Chan hired as MUMS assistant principal

Fieh Chan will officially succeed Zach Jerome as MUMS assistant principal. Since 2019 he has served in that same role at Milton Elementary School.

Sears to leave Salisbury principal job, return to teaching at MUMS

Longtime Addison Central School District educator Bjarki Sears later this spring will see his career as an educator come full circle. On June 1, he’ll officially step down as principal of Salisbury Community School and reprise his prior vocation as a seco … (read more)

MUMS educator resigns after leave request denied

Middlebury Union Middle School’s popular and accomplished Wellness educator has resigned from her post, citing the Addison Central School District officials’ denial of her request for four days of professional leave to attend a national health/physical ed … (read more)

MUMS runners take championship

The Middlebury Union Middle School cross country teams enjoyed outstanding days at the middle school championship meet on Oct. 27 at the Hard’ack Recreation Area in St. Albans, with the girls’ team finishing first among 28 scoring teams, while the MUMS bo … (read more)

MUMS’s Wisell named Vermont Principal of the Year

The Addison Central School District (ACSD) on Aug. 20 honored its top staff and educators for 2024, one of whom has also earned statewide accolades for her performance.

Perry-Askew centered students at MUMS

Janelle Perry-Askew’s career has followed her heart, which — in addition to her family — belongs to science.

Middle schoolers embrace volleyball ‘Madness’

 Where could you see more than 100 6th-, 7th- and 8th-graders setting a ball over a net? In the Middlebury town gym the “March Madness” youth volleyball program.

MUMS holiday vacation extended due to water line break

A leak in a water service line last Saturday flooded Middlebury Union Middle School, and classes resumed on Wednesday, Jan. 3.

Dustin Hunt makes the move to MUMS

Dustin Hunt always knew he wanted to work with children in the field of athletics. He got an opportunity to do just that during a 14-year stint with Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department (MPRD), five of those years as its superintendent.

Letter to the editor: Charlestin shows courage in speaking out

Esther Charlestin was incredibly helpful to us last year in helping our son (and us) adjust to Middle School and creating a 504 plan. I know it wasn’t always easy! As a family, we are deeply saddened by the experience that she had, but not surprised. 

MUMS teacher inspired by a Holocaust hero

Middlebury Union Middle School French teacher Denise Bérubé’s summer experience as an inquisitive tourist is about to pay nice educational dividends for her students.

Letter to the editor: Racism is real here in Addison County

I am writing in support of Esther Charlestin, the previous Dean of Climate & Culture at Middlebury Union Middle School. I am asking our community to hear the truth about racism in Vermont and acknowledge her concerns about lack of support. 

ACSD responds to MUMS racism

The Addison Central School District has announced new and ongoing efforts to battle racism and intolerance in wake of the recent resignation of Middlebury Union Middle School Dean of Climate & Culture Esther Charlestin, who cited two racially-charged inci … (read more)

MUMS dean cites racism as a factor in resignation

Middlebury Union Middle School’s first-ever dean of climate & culture has resigned from her job after only one year.

Community forum: ACSD must confront racism

I share my story for those who feel invisible, who can’t speak because it could jeopardize their jobs, for those whose BIPOC children are struggling and they have no choice but to keep them in our public schools, and for those who have been silenced.

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