Principal Joe's Updates
September 16, 2022
Using Math Skills to Build Straw Towers
Using Math Skills to Build Straw Towers
Next Week's Events
Middle School/Varsity Cross Country
Start times: Middle School 9:30; Girls 10:00; Boys 10:30
Sat, Sep 17, 2022, 09:30 AM
Poultney Elementary School, School Circle, Poultney, VT, USA
Middle School Soccer vs. Manchester
Bus leaves at 3:30
Mon, Sep 19, 2022, 04:30 PM
West Rutland High School, Main Street, West Rutland, VT, USA
JV Football @ Springfield
Bus leaves at 2:30
Mon, Sep 19, 2022, 04:30 PM
Riverside Middle School, Fairground Road, Springfield, VT, USA
Varsity Soccer @ Proctor
Bus leaves at 3:15
Tue, Sep 20, 2022, 04:30 PM
2428 Vermont 3, Florence, VT, USA
JV Girls Soccer @ West Rutland
Bus at 3:30
Thu, Sep 22, 2022, 04:30 PM
West Rutland High School, Main Street, West Rutland, VT, USA
Middle School Football vs. Rutland
Thu, Sep 22, 2022, 05:00 PM
Poultney High School, Poultney, VT, USA
Varsity Soccer vs. MSJ
Homecoming
Sat, Sep 24, 2022, 11:00 AM
Poultney Elementary School, School Circle, Poultney, VT, USA
Varsity Football vs. Springfield
Homecoming
Sat, Sep 24, 2022, 01:00 PM
Poultney High School, Poultney, VT, USA
Homecoming Dance
Out of school guests must be signed up in advance
Sat, Sep 24, 2022, 07:00 PM
Poultney High School, Poultney, VT, USA
Future Upcoming Events
September 19 - 23 Spirit Week
September 19 Quarry Valley Board Meeting
October 7 Professional Development for Staff (no students that day)
October 9 Booster Club Golf Tournament
October 10 Indigenous People's Day (no school)
October 12 PSAT Testing
October 17 Middle School Experience Groups Change
November 3 & 4 Parent Teacher Conferences (half day for students)
Information
Art Club
Art Club is beginning Thursday, September 22, after school. This is open for all students in grades 7-12. The schedule is attached below and if you have any questions, please see Mrs. Kristiansen.
Spirit Week
Next week is Spirit Week. Please see the flyer below.
Monday - Adam Sandler Day
Tuesday - Soccer Moms & BBQ Dads
Wednesday - Anything but a Backpack
Thursday - Twin Day
Friday - Blue and Gold Day
Poultney High School is looking for substitutes
Poultney High School and GRCSU are hiring!
We're recruiting individuals interested in joining our pool of Substitute Teachers and Paraeducators. We also have openings for qualified School Nurse substitutes - must be an RN with current VT licensing.
Interested individuals can apply on School Spring or Indeed. Questions can be directed to Ellen Coyle, Substitute Coordinator, ellen.coyle@grcsu.org, (802) 775-4342, ext. 2126.
Free Breakfast and Lunch for ALL Students
The State of Vermont is once again providing school breakfast and
lunch free for ALL students. However, we ask that you still fill out the form provided in the
packet regarding this.
Poultney High School Yearbooks
We pre-order our yearbooks, and the sooner you order, the less expensive they are. Please see below for more information.
Booster Club Golf Tournament
Poultney High School's Booster Club is hosting it's first annual golf tournament (see below)
Guidance News
TRAILBLAZERS: TRADES TRAINING PROGRAM
Vermont Works for Women's Trailblazers is a free training program to support the entry and success of women and gender-expansive individuals in construction and the trades. For participants, it is an opportunity to obtain or increase skills and certifications for jobs that are in high demand, and gain access to a viable pathway to employment. For employers, it is a way to develop existing staff and identify new candidates to fill critical job openings. Trailblazers is open to women and gender-expansive individuals ages 16+, no experience necessary! Students enrolled in high school and/or tech centers are encouraged to apply. UPCOMING TRAININGS: October 4 - November 17, 2022 Trailblazers Location: The MINT, Rutland, VT https://www.vtworksforwomen.org/programs/women/trailblazers2023-2024 Financial Aid Applications Will Be Available October 1, 2022
Do you have seniors that need help completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2023-2024 school year? Vermont Student Assistance Corporation’s (VSAC) Outreach Counselors are conducting virtual 1:1 FAFSA Friday meetings via Microsoft Teams, on most Fridays between October 2022 and January 2023. We also have select in-person opportunities at the VSAC Resource Center in Winooski. See details, dates and sign up now through the sign-up page for FAFSA help from VSAC.
Contact: Chris Barry at barry@vsac.org
VSAC News
Introducing VSAC Workforce Development Funding
VSAC, in partnership with other Vermont agencies, will offer grants and interest-free forgivable loans that will help eligible students afford the degree or training they need to pursue the career they want. This new funding will reduce or eliminate tuition for eligible students pursuing careers in critical fields such as skilled trades, early childhood education, nursing, mental health care and more:
- 802 Opportunity - offers free tuition at Community College of Vermont (CCV) to eligible Vermont residents with a family income of $75,000 or less.
- Program for Early Childhood Educators - offers full tuition to qualified recipients pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree program in early childhood education or early childhood special education at participating schools.
- Program for Nursing Education - offers up to full tuition to qualified recipients pursuing a nursing career in Vermont.
- And more…
Learn more at vsac.org/workforce or contact VSAC Scholarships at 888-253-4819.
Student/Parent Handbook
The 2022-2023 Quarry Valley Student/Parent Handbook can be found below.
Free WiFi and/or Internet
See the flyer below.
Fall Athletics
If you wish to participate in fall athletics, please make sure that you register with FamilyID. Please click the link below.