Husky Highlights

Hello HCS Families,

We hope everyone is settling into the new school year and finding their rhythm! It has been wonderful having our students back in the building and seeing the energy and excitement that comes with the start of a new year.

A quick reminder as we head into the long weekend: there is no school this Friday, September 4, and no school again on Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We hope everyone enjoys the extra-long weekend, and we’ll look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday!

This week’s Husky Highlights has lots to share, including upcoming dates and reminders, the HCS PiE student directory, Picture Day, Lego Robotics, Shrek auditions, mentoring opportunities, and other happenings around HCS and our community.

You’ll also see a note about proof of residency verification. Over the next few weeks, our office will be reaching out to some families to request updated residency documentation as part of our regular process of keeping student records current. There’s nothing you need to do unless you hear from us directly — we simply wanted to give everyone a heads-up so you know what to expect.

Thank you, as always, for your partnership and for all you do to help make HCS such a welcoming and connected community.

Enjoy the long weekend!

Tim and Alexis

Friday, September 4 - NO SCHOOL

Monday, September 7: NO SCHOOL - Labor Day Holiday

Wednesday, September 9: Early Dismissal Day (1:40-1:45)

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)

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!

If you choose to OPT IN - we will include your student's name, grade, homeroom teacher and parent email (no phone number and no address)

If you choose to OPT OUT - you will not be included at all.

Click HERE to sign up for the HCS PiE student directory.

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)

A friendly reminder to all HCS families and guests that the designated Hinesburg Nursery School (HNS) parking spaces are reserved for HNS families until 2:30 PM each school day.

HNS families begin picking up their children at 2:15 PM, and it’s important that these designated spaces remain available so they have a safe and convenient place to park during dismissal.

Thank you for helping make dismissal run smoothly for all of our school communities!

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

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

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!

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Tim Trevithick, HCS Principal

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Alexis Kelly, HCS Assistant Principal

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

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

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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.