The Hornet Buzz
February 17, 2023
In this Issue
- School is CLOSED today 2/17
- Advisory Announcements Slides
- Academy Applications
- EWSD Updated Safety Measures at Athletic Events
- VSAC College and Career Pathways
- Dodgeball Tournament 3/10
- Scholarship Opportunity for Senior Students
- Student Job Opportunities
- American Auxiliary Green Mountain Girls State Application
- Lost and Found
- Textbook Return Reminder
- The Governor's Institute of Vermont (GIV) is Now Accepting Applications
- Parking Permits
Senior Section
- Senior students and families-check here for updates
School is now CLOSED today: Friday, February 17th

Advisory Announcements Slides

Attention Students: Reminder that applications for Academies are due on Friday, February 24th.
STEM Academy: STEM Applications can be found online here The completed applications can either be emailed to lsmith@ewsd.org or put in the STEM mailbox in the main office.
GLP Applications: Applications can be found online here. Completed applications emailed to jprado@ewsd.org
AVPA Applications: Applications found online here *If interested in AVAP, it’s recommended that you sign up for at least 1 Fine Arts class Course.
EWSD Updated Safety Measures at Athletic Events
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.
VSAC College & Career Pathways 2023
High School Students and parents/guardians, whether you're college-bound, training bound or not sure, this free planning event is for you.
You're invited to join VSAC for this free, postsecondary planning event. Live workshops will be offered in person at UVM or online via Zoom. Workshop topics will cover financial aid, admissions, searching for colleges, career exploration, and much more!
If you're able to attend in person, the day will kick off with a resource fair featuring Vermont institutions, organizations, and businesses to help you explore your future after high school. Find all the details at vsac.org/ccp.


Scholarship Opportunity for Senior Students
Dr. Alice Angney Scholarship for Leadership and Service
The Vermont Superintendents Association has established a student scholarship to honor former long-time Lamoille South Supervisory Union Superintendent, Dr. Alice Angney. The scholarship commemorates Dr. Angney’s outstanding service to public education and children in Vermont by providing a $3,000 scholarship to a Vermont high school senior. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of the student's leadership, service to his/her/their community, academic achievement, and initiative in overcoming a specific challenge.
Information and forms for the annual scholarship will be posted on February 1st of each year.
For additional information on the Scholarship see your high school guidance staff or contact Kristi Tate at the Vermont Superintendents Association at ktate@vtvsa.org or (802) 229-5834. Open to high school seniors who are Vermont residents.
Online application can be found here. The deadline to apply is March 13, 2023.
Student Job Opportunities


Crumbl Cookies

American Auxiliary Green Mountain Girls State Application
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.
The Governor's Institute of Vermont (GIV) is Now Accepting Applications
The Governor’s Institutes of Vermont offers a variety of intensive, residential summer learning programs hosted at college campuses all over the state. Each Institute focuses on a unique area of interest and introduces you to mentors and friends who will help you pursue your passions and create your future. These programs are open to students in grades 9, 10 or 11. Institutes this summer are:
- Arts
- Engineering
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Science & Technology
- Global Issues & Youth Action
- Health & Medicine
- Mathematical Sciences
- Health & Medicine
- Technology & Design
To learn more about GIV please visit their website www.giv.org. The application deadline is: March 31, 2023. If you have questions, you may contact Siobhan Barber, sbarber@ewsd.org in the School Counseling Office.
Parking Permits
Go here to apply!
Permits can be picked up in the main office after the application process is complete.
Senior Section
Important Dates
- The Next Senior Class Meeting: Senior class meeting that was supposed to be held Friday, February 17th is canceled due to no school today.
- Graduation: Will be held on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. *More information to follow as we get closer to June.
- Cap and gown ordering through Balfour- Ordering is closed. Pick up date for cap and gowns will be June 1st from 10:00 am-2 pm in the Gym. As well as June 7th during lunches outside the cafe. Payment due at pick up of $24 cash or check made out to Balfour.
- Yearbook is no longer accepting senior photos.
- Yearbooks can be purchased through Jostens here.
Assistant Principal Grade Assignments
10th Grade: Lynn Kozloski
11th Grade: Gayle Botelho
12th Grade: Jeff Goodrich
EHS Events Calendar and Website
-Essex High School Website: Check here for announcements and important information about our school, handbooks, daily schedules, and staff directory.