Bakersfield Elementary Middle School

2 Hour Delay for ALL FNESU Schools today 12/9/2025

A band of snow squalls is expected in our region between 7:00-9:00 am this morning. Squalls are quick bursts of snow and wind that lead to poor visibility for a generally short period of time. All schools in the Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union will be delayed two hours today.

This includes:
Bakersfield Elementary and Middle School
Berkshire Elementary School
Cold Hollow Career Center
Enosburg Elementary School
Enosburg Middle High School
Montgomery Elementary School
Richford Elementary School
Richford Junior Senior High School
Sheldon Elementary School

If you find yourself in a squall, please consider pulling over until it passes.

Be safe everyone!

October is National Principals Month! Please join us in celebrating our incredible FNESU principals and assistant principals!

Dear FNESU Staff, Caregivers & Community Members:
As part of a compliance requirement with USDA policy, we are working on the required triennial review of our District's Local Wellness Policy. We are required to attend to whether our policy adheres to the model policy created by the Agency of Education, as well as how our practices align with the goals outlined in the draft policy.

Below is the FNESU Draft Policy - written to closely follow the VT AOE 2024 Model Local Wellness Policy. Please feel free to give feedback regarding this policy by October 7, 2025 using this feedback form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnr0CJfonvPNbdO5q-Kkujm98ywHQw2dZ3I4gG0i28z4LxHg/viewform.

AOE Model Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13fqAjXgr9A45IzGGB09kQYUdj4VewW6IeRZVpQ8ueGI/edit?usp=sharing

FNESU Draft Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G8k7zxm3bbwM9WXa0JAq9PSRI1h5mKacCT-znLHlGpc/edit?usp=sharing

Did you know that children can fall behind academically if they miss 10% of school days? That is as few as 2 days per month! September is Attendance Awareness Month. Join FNESU and Monarch Maples Pediatrics in their Attendance Awareness Campaign and work with us to help all kids show up. Being in school supports students’ social, emotional and physical well-being, and provides students with opportunities to learn, achieve, and to reach for their dreams. There are people at school who are available to help if your child struggles with regular attendance. Reach out for support today!

We cannot wait to welcome our students back to our FNESU schools tomorrow, August 27th! Please be on the lookout for school buses, especially before and after school.

Clarification for LEAPS Summer Camp Families:

There is NO change to the hours or weeks planned for LEAPS summer camps. We will continue to transport middle schoolers and EES youth from sending schools to summer camp and back. Families from Enosburg attending the EFMHS camp have been notified directly about their transportation changes.

In observance of Independence Day, LEAPS Camp is closed tomorrow, July 4th. This was a previously scheduled day off.

Please read this important update regarding federal funding which will have an immediate impact on our LEAPS summer programs.

English: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12y3muFkP7GPVL-JhuKdYXwow3iCmSdLG0BgIcnhFY2c/edit?usp=sharing

Spanish: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eiukBTJJhYo0gn6fNksNYrG5DYoUDiNczwv_G1HbqZ0/edit?usp=sharing

As we reach the end of the 2024/2025 school year, we wanted to celebrate the students and staff of our Northern Mountain Valley schools (Bakersfield, Berkshire, Montgomery, and Sheldon) and the incredible accomplishment and happenings that took place throughout the year. We hope you enjoy this video montage! https://youtu.be/rLu3gIIAIr0 Enosburg & Richford schools' video will be posted soon!

Building a Respectful School Community: Our New Code of Conduct What's Happening? Our school district is creating new rules and expectations that will be the same at all schools. A team of teachers and principals wrote the first version, and now we want to hear from you before we make it final for the new school year. What is a Code of Conduct? Think of it as a handbook that explains how we should all treat each other at school. It covers students, teachers, staff, and families—everyone who is part of our school community. Why Do We Need This? When everyone knows what respectful behavior looks like, good things happen: Students learn better There are fewer problems and conflicts Kids learn important life skills like kindness and problem-solving Everyone feels safe and welcome at school What Makes This Different? Instead of just having a list of "don't do this," our Code of Conduct focuses on the positive things we want to see: Being kind and understanding to others Taking responsibility for our actions Working together to solve problems Our Goal We want our schools to be places where every person—whether you're a kindergartner or a high school senior, a parent or a teacher—feels respected, valued, and supported. How You Can Help We need your input! Please read through the draft Code of Conduct and share your thoughts using the feedback form. Your voice matters in creating a school environment where everyone can thrive. Draft Code of Conduct: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bNwhwiCKNJtJAWez-C7ekrxt3XTEg_e_KZLIX9Uje9M/edit?usp=sharing Feedback Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdx886BmOideYsvtbRs7eDVwQkx8L8To-Bf9nnsgJaNDnAZ7Q/viewform?usp=header

Parents/caregivers! Schools in FNESU are focused on supporting families so EVERY child can be present and ready to learn – and we want to hear from you! Share your thoughts about attendance in this 5 minute survey – and be entered into a raffle to win a $99 grocery gift card! https://qualtrics.uvm.edu/jfe/form/SV_86aZvydfDNY6h2m

Hello FNESU community members, As we enter hiring season for the 2025/2026 school year, we have new staff members who are in need of housing in our area. If you have housing available, we ask that you reach out and let us know so that we can connect our new hires to potential housing options in the area. Please contact our Human Resources Director, Jamie McAllister at jamie.mcallister@fnesu.org or call her at 802-848-7661 ext. 1 Thank you for your assistance!

Hello FNESU Parents and Guardians of Current PreK-7th Grade Students, Please see the attached information about our Elementary School Choice Program. If you are interested in applying for Elementary School Choice, the application must be received at the Superintendent's Office at PO Box 489, Enosburg Falls, Vermont 05450 by May 1, 2025. This is a firm deadline. Included in the application is a letter that explains the program further. NMV UUSD Elementary School Choice Application - English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A7RFdwN14Gv9yfMJv6S7NLO-n597kOzZ/view?usp=sharing NMV UUSD Elementary School Choice Application - Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wrye3DcP8EbbHyZlJb4QoyZCON_a7leV/view?usp=sharing ER UUSD Elementary School Choice Application - English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wl8mgeeA1ItShZMsvEMh0T2dzMXcUzTU/view?usp=sharing ER UUSD Elementary School Choice Application - Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RUD7s6nmR5oeFHME7gcHc0hQ1uA2xd0k/view?usp=sharing

Please join us for our Annual Young Child Event on Saturday, March 22nd! https://secure.smore.com/n/p7k1w

THANK YOU VOTERS!

Voting day is tomorrow, March 4th! On behalf of the Northern Mountain Valley and the Enosburgh - Richford School Boards, we hope you will exercise your right to vote.

Hello FNESU Families and Community Members, Please take a look at our FNESU Community Newsletter. Inside this newsletter you will find FY26 Budget information, Voting Day information, a rundown of Governor Scott's Education Transformation Proposal, FY26 school calendars, and a link to view our State of the School events. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J_fJrdxdOIqb4RGKKrVkvhzc-87-Fcgm/view?usp=sharing