to discuss these expectations at home. We thank you for your continued partnership in supporting a positive learning environment for all students.

We invite families to stop by the breezeway at the front office to pick up free books for your home library. Reading at home helps build lifelong readers—feel free to take a few and enjoy!

The Meadow Farms fundraiser is an exciting way for students, caregivers, family, and friends, both local and distant, to support Hinesburg Community School. It features a wide-ranging shopping catalog where nearly 50% of each sale goes directly back to the school! This initiative is designed to raise funds essential for providing a wide array of activities and programs accessible to all students. By participating, you directly contribute to enhancing the educational and extracurricular experiences of the entire student body.

The fundraiser runs from October 27th through November 17th. As in previous years, the entire process will be virtual. Sellers can log into their portal to share their store link with family and friends, and any prizes earned will be shipped directly to them.

Improving Our School Community Through YOUR Creativity!

Do you have a great idea that could enhance our school community? Whether you're a student, family member, teacher, or staff—we want to hear from you!

HCS PiE Grants support projects that enrich curriculum, promote social-emotional learning, and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion. We're looking for creative strategies and activities that go beyond the regular school budget.

Total of $5,000+ available this year!

Link to grant form

Link to overview document

Attention CVSD 8th Graders—especially those interested in theater!

All CVSD 8th graders (and one caregiver) are invited to see the CVU Fall Musical Production of Into the Woods for FREE during their Final Dress Rehearsal on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 5 - 7:45 p.m.

Click here for more information on becoming a sub!

Athletics

CVSD School Board

Essential Arts

Food Service and Menu

Health Office

Jump Rope

Library

My School Bucks

PiE - Partnership in Education

School Counselors

School Handbook

Theater

Transportation Department

Volunteer at HCS

Access CVU Classes & Registration

Carpenter Carse Library

Hinesburg Food Shelf

Hinesburg Recreation Department

Tim Trevithick, HCS Principal

ttrevithick@cvsdvt.org

Alexis Kelly, HCS Assistant Principal

akelly@cvsdvt.org

Alicia Kurth, HCS Special Education Administrator

akurth@cvsdvt.org

Email: hcsinformation@cvsdvt.org

The Viking Newsletter is published weekly, when school is in session. It is available on our web site and is also delivered via email. If needed, a hard copy can be provided for your child to bring home. The Viking includes upcoming events, after school opportunities, notes of interest for parents and the community and updates from our school administration.