MVSD Joins National Study on Confidence in Public Education Parents, teachers, staff, and students in grades 8–12 are invited to participate in an anonymous nationwide survey this fall.
Guidance on E-Bikes and E-Motos at School As electric cycles become more common, MVSD and the Swanton Village Police Department want families to know the rules — on the road and on school grounds.
About the State Mandated Merger Study The recently passed Act 170 legally requires all school districts in Vermont to participate in merger studies, but what does that really mean?
After School Programs Launch Fall Session with New Team Members and New Offerings From woodworking and Jr. Iron Chef to Highgate Actors' Theater and a brand-new district theater program, MVSD's after school lineup is bigger than ever this fall.
Highgate Students Welcome a Congresswoman and the Secretary of State U.S. Representative Becca Balint and Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas visited Highgate Elementary as part of the school's Kid Governor program.
MVSD Opens New School Year with Celebrations, Data Wins, and a Musical Trivia Battle The district's Fall Inservice Convocation highlighted strong retention numbers, early literacy gains, and two outstanding educator award recipients.
Highgate Theater Program Earns Statewide Spotlight MVSD after school programs are making waves this spring, with Highgate selected for a statewide video series
Curriculum Director Brings Back Brain Science Insights from National Conference Dr. Kosha Patel attended the Learning and the Brain Conference in April, returning with 43 pages of notes and new ideas for supporting student success.
"Mr. K" Brings the Natural World to Life for MVSD's Youngest Learners Local naturalist Kurt Valenta has spent five years sparking scientific curiosity in preschool and kindergarten classrooms across the district.
2026-2027 School Year Starts Wednesday, August 26 MVSD has finalized its calendar for next year, featuring a mid-week start, an extended Labor Day weekend, and continued recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
