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Allen Brook School
Start Time: 7:50am
Williston Central School
Start Time: 7:55am
Ramadan Meals
For those who celebrate Ramadan, school meals are available for take home. To request meals from February 17 through March 19, students or caregivers should email Food Service Director Scott Wagner (swagner@cvsdvt.org) in the morning, and meals will be available for pickup in the afternoon.
Save the Date: Celebrate the Arts - Tuesday, March 24
Join students from across the Champlain Valley School District for an evening of entertainment and celebration, showcasing performing and visual arts from the district’s six schools. This annual tradition returns to CVU on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, transforming the high school halls and theater into a vibrant gallery of learning, innovation and inspiration.
The 14th-annual Celebrate the Arts Night brings together art, music, theater, media, arts, foods, business, design and technology in a one-night-only exhibition of student creativity.
Congratulations to the following artists from our very own Williston Schools whose work has been selected to be part of a state-wide Youth Art Month show at the different welcome centers across the state!
You can find artwork by the following artists up at the Williston North Welcome Center:
Aralynn Barrington (K) - Chip Devitt (2) - Scarlett DuPont (6) - Bodie Meservey (5) - Jason Pham (6) - Lauren Roberts (1) - Gabe Wakeham-Smith (1) - Parker Ward (5)
From WCS Art...
Students in our 4th Art Rotation had the opportunity to enter their design in the Green Up Day Poster contest. Not only did they learn some great art skills (like working with value, texture and the grid technique), and learn some great tips from local Vermont graphic designer Tyler Littwin, they got to learn about this iconic Vermont event and help advocate for it through their amazing art! The following book contains those pieces that the artists decided to enter in the contest. You will be able to see them on display at our local Shaw's sometime in the near future!
Williston Central School Athletics are open to all students grades 6th-8th. All practices start at 2:50 and end around 4:20. Students can be picked up at the rear entrance to the school, or take the activity bus.
Visit the athletics website for everything you need to know about playing on a sports team at WCS. WCS Athletics
The WCS Drama program is open to grades 6, 7, and 8 and currently includes a Fall Play and a Spring Musical.
Visit the drama webpage to learn more about upcoming productions and the WCS Drama program.
Allen Brook School
Bus Doors Open/Arrival Time - 7:35 am
*Early Arrivals: Any students arriving between 7:25 - 7:35 must remain in the cafeteria where they will be supervised until the first bus arrives.
*Late Arrivals: Any students arriving after 7:50 must check in at the front office
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Kindergarten Dismissal begins at 2:25pm (1:25 on Wednesdays)
First & Second Grade Dismissal begins at 2:30
Buses depart at 2:35 pm
Please carefully read the arrival and dismissal information linked below for more details
Williston Central School
Bus Doors Open/Arrival Time - 7:45 am
*Early Arrivals: If an early arrival is necessary (starting at 7:30 am) 3rd & 4th graders must wait in the lobby near the west entrance and 5th-8th graders will be in either the cafeteria or the lobby near the main entrance.
*Late Arrivals: Any students arriving after 7:55 must enter through the front entrance and check in at the office for a pass.
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Students will be dismissed at the following times
2:35 - 2:45 - Grades 3 & 4 Dismissed (1:35-1:45 on Wednesday)
2:40 - 5th thru 8th Dismissal for buses only
2:40 - 2:45 - Buses load and depart
2:45 - 2:50 - Grades 5-8 Dismissal for all students not riding the bus
Please carefully read the arrival and dismissal information linked below for more details
Bus Information
click for bus information, including routes and estimated times
CVSD Website
click for district information
School Safety
click for meeting notes and information from our Williston Safety Team
Hill Closings
In the event that weather and/or road conditions make it unsafe for our buses to travel hill roads, we will notify parents and/or caregivers of students on those routes with as much notice as possible.
When hills are closed for afternoon bus runs, if no one arrives to meet younger students, they will be brought back to school until arrangements are made for them to be picked up. Please talk with your bus drivers to let them know if you are comfortable letting your child walk home from the drop off location.
We will use the automated SchoolMessenger system to notify families on the hill roads.
