RES Family News
April 5th, 2026
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STEAM Night Success!!
The 4th Annual RES Family STEAM Night was the best one yet! It was a wonderful event full of great food and families learning together from local experts in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art and math! The turn out was amazing. We served 300 plates of food! It wouldn't have been possible without the fabulous faculty who volunteered their time to set up, greet, serve food and clean up. A huge thank you to the custodial crew and the staff of our afterschool programs for their flexibility and willingness to help, and of course a huge amount of gratitude to our community partners for facilitating the engaging demonstrations and activities! They are in no particular order: Four Winds Nature Institute, Camels Hump Backcountry Rescue, NBC 5 Meteorologist Marissa Vigevani, Wild at heART’s Lisa Bressler, Rebecca Monty, Mrs. Wood, SPARK’s Darcie Rankin, Lauren Weir and VT Chapter of Women in Construction, UVM STEM Ambassadors, Molly Hall from Raidate, the MMU High School Robotics Club, Vermont Audubon, Matt Nolin & Amy Redburn and Chef Danielle.
What's New
Spanish Immersion Reading Buddies
As part of the Spanish Immersion Program, fourth-grade students take on the responsibility of reading to kindergarten Spanish immersion students to help foster and celebrate biliteracy.
Celebrating “I Am From” Stories
Mrs. LeFrancois and Ms. DesRoches’ classes came together for a meaningful celebration of their “I Am From” poems. Each student shared a piece of their story, reflecting on the people, places, and experiences that have shaped who they are. As they prepare to head to middle school, these poems serve as a powerful reminder of their identities and where they come from. It was a special moment of connection, pride, and reflection for everyone involved.
Farewell to Abby O'Neil
It is with a very heavy heart that I will be saying good bye to RES on April 17th. RES has been a part of my life since 2007, when my oldest started Kindergarten here. I am sitting here in the office struggling with what to say - I am so very sad to leave the amazing humans that work here and the amazing students who show up every day to learn. While I am incredibly sad to leave, I am also excited at what my future holds. My husband and I moved to Westford from Richmond 2 years ago to our dream property allowing us to grow a small sugaring operation in Westford. We now want to grow our farm, which means I need more time at home to bake our products. This summer, I will be at many Farmer's Markets selling our syrup and lots of baked goods. I will even be at the Richmond Farmer's Market every other Friday this summer so am hopeful to see many of you there. I have truly loved every minute of my time here at RES. I have loved getting to know all of our families and students and will miss this community. I have loved cheering on our students and our staff members. RES has been my family for years and will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you! 💜
Abby's last day with us at RES will be Friday, April 17th, although she will be helping out here and there through the remainder of this scool here. And with that, we welcome Jennifer Sutton, who will be starting for us April 13th to allow for a supportive and fluid transition!
Welcome Jennifer Sutton
Welcome Jennifer Sutton
Dear RES Community,
I am so excited to introduce myself as the newest administrative assistant at RES. With 19 years of experience working in education, I have had the privilege of supporting students, families, and staff in a variety of roles. One of the highlights of my career has been serving as a coach for the Special Olympics, an experience that deeply shaped my commitment to inclusion, teamwork, and celebrating every individual’s strengths.
Most recently, I worked at Mount Mansfield Union High School as a Youth Employment Specialist. As a parent of a first grader here at RES, I have already experienced firsthand what a truly special place this is. It is an honor to now join this community in a professional role.
Outside of school, I enjoy cooking, crafting, gardening, renovating our 1800s farmhouse and spending time with my family at our land in Nova Scotia. These activities bring me joy and help me stay grounded and connected within the community.
I look forward to getting to know all of you and supporting our school community. Please feel free to reach out or say hello, I’d love to meet you.
Warmly,
Jenn Sutton
IT'S HERE!!
The 2026 - 2027 School Calendar is officially out! You can find the link below. Important dates to note are on the right.
Parent/Caregiver Insight for 26-27 Placement
Parent/Caregiver Insight for 26-27 Placement
It is hard to believe, but soon we will begin planning for next school year! we want to share a bit about our student placement process. Our team—classroom teachers, specialists, support staff, and administrators—works thoughtfully to create balanced, supportive learning environments for every child.
Family input is an important part of this process. If you would like to share insights about your child as a learner, please consider completing this optional My Child as a Learner form by April 10th (one per student). While we value your input, final placement decisions are made by the school team, as we consider many factors to best support all students.
