The Hiawatha Buzz!
September 27th, 2024

March 18th, 2026
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Principal's Message
This is a short week for students with no school on Thursday or Friday, but it was still a busy and meaningful time at Hiawatha. Thank you to all of the families who attended conferences. These conversations are an important way for us to partner together in supporting your child’s growth and learning.
I would also like to thank everyone who joined us for Pi Night this past Saturday. We had a fantastic turnout, and it was great to see how much our community supports our school. The PTO raised close to $900.00, and as promised, I will be getting a pie in the face at our next school assembly.
As always, thank you for being such an important part of our Hiawatha community. We are grateful for your continued support.
Warmly,
Kolby Snellenberger
Principal
Important Dates
Thursday, March 19, 2026 (Family Conferences) - NO SCHOOL
Friday, March 20, 2026 (Eid al-Fitr) - NO SCHOOL
Hiawatha Circus Video
Dear Families,
Our students and staff had a wonderful and joyful week last week with the circus. We send our thanks to both our PTO, and the Vermont Arts Council for helping to make this possible. Here is the video of our Friday afternoon performance. We have had a number of families request that this video not be posted on social media. Please share with your family, but do not post anywhere on the web. Thank you!
If families are interested in having their child continue to grow in circus skills, Troy Wunderle is doing a camp this summer in Charlotte. The camp runs June 29-July 3 from 9:00-3:00, with a performance for family and friends on Friday afternoon. More information and registration can be found here.
Take care,
Alice Weston
Multicultural Family Event
Square One Information
Winter Clothing Reminder
This is a reminder that during the winter months, please send your student to school with a hat, a pair of gloves or mittens, a coat, snow pants, and boots. Students go outside for recess unless the ‘feels like’ temperature is below zero degrees.
Also, please pack extra shoes for your student to wear inside the school building. Wearing wet snow boots is not only uncomfortable but makes for wet floors, which can lead to injury.
If you need assistance with obtaining winter coats, please contact me.
Thank you,
Reyna Maher, RN
802- 857-7740
Community Events
Hot Lunch Menu
Please click the link below to see the hot lunch menu, be sure to select the correct month you need and select lunch in the drop down in the top of the page. If needed, there is a print option. The menu can also be found on our website :-)
HIAWATHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Email: hiawathaoffice@ewsd.org
Website: www.EWSD.org/HIALocation: 30 Hiawatha Avenue, Essex Junction, VT, USA
Phone: 802-878-1384