Wildcat Buzz
May 29, 2026
Top Buzz
1. WCS Concerts this week - Tues, 4th Grade Chorus & Wed, Beginner Band
2. ABS Field Days - PreK / Tuesday & K-2 / Wednesday
Mark Your Calendar
06/02 - 4th Grade Chorus Concert, WCS Auditorium @ 6:30pm
06/03 - ABS K-2 Field Day, 9:15 - 11:15am
06/03 - WCS Wildcat Cub Band Concert @5:30pm
06/04 - 4th Grade District Track & Field Meet, 8:45am - 1:15pm @CVU
06/05 - Family/Caregiver Engage Survey Due Date
06/06 - 6th Annual CVSD Pride Rally - SCS, 10am-Noon
06/08 - ABS Step Up Day for rising Kindergarten, First & Second Grades @9:15-9:45am
06/09 - WCS Step Up Day for rising Third, Fifth & Seventh Grades @8:45-9:15am
06/11 - Williston Families as Partners Monthly Meeting, 8:30am @WCS
06/11 - 8th Grade Graduation
06/12 - Last Day of School for K-7 (Half Day, dismissals at 11:35 / 11:45)
Cafeteria Menu
visit the CVSD food service page on our website for additional information and resources
Announcements, Updates & Information
🎉 ABS WHOLE SCHOOL FIELD DAYS 🎉
This coming Wednesday we are having our whole school Field Days! Staff and students are very excited for this fun event together.
Please Remember:
• Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes
• Sneakers or appropriate footwear are encouraged
• No bathing suits, please
• Students may get a little water on them during some activities
Before School:
• Apply sunscreen at home
• Hats and sunglasses are welcome
Please Bring:
• A water bottle
• A hearty snack to help keep everyone fueled for the morning
We can’t wait for a fun-filled day together!
2025-26 Family/Caregiver Engage Survey
Caregivers, Please take a few moments to complete our 2025-26 Family/Caregiver Engage Survey.
Collective data from this survey will be used to evaluate and improve our system and to build more meaningful experiences for students, families, and caregivers. Please complete one survey per student by Friday, June 5.ABS School Dance - Fun for All!
This group of students raised nearly $300 at our school dance last week! With over 100 people attending, the event was a huge success and a fun evening for everyone involved. Pictured below are the students who helped make the dance such a memorable event.
Williston Students Turn Prevention Into Action
Nineteen students in grades 7 and 8 at Williston Central School have spent the school year meeting weekly as part of OVX (Our Voices Exposed), a statewide youth leadership organization focused on substance misuse prevention, education, and advocacy. Throughout the year, students explored the dangers of substance misuse with a particular focus on vaping and nicotine addiction. Read More
Event Information
CVSD’s Annual Youth Pride Rally is back for its sixth year! The event is happening rain or shine, and students, staff, families, and community members are welcome to come and celebrate alongside us. The Pride Rally is an opportunity for our larger community to come together and celebrate our diversity, as well as support our LGBTQ+ community members in feeling seen, celebrated, and protected. Come ready to eat, jam out, and hear from queer activists, students, and educators.
WCS Performing Arts
WCS Athletics
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
WCS Drama
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.
Williston Families as Partners
Start and End of Day Details
Allen Brook School
Start Time: 7:50am
Williston Central School
Start Time: 7:55am
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 (1:30 on Wednesdays)
Buses depart at 2:35 pm (1:35 Wednesday)
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.
Community Connections & Events
*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.
Storytime
Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Drop in for stories, songs, and fun. On the Town Green when weather permits.
Baby Time
Wednesday, June 3, 10:30-11 a.m. Suggested ages 0-18 months. Enjoy gentle literacy, bonding, and socializing activities. In the Youth Area for the month of June.
After School Games & Puzzles
Wednesday, June 3, 2-3 p.m. Unwind after school with jigsaw puzzles and table top games!
Music and Playtime
Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Drop in for music, and stay to play. On the Town Green when weather permits.
Saturday Storytime
Saturday, June 6, 10:30-11 a.m. Start your weekend off with Cindy’s Storytime! On the patio if weather permits; rain location – Youth Area.
June Special Event- Play Day All Ages. Saturday, June 13, from 10:00 am-1:00 pm at Village Community Park, 250 Library Lane. Join us for a day full of fun for the whole family at the park! Enjoy food trucks, sports, and games. There’s something for all ages, so come out, play, and make it a memorable day in the park! Activities: Mini Golf, Sherwood Archery, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Disc Golf, Cornhole, Biking, Skating/Scootering. Food and Drinks: Empower Nutrition, Heidis Hot Dogs, Naan Sense Grocery. Note: This event is free to attend, and pre-registration is not required. PRESENTING SPONSOR: NBT Bank.
Track & Field Age 6-14. Participants will learn the basics of running, jumping, throwing, and relays. There will be meets with other area Rec. Depts. This is a great program for those who love to run, jump, and throw. Practices: Monday & Wednesday evenings. Meets: During the week against other Towns. VRPA State Meet- Athletes ages 7-14 will have the opportunity to participate in a VRPA State Meet on Saturday, July 18. See age requirements below. Director: Catherine Moller. Mondays & Wednesdays, June 15-July 15, 6:00-7:30 pm, $60. Early bird deadline for Williston Residents is June 7. Save $10
Foundations of Magic Camp - Age 8-12. Discover the art of sleight-of-hand wonderment in this fun and engaging magic camp led by master Magician Billy Martin. Campers will learn the foundations of classic sleight-of-hand and beginner friendly Magic with props such as Sponge balls. This camp focuses on building confidence, coordination, and creativity while introducing participants to the performance side of Magic. NOTE:
All materials and props are provided by the instructor. Take home magic materials are included in the camp fee. Instructor: Wendy and Billy Martin
Physics Fun & Outer Space Camp - Age 7-11. Come join an exciting world of space exploration as you build and take home your very own Orbiting Solar System Kit! You will assemble your own model, learn all about our planetary neighborhood, and watch the planets move around the sun with a wind-up motor inside. Set the planets in motion with a flick of your wrist! Take part in other exciting activities involving physics, air pressure, and density. Check out our real meteorite fragment sample! Watch a cosmic rocket shoot up fifty feet into the air! Be mesmerized as you assemble and take home your own stunt plane and learn about the four major forces of flight. Campers will also witness some neat demonstrations from your instructor. Watch as an egg is magically sucked into a bottle, behold a tornado being created, and much more in this fun and exciting camp! Instructor: Minds in Motion Staff.
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Additional Resources for Families
- First Call - 488-7777: phone support, crisis intervention, assessment and referrals
- In Crisis: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) (National Hopeline Network: USA)
- National Suicide Prevention Life line- 1-800-273-TALK (8255), call or chat online
- Crisis Text Line - text HOME to 741741 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)
- Outright Vermont - support for LGBTQ+ community
- Vermont 211 -Vermont database of resources and services
- Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide - Website where you can find information to help yourself or a friend who may be having thoughts of suicide.
- Trevor Lifeline - 1-866- 488-7386 - provides suicide prevention and crisis intervention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people. It offers free, 24/7, confidential counseling. TrevorText—text START to 678-678; TrevorChat—instant messaging at TheTrevorProject.org/help. It also runs TrevorSpace, an affirming social networking site for LGBTQ youth at TrevorSpace.
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