Slater Nation Newsletter

Happy Friday Slater Families!

Today marks the end of the 3rd Marking Period! We will be finalizing grades on Wednesday, March 26th, and determining eligibility for extra-curricular activities. We plan to celebrate our Principal's List students and Students of the Marking Period in an assembly on April 11th.

Cognia testing will begin next week with the Freshman class. The testing schedule over the next several weeks is as follows:

• Freshman ELA – March 26th & 27th
• Junior Science – April 2nd & 3rd
• Freshman Math – April 9th & 10th

Please see the attached poster to see how you can best help to prepare your child!

The Slate Valley Unified Union School District (SVUUSD) has been honored as one of the Top School Districts of 2025 by Business View Magazine, a prestigious national publication that highlights excellence in education, business, and community development.

This recognition reflects the district’s commitment to student success, innovative programs, and strong community engagement. Business View Magazine selected SVUUSD for its dedication to academic achievement, cutting-edge learning initiatives, and a culture that supports both students and educators.

See the web version Here, or click the image below to view the brochure.

FHU students will be attending the 4th Annual Career Fair at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 9am to 11:30am. The goal has always been to provide our students with opportunities that they may not have otherwise realized as well as to introduce them to fields that they may never have considered.

Last year we had 47 companies RSVP for our career fair. This year we are hoping to surpass our vendor attendance and reach 50 companies!

We are excited to be entering into the "Art Show Season"! Please come see the multiple talents our FHU students possess!

Chaffee Annual Student Exhibition: Drop off Friday, 2/28, with an opening reception Saturday, March 8th, from 12-2 PM, and the show will be on display until Friday, April 4th. (10 FHU students will be participating: five middle schoolers and five high schoolers.)

Youth Art Month: Drop off has been switched to Friday afternoon (2/28), and set up is Monday, March 3rd, in Montpelier. (6 FHU students will be participating: four high schoolers and two middle schoolers)

SVAC Student Spotlight Show: Set up needs to happen between March 3rd and 6th, with an opening reception on Friday, March 7th, from 4-6 PM, and the show will be displayed through March 23rd. This show is primarily intended for Seniors who have built or are building a portfolio, although other grades may also participate.

SVAC Art From the Schools: Set up between March 31st and April 3rd, with an afternoon reception that will be on Friday, April 4th, from 4-6 PM; date and time have not been verified yet. The show will run from April 4th until May 4th. We intend on having up to 30 students from our art program or art club to participate.

Congressional Art Show: Send out confirmation of participation on March 14th, at the latest. Artwork will be delivered to pick-up sites throughout the state from March 24th - April 11th, and the Awards Ceremony will be on May 9th at The Chandler in Randolph, VT. This would be a field trip day for all students participating. We are sending five students: two high schoolers and three middle schoolers.

Please check out the 2025 Local Scholarships link below!

Hard copies of scholarships are also available in the guidance office. Please be sure to read over the entire application. Deadlines and instructions vary depending on the scholarship.

If any new scholarships become available they will be added to this list.

If you have any questions or need help with any of the applications please feel free to call or email our guidance team.

Applications for the Governor's Institute of Vermont summer programs is currently open to grades 9 through 11 (the application process closes on March 31st). The art program will be hosted at Castleton this summer! Tuition is on a sliding scale (could be as little as $10).

FHU is organizing a trip to this event. Please contact our Guidance Department if you have questions.

VTeen Science Pathways Cafés - March 22, April 12 & May 10

Join us for monthly hands-on science workshops by UVM faculty, graduate students and other STEM professionals. These are excellent opportunities to learn about a breadth of careers and current research in a variety of STEM fields. Workshops are for teens age 13+. Cafés take place on UVM campus on Saturdays from 5:00-7:00 pm and pizza and soft drinks provided. Upcoming topics include:

March 22 Medical Laboratory Science

April 12 Brain Parasites, Behavior, and Public Health

May 10 Stop the Bleed: Emergency Medicine

Please register for these free events here: https://go.uvm.edu/afe. Space is limited forsome cafés. You will receive an email before the event with campus location, parking and other information (please provide your email address). To request disability-related accommodation, please contact Margaret at mcoan@uvm.edu, or (802) 656-7634, 3 weeks prior to the session you want to attend so that we may assist you.

Hold the Dates:

STEM Showcase on March 29

AgroTek Conference on June 28

Natural Resources Management Academy on July 11-13

With the 3rd marking period ending on the 21st, teachers will be entering updated grades so we can determine eligibility on the 26th. Progress reports will be mailed out shortly afterward. Please don't hesitate to reach out for any assistance checking grades/progress.

Come support our FHU students in the annual staff versus seniors memorial basketball game! All proceeds go toward the Diane Flood Memorial Scholarship.

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/