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Mount Snow Academy and Vermont Academy merging programs

DOVER- Mount Snow Academy is changing its name and expanding its academic offerings, thanks to a merger with Vermont Academy that was announced August 1.
“It’s exciting,” said MSA Head of School Peter Stokloza. “It’s great for our program and for Mount Snow.”
Stokloza said the...

Burr and Burton Academy no longer offering driver education courses

By Amelia Nick
WARDSBORO- On Monday, the River Valleys Unified School District held their final board meeting before the start of the 2022-2023 school year. They briefly discussed a letter from Burr and Burton Academy, a transportation request, and finalized staffing approvals for the...

Vermont EMS Academy building in Newfane. vemsa.org

Rescue Inc. launching EMS academy

NEWFANE – Rescue Inc. is opening VEMSA - Vermont EMS Academy - to bring state-of-the-art emergency medical training to southern Vermont and the surrounding region. The facility is on Route 30, just minutes off I-91.
VEMSA will be opening this fall with emergency medical technician and...

Mount Snow Academy's listing on VRBO

Mount Snow Academy violates zoning permit

DOVER- Selectboard members reacted to news that a property that had been granted tax exempt status by the town, was in violation of their agreement, and in violation of their zoning permit at their regular meeting Tuesday evening.
Town assessor Linda Sherman reported that Mount Snow...

Students at the Academy at Charlemont enjoy a day of sledding earlier this winter. Despite challenges, the small independent school has been able to navigate the pandemic and has reopened. Photo courtesy Facebook

Despite rough sledding, school opens

CHARLEMONT, MA- As the world marks the one-year anniversary of the pandemic and those horrific few weeks when life was flipped on its head, one topic that has been an endless source of debate is whether schools should be open for in-person instruction, and if so, how to do it in a safe manner....