ADL Announcements

• Monday, January 19: No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Friday, January 30 ADL Dance: 6:00 pm-7:30 pm ADL Gym
• Monday, February 2: 8th Grade Student and Caregiver Night: 6:00 pm EHS Auditorium
• Thursday, February 12: PAWS Meeting In Person 6:30 pm-7:30 pm ADL Library
• February 18-21: ADL Basketball Tournament
• Monday, February 23-Tuesday, March 3: No School: Winter Break
• Thursday, March 19: No School: Family Conferences
• Friday, March 20: No School: Eid
• Thursday, March 26: EWSD Fine Arts Night 5:30 pm-8:00 pm @ EHS

We still have a few free copies of the book if you would like one!

ADL will be reviewing the Run, Hide, Fight protocols in Advisories next week. It will be in the form of an age-appropriate discussion and review, not a physical simulation.

In the event of an active threat, EWSD utilizes the Run, Hide, Fight/Resist approach during emergencies. For more information, please visit the EWSD District Safety page or contact the EWSD Director of Facilities & District Safety Garry Scott by phone at (802) 857-7043 or by email at gscott@ewsd.org.

Jacob Law, a senior at Essex High School, is collecting personal care items for veterans in need at the Josh Pallotta Foundation. The drive will run until the end of January, and he is collecting the following new items:

• Body wash, shampoo, and conditioner
• Dental care products (toothbrushes/toothpaste)
• Deodorant
• Feminine hygiene products (tampons/pads),
• Hand soaps
• Lotion
• Tissues

Donations can be dropped off in the Main Office. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

Important Dates:

• January 14th: Essex High School Counselors visited 8th-grade classrooms to talk about the high school experience and what students can expect as freshmen.

• January (TBD) : Nicole Williams and Jessica Librizzi will visit classes to distribute course registration packets. Students will start to complete the paperwork and select courses for next year. Additional details will be shared soon.

• February 2, 2026 8th Grade Student and Caregiver Night at EHS , 6-7 pm Essex High School Auditorium Students are welcome but not required to attend.

• February 5: Q & A Sessions with ADL School Counselors.

5:00 PM – Virtual Q & A.

(Locations and links will be sent soon.)

• February 12th: Completed registration forms are due to the ADL Guidance Office.

What Do Parents/Guardians Need to Do?

Once your student receives their registration packet, please:

• Review Course Options with Your Student: Sit down together to discuss and review the courses your student is interested in. Teachers will make recommendations for core courses and students will be able to pick electives.

• Sign the Paperwork: A parent/guardian signature is required to confirm that the course registration paperwork has been reviewed. This is on the back of the form under the elective offerings.

• Attend a Q and A session if you have any remaining questions about the process or class offerings.

• Set up a phone call or meeting if you want specific questions to be answered about your students' registration.

You can reach out to us any time via email at nwilliams@ewsd.org or jlibrizzi@ewsd.org.

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure a smooth transition into EHS!

Warm Regards, ADL School Counseling Team

The January 19th-23rd Sports Schedule can be found here.