VUHS group starts tough conversations

The Vergennes Union Middle/High School student group Full Send led a community event on Thursday, Dec. 14, that brought together community members, parents, students and school staff for a discussion of the topic “How to Hold a Conversation: What’s Going on in Israel/Palestine?”

VUHS students focus on social justice

VUHS students’ results in a national survey on school climate show many are unhappy. Only 41% of the school’s students — grades 7 through 12 — said they felt a sense of belonging there.

VUHS social justice festival aims to foster awareness

Several of the members of Vergennes Union High School student leadership group Full Send know on a deep personal level why there needs to be greater understanding and acceptance of diversity at their school and community.