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Allen Brook School
Start Time: 7:50am
Williston Central School
Start Time: 7:55am
Ramadan Meals
For those who celebrate Ramadan, school meals are available for take home. To request meals from February 17 through March 19, students or caregivers should email Food Service Director Scott Wagner (swagner@cvsdvt.org) in the morning, and meals will be available for pickup in the afternoon.
SPARK - SESSION 4 (Grades 5 - 8)
We are excited to offer your child an opportunity to participate in Spark Enrichment, an after-school applied learning program for students in grades 5-8. Sessions will run for 5 weeks from 2:50 PM - 4:20 PM March 5 - April 9.
When registering, students will be able to rank their choices for better placement! Every effort is taken to place students in their first choice as well as ensuring that students do not repeat workshops unless there are open spots. Please use this registration form and a list of workshop descriptions. Contact Julie Rogers (jrogers@cvsdvt.org) with any questions.
From WCS Art...
Students in our 4th Art Rotation had the opportunity to enter their design in the Green Up Day Poster contest. Not only did they learn some great art skills (like working with value, texture and the grid technique), and learn some great tips from local Vermont graphic designer Tyler Littwin, they got to learn about this iconic Vermont event and help advocate for it through their amazing art! The following book contains those pieces that the artists decided to enter in the contest. You will be able to see them on display at our local Shaw's sometime in the near future!
Save the Date: Celebrate the Arts - Tuesday, March 24
Join students from across the Champlain Valley School District for an evening of entertainment and celebration, showcasing performing and visual arts from the district’s six schools. This annual tradition returns to CVU on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, transforming the high school halls and theater into a vibrant gallery of learning, innovation and inspiration.
The 14th-annual Celebrate the Arts Night brings together art, music, theater, media, arts, foods, business, design and technology in a one-night-only exhibition of student creativity.
CVSD Intra-District K-8 School Choice:
Children entering grades preK-8 who live in the towns of Charlotte, Hinesburg, Shelburne, St. George and Williston may exercise school choice. Our goal is to both allow options for families and also make balanced class sizes to provide a positive learning environment for all of our children. Processes for intra-district choice of school will be guided by the needs of students, space availability, and existing resources. Given this, we will work to meet as many families’ needs as possible. Guidelines and Application
Williston Central School Athletics are open to all students grades 6th-8th. All practices start at 2:50 and end around 4:20. Students can be picked up at the rear entrance to the school, or take the activity bus.
Visit the athletics website for everything you need to know about playing on a sports team at WCS. WCS Athletics
The WCS Drama program is open to grades 6, 7, and 8 and currently includes a Fall Play and a Spring Musical.
Visit the drama webpage to learn more about upcoming productions and the WCS Drama program.
Allen Brook School
Bus Doors Open/Arrival Time - 7:35 am
*Early Arrivals: Any students arriving between 7:25 - 7:35 must remain in the cafeteria where they will be supervised until the first bus arrives.
*Late Arrivals: Any students arriving after 7:50 must check in at the front office
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Kindergarten Dismissal begins at 2:25pm (1:25 on Wednesdays)
First & Second Grade Dismissal begins at 2:30
Buses depart at 2:35 pm
Please carefully read the arrival and dismissal information linked below for more details
Williston Central School
Bus Doors Open/Arrival Time - 7:45 am
*Early Arrivals: If an early arrival is necessary (starting at 7:30 am) 3rd & 4th graders must wait in the lobby near the west entrance and 5th-8th graders will be in either the cafeteria or the lobby near the main entrance.
*Late Arrivals: Any students arriving after 7:55 must enter through the front entrance and check in at the office for a pass.
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Students will be dismissed at the following times
2:35 - 2:45 - Grades 3 & 4 Dismissed (1:35-1:45 on Wednesday)
2:40 - 5th thru 8th Dismissal for buses only
2:40 - 2:45 - Buses load and depart
2:45 - 2:50 - Grades 5-8 Dismissal for all students not riding the bus
Please carefully read the arrival and dismissal information linked below for more details
Bus Information
click for bus information, including routes and estimated times
CVSD Website
click for district information
School Safety
click for meeting notes and information from our Williston Safety Team
Hill Closings
In the event that weather and/or road conditions make it unsafe for our buses to travel hill roads, we will notify parents and/or caregivers of students on those routes with as much notice as possible.
