ADL Announcements
Announcements sent out every Thursday school is in session
September 4, 2025
In This Issue:
- Upcoming Events
- Reminder Regarding Morning Drop Off and Supervision
- Athletics Update
- Community Dinner and Forum on Opioid Misuse Prevention
- EWSD Is Hiring
- Parent/Guardian Communication Regarding Student Absences
- EWSD District Communications Agreement
- Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Information
- Picture Day
Upcoming Events
- Wednesday, September 24: ADL Picture Day (pictures taken during PE Classes.
- Thursday, September 25: ADL Open House
- Thursday, October 2: No School- Yom Kippur
- Wednesday, October 22: Family Conferences- Evening
- Thursday, October 23: No School: Diwali
- Friday, October 24: No School: Family Conferences
Reminder Regarding Morning Drop Off and Supervision
Reminder there is no supervision until 8:10 am for students. Supervision is in the gym lobby and cafeteria starting at this time.
With the exception of band, orchestra and chorus, which starts at 7:50 am, students should not be arriving earlier than 8:10 am.
Athletics Update
Fall Sports are underway! Most teams practice right after school at 3:45. Wednesday practice times vary from team to team. Please reach out to your coach if you are unsure of the practice schedule. The game schedule is linked on our athletic webpage and can also be found here.
Coaches will be reaching out to you about a parent meeting where you will gain more details and expectations of the season. If you have questions please feel free to reach out to the athletic director, Rosalind Hutton rhutton@ewsd.org.You can also email the coaches.
Please remember that all of our coaches have regular day jobs and can't always respond immediately.
Fall Coaches:
Cross Country: Coaches: Tyler Peckham and Ashley Stebbins
astebbins@ewsd.org, tpeckham@ewsd.org
Field Hockey: Coach Emily Danis
Girls Soccer: Coaches: Rosalind Hutton and Lila Frank
rhutton@ewsd.org, lila.frank@mmuusd.org
Boys Soccer: Coaches: Josh Pepin and Jarett Fitzpatrick
Community Dinner and Forum on Opioid Misuse Prevention
When: September 9, 5-8:30 PM
Where: Essex High School Auditorium
BBQ Dinner
Resource Booths
Discussion Panels
Demonstrations
Questions & Answers
Enjoy a community dinner followed by informative panel discussions featuring professionals, experts, and individuals sharing personal stories. You will also have the opportunity to learn how to use Naloxone, ask questions, and connect with valuable resources. Families with middle or high school students are especially encouraged to attend.
Mark your calendar, spread the word, and bring your family and friends. Follow the event on Facebook and subscribe for updates as panel speakers and vendors are scheduled. We hope to see you there as we work together to create a healthier, safer community.
Sign up to attend here.
Parent/Guardian Communication Regarding Student Absences
There are multiple ways to communicate if your child will be absent from school. Please use this link found on our website to report an absence.
You can also email adloffice@ewsd.org or call 802-878-1388 to report your child's absence.
Our goal is to not have to make any calls home to ask if a student will be absent. We always call to verify absences so we can be sure our students are accounted for and where they should be for safety reasons. Please help us by proactively reporting absences.
EWSD Is Hiring
The Essex Westford School District has exciting opportunities for parents, family, and community members - apply today! Take a look at the following positions, and visit www.ewsd.org/jobs to learn more.
EWSD District Communications Agreement
Communications are an integral part of our District. Learning opportunities are often active, student-centered, and innovative experiences.
As our students develop the knowledge, skills, and attributes needed to prepare them for the next stage of their lives, we often document and celebrate their learning through the use of digital and print media.
Photography and video are best at capturing these learning moments and sharing our stories.
As a District, we are actively using:
● The EWSD (www.ewsd.org) and school websites
● Facebook: www.facebook.com/EssexWestford
● Instagram: @EssexWestford
● YouTube (search Essex Westford School District)
● Flyers/annual reports/handbook/etc.
● And work with the Essex Reporter and other local media outlets
The Essex Westford School District does not require parents to sign a form giving the District permission to share images of students’ likenesses or artistic work to be used in printed, televised, and web-based communication.
*Parents who wish to opt out may request an opt-out form from ADL's Registrar, Katie Bagnall. The opt-out form must be filled out each year.
Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Information
We had sign-ups for Band, Chorus, and Orchestra on the first day of school. Ensemble practices have started before school, beginning at 7:50 am. Here is the schedule for ADL ensemble rehearsals:
Band with Mr. Sawyer- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in Rm A60
Orchestra with Mr. Ali- Monday & Tuesday in the Cafeteria
Chorus with Mr. Torrez- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in the Old Tech Ed Room.
If your child will require transportation to ADL for ensemble rehearsals before school, please sign up on this form.
Picture Day
Beltrami will be at ADL for picture day on Wednesday, September 24.
Online ordering can be done here:
Event: ADL Fall 2025 Pre Sale
Access code: ADL325
Physical forms will be provided in Advisory classes.