HUSKY HIGHLIGHTS

Dear HCS Families, Staff and Community,

After soliciting suggestions from students, families and the community, HCS narrowed down our new mascot to four options: Hurricanes, Huskies, Owls and Highlanders. In order to provide each student an opportunity to share their preference, we have spent the last month collecting votes from everyone at HCS. Members of the Student Leadership Council visited the PreK-2nd grade classrooms, giving an overview of the importance of voting and helping our youngest students cast a paper ballot. Older students, in grades 3-8, and staff members were asked to vote electronically, via a google form.

And....we have a winner!

HCS is now home of the HCS Huskies. We could not be happier! On Thursday, January 15th, we all gathered for a schoolwide assembly in the gym. The students watched a short video of 8th graders gathering clues to determine the identity of our new mascot. Then, we were lucky enough to be visited by the HCS Husky in a full mascot costume.

Warmly,

Tim and Alexis

Friday, January 16: HCS PiE PreK-4 Family Movie Night, 6-8 PM - Flex Space

Monday, January 19: Martin Luther King Jr Day - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 20: Chorus Concert - 6:30pm (Flex Space)

Wednesday, January 21: Early Release Day/Banking Day

Wednesday, January 21: Bolton Ski & Ride Program (Day 2 of 3)

Thursday, January 22: Cochran's Ski & Ride Program

Wednesday, January 28: Early Release Day/Banking Day

Wednesday, January 28: Bolton Ski & Ride Program (Day 3 of 4)

Thursday, January 29: Cochran's Ski & Ride Program

Wednesday, January 28: Early Release Day/Banking Day

Wednesday, February 4: Early Release Day/Banking Day

Wednesday, February 4: Bolton Ski & Ride Program (Day 4 of 4)

Thursday, February 5: Cochran's Ski & Ride Program

Wednesday, February 11: Early Release Day/Banking Day

Thursday, February 12: Cochran's Ski & Ride Program

Refreshments and a concession stand will be available (donations welcome), so grab a snack, bring your cozy vibes (and chairs if you'd like!), and enjoy a night out with friends. Our HCS Principal, Tim Trevithick and Assistant Principal, Alexis Kelly will be joining us from 6-6:30 to lead a walking-talking tour of the PK-4 wings of HCS for any parents/caregivers who are interested and will welcome any questions you may have. Yes, your kids can stay in the flex space for the movie while you're on the tour:) See you there!

If you're interested in helping with future Movie Nights (set up, concessions, post-movie cleanup), please send an email to hcspie@cvsdvt.org

Click HERE for the Common Sense Media review.

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.

For additional information, questions about our program, or any concerns about your child’s 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.

Click here for more information on becoming a sub!

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Health Office

Jump Rope

Library

My School Bucks

PiE - Partnership in Education

School Counselors

School Handbook

Theater

Volunteer at HCS

Access CVU Classes & Registration

Carpenter Carse Library

Common Ground Adventure Camp

Hinesburg Food Shelf

Hinesburg Recreation Department

New Village Farm School

Shelburne Museum Summer Camp Registration

Tim Trevithick, HCS Principal

ttrevithick@cvsdvt.org

Alexis Kelly, HCS Assistant Principal

akelly@cvsdvt.org

Alicia Kurth, HCS Special Education Administrator

akurth@cvsdvt.org

Email: hcsinformation@cvsdvt.org

The Husky Highlights Newsletter is published weekly, when school is in session. It is available on our website and is also delivered via email. If needed, a hard copy can be provided for your child to bring home. The Viking includes upcoming events, after school opportunities, notes of interest for parents and the community and updates from our school administration.