New CCS FUND helps families in urgent need
The Charlotte Central School PTO, in collaboration with the CCS administration, is pleased to announce the development of the CCS Family Urgent Need Donations.
College app assessments are changing, but writing isn’t going away
During this recent 2020–21 application season, all colleges have become test-optional, and many are already announcing that they will continue being test-optional for the upcoming 2021–22 application year.
Rotary high school speech contest registration open
Charlotte Shelburne Hinesburg Rotary will hold its annual high school speech contest via Zoom on March 10 at 7:30 a.m.
Stephanie Sumner: Bringing her A-game to Charlotte Central School
Stephanie Sumner just finished what she described as the best professional development experience she’s ever had. Sumner has been the lead principal at Charlotte Central School since 2017.
Sports Report – February 11, 2021
CVU’s ski racers saw only members of their own team on trails as they raced through the woods and down the slalom courses. This wariness of clustering several teams together was designed to limit the possibilities of interpersonal contact and, hence, the chance for corona infection.
Two positive COVID tests at CCS in a week
Prior to last week, there had only been one case of Covid-19 at Charlotte Central School. On Jan. 18 and Jan. 22, CCS families received emails alerting them to the presence of a positive COVID test in the “school community.”
Twin-State soccer team rosters include a number of Redhawks
Both men’s and women’s Twin-State soccer teams that are scheduled to play New Hampshire in July were named recently.
CVSD seeks superintendent search input
Champlain Valley School District Superintendent Elaine Pinckney is retiring at the end of June. The search process for a new superintendent is underway and the Champlain Valley School District’s Board of Directors welcomes the community’s input.
Hitting the road from home: College visits during a pandemic
With the start of the new year, the tradition of college road trips during February break should be on the radar. How can road trips continue during the pandemic?
CCS addresses remote learning discrepancies
An email went out in November to parents of 7th- and 8th-grade parents from Meghan Metzler and Amy Shore, two parents of 7th graders at Charlotte Central School.
Three Redhawks earn places on All-State Field Hockey
Hailey Chase, Lena Ashooh, Sophia Stevens were named to the 26th annual Burlington Free Press All-State Field Hockey Team. Hailey was a senior forward.
How does Santa Claus deliver presents? And other facts and myths
How does Santa Claus deliver presents? Many legends are that Santa Claus delivers presents in one night, he goes down a chimney, and gives presents to every boy and girl. But is that all of them?
A cautionary Santa tale
Sarah Tallen was a girl that didn’t believe in Santa. All her life, she had suspected Santa to be the parents, that there was no pudgy man with a white beard and red clothes.
A Cat Covid Case
“So what’s the story?” Amelie asks.
Food and thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a holiday not to be forgotten. Every year my family celebrates the special day with festivities and a big feast at the end. There’s turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, potatoes, pumpkin and pecan pie, and more, and although this year will be different, the food will hopefully stay the same.
Thanksgiving in COVID times
Thanksgiving! Just think of it! Relatives pouring through the doors, heaping piles of food, loads of family tradition! But this year’s different. Here’s an interview with Charlotter Charlie Moore and Charlotte pod teacher Sarah Attig on how all that might have to change due to COVID-19.
Family Traditions
When you think of Thanksgiving, you think warm, cozy, lots of food, and smiling faces lighting up the room. Let’s hold on to all your family traditions! Here’s an interview with Rory Donahue about some of his family traditions.
Sixth graders on pause in person
Just three days into Charlotte Central School’s first week of four-day in-person sixth-grade learning, students are back home for the rest of the week. According to a letter emailed to families from Champlain Valley School District Superintendent Elaine Pinckney, “a member our school community has tested positive for COVID-19.”
Champlain Valley Union High School and Lewis Creek Association improve stormwater quality
Champlain Valley Union High School partnered with Lewis Creek Association through its Ahead of the Storm program to actively improve water quality of stormwater running off the school property and flowing to Lake Champlain.
School budget season is here
The Champlain Valley School District School Board is beginning the budget process for the 2021–2022 school year. This budget will be presented to voters before and on Town Meeting Day, March 2, 2021. The board is providing virtual opportunities for community members to give input regarding next year’s budget.