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October 16, 2026 October 16, 2026

This Week's Top Buzz

1. Book Fair online through Saturday, 10/17 - use code WFAP

2. Reminder: NO SCHOOL next Friday, the 23rd!

3. Community Budget Forum @CVU or online - Oct 27th, 6pm

Mark Your Calendar Mark Your Calendar

10/23 - No School, Conference Day

10/24 - Intergenerational Book Club @DAML, details below

10/27 - Community Budget Forum, 6-7pm @CVU

10/30 - 7th & 8th Grade Dance @WCS, 6:30 - 8:30pm

11/07 - Williston Craft Show, @WCS 9am to 4pm

11/10 - No School, Diwali

11/12 - Soundscapes, Opening Night

11/12 - WFAP Monthly Meeting, 8:30-10:30 am @WCS Community Room

11/23 thru 11/27 - No School, November Break

12/08 - Spring Musical, Parent Info Night

12/15 - WCS Middle School Chorus Concerts

12/16 - WCS Middle School Band Concerts

A Message from the Principals A Message from the Principals

by Ayrin Thibault, WCS Assistant Principal


School safety is our priority, and we recognize that recent news and the uncertainty surrounding it may bring up feelings of concern. We are especially mindful of the communities who have experienced tragedy and the lasting impact these events have on students, families, educators, and staff. We want to acknowledge these concerns while remaining grounded in our shared commitment to providing a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where students and staff feel connected, cared for, and ready to learn and grow.


Schools across CVSD have comprehensive safety plans and protocols to ensure that students and staff are as prepared as possible for emergency situations. Additionally, our Williston school safety team regularly collaborates with our CVSD partners, local emergency responders, and safety partners. Through these close working relationships, we continue to strengthen our commitment to school safety and the well-being of our community. We are deeply grateful for our teachers and staff, whose ongoing commitment to students, their care for one another, and their dedication to creating supportive learning environments make such a meaningful difference each day.


We encourage everyone to be mindful of their surroundings and remember the importance of “See Something, Say Something.” When we communicate concerns, look out for one another, and work together, we strengthen our school community. Thank you for your continued partnership, trust, and support.

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Cafeteria Menu Cafeteria Menu

October 2026 Menu
Visual Menu for October 2026

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

This Week's PUP Quick Tip! This Week's PUP Quick Tip!

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Default Plans

Dance every Tuesday? Part 2 on Mondays? School sports this season?

If your child has a regular class, lesson, etc. on set days of the week, this should be in the Default Plan - in the event a class is cancelled that would be a plan change for a specific date.


example: Monday Bus F home, Tuesday Bus H to UDC, Wed/Thurs Part 2, Friday Pick Up


On a WCS school team? Choose School Sports as the option for those days of the week and note what team. Practice cancelled? That's a plan change for that day. Season over? Update the default plan to the new end of day routine.


Note: Once your default plan is set, you only need to enter end of day plans when it is a change from the usual plan for that day of the week. If a change will be ongoing or recurring each week, please update the default plan accordingly.

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When should I use PickUp Patrol?

We ask parents and caregivers to use PUP to inform the school of:

📆 Absences

⏰ Late arrivals

⏰ Early dismissals & leaving for appointments

🚗 Changes to what your student will do at the end of the day

Important Information & Updates Important Information & Updates

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Event Information
Community Budget Forum

Join Us: Community members, students, faculty & staff, and parents & caregivers are invited to CVSD's Community Budget Forum, where you can share your perspective and learn about our schools in the current fiscal climate and the collaborative approach we bring to the budget process.


Attend online at: www.cvsdvt.org/budget

When?
Tuesday, 27 Oct 2026, 06:00 pm
Where?
CVU High School Library
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DAML Intergenerational Book Club Info

Start & End Times at Williston Schools Start & End Times at Williston Schools

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Allen Brook School

Bus Doors Open - 7:35 am

Start of School Day - 7:50 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.

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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

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Williston Central School

Bus Doors Open - 7:45 am

Start of School Day - 7:55 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.

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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

ABS Arrival & Dismissal Information
WCS Arrival & Dismissal Information

WCS Athletics WCS Athletics

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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

WCS Drama WCS Drama

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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 Programs Williston Music Programs

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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!

Williston Families as Partners Williston Families as Partners

Meeting schedule for Williston Families as Partners
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CVSD Connect With Us
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Bus Information

Updated 26/27 Routes Available

Click here for Bus Information - including Bus Routes


CVSD Transportation Information

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Williston Schools Food Service

Williston Food Service

CVSD School Board Website

One-Click Information One-Click Information

CVSD 26/27 K-12 School Year Calendar
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Williston Schools Year At-A-Glance 26/27
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ABS Arrival and Dismissal Information
WCS Arrival and Dismissal Information
Williston Schools Online Calendar
visit the Williston Schools website calendar
Volunteer & Chaperone Procedures
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Volunteer and Chaperone Packet.pdf
Required every year, please complete this if you think you will attend any field trips/special events throughout the school year.
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CVSD Family & Student Handbook
Jobs at CVSD
Current jobs available in our district
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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


absattendance@cvsdvt.org

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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


wcsattendance@cvsdvt.org

Williston Schools
Allen Brook School and Williston Central School
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