Husky Highlights

Wednesday, September 16: Early Dismissal Day (1:40-1:45)

Monday, September 21: NO SCHOOL - Yom Kippur

Wednesday, September 23: Early Dismissal Day (1:40-1:45)

Friday, September 25: Student Picture Day!

Wednesday, September 30: Early Dismissal Day (1:40-1:45)

Wednesday, October 7: Early Dismissal Day (1:40-1:45)

Wednesday, October 7: PreK-4 & EA Open House (5:00-6:00)

Wednesday, October 14: Early Dismissal Day (1:40-1:45)

Wednesday, October 21: Early Dismissal Day (1:40-1:45)

Friday, October 23: Parent/Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, October 28: Early Dismissal Day (1:40-1:45)

Over the next few weeks, the HCS office will begin reaching out to some families to request updated proof of residency documentation. We periodically need to update this information to make sure our student records are current and that we have the correct address on file for each family.

If we need updated documentation from your family, you’ll receive an email from us with information about what we need and how to send it in. This may include something simple like a current utility bill, lease agreement, property tax document, or another document showing your Hinesburg address.

There’s nothing you need to do right now unless you hear from us directly. And, as always, if you receive a request and have questions about what to provide, just reach out to the HCS office - we’re happy to help. Thanks so much for helping us keep our records accurate and up to date!

Picture Day is coming to HCS! Get those smiles ready and mark your calendars. Students will have their school photos taken during the school day. More information, including the date and ordering details, will be shared soon. We can’t wait to see all those wonderful HCS smiles!

Flyers/envelopes will be sent home the week of 9/14 if you would prefer to pay with a check or cash.

Have you considered mentoring a young person? Connecting Youth CVSD is seeking interested adult community members to join our amazing team of volunteers as mentors to students in 5th-8th grade.

Not only will your mentoring relationship provide support, encouragement, trust, and guidance for a young person in your community, you’ll find substantial reward in being a person who is making a difference in someone’s life.

Why Mentor?

• Build empathy and understanding for today’s young people

• Contribute to the connectedness of your community

• Experience joyful purpose from impacting a young person’s life

• Be a trusted adult who cares and shows up

• Explore new activities, experiences, and passions!

The Commitment

• One hour a week during the school year

• We work around your schedule

• Continuous training and support provided

Middle schoolers and their mentors build friendship and trust over fun activities like cooking, crafts, sports, STEM kits and games. If you’re fun, caring, and trustworthy, your simple presence can make a difference.

Learn more today and contact your CVSD Mentor Coordinator: Livy Bulger: lbulger@cvsdvt.org, 802-482-6248 (ext 0)

Dear HCS Bolton Ski/Ride Families,

We are looking for a parent or community volunteer to take on the administrative coordination of the HCS Bolton Ski/Ride Program.

The coordinator helps keep the program organized and running smoothly. Responsibilities include:

• Managing registration information and required forms
• Communicating important program details, deadlines, and updates to families
• Maintaining participant information and lists
• Coordinating with HCS and Bolton Valley
• Helping organize the logistical details needed throughout the program

Josh will continue to volunteer and work alongside the new coordinator, so whoever steps into this role will have an experienced partner who knows the program well. We are very grateful to Josh for his continued commitment and for helping make this opportunity possible for HCS students.

If you are interested in taking on this role, or would simply like to learn more about what it involves, please contact Josh Terreberry as soon as possible.

Because the HCS Bolton Ski/Ride Program is entirely volunteer-run, we need someone to fill this administrative role in order for the program to continue. We hope someone in our HCS community will consider stepping forward to help keep this wonderful opportunity available to our students.

Thank you for considering supporting the HCS Bolton Ski/Ride Program!

Special Education Parent Survey: Your Voice Matters

Are you a parent of a student who received special education services between July 1, 2025 to December 1, 2025? If so, please complete this Special Education Parent Involvement Survey. Your feedback helps to improve special education services and student outcomes in your supervisory union or district and is completely anonymous.

If you have not yet completed this survey, please submit your response by September 15, 2026. If you need your unique survey identification code call: (802) 828-1256

For additional information about this survey visit: VT AOE Special Education Parent Survey Webpage

Do you, a family member or a neighbor have an hour a week to connect one-on-one with a student at our school? Reading books, playing games and talking over lunch build meaningful connections and enrich our community. Help us grow the program by spreading the word and contacting Janet Gray at hinesburg@everybodywinsvermont.org if you are interested!

Find more information about Everybody Wins! Vermont here

Want to learn more about nature? Eager to share the joy of discovery with your children and their classmates? Become a Four Winds classroom volunteer at Hinesburg Community School!

