Maple Run Connection
Weekly Update from Superintendent Bill Kimball Aug 25, 2025
Message from Superintendent Bill Kimball
As we begin the final week of the school year, there is a lot to celebrate across Maple Run.
On Saturday, we celebrated 208 Bellows Free Academy graduates as they crossed the stage and received their diplomas. It was a beautiful day, and the Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center was filled with proud families, friends, staff members, and community members. Congratulations to the Class of 2026.
Thank you to everyone who helped make graduation such a special day for our students. Events like these take many hands, and we are grateful for the staff, volunteers, families, and community members who helped make it happen.
Today, our eighth-grade students at Fairfield Center School, Saint Albans City School, and Saint Albans Town Educational Center will celebrate a milestone of their own as they move on to high school. For many of these students, their journey with Maple Run began in PreK. After 11 years in our schools, they will walk across the stage one more time before beginning their high school years this fall. We look forward to welcoming them in August.
The final week of school is always a busy one. There are celebrations, field days, concerts, moving-up ceremonies, classroom traditions, and plenty of cleaning, organizing, and packing up for the summer.
As we wrap up the 2025–2026 school year, I want to sincerely thank our students, staff, families, and community members for their support, involvement, and partnership throughout the year. The success of our schools is built on the relationships we share and the commitment so many people make each day to support our students. We are fortunate to be part of a community that values education and works together to help children learn, grow, and succeed.
I hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break. Thank you for being part of Maple Run, and thank you for all you do to support our students and schools.
2026 Maple Run Excellence Awards
Earlier this month, the Maple Run School Board hosted a reception to honor the 11 recipients of the 2026 Maple Run Excellence Award. The evening was an opportunity to celebrate these outstanding educators and thank them for the difference they make in the lives of students every day.
This year's recipients were:
- Sarah Biggie (SATEC) – Recognized for her compassionate support of students and families.
- Melanie Carswell (Early Childhood Program) – Honored for helping our youngest learners build a strong foundation for success.
- Keeli Garceau (Fairfield Center School) – Recognized for her leadership, innovation, and commitment to students.
- Jennifer Konrad (NCTC) – Honored for preparing students for meaningful careers and futures.
- Isabelle LeBlanc (SACS) – Recognized for her dedication to supporting students' academic and behavioral growth.
- Tony Lewis (SACS) – Honored for creating a classroom where students develop confidence and independence.
- Carrie McAdoo (SATEC) – Recognized for fostering a welcoming and supportive learning environment.
- Glenn McCabe (BFA) – Honored for building strong relationships and engaging students in meaningful learning.
- Geoffrey Murray (BFA) – Recognized for his longstanding commitment to service, citizenship, and community involvement.
- Sherry Peyrat (FCS) – Honored for creating a classroom where students feel they belong and can thrive.
- Joe Zaffuts (Spring Academy) – Recognized for helping students feel respected, heard, and supported.
Together, these educators represent the very best of Maple Run. Their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to students help make our schools welcoming places where all learners can grow and succeed.
Thank you to the Maple Run School Board for hosting this special evening and to all of our staff members whose work supports students each and every day.
As the school year comes to a close, take a moment to recognize all that you've accomplished. The final weeks can be busy and exhausting, so remember to give yourself credit for the work you've done and the difference you've made.
As summer begins, try to make time for the things that help you recharge—whether that's spending time outdoors, connecting with family and friends, reading a good book, getting active, or simply enjoying a slower pace.
Rest is productive, too.
Wishing everyone a healthy, relaxing, and enjoyable summer.
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Who We Are
Maple Run ensures a meaningful, flexible, rigorous, and safe education for all to thrive and excel.
Maple Run VISION Statement
At Maple Run Unified School District, we are committed to cultivating a welcoming environment where our students and community can tap into their love of learning.
OUR CORE VALUES
In partnership with our families and community we value:
Children, first and foremost;
Safety and security;
Collaboration and relationships,
Joy and curiosity;
Relevance and rigor;
Independence and perseverance;
Flexibility and adaptability;
Respect and diversity;
Accountability and integrity;
And commit to provide equity in access to a quality education.