Lamoille North District Update

Lamoille North Supervisory Union l June 16, 2026

As we close another remarkable school year in Lamoille North, I am filled with gratitude and pride for all that we have accomplished together.

Our schools are more than buildings where teaching and learning take place: they are filled with the lives and stories of the students and the families that make up our school community. Every day, we bring together students, educators, families, caregivers, staff members, and community partners in a shared commitment to helping young people learn, grow, and thrive. They are places where curiosity is sparked, talents are discovered, relationships are built, and future possibilities begin to take shape.

This year, our school communities were filled with countless moments of learning, achievement, creativity, perseverance, and joy. We celebrated academic successes, artistic accomplishments, athletic milestones, community service, and personal growth. We witnessed students take risks, discover new passions, overcome challenges, and develop the confidence and skills that will serve them throughout their lives.

To our students: thank you for bringing energy, curiosity, and purpose to our schools each day. Your willingness to learn, explore, create, lead, and grow is what makes our schools vibrant places filled with possibility.

To our staff: thank you for the care, dedication, and expertise you bring to your work. The impact you make extends far beyond lessons and classrooms. Through your commitment to students, you create spaces where every learner has the opportunity to feel valued, supported, challenged, and inspired.

To our families and caregivers: thank you for your partnership, encouragement, and trust. Your support helps lay the foundation for student success.

To our community members, volunteers, local organizations, and partners: thank you for standing alongside our schools. Your investment in our students strengthens not only our educational programs, but the communities we all call home.

This year, like most years, there were some challenges. In a world that can often feel uncertain, both locally, across Vermont, and far beyond, we remained steadfast in our commitment to providing safe, supportive, and welcoming environments where students could learn, belong, and become the people they aspire to be.

This academic year also concludes on the wings of Vermont's education transformation legislation (H.955), marking the beginning of statewide conversations about the future of public education across the Green Mountain State. As of this writing, we are still waiting for the Governor to sign the education transformation Bill. While many details remain to be determined and much work lies ahead, we recognize that change can bring both questions and uncertainty.

When signed, the legislation would establish new regional Cooperative Educational Service Areas (CESAs) to encourage collaboration and shared services between school systems. Lamoille North has been designated as part of the Winooski Valley CESA, joining neighboring districts in exploring opportunities to expand student access and strengthen shared educational services.

The legislation also launches a multi-year process for studying future school district governance structures, with local communities, school boards, and voters playing important roles in the conversations ahead. Beginning this year, regional committees will work with facilitators to explore opportunities for collaboration and potential voluntary district mergers, with recommendations ultimately returning to local communities and voters for consideration.

No matter what changes may come, our focus remains unchanged: providing the supportive, student-centered environments our young people need to learn, grow, and thrive.

What makes Lamoille North special is not simply what happens inside our classrooms. It is the collective effort of an entire community that believes in the power of education and in the potential of every child. That shared commitment continues to create opportunities for students to learn, grow, and succeed.

As summer begins, I encourage everyone to take time to rest, recharge, and reconnect. Enjoy moments with family and friends. Spend time outdoors. Explore new interests. Create lasting memories. Most importantly, continue learning. Many of life's most meaningful lessons happen beyond the classroom, through experiences, conversations, adventures, and discoveries.

On behalf of the Lamoille North Supervisory Union, thank you for your partnership, your support, and your belief in our students. Together, we have much to celebrate.

Have a safe, joyful, and restorative summer. We look forward to welcoming you back in the fall as we continue our shared work of creating equity, access, and opportunity for all.

With gratitude,

Catherine Gallagher M.Ed

Superintendent of Schools

Lamoille North Supervisory Union