The Hornet Buzz

April 20 - 24: No School - Spring Break
May 1: Multicultural Community Festival at 5PM
May 16: Prom at 8PM
May 18: Special Education Parent Advisory Council Event at 5:30PM
May 20: Honors Night at 7PM
May 21 & May 22: Frozen Kids Student Directed Musical at 6PM
May 23: Frozen Kids Student Directed Musical at 2PM
May 25: No School - Memorial Day
May 27: Swinging Sweets Jazz Dessert Night at 7PM
May 29: Buzzworthies at 5PM

Dear Hornet Students, Families, and Caregivers,

As we move fully into spring, I want to thank you for your continued partnership and support of our students. Your encouragement at home makes all the difference as they navigate this busy and exciting time of year.

Please join me in wishing all our students the very best of luck with upcoming spring sports, theater productions, and clubs as they finish their seasons strong. We also send our encouragement to students preparing for AP exams - your diligent efforts are truly paying off. Finally, please mark your calendars for the Multicultural Festival on May 1st, a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the diversity of our EHS community.

With the arrival of warmer weather, it can be a challenge for students to maintain focus. We ask for your help in encouraging your students to remain Engaged in their academic work, be Honest in all their efforts, and make Safe choices. This continued focus, along with remembering to dress appropriately for the school environment, is key to a successful spring.

Thank you again for everything you do to support our students and our school.

Best,
Donald S. Van Nostrand

Principal

Reminder - Safe Driving At EHS
No School: 4/20 - 4/24
Limited Supply Left On Yearbooks
Multicultural Community Festival - 5/1
Prom - 5/16
Special Education Parent Advisory Council Event - 5/18
Student Literacy Support Request Form
EWSD Invites Families To Participate In Climate Survey
Updates From The Career Center
Beta Job Shadow Experience
Husky Machinist Academy
Launching Inclusive Futures In Trades
AI And Emerging Technology Summer Research
The Hive
Important Links
Administrator Assignments

We ask all staff, students, and families to help keep our campus safe by practicing careful and attentive driving. Please remember to slow down, stay alert, and be mindful of pedestrians at all times. In particular, take extra care around the after school barricades. Thank you for doing your part to ensure a safe environment for everyone in our school community.

Due to the high volume of pedestrians, vehicle traffic traveling behind the building is limited and will be regulated by the EWSD safety staff. After school parking and drop offs will be in one of the main lots in front of EHS or in Lot “C”, adjacent to Old Colchester Road. Please see the attached campus map for our primary SPRING field locations and parking details.

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Reach out to tmuzerall@ewsd.org with any questions.

Mark your calendars!

Prom is set for May 16th from 8:00–11:00 PM at the DoubleTree in South Burlington.

This year’s theme is Royal Gala.

Tickets will be sold April 27 - May 1 and May 4 - May 8 during lunches. Tickets are $30.

Guest Dance Forms can be picked up in the Main Office starting on April 13th.

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EWSD is excited to partner with YouthTruth to offer an online climate survey for students in grades 3–12, staff, and families from April 27 through May 22.

YouthTruth is a national nonprofit that gathers anonymous, research-based feedback to help schools better understand community experiences. The results provide valuable insights and allow us to learn alongside other schools locally and nationwide.

Your feedback is important and will help guide ongoing improvements in our schools. When the survey window opens, we encourage you to participate and share your perspective.

Thank you for being a valued part of our EWSD community!

Student Job Opportunities

Please check this section for student job opportunities.

Student Job Opportunities

Students can stop in the Career Center in the Library to see Ms. Hemingway to learn more!

Husky Technologies in Milton is now recruiting for the Summer 2026 Husky Machinist Academy, our 8‑week, paid CNC Machining apprenticeship! This Registered Apprenticeship Program prepares students for a hands‑on, high‑paying career immediately after high school.

What Makes a Strong Candidate:
• Mechanical Aptitude – Enjoys hands‑on work, tools, fixing/building things
• Positive Attitude – Respectful, dependable, team‑oriented
• Willingness to Learn – Open to instruction and feedback
• Requirements – At least 16 years old and currently a high school junior or senior
• Career‑Focused – Interested in entering the skilled trades after graduation

Please note: Although the core program is 8 weeks, apprentices must remain with Husky and in good standing for 1 year to reach certification. Juniors selected for the program may have the opportunity to continue their employment during their senior year as a work‑based learning opportunity, ideally completing their apprenticeship at the time they graduate.

Application Steps

Email resume to Devon at dmcgarry@husky.ca by May 6
On‑site interview at Husky by May 8
Provide a school transcript (email or bring to interview)
Complete an 18‑minute Mechanical Aptitude Test (at school or at Husky)

LIFT (Launching Inclusive Futures in Trades) is Vermont Works for Women's (VWW) program designed to provide high school girls* with exposure to a variety of trades fields in a safe, fun, and empowering environment.

LIFT is a free, one-week summer trades program and is a great opportunity for students who are interested in the skilled trades and would like to pursue them further.

*LIFT welcomes anyone entering grades 9-12 in the 2026-2027 school year who identifies as a girl regardless of assignment at birth, including non-binary and gender-expansive youth who are comfortable in a girl-centered space.

This summer, we will build skills in carpentry, welding, electrical technology, and automotive mechanics! Participants will learn to use a variety of tools, equipment, and material through workshops led by women who are working professionals in these fields. In addition to projects and shop time, we will spend a portion of each day discussing personal and professional development topics to prepare for life after high school.

Participants do not need any prior experience, just an interest in learning more and trying new things!

The program is free. By participating in LIFT, all youth will complete the Explorer Fellowship through the Harbor Freight Fellows Initiative and receive a $250 stipend upon completion of the program.

Thank you to Center for Technology, Essex for hosting LIFT!

PROGRAM DETAILS

Dates: June 22 - 26, 2026
Location: Center for Technology, Essex: 2 Educational Dr, Essex Junction, VT 05452
Time: 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Lunch will not be provided. VWW will provide snacks. Assistance with lunch may be available on a case by case basis; please contact us to make arrangements.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

There are two steps to join LIFT this summer:

Interested participants must complete the application. Please help us learn more about you and your interest in the program here.
Once VWW has approved your application, we will send you an electronic registration form to be completed by your parent/guardian. This registration form must be completed in order to reserve your spot at LIFT.

This application is open until June 1, or until we reach maximum capacity (14 participants).

If you have any questions about LIFT or how to participate, please contact Youth Program Manager Ada Case, acase@vtworksforwomen.org.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at LIFT!

- Vermont Works for Women

Inspirit AI Research matches students in grades 6–12 with MIT and Stanford researchers to apply AI to research in computer vision and large language modeling. Students submit their research to academic journals and science competitions like ISEF.

Applications are due April 30.