When hills are closed for afternoon bus runs, if no one arrives to meet younger students, they will be brought back to school until arrangements are made for them to be picked up. Please talk with your bus drivers to let them know if you are comfortable letting your child walk home from the drop off location.
We will use the automated SchoolMessenger system to notify families on the hill roads.
*YOUTH PROGRAMMING*
Children in 5th grade and up may use the library unattended, while those in grade 4 or under must be supervised by a person over 16 years of age. We are happy to welcome children into the library after school and will be offering programs on early-release Wednesdays.
For information on the Unattended Children Policy, visit www.damlvt.org. Parents and guardians are encouraged to stop by or call 878-4918 to chat with a youth librarian about expectations and the library's after-school experience.
Elementary Dungeons & Dragon*
Saturday, February 21, 1-2 p.m. Registration required. A mini session of Dungeons & Dragons for children ages 7-10. No prior experience required. Register each individual child that plans to participate! Adults should stay and help their campaigner.
Teen Game Night
Monday, February 23, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ages 12-18. Meet in the Community Room for an hour of Nintendo Switch fun!
Storytime
Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Have fun with stories and songs during our weekly storytime. On the Town Green when weather permits.
Preschool Music & Preschool Playtime
Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Sing and dance with Linda Bassick! Followed by preschool playtime from 11-11:30 a.m. Held in the community room in accordance with the cold weather.
LEGO Time
Thursday, February 26, 3-4 p.m. Build something fun with our LEGO collection!
FEBRUARY SPECIAL EVENT: Bingo Night
All Ages. Friday, February 20, from 6:00-8:00 pm at the R.E.C. Zone, 94 Harvest Lane. Join us for a fun-filled evening of Family Bingo! This free event is open to all ages. Bring the whole family for a night of laughter, friendly competition, and community fun. Play a few rounds of bingo and see if you’re lucky enough to win a prize! Note: This event is free to attend, and pre-registration is not required; just come and enjoy the fun! Thank you to the Presenting Sponsor: Associates in Orthodontics
Community Ski/Ride Day- All Ages. Saturday, March 7, starts at 10:00am
Join us at Cochran's Ski Area on Saturday, March 7, at 10:00 am for Williston Ski Day! This is a fun opportunity for skiers and riders of all ages to show off their skills and enjoy a day of free skiing or snowboarding. Spend a Saturday connecting with your community. Free!
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Summer Camps - Updated Camp Grid (as of 2/18)
Full Camps:
Enrichment Camps- Woodworking & Technology, Kids Kitchen-S1 & S2, Baking Fun, Adv Baking, Tennis- S2 (6-8yrs) & S3, Fun w/Food, Designer Art, Artist Studio, Comics & Manga, RECO Robotics, Character & Cartoon Cuisine, Horse Camp-S1 & S3, Minecraft Mania, Safe Sitters, Culinary Adv, Slimescapades, Hogwarts Express, Archery
O.U.R. Camps- 4 Day Adv, Park Around, Beach Bonanza, Aqua Adv, Discover VT,
R.E.C. Camp- Mornings- S5& S6, Afternoons- S1 & S7
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Learn to Swim Programs- Preschool and level 1 & 2 are offered for ages 2.5 and older. March programs start Wednesday the 4th.
Drivers Ed- Age 15-17 There are still openings in the March program to start on Wednesday the 4th
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Allen Brook School
Start Time @ 7:50am;
Dismissal for PreK & K at 2:25pm - grades 1 & 2 @2:30pm
Wednesday Early Dismissal @ 1:25 & 1:30
Williston Central School
Start Time @7:55am;
Dismissal grades 3 & 4 @2:35pm - grades 5-8 @2:45pm
Wednesday Early Dismissal @ 1:35 & 1:45
Williston Schools Leadership Team
Greg Marino, Williston Schools Lead Principal
Jacqueline Parks, WCS Building Principal
Angela Filion, ABS Building Principal
Lauren Goracy, Director Student Services