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Green Mountain Boys' State (GMBS) is sponsored by the American Legion of Vermont. The program will be held at Norwich University from Sunday, June 25th-Friday, June 30th. Each school across the state has a predetermined designated number of delegate slots available.

Essex has 10 slots that would be endorsed and paid for by your local American Legion Post. You do not need to have a family member who is currently a member to apply. Simply put, if you're interested in working with other rising seniors across the Green Mountain State and developing some leadership skills, this is for you. If you're interested in attending post high school education, military or the workplace, this is for you. If you are interested in scholarship money to assist you in your future decisions, this is for you. If you are looking to hear from leaders across the state on how you too can become a stronger leader, this is for you.

If you'd like to attend, please complete the application form below. There will be follow-up conversations between GMBS and your school staff prior to making selections. GMBS will promptly follow up with you with additional information once you are accepted.

Here is a link to our online application. LINK HERE

DEADLINE: Applications must be received no later than May 15th.

To learn more about Green Mountain Boys' State you can visit our website HERE

If you have any questions please reach out to: Dylan McNamara, Director of Green Mountain Boys' State gmbsvtdirector@gmail.com

High school students, who have completed their junior year, are eligible to apply to become an ALA Girls State program participant. ALA Girls State participants spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens and learning how to participate in the functioning of Vermont’s local and state government in preparation for their future roles as responsible adult citizens. Participants spend time campaigning for local and statewide office, writing bills, and passing resolutions. Girls also have other ways to be engaged and fully participating citizens of their independent “Girls State.” Then they get to put what they have learned to use when they attend a mock-government session at the Vermont State House as part of their ALA Girls State experience.

Student learn how to campaign and run for office at the Local, State, and Federal government levels. They also go to Montpelier during their stay, to shadow our representatives there.

The session this year begins on June 17th and ends on June 22nd. It is fully paid for by the Auxiliary!

The application says due March 10th but the date is extended to March 18th and will do the interviews on that date at the American Legion, 3650 Roosevelt Highway in Colchester.

Find application here:

The Essex Westford School District’s top priority is keeping our students and visitors safe. In recent weeks we have heard and seen the news from around the State, and on some of our own campuses, about assaultive and concerning behaviors at various athletic events.

We remind you to be a supportive and encouraging spectator. Let the coaches coach, players play, and officials call the games/contests. Please review the Vermont Principals’ Association Guide to Good Sportsmanship.

The EWSD will be implementing new safety measures at some of our venues for the remainder of the winter sports season. Please stay out of restricted ‘no spectator’ areas and respectfully follow the directions of EWSD staff members and site personnel.

Thank you families and community members for working with us to ensure positive, supportive, and healthy learning environments for our student-athletes and everyone involved.

Go here to apply!

Permits can be picked up in the main office after the application process is complete.