Bobcat Bulletin
October 16, 2026
From fresh apple cider to preparations for Halloween, the joys of fall have been woven into our week at Moretown School.
We are proud to congratulate our very own Liz Ather on receiving the HUUSD Outstanding Educator Award for the 2026–2027 school year! As our interventionist, Mrs. Ather works with every student and staff member in our school. She is a fierce advocate for children, helping ensure that each student has the support, materials, and connections they need to succeed. You can often find her teaching “Literacy with Liz” in preschool, leading our Drama Club, hosting WIN groups, or greeting students in the hallways. Her warmth, humor, and grounded perspective make her an invaluable member of our community. Please join me in celebrating Mrs. Ather and all that she brings to Moretown School.
As Halloween approaches, we are collecting candy donations through Monday, October 26, so our after-school students can deliver them to neighbors in time for trick-or-treating. If you’re able, please consider picking up an extra bag or two and dropping donations off at the main office. Thank you for helping support this neighborhood tradition!
We also want to thank Melanie Grubman of Living Tree Alliance for sharing her time and apple press with us this past Tuesday. Melanie guided our students through the cider-making process, and everyone had a chance to enjoy the sweet results. We are grateful to have her as a local resource. She also offers a program on our Wednesday early release days; you can find more information in her flyer in the Community Offerings section of this week’s bulletin.
A reminder that next Wednesday, October 21, is an early release day. Dismissal will begin at 11:20 a.m., and students riding the bus should arrive at their stops three hours earlier than usual. Please update PickUp Patrol by 9:15 a.m. that morning.
Thank you for the many ways you support our students, staff, and school community. I hope the weekend brings your family time to rest, connect, and enjoy a little of the season. I look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday.
Ms. Kate
- October 21- Early Release, 11:20 dismissal
- November 3- NO SCHOOL
- November 11- Early Release, 11:20 dismissal
- November 23-28. NO SCHOOL
- PIZZA NIGHT FUNDRAISER THURSDAY, NOV 5: Join the Moretown School PTO at American Flatbread in Waitsfield on Thursday, Nov 5th from 4:00-9:00pm. $5 from every flatbread sold (dine-in or takeout) will go to the MES PTO in support of the Backpack Food Program. For students facing food insecurity, the Backpack Program provides healthy foods for weekends and school breaks.
- Seeking Halloween Candy: Please consider donating a bag or two of Halloween candy. Candy will be distributed to our Moretown neighbors who generously host trick-or-treating in the village each year. Candy donations can be dropped off in the school office by October 26th. Thank you!
- Backpack Program Fundraiser: We are pleased to share that so far we have raised $2,075 of our $4,500 annual goal. Thank you to all the donors who have shown their support! This fundraiser is still open, and every donation adds up to ensure that we can send children home with non-perishable foods and easy-to-eat fruits and vegetables—every weekend and school break. Donate here: https://square.link/u/sRLRhSHc.
- Stay Connected! Follow the Moretown School PTO on Facebook and Instagram
Tooth Tutor is a dental service program that provides screening and care to kids AT SCHOOL free of charge. The Tooth Tutor is planning on being at Moretown Elementary 10/21 and 10/22. There is no online version for sign up this year. Paper registrations have gone home to families who indicated an interest in the program. If your kiddo does not have a regular dentist or you do not have dental insurance please consider this amazing program. If you would like more information or need a registration packet sent home please reach out to Nurse Aubrey in the health office asenterfitt@huusd.org
