Family Newsletter
The countdown to school has begun! Visit our Back 2 School page for helpful school information and resources, including:
- Upcoming back to school events
- Answers to frequently asked questions
- And how to stay connected to the EWSD!
The EWSD Transportation Department sent bus schedules to all families who requested transportation through the Annual Student Update by August 1. Students who signed up after August 1 are served on a first-come, first-served basis and may be placed on a waiting list. Parents: If you have not received your child’s schedule, please check your spam/junk email folder.
For any schedule-related questions, contact the EWSD Transportation Department at (802) 857-7077. All bus routes can now be found on the Transportation page on the EWSD website.
We are so excited to welcome everyone back to school starting on Wednesday, August 27!
Share your first day of school photos with us by emailing them to communications@ewsd.org!
The 2025-26 EWSD handbook is now available online. This handbook serves as a guide to our school policies, procedures, and expectations and is a valuable resource for both students and their families.
The start of a new school year brings excitement and new beginnings, and it may also bring anxiety over school attendance or other challenges for your student and family while attending school. We look forward to partnering with your family to find solutions to any challenges your child is experiencing and improving attendance and on-time arrival at school for our school District.
Please contact your child’s school counselor, nurse, principal, or other school resources if you have any questions or need additional information or resources to assist your child in developing a habit of daily attendance and on-time arrival at school. We are committed to working with you to ensure that your child has a successful school year. Thank you for your partnership and everything you do daily to help our students succeed.
Regular attendance and on-time arrival help students build strong relationships with teachers and peers
If your child has an appointment, please have them attend school before and after the appointment to set them up for success in their school week
Students missing one to two days a month from school are at significant risk for challenges in achieving academic and social-emotional goals
The Essex Westford School District has exciting opportunities for parents, family, and community members - apply today! Take a look at the following positions, and visit www.ewsd.org/jobs to learn more.
Currently Hiring:
Reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 1. Please plan accordingly.
School will resume on Tuesday, September 2. For a full list of planned school closures, visit our school calendars online.
Join us on September 6 at 6 p.m. for the Playing Fields Project at Essex High School. Playing Fields is a free back-to-school celebration presented by the Flynn and the EWSD.
Bring your friends and family to Essex High School for an awe-inspiring evening of circus and giant puppets, featuring Les Girafes, created by Compagnie OFF, an exciting and dynamic street theater troupe from France.
As the 25-26 school year gets underway, you are encouraged to utilize the listings for inclusive holidays and days of recognition that exist on the EWSD Calendar. The upcoming celebrations provide an excellent opportunity to talk at home about the variety of traditions, cultures, and religions that exist in our world. Each listing includes a description of the event and a link to an activity or resource.
Some of the days of recognition taking place this month and in September include:
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition - August 23
Women’s Equality Day - August 26
International Day of Peace - September 21
Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15-October 15
If you’re aware of additional inclusive holidays or recognition days that are not already included on the EWSD calendar, please contact Sarah Warrington.