Adult volunteers (HCS parents, grandparents, or community members) generally meet the second Friday morning of each month, for a workshop taught by a naturalist from the Four Winds Nature Institute staff. At each of these seven workshop, we learn about a fascinating natural science topic with activities designed to teach children in grades K-4. Then, later in the month, two volunteer partners bring these lessons to the classes and take the children outdoors, leading them through the activities.

Our first volunteer training workshop is Friday, September 18th at HCS. The workshops are held September-May, with no workshops held in December or February.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Sara Lovitz, Volunteer Program Coordinator at hcsfourwinds@gmail.com

You can also find our more about the Four Winds Nature Program here - https://fwni.org/the-nature-program/. This year's theme will be Cycles in Nature.

Please enroll to receive text messages from the district and/or our school. If you haven't done this yet or if you are new to CVSD, follow the easy steps on this flyer. We don't overuse this method of communication, but it is helpful for reminders and quick announcements. Don't miss out!

The Fall/Winter Catalog of classes is open for registration!

This season we’re proud to launch with over 200 classes taught by 85 instructors. Whether you want to explore a new hobby, learn a language, unleash your creativity, take a cooking class, join an exercise class, or simply connect with the community, Access CVU offers a wide range of community classes for all ages and is open to all towns!

Newly Added! English as a Second Language (ESL) with Deborah Miuccio. With an increase in our growing New American population in Vermont, and at our schools, we are offering this opportunity to help families integrate into the community with ease and confidence. This 6-session course will run on Wednesday evenings at CVU, starting Sept 30th. If you know someone or a family that could benefit from this course please reach out!

Browse courses & register using our new and improved registration software- Arux: Visit https://accesscvu.arux.app/ (or Google, Access CVU, and select the "Arux Software" site). Log in with your previous credentials, or follow the prompts to sign up!

• New classes are added weekly - check back often! Tip: Adding access@cvsdvt.org to your address book will avoid us landing in your spam/junk folder. Sign up for our weekly NEWSLETTER to see what classes are running each week, and what's new.

• Prefer to register via email or phone? Contact us access@cvsdvt.org / 802-482-7194.

Interested in teaching or know someone? Complete the New Instructor Form or email us at access@cvsdvt.org.

Currently seeking instructors for the following classes, and open to all suggestions/requests:

• Basket Weaving
• Drawing
• Quilting
• Holiday Wreaths
• DIY Home Repairs
• Macrame
• Baking
  

We want to hear from YOU!

Carpenter-Carse Library is exploring what the future of our library could look like, and your ideas matter. Whether you visit every week or only occasionally, we want to know what you love about the CCL, what you’d like to see more of, and how we can better serve our community.

Take our Community Vision Survey! Draw Your Dream Library!

Both kids and adults are invited to draw or illustrate their vision of a dream Carpenter-Carse Library. Turn your drawing in at the library so we can see your ideas.

How to Participate - Survey Ends September 14

Adult Survey

Child Survey

Paper:

Pick up a paper survey at the circulation desk. When you're finished, simply return it to the circulation desk.

All responses from our adult and children's surveys will be compiled and shared with the Carpenter-Carse Library Trustee Board. The results will be discussed at the September 16th Board Meeting and will help inform our conversations about the future of our library.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your voice and help us imagine what Carpenter-Carse Library can become!

Every idea matters. Every voice counts.

Adult Survey

Child Survey

Is your child interested in joining a local Girl Scout troop? Come learn more at our Girl Scouts Kick-Off Meeting!

📅 Friday, September 18

⏰ 6:15–7:00 PM

📍 United Church of Hinesburg

Children and their caregivers are invited to attend. Come meet local Girl Scout families, learn more about the troop, and find out how to get involved!

For more information, contact Catherine.N.Moller@gmail.com.

Are you interested in having some fun learning alongside our students as a guest teacher (aka sub)? If so, please reach out to CVSDHR@cvsdvt.org or Amy Janetti.

Click here for more information on becoming a sub!

Athletics

Bus Schedule/Routes

CVSD School Board

Essential Arts

Food Service and Menu

Health Office

Jump Rope

Library

My School Bucks

PiE - Partnership in Education

School Counselors

School Handbook

Theater

Transportation Department

Volunteer at HCS

Access CVU Classes & Registration

Carpenter Carse Library

Hinesburg Food Shelf

Hinesburg Recreation Department

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

Website: https://www.cvsdvt.org/hinesburg

Location: Hinesburg Community School, 10888, Route 116, Hinesburg, Vermont, USA

Phone: 802-482-2106

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hinesburg-Community-School-125786304154731/

Instagram: @hinesburgcommunityschool

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