THE VIKING
Hinesburg Community School - December 5, 2025
SAVE THE DATE!
Wednesday, December 10: Early Release Day/Banking Day
Wednesday, December 17: Early Release Day/Banking Day
Wednesday, December 24 - Friday, January 2: Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, January 7: Early Release Day/Banking Day
Wednesday, January 7: Bolton Ski & Ride Program
Thursday, January 8: Cochran's Ski & Ride Program
Wednesday, January 14: Early Release Day/Banking Day
Wednesday, January 14: Bolton Ski & Ride Program
Wednesday, January 14: HCS Winter Band Concert (6:30 - HCS Gym)
Thursday, January 15: Cochran's Ski & Ride Program
Monday, January 19: Martin Luther King Jr Day - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, January 21: Early Release Day/Banking Day
Wednesday, January 21: Bolton Ski & Ride Program
Wednesday, January 21: HCS Winter Concert -(6:30 - Flex Space)
Thursday, January 22: Cochran's Ski & Ride Program
Wednesday, January 28: Early Release Day/Banking Day
Wednesday, January 28: Bolton Ski & Ride Program
Thursday, January 29: Cochran's Ski & Ride Program
THE CVSD EARLY EDUCATION LOTTERY IS NOW OPEN FOR 2026-2027!
The CVSD Early Education Program is now accepting applications for a random prekindergarten lottery drawing for the 2026-27 school year. This lottery is for an opportunity to enroll in one of our school-based classrooms which runs 4 partial days per week. Our school-based prekindergarten classrooms are 5 STARs, licensed early education programs that provide play-based, developmentally appropriate environments for all children in an inclusive setting. Our curriculum is based on the Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS).
Our programs follow the CVSD school calendar. Children who will be age 3 or older by September 1, 2026, who are not eligible for kindergarten, and live in the communities of Charlotte, Hinesburg, Shelburne, St. George, and Williston are eligible to enter the lottery. Families who are selected for the lottery and choose to enroll their child in a CVSD program access their Act 166 publicly funded prekindergarten funds for the school-based program.
All applications must be received by February 5, 2026, and are located on the CVSD Early Education website under PreK Enrollment. Paper applications are available upon request.
For additional information, questions about our program, or any concerns about your childβs development, please visit our website or contact Director of Early Education, Erin Gagne at egagne@cvsdvt.org. Our Early Education team is also available for developmental screenings in the areas of communication, social-emotional development, motor skills, adaptive development, and cognition. More information about an Early Multi-Tiered System of Supports is also available on the website.
UPDATE ON THE SEARCH FOR A NEW HCS MASCOT
We have exciting news to share with the HCS Community. The Student Leadership Council students, with help from HCS staff, compiled and analysed the suggestions for our new school name and mascot. We have narrowed down the choices to four exciting options. This week, all PreK-8th grade students will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite. We are excited to see how the vote turns out and we will keep the community updated when we have a winner!
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3rd GRADERS IMPROVE THEIR TYPING SKILLS
HCS WINTER BAND CONCERT
HCS Winter Band Concert
When: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Who: The Beginning Band, The Intermediate Band, The Jazz Band and The Advanced Band
Where: The HCS Gymnasium
Students should arrive at 6 pm and report to the band room.
The Concert is free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you at the show!
Feel free to contact Andy Smith at asmith@cvsdvt.org with any questions.
Thank you!
HCS WINTER CHORAL CONCERT
5-8 HCS Choral Groups Winter Concert
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 6:30PM
Location: FlexSpace
Description:
Our 5/6 Chorus & 7/8 Chorus have been working hard to prepare a joyful winter performance! We canβt wait to showcase their efforts.
More information, including arrival time and attire expectations, will be shared with chorus families as we get closer to the event.
All are welcome. Come enjoy an evening of music & support our talented students!
8th GRADE STUDENTS RAISED MONEY FOR THE END OF YEAR CLASS TRIP
BOLTON SKI & RIDE SIGN UP (GRADES 5-8)
The Bolton Ski and Ride program is back for Hinesburg Community School students in grades 5-8. Josh Terreberry and Calen King are co-coordinating the program.
NOTE: We are able to bring a maximum of 125 students from HCS, so please sign up early to ensure your student(s) can participate.
DATES:
- The session is 4 weeks long, with a make-up day in the 5th week if the program is canceled on any of the scheduled days due to weather or other reasons.
- The program dates are on Wednesdays (HCS early release days), so the group will leave HCS after school around 2:20 and return to HCS around 7:30 pm.
Program Dates: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, and 1/28.
Make-up Date: 2/3 (Regardless of how many of the scheduled dates are cancelled, Bolton only offers one make-up day.)
ENROLLMENT:
- Click HERE to complete the enrollment form.
- Complete Boltonβs WAIVER for each participating student and each volunteer chaperone.
Enrollment will not be considered final until payment is received.
PAYMENT:
Payments must be made by check:
- Payable to Hinesburg Community School
- Please write the name of your student(s) in the MEMO section.
- Drop off at the HCS office.
DEADLINES:
Friday 12/12 by 8pm -- Enrollment form submitted
Friday 12/19 by 12pm β Payment dropped off at HCS Office
PRICING:
Lift ticket - $90
Lessons - $75
Price includes 4 lessons, one each day of the program.
Level 1 & 2 lessons are available and are an hour long with groups of up to 8 students.
Ski or snowboard rental (includes helmet) - $80
If your child wishes to lease equipment for the whole season rather than just for the HCS after school program, that should be done through separate contract and payment to Bolton Valley.
The cost for a season lease is $89 (if paid before December 15) or $109 (if paid after December 16).
Season lease equipment must be returned to Bolton by April 15, 2025.
Helmet rental - $25
CVSD transportation fee - $30
Bolton buffet - $50
During program nights a buffet will be offered from 5:30-7:30 in the Explorers Clubhouse downstairs in the main lodge. Food offerings include chicken tenders, french fries, and mac & cheese. Bolton does not accept cash anymore, so students will need to sign up for the buffet and/or have a credit or debit card or buy mountain credit for food and drinks.
VOLUNTEERS:
- We need additional program volunteers to ride the bus, help participants with rentals, tickets, and getting to lessons, to supervise the lifts and on the slopes, and to be in the lodge in case of emergency.
- We will have a free volunteer lift ticket for every 10 participants in the program. So, if we have 80 students sign up, we will have 8 lift tickets for volunteers.
- Please let Josh know if you would like to volunteer to help with the program.
CONTACT:
- Josh Terreberry (802) 279-1194 or josh@lakepointvt.com
- Calen King (802) 318-3283 or calenking77@gmail.com
WORLD LANGUAGE NEWS!
SIGN UP TO BE A SUBSTITUTE/GUEST TEACHER AT HCS!
Are you interested in having some fun learning alongside our students as a guest teacher (aka sub)? If so, please reach out to CVSDHR@cvsdvt.org
About Us
Tim Trevithick, HCS Principal
Alexis Kelly, HCS Assistant Principal
Alicia Kurth, HCS Special Education Administrator
Email: hcsinformation@cvsdvt.org
Website: https://www.cvsdvt.org/hinesburg
Location: Hinesburg Community School, 10888, Route 116, Hinesburg, Vermont, USA
Phone: 802-482-2106
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hinesburg-Community-School-125786304154731/
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