Wildcat Buzz

1. School Pictures can be ordered on-line for up to 1 week after picture day (details below)

2. Williston Schools Safety Team is looking for 2 Parent/Caregiver Volunteers

3. Don't miss the WFAP Ice Cream Social on 9/14 - 6-7:30 @ WCS Playground

09/14 - WFAP Ice Cream Social, @WCS Playground Pavilion, 6-7:30pm

09/17 - WCS 3rd & 4th Open House, 6:30-7:30pm

09/18 - ABS Picture Day - Order Online Allen Brook School, ABS326

09/21 - No School, Yom Kippur

09/22 - First Walk or Roll to School Day for 26/27

09/24 - SPARK Session 1 Begins @WCS, Grades 5-8

09/24 - ABS K-2 Open House, 6:00-7:00pm

09/26 - Spirit Day @CVU - sports, food , fun and school spirit

09/29 - 4th Grade Chorus Starts

09/29 - WCS 5-8 Parent Info Night, 6:30-7:30pm

10/08 - WFAP Monthly Meeting, 8:30-10:30 am @WCS Community Room

10/12 - Fall Book Fair Week @WCS

10/23 - No School, Conference Day

by Angela Filion

We have had a wonderful start to the school year! Our students are settling into new routines, building relationships, and learning what it means to take care of ourselves, take care of others, and take care of this place. It has been a joy to see our classrooms and hallways filled once again with curiosity, connection, and excitement for learning.

This morning, some of our educators came together to bring back Friday Sing, a long standing tradition started by beloved retired teacher David Bolger. Our students filled the space with music, movement, and plenty of smiles as they sang and danced together. What a joyful way to begin the day and celebrate our school community!

You may already know that Caitlin Bianchi has been selected to serve as the Principal of Allen Brook School for the 2026–27 school year. Caitlin has devoted 21 years to the Williston Schools community, serving as both a teacher and instructional coach. She knows our students, families, faculty, and community well, and she leads with care, thoughtfulness, and a genuine belief in children. Caitlin and I are both excited about her taking on this new role. We will continue working closely together for the rest of September to support a smooth and thoughtful transition.

Next week, we will visit classrooms together for a shared read-aloud. During those visits, we will talk with the students about our new roles. We will also both be serving ice cream at our upcoming WFAP Ice Cream Social on Monday September 14th from 6-7:30, and we hope you will stop by to say hello! Caitlin is especially looking forward to connecting with our families and welcoming everyone at the Allen Brook Open House on September 24 from 6:00–7:00 p.m.

As I reflect on my eight year journey at Allen Brook, I am filled with tremendous pride and gratitude. It has been an incredible privilege to learn, grow, and lead alongside such a talented and deeply dedicated faculty and staff. Every day, they bring their expertise, creativity, and whole hearts to caring for our children. Together, we have navigated challenges, celebrated countless moments of joy, and continued building a school where every child can feel known, valued, and connected.

Allen Brook has shaped me in ways I will carry into my next chapter as CVSD’s Interim Director of Student and Community Engagement. While transitions are always bittersweet, I am proud of all we have accomplished together and look forward to seeing Caitlin lead this remarkable school community forward.

With deep gratitude,

Angela Filion

visit the CVSD food service page on our website for additional information and resources

Absent is a type of Plan Change in PUP. If your student will be absent for any reason, please submit in PUP by 8:30am. Include the reason for absence in the note when submitting.

To enter an Absence:

Tap Change > select the date > click the Dismissal Plan option > Select Absent* from the list > enter note/reason for absence > Tap Submit

*You may need to scroll up/down to see the full list of dismissal plan options

We are excited to offer your child an opportunity to participate in Spark Enrichment, an after-school applied learning program for students in grades 5-8. Sessions will run for 5 weeks from 2:50 p.m. to 4:20 p.m., with our 1st session starting September 24 and ending October 22.

School faculty and staff will facilitate these small-group classes. Workshop descriptions and registration details can be found by clicking on this link.

Are you and your child interested in science and the world around you? Are you looking for a way to be a part of your child’s classroom experience each month? Consider being a Four Winds Volunteer! Your child’s class is looking for parents to lead monthly Four Winds lessons starting this fall.

Click here to learn more about how you can join in!

Dear Williston School Families,

We are looking for two parent volunteers to join the Williston Schools Safety Team for the upcoming school year—one representative from Allen Brook School and one from Williston Central School.

The Safety Team works collaboratively to review school safety procedures, discuss facility security, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for all our students and staff.

Meeting Details:

• Day: 2nd Wednesday of every month

• Time: 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM

• Where: Williston Central School

If you are interested in representing your child's school on this committee, please contact Greg Marino at gmarino@cvsdvt.org by September 25th.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our school community safe!

Warm regards,

Williston Schools Administration

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 the 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: VTAOE Special Education Parent Survey Webpage

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.

Williston Music Team

Kim Thompson Band Program Page

Emy Berger General Music 3-8, Choir 5-8

Danielle Trasciatti-Holmberg General Music PK-2, 4th Grade Chorus

Visit the Williston Music site for information about Band, Chorus, Concerts and more!

The WCS 4th grade chorus, also known as the Treble Cat Chorus, will begin rehearsing soon! If your child is interested in checking it out, please review the information below.

• Tuesdays after school, 2:50-4:00.

• Rehearsals for session 1 begin on Tuesday, September 29th

• The first two rehearsals are “open enrollment.” (9/29 and 10/6) Students may come to sit in and check it out with no obligation.

Click here for full details!