Principal Joe's Updates
September 9, 2022
Next Week's Events
Varsity Soccer vs. Twin Valley
Sat, Sep 10, 2022, 11:00 AM
Poultney Elementary School, School Circle, Poultney, VT, USA
Varsity Football vs. Oxbow
Sat, Sep 10, 2022, 01:00 PM
Poultney High School, Poultney, VT, USA
JV Soccer vs. West Rutland
Mon, Sep 12, 2022, 04:30 PM
Poultney Elementary School, School Circle, Poultney, VT, USA
JV Football at Otter Valley
Bus leaves at 4:00
Mon, Sep 12, 2022, 05:00 PM
Otter Valley Union High School, Franklin Street, Brandon, VT, USA
Varsity Soccer vs. Arlington
Tue, Sep 13, 2022, 04:00 PM
Poultney Elementary School, School Circle, Poultney, VT, USA
Cross Country at Otter Valley
Bus leaves at 1:30. Start times: Middle School @ 4:15; Girls @ 4:45; Boys @ 5:15
Tue, Sep 13, 2022, 04:15 PM
Otter Valley Union High School, Franklin Street, Brandon, VT, USA
Middle School Soccer at Long Trail
Bus leaves at 2:00
Wed, Sep 14, 2022, 04:00 PM
Long Trail School, Kirby Hollow Road, Dorset, VT, USA
Middle School Football vs. Mill River
Thu, Sep 15, 2022, 04:45 PM
Poultney High School, Poultney, VT, USA
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
Future Upcoming Events
Sept 19 Quarry Valley Board Meeting
Sept 24 Homecoming Dance
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
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.
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.
PSAT
All Juniors will be taking the PSAT for free on Wednesday October 12 from 7:45 to about 12. If your 10th grader would like to take the test please sign up with Mrs. Gallipo by Tuesday September 13, the cost is $18.
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.
Guidance News
- The University of Vermont is excited to offer Regional Information Sessions throughout the state this fall. These events are for high school juniors, seniors and their families to learn more about UVM. Details and registration information will be emailed to students in early September. Registration is now open.
Pursue a career in skilled trades — tuition-free A new interest-free, forgivable loan pays up to 100% of tuition for training and certification in select high-demand job sectors in Vermont. The new program, open to Vermont and non-Vermont residents, will help meet the acute need for more trained workers in Vermont in select building, mechanical, industrial, or medical trades; emergency services; energy including clean energy, energy efficiency, or weatherization; transportation; broadband; robotics and other high-demand sectors. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until all funds have been awarded. Programs beginning after Sept. 1 are eligible. For details on how to apply, visit www.vsac.org/workforce-development-funding or call 888-253-4819.
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.
Booster Club Golf Tournament
Poultney High School's Booster Club is hosting it's first annual golf tournament (see below)
Fall Athletics
If you wish to participate in fall athletics, please make sure that you register with FamilyID. Please click the link below.