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September 27th, 2024

May 22nd 2026
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Principal's Message
Please remember that there will be no school on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. We hope that everyone enjoys the long weekend and has an opportunity to relax and spend time with family and friends.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. We are looking forward to a strong and joyful finish to the school year at Hiawatha!
Warmly,
Kolby Snellenberger
Principal
Important Dates
Monday, May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day) - NO SCHOOL
Monday, June 15, 2026 - Dismissal at 11:30 AM - (UPDATED STUDENT LAST DAY)
Here is the 25-26 School Calendar
HANNAFORD HELPS UPDATE
Dear Hiawatha Families,
There are just 10 days left of the 2026 Hannaford Helps Schools program!
You can still support your school at Hannaford by redeeming your School Dollars before the program ends on May 30.
LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE BACK
LOST & FOUND UPDATE
Dear families,
With only 3 weeks of school left, please be sure to stop by the Lost & Found soon to see if anything is yours.
It is located by the Front Office. On good weather days, we will try to put it outside.
We will be donating what is not claimed by June 12th.
BOOK FAIR INFORMATION
HOT LUNCH MENU
Please click the link below to see the hot lunch menu, be sure to select the correct month you need and select lunch in the drop down in the top of the page. If needed, there is a print option. The menu can also be found on our website :-)
COMMUNITY EVENTS
ESSEX MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Parade leaves the fairgrounds by St. James Church on Route 2A at 10:00 AM
The pre-parade program begins at 9:30a.m. at the 5 Corners and features the placing of the wreaths in Veterans’ Memorial Park, as well as recognition of our Grand Marshals, patriotic music, student essay readings, and more.
The parade is emceed and announced from the 5 Corners.
The parade’s theme is “All Gave Some, Some Gave All.”
Join us to see civic organizations, businesses, non-profits, families, friends, bands, and sports/school groups who have created a float, formed a marching group, recruited a bike brigade, or are showing off a fire truck, tractor, motorcycle, or old car.
PARADE ROUTE: FROM ST. JAMES CHURCH, ROUTE 2A TO 5 CORNERS, UP PEARL STREET TO MAIN ENTRANCE AT CHAMPLAIN VALLEY EXPOSITION
HIAWATHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Email: hiawathaoffice@ewsd.org
Website: www.EWSD.org/HIALocation: 30 Hiawatha Avenue, Essex Junction, VT, USA
Phone: 802-878-1384