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A Little Help for the Allen Brook Gardens 🌱
Hello Williston Community,
I’m reaching out with a small request for help from anyone who enjoys getting their hands a little dirty or would like to share food and drink!
Meet @ the southside of Allen Brook School - next to where the buses park.
@ Saturday April 4th; 10AM
(Weather delay @ Saturday April 11th; 10AM)
Over the past two years, we’ve been working with volunteers to jump-start the Allen Brook gardens in the spring. We need your help! We have six metal raised garden beds that need to be assembled and filled, and the garden could use a good round of weeding before we overseed with white clover and mulch.
With a few volunteers, this should go very quickly to improve a space that directly benefits the students. I’ve got the tools covered—two heavy-duty wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes, and hand tools—so all we really need is a bit of human power!
In case you were not already aware, back in 2024, I was able to secure a Vermont Agriculture Building Grant. The funds were invested to install a fenced 40×40 berry garden and even add a freeze dryer to the cafeteria to preserve our harvests to enjoy throughout the school year! This garden space is a great way to get kids connected to the land and to enjoy their efforts during the school year!
Please come out to support your community by kicking off the gardening season at Allen Brook School!
-Jackie Ward, Allen Brook Garden Coordinator
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
Start Time: 7:50am
Williston Central School
Start Time: 7:55am
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.
Elementary D&D*
Saturday, March 21, 1-2 p.m. Registration required. A mini session of Dungeons & Dragons for children ages 7-10. No prior experience required. Register each individual child that plans to participate! Adults should stay and help their campaigner.
Teen Game Night
Monday, March 23, 5-6pm. Teens. Drop in and have fun with different Switch games at the library!
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 STEAM
Wednesday, March 25, 2:15p.m. Enjoy hands-on experiments and learn about something unique each month.
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(Lola)
Thursday, March 26, 3:30-4:30pm. Lola is ready to meet you. Call to register for a 10 minute time slot to read to Lola, or to just to hang out with a friendly therapy dog!
Indoor Soccer- 3rd-5th. This after-school program will focus on playing through different types of soccer games and scrimmages. Teams will be made up each week from the registered participants. A great opportunity for kids to stay active. Open to all levels of experience. Wednesdays, March 18-April 15, 1:50-3:15p, $30
Safe at Home- 4th-6th. Safe@Home by Safe Sitter? is a 90-minute after-school program that teaches youngsters how to practice safe habits, prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. This is an introductory-level program to prepare youngsters to care for themselves when their parents are away for a short time. Thursday, March 19, 2:30-4:00pm, $30
Lego BricQ Motion- 3rd-5th. Explore forces and motion using LEGOs. Get into sports and determine whether design solutions work as intended by testing and then engineering a change in the speed or direction of an object with a push or pull. Create an obstacle course for a dog and compete in the LEGO Olympics in a relay race, bobsled competition, and hockey game. Fun collaborative building with a STEAM focus! Instructor: Wicked Cool For Kids Staff. Thursdays, March 26- April 16, 2:50-4:15pm, $117
Horseback Riding- 3rd-8th. The Livery Horse Farm, Hinesburg, is offering an Intro to Horseback Riding for beginners through advanced riders. The focus is on English riding. The horses provide a variety of skill levels for children to learn safely. Lessons are held in a safe, fenced-in, large sand ring. Children learn about horses, to ride, groom, and work in the barn. This is a hands-on program learning all aspects of working with horses. Instructor: Kim Johansen, Owner. Thursdays, April 2-30, 3:00-5:00 pm, $200/$210
Learn to Swim Programs- Preschool and level 1 & 2 are offered for ages 2.5 and older. March programs start 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
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Summer Camps - Updated Camp Grid available on the website
Full Camps:
Enrichment Camps- Woodworking & Technology-S1, Kids Kitchen-S1, Baking Fun, Adv Baking, Tennis-S2 & 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, All About Clay, Kids Cook Dinner, Rocketry, Nature Art,
O.U.R. Camps- 4 Day Adv, Summit Scramble, Park Around, Beach Bonanza, Aqua Adv, Discover VT
R.E.C. Camp- Mornings- S5 & S6, Afternoons- S1 & S7
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