Slater Nation Newsletter

Happy First Friday of the 2024/2025 School Year!!

First, I would like to welcome all of our new families as their children enter Freshmen year! I would also like to say "congratulations" to all those watching their child enter their Senior year (it goes so fast)!

FHUMHS is off to a great start. We plan to keep this momentum throughout the year. One way we do this is by keeping all of our families "in the loop" as we move through the 2024/2025 school year. The information below will help keep you informed of upcoming events, show you how to access certain information, and let you know how school is going in general.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school at (802)265-4966.

Have a great Labor Day weekend!

Ben Worthing

Our counseling team has been working hard to finalize student schedules. We will have hardcopies to hand out on the first day of school (for grades 7-12) and at the middle school Open House (for grades 7-8). Students and families may access schedules through PowerSchool. Please be aware, though, that minor changes may still be occurring as we come closer to opening day.

Below are directions for families to access their child(ren)'s PowerSchool (if you don't already have access):

To access this information you will need to follow these steps:

1. Open the internet browser on your computer

2. Type https://svuvt.powerschool.com/public/home.html into the address bar

3. Under Parents click on Account Creation Directions. Follow these directions to setup your account.

4. Remember to log off when you are finished.

If your child(ren) cannot access PowerSchool they will need to contact our IT Department to ask to have their password reset. They may do this by contacting Mr. Ripley (wripley@svuvt.org) or Mr. Schultz (bschultz@svuvt.org).

September 6th is the last day to add or drop a course. Please make sure to meet with your counselor beforehand if you wish to add or drop a class.

The 2024-2025 Sports Registration (on Formreleaf.com) is open for the Fall 2024, the Winter 2024-2025 and the Spring 2025 athletics for grades 7-12.

Please be aware that all athletes MUST have an UP TO DATE Physical form on file. Slate Valley School District recommends a yearly check up, but the VPA rules are every two years.

Applying to College Workshop - Wed 10/2 @ 6pm - FHU Cafeteria

• Especially for Seniors and Parents

• Top 10 Steps to Get College Applications Done

• Applications * Essays * Recommendations * Testing * and more

• Students in grades 9-11 and parents also welcome

College Fair - Thurs 10/3 - 9-11am - FHU Gym

PSAT Exam - Thurs 10/10 @ 8am - FHU Gym

• Especially for Juniors - FREE exam

• Also open to students in grades 9 and 10 - $18 fee; must pay at time of registration

• Registration deadline: Mon, Sept 16

• Register with the School Counseling Office

School Day SAT Exam - Thurs 10/24 @ 8am - FHU Gym

• Especially for Seniors

• Open to Junior as well

• Registration deadline: Mon, Sept 30

• Exam is $60 per student; must pay at time of registration

• Fee Waivers may be available for eligible students

The Rutland Squadron of Civil Air Patrol will be having an Open House Meeting on Thursday, September 27th, from 6pm to 8:30pm. The cadet program is for young people ages 12-18.

The cadet program is a unique opportunity for young people in the area. Cadets explore their interests in aviation with stem activities, orientation flights in both powered and glider aircraft, and special activities. Cadets who want to earn their pilot's license also have some special opportunities in the program. They also train in emergency services and disaster relief as well as community service opportunities. Cadets learn military drill and ceremonies and participate in physical fitness training as well.

The squadron building is located at 1002 Airport Rd, Clarendon, VT.

You can visit their Facebook page for additional information https://www.facebook.comgroups/civilairpatrolRutland or

https://rutland.cap.gov/ to learn more about the squadron.

School attendance is paramount to a successful school year. Missing school means missing out on learning, missing out on friends, and missing out on life experiences. We want to support you and your child however we can. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you are in need of support through the multiple resources we are able to provide!

Have a safe, and happy, Labor Day!

The high school will be celebrating students that made the Principal's list from the 2nd semester of last school year!

Student picture day will be held on September 6th (a make-up picture date will be shared in a future newsletter). Families can order pictures online. Your child's code is on the picture day packet sent home in the summer mailing.

Please encourage your child to get involved in student government. This is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills that will follow them the rest of their lives!

The high school open house will be help on September 26th, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Please CLICK HERE for a schedule of the evening. We hope to see you here!

Email: bworthing@svuvt.org or jpaquette@svuvt.org
Website: https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/
Location: 33 Mechanic Street, Fair Haven, VT, USA
Phone: (802)265-4966
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FHUMHS/