Thank you for your partnership and trust in this process. Please reach out if you have any questions or need support completing the form.
Parent Timeline for K-8 School Choice,
Spanish Immersion, & Kindergarten Registration
2026-2027 School Year
For the following schools:
Jericho Elementary * Brewster-Pierce Memorial Elementary * Richmond Elementary *
Smilie Memorial Elementary * Underhill Central Elementary
Browns River Middle School * Camels Hump Middle School
MMUUSD Spanish Immersion Program for Incoming Kindergartners
February 21st, 2026
MMMUSD Elementary and Middle Schools communicate to parents about the process of Kindergarten Registration, School Choice, and Spanish Immersion options in MMUUSD and where to access information if they wish to register their child for Kindergarten or apply for school choice or the Spanish Immersion Program.
March 6th, 2026 - April 3rd, 2026
Parent(s) or guardian(s) fill out a School Choice or Spanish Immersion form either online or by printable hard copy. Hard copies must be submitted by mail or in person to the Mt. Mansfield Unified Union School District Office in Jericho (10 River Road, Jericho, VT 05465).
Parent(s) or guardian(s) register their child for Kindergarten on PowerSchool. Registration information can be found on the district’s website under Families-Community - Enrollment and Student Forms.
April 3rd, 2026
Kindergarten registrations and School Choice & Spanish Immersion applications are due. If parents want to apply for school choice or Spanish Immersion, all forms are due either electronically, via mail, or dropped off in person at the Mt. Mansfield Unified Union School District Office (10 River Road, Jericho, VT 05465).
April 15th, 2026
The district/schools will mail letters to parents/guardians informing them if there is capacity for School Choice or Spanish Immersion explaining placement for their child and general information and timelines for their son/daughter’s individual school.
End of School Year (Elementary Schools) / Mid-Summer (Middle Schools) 2026
Teacher assignments will occur within each school and letters will be sent home with the teacher placement.
Helpful Links: Busing Options - Frequently Asked Questions - Guidelines - Policy - Spanish Immersion Program
VOLUNTEERING
**If you think you might VOLUNTEER at any point during the school year, please be sure to fill out the Volunteer Form now.**
It is much easier to fill it out now so you can be cleared to volunteer at any point during the school year.
RES PTO
Our next Meeting is:
Thursday, April 9th
from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting link
Meeting link
Join by phone
Join by phone
(US) +1 337-340-3252
PIN: 771687371
Click HERE to place an order for RES Merchandise!
RES Daily Information
ATTENDANCE
Consistent and regular attendance is paramount to student development and success. On time arrival provides a student with the most positive start to the day. If your student will be absent or tardy, please be sure to enter the information PickUp Patrol by 8:00am. Our first priority is your child's safety. If the absence or tardy is not entered into PickUp Patrol by 8:30am the office will begin to contact families. Students are marked absent until they have checked in with the office.
**Information about PickUp Patrol will be sent out by the end of the week**
From the Nurse
Important Dates to Remember
April 8th: 2 Hour Early Release
April 8th: Order date for RES Merch!
April 9th: RES PTO Meeting, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
April 10th: Parent/Caregiver Insight for 26'-27' Placement Due
April 15th: Red Clover Day
April 20th - 24th: NO School - Spring Break
Community News & Events
Bus Transportation
Below is transportation information for the upcoming school year. Please contact the Bus Garage with any questions you may have. They can be reached at 802-899-4840 or transportation@mmuusd.org.
Food Service
For the 2025-2026 school year, school meals will continue to be free. Even though there is no charge for snack and lunch, we encourage you to fill out this application for free and reduced-price school meals. If many families fill out and return this form, we will get more money from the federal government for free school meals now and in the future. We will also get more money for other school programs. Filling out this form also helps our community provide free summer meals to all kids, and free meals to kids in childcare. HERE is additional information outlining food service, free and reduced lunch, and common questions asked.
From the District
2025-2026 SY District Calendar
The district has put out the SY calendar for the year.
You can view the full 2025-26 SY Calendar HERE and it was shared in the District Happenings as well!
STAY CONNECTED with WHAT'S HAPPENING @ RES
Richmond Elementary School
Richmond Elementary School
Email: resoffice@mmuusd.org
Location: 125 School St, Richmond, VT 05477
Phone: 802.434.2461
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