Envelopes to stand in for locking cases as school’s phone-free plan hits a bump
Harwood’s plan to go cellphone-free this school year has hit a slight bump in the road. Special cases for students to store phones during the school day have not arrived in time for the start of the school year.
Harwood teachers, district reach three-year contract agreement
With the new school year about to begin, one big hurdle for the Harwood Unified Union School District has been cleared -- the union and school board have reached a three-year contract agreement that increases compensation in an effort to attract and retain teachers in a competitive job market.
Harwood Co-Principal Greenberg to step down in October
In a letter sent to Harwood Union Middle/High School families this week, Co-Principal Laurie Greenberg announced that she will be stepping down from her position with her final day being Thursday, October 10.
Waterbury Kids take the Seven Days Good Citizen Challenge
Ten-year-old Susannah Rye of Waterbury has had a busy summer. In June, shortly after classes ended, she set out to complete all 25 activities in the Good Citizen Challenge, a nonpartisan youth civics project organized by Burlington-based Seven Days newspaper.
Harwood: Updated bus info. posted has new, fewer routes
New – and fewer – school bus routes are in effect for the 2024-25 school year.
Lock it up: Harwood memo outlines new phone-free school rules
With the first day of school less than a month away, principals at Harwood Union Middle/High School have announced details for the new school policy to keep students’ cell phones locked away during the school day in an effort to reduce distractions and improve learning and socializing.
Harwood superintendent joins state commission to reform education system
The newly created Commission on the Future of Public Education in Vermont begins its work this morning and Harwood’s superintendent is one of the commission members.
Strategic buying puts Harwood district at the head of the class for local food purchases
Some savvy shopping and buying has helped the food service program in the Harwood Unified Union School District qualify for state grant funding to help pay for its student meals.
So long, farewell ... to teachers moving on from local schools
As the 2023-24 school year came to a close, students, staff and families said farewell to a number of teachers departing local schools. Some faculty are moving on due to retirements, some are resigning to take other positions, and some are pursuing new interests.
Final celebration sends off Crossett Brook 8th graders
Crossett Brook Middle School’s 73 eighth graders crossed their graduation stage on Thursday, marking a milestone in their school careers as they now look to high school.
Harwood Class of 2024 graduation in photos
Harwood Union’s Class of 2024 crossed the graduation stage on Saturday, June 8. Find photo galleries here by Gordon Miller
Maxi’s serves up the First Grade Special
On a recent weekday morning, Maxi’s Restaurant was hopping with breakfast diners packed shoulder-to-shoulder along its legendary counter bar.
Harwood's class of 2024 becomes part of school tradition
As they spent their final moments together as a class, Harwood’s newest graduates on Saturday were reminded of some unforgettable early experiences of their high school careers that began early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pride flag goes missing at Harwood
The Pride flag flying for the past three weeks on the flagpole in front of Harwood Union Middle/High School was stolen over the weekend, Harwood administrators announced on Tuesday.
Harwood Senior Awards
In the Senior Awards Night ceremony on June 6, a number of graduating Harwood students were recognized for their achievements and presented with awards and scholarships from community organizations and school staff.
Harwood Union’s Class of 2024 graduates on Saturday
Harwood Union High School’s seniors are counting down the hours to Saturday’s commencement ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m. under the big tent on the school lawn. Find the graduation program here and gallery of photos of the Class of 2024.
Memorial scholarship pays it forward for the love of outdoor adventure
For the sixth year, a Harwood Union High School 10th grader has been chosen for a special award that honors the memory of former Harwood sophomore Liam Hale.
On the third try, voters put Harwood school budget over the finish line
With turnout of 35% across the school district, voters have approved a $47,892,873 million budget to run the schools in the Harwood Unified Union School District for the 2024-25 school year. Supporters cast 2,429 ballots in favor for 61%.
Back from India, students premiere film on Himalayan conservation May 30
Back from a cultural exchange trip to northern India, a group of Harwood Union High School seniors will present their mini-documentary on Himalayan Conservation at the Big Picture Theater in Waitsfield this Thursday, May 30.
Harwood looks to go cellphone-free next school year
The announcement carries an attention-grabbing message: “Harwood We Are Going Back to 1995” as teachers and administrators at Harwood Union HS look for community input Wednesday night, May 29, on a plan to go cellphone-free starting next school year.