Wardsboro

River Valleys board reviews numbers, awaits survey results

DOVER - During a 30-minute meeting on Monday, December 16, the River Valleys Unified School District board discussed the upcoming budget season and heard reports from the principals of both Wardsboro Elementary and The Dover School.
The board reviewed an estimated profit and loss statement...

School district seeks budget input from public

DOVER - During their meeting on Monday, December 2, the River Valleys Unified School District board discussed the upcoming budgeting season and heard updates from the principals of Wardsboro Elementary and The Dover School.
“The supervisory union budget was passed two weeks ago,” said...

Wardsboro school gets new food service provider

DOVER - During their meeting on Monday, November 18, the River Valleys Unified School District board made changes to the food service program at Wardsboro Elementary.
“As you know, or may know, there’s a vacancy at the Wardsboro School for a food service person. We’ve been unable to fill...

River Valleys district charges ahead

WARDSBORO - During their meeting on Monday, November 5, at Wardsboro Elementary, the River Valleys Unified School District approved the purchase and installation of a charger for the previously purchased electric bus and received updates from the principals of Wardsboro Elementary and The Dover...

Sibilia

Sibilia cruises to reelection, focuses on Speaker race

DOVER- While the political landscape in Vermont may have changed dramatically Tuesday evening, independent candidate for the Windham-2 House district Laura Sibilia sailed to victory with 1,572 votes in an uncontested race.
Sibilia recently announced her decision to run for Speaker of the...

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Local election officials ready for Tuesday’s final push

DEERFIELD VALLEY- According to the Vermont Secretary of State, about one third of Vermont voters have already voted. For those who are waiting until Election Day on Tuesday, November 5, Deerfield Valley town clerks concurred on one piece of advice: If you received a ballot in the mail, be sure...

Porter named to fill board seat

DOVER - During their Monday, October 21, meeting at The Dover School, the River Valleys Unified School District board received an update on The Dover School’s roof and appointed a new member to the board.
“I’ve been an artist for the last four years. I have two kids at the school,” said...

School officials take electric bus for test drive

WARDSBORO - During their Monday, October 7 meeting at Wardsboro Elementary, the River Valleys Unified School District board moved forward with a rebate from the Clean Service Program to purchase an electric bus. They also learned about efforts by both schools to provide students with healthier...

Francesca Palumbo

Well-known educator takes over top spot at Wardsboro school

Note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly quoted that "Kindergarteners were in the same room as seniors." Whitingham was a K-12 school with kindergarteners and seniors in the same building. WARDSBORO - After being the assistant principal at The Academy School in West Brattleboro for...

A float for the History House during the Wardsboro parade July 4, 2012. File photo

Wardsboro Parade and Street Fair celebrates 75th year

Event started as a fundraiser for church WARDSBORO - The longest running Fourth of July parade and fair in the state will celebrate its 75th anniversary this year. Festivities include a parade, vintage cars from around the region, and creative vendors. Patrons can look forward...