ANWSD
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State walks back on superintendent hire policy
The ANWSD is taking an unprecedented approach to the Secretary of Education’s advice for hiring a new superintendent.
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State restricts new superintendent hires to one-year
Secretary of Education Zoie Saunders clarified her policy to the ANWSD board on Friday.
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State restricts new superintendent hires to one-year
As the Addison Northwest School District gets the search for a new superintendent underway, the state told the school board on Friday that it will only approve interim…
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Bus driver shortage hits county schools
Our area’s three unified school districts are struggling to get children to school.
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Back to school arrives Wednesday
It’s a big week for kids in Addison County, who will see their summer ending and the school year starting this Wednesday, Aug. 26.
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ANWSD picks consultant to help find next superintendent
The ANWSD board expects to review a contract with McPherson & Jacobsen in the coming days.
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ACSD’s Baker to co-lead regional school panel
The panel will recommend ways of creating savings and efficiencies by combining services delivered individually at area school districts
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Area schools prep for education reform
“The (weightier discussion) is going to be the voluntary mergers.” — Wendy Baker
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ANWSD, teachers’ union, at impasse
The school board and ANTA are now headed for mediation.
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Disagreement over salary sidelines Vergennes-area teacher contract negotiations
Addison Northwest School District board and the Addison Northwest Teachers’ Association have reached an impasse in negotiations over a successor master agreement.
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ANWSD weighs cost of teachers, taxes
Increased spending on student support services make up the bulk of the difference between the FY26 and FY27 budgets.
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Local districts give advice on state school restructuring
School boards are weighing in on the future of education in Vermont.
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Adding 6th grade to Vergennes Union Middle School called a success
According to administrators, teachers, ANWSD board members, students and families, the introduction of 6th grade to VUMS went well.
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Area school districts welcome new employees
New teachers, staffers and administrators are gearing up for the new school year, which begins Aug. 27. Teachers new to the Addison Northwest School District were in Vergennes…
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County schools left wondering if promised federal funds will come
Local schools are wary of how the Trump Administration’s decision to withhold anticipated federal funding from Vermont school districts could affect the services those learning communities provide.
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Principal leaves Ferrisburgh school, successor is named
Principal Rae Donovan said she loved her time at Ferrisburgh Central School, but did not give a reason for her departure. The next principal is a familiar face.