*YOUTH PROGRAMMING*
Children in 5th grade and up may use the library unattended, while those in grade 4 or under must be supervised by a person over 16 years of age. We are happy to welcome children into the library after school and will be offering programs on early-release Wednesdays.
For information on the Unattended Children Policy, visit www.damlvt.org. Parents and guardians are encouraged to stop by or call 878-4918 to chat with a youth librarian about expectations and the library's after-school experience.
Saturday Storytime
Saturday, March 7, 10:30-11 a.m. Start your weekend off with Cindy’s storytime!
Read to a Cat*
Monday, March 9, 3:15-4:20 p.m. Call to sign up for a 15-minute session to read to, or hang out with, Trooper the therapy cat! (Limited spots – please register in advance.)
Storytime
Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Have fun with stories and songs during our weekly storytime. On the Town Green when weather permits.
After School Movie
Wednesday, March 11, 2-3:35 p.m. Rated PG. The ocean (and ancestors) beckon our heroine for more Pacific adventure 3 years later!
Preschool Music & Preschool Playtime
Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Sing and dance with Linda Bassick! Followed by preschool playtime from 11-11:30 a.m. Held in the community room in accordance with the cold weather.
Read to a Dog (Rocko)*
Thursday, March 12, 3-4 p.m. Call to sign up for a 10-minute session to read to, or hang out with, Rocko the therapy dog! (Limited spots – please register in advance.)
Community Ski/Ride Day- All Ages. Saturday, March 7, starts at 10:00am
Join us at Cochran's Ski Area on Saturday, March 7, at 10:00 am for Williston Ski Day! This is a fun opportunity for skiers and riders of all ages to show off their skills and enjoy a day of free skiing or snowboarding. Spend a Saturday connecting with your community. Free!
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Summer Camps - Updated Camp Grid (as of 3/05)
Full Camps:
Enrichment Camps: Woodworking & Technology, Kids Kitchen-S1 & S2, Baking Fun, Adv Baking, Tennis- S2 (6-8yrs) & S3, Fun w/Food, Designer Art, Artist Studio, Comics & Manga, RECO Robotics, Character & Cartoon Cuisine, Horse Camp-S1 & S3, Minecraft Mania, Safe Sitters, Culinary Adv, Slimescapades, Hogwarts Express, Archery,
O.U.R. Camps- 4 Day Adv, Park Around, Beach Bonanza, Aqua Adv, Discover VT,
R.E.C. Camp- Mornings- S5& S6, Afternoons- S1 & S7
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Learn to Swim Programs- Preschool and level 1 & 2 are offered for ages 2.5 and older. March programs start Wednesday the 4th.
Drivers Ed- Age 15-17 There are still openings in the March program to start on Wednesday the 4th
Youth Lacrosse- Grades 3rd-8th Separate programs are offered to boys and girls. Early bird registration is Sunday, March 8. Registration deadline is Wednesday, March 11
Rookies Lacrosse - Grades K-2nd Saturdays, May 2- June 6
RecKids Lacrosse (Ages 4-5)- Fridays, May 1-29
Foundations of Magic- 3rd-6th. Discover the art of sleight-of-hand wonderment in this fun and engaging magic program led by master Magician Billy Martin. Participants will learn the foundations of classic sleight-of-hand and beginner friendly Magic with props such as Sponge balls. Mondays, March 16-April 14, 2:50-4:15p, $160. Williston Recreation & Parks, VT: Foundations of Magic- Afterschool, 3rd-6th
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Allen Brook School
Start Time @ 7:50am;
Dismissal for PreK & K at 2:25pm - grades 1 & 2 @2:30pm
Wednesday Early Dismissal @ 1:25 & 1:30
Williston Central School
Start Time @7:55am;
Dismissal grades 3 & 4 @2:35pm - grades 5-8 @2:45pm
Wednesday Early Dismissal @ 1:35 & 1:45
Williston Schools Leadership Team
Greg Marino, Williston Schools Lead Principal
Jacqueline Parks, WCS Building Principal
Angela Filion, ABS Building Principal
Lauren Goracy, Director Student Services