The Bobcat Den
February 20, 2026
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Slopes, Spirit, Savannah & Smiles
Slopes, Spirit, Savannah & Smiles
The past two weeks at UCS have been full of energy, celebration, kindness and meaningful learning as we head into Winter Vacation.
We wrapped up our Snow Motion program at Cochran’s, and what a fantastic experience it has been for our students. Watching their confidence grow on the slopes, supporting one another, and embracing the winter season has been a true highlight.
We also welcomed some special visitors who shared a presentation about the Iditarod race in Alaska, giving students a glimpse into this incredible endurance event and the teamwork and perseverance it represents.
Earlier today, our Grade 1–2 classrooms hosted an impressive Animal Museum, showcasing their learning as the culminating project of the second unit in our Literacy program. Students proudly displayed their research and shared their knowledge with enthusiasm. It was wonderful to see their hard work come to life. Add in a full week of school spirit and celebration, and it has certainly been a joyful lead-up to break!
Looking ahead, Town Meeting Day is Tuesday, March 3rd. Please don’t forget to support MMUUSD and vote on next school year’s budget. Your participation makes a meaningful difference in supporting our students and schools.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Stay warm, stay healthy, and we hope you have a wonderful vacation. It’s hard to believe that when we return, the calendar will read March, and spring will be right around the corner!
As we close this year's snow motion program, we want to give a very special thank you to all of the parents, grandparents, and staff who helped to make this year so successful! Whether you transported equipment, ran the rope tow, skied, or supported students on the mighty mite hill- Thank you! We could not run this program without you. We appreciate your flexibility, positivity, and energy. Thank you all!
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Feb 23rd - March 3rd: School Vacation
March 3rd: Town Meeting Day - PLEASE VOTE!!!
March 13th: All-School Morning Meeting (LaBrusciano)
April 3rd: All-School Morning Meeting (Cowan)
April 6th, 7th & 8th: VTCAP ELA Testing (Grades 3-4)
April 13th & 14th: VTCAP Math Testing (Grades 3-4)
April 15th: Student 2hr Early Release Day
Info from MMUUSD
Kindergarten Registration Letter.docxPart2 Summer Camp Opportunity @ UCS
Anyone can attend these camps, not just those who attend the after-school program. You can find the link to ALL Part2 Summer Camps here: https://part2kids.com/summer-camps/
GIRLS on the RUN is BACK!
Registration is now open for Girls on the Run at Underhill Central School!
The season kicks off on Monday, March 16th. Thanks to successful fundraising efforts this winter, we’ve reduced the registration price for the first 25 participants to sign up! Spots fill quickly, so be sure to register soon at: www.gotrvt.org/programs ... We can’t wait for an amazing season!
FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
Food Allergy Safe School Information
Food Allergy Safe School Information for Celebrations
The Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District elementary schools are “Food Allergy Aware / Safe Schools” and have adopted a food-free birthday celebration model. Please do not send in food to celebrate your student’s birthday. For classroom or whole school celebrations involving food, all food will be provided by the teacher, school administration, or parent-teacher organization, in accordance with our food safety procedures.
Stay Home When Sick
Refer to the MMUUSD District Illness Guidelines to determine if your child should stay home from school.
Please feel free to contact the health office if you have questions about sending your child to school after an illness.
You can contact us at 802-858-6316 or ucshealthoffice@mmuusd.org
ONLINE SCHOOL STORE
GET YOUR BOBCAT GEAR!!!
GET YOUR BOBCAT GEAR!!!
Welcome to the UCS Bobcats Online Sideline Store, the place to score personalized Bobcat Swag and accessories from all your favorite brands 24/7/365. Get ready for the summer with new styles and brands
**Profits do go back to the UCS** Happy Shopping!!!
NEWS FROM THE PTO
WISH LIST for TEACHERS & STAFF
Greetings UCS Families! Suddenly it's December and the gift-giving season is upon us. The PTO asked UCS teachers and staff to share their school and classroom wishes. That information was compiled into Amazon Wish Lists and Teachers Pay Teachers gift card requests. If you have UCS teachers and staff on your gift giving list this season, we hope these wish list requests will be helpful.
(Also on Mrs. Poor's wish list: Michaels or Amazon gift cards)
UCS 1/2 Wish List - LaBrusciano
(Also on Mrs. Bernier's wish list: Teachers Pay Teachers gift card)
UCS 3/4 Wish List - Danis/Giguere
If you don't see the teacher you are looking for, check back for updates! We'll continue to add to them as wishes come in. You can also consider a gift card to the Teachers Pay Teachers site.
Buying labels for your family's gear? Use our school's name to help support the PTO's fundraising efforts for opportunities such as Math through Art, visiting authors and artists and more. All families need to do is click the link, under support, type in our school (Underhill Central School) in the search bar in the middle of the screen, and start buying!
UCS PTO will receive 20% of each sale.
FREE FAMILY SUPPORT/EDUCATION PROGRAMS & INFO
We want to ensure our families have the resources they need.
Please utilize our UCS Resource Sheet, which includes helpful information for families.
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Changes coming from 3SquaresVT
Please help us spread the word to make sure 3,000 of our friends and neighbors keep 3SquaresVT by reporting information that meets the work reporting rules. 3,000 people could lose benefits on March 1st if they do not report information in time.
We have developed a number of resources to support information-sharing and hope you will share these resources broadly, all housed in this link.
We have information for community partners to understand how to support people with reporting information, including completing the "Personal Obstacle or Barrier to Work" exemption. DCF has produced a community partner guide that explicitly talks about this exemption.
We have information to share generally with people (on social media, Front Porch Forum sample posts, newsletters, county-specific paper flyers)
We will be uploading the recordings of our 3SquaresVT Work Reporting Rules Training series on Tuesday to that link above.
The more we can share information about this BEFORE March 1st, the better chance that people who are otherwise eligible for 3SquaresVT will be able to keep their benefits. 3SquaresVT helps workers–both to supplement wages and provide support between jobs. Most people who can work, do work. For the small share of folks who can’t work or face barriers to work, 3SquaresVT is a crucial support.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Here is the ticket link and flyer for the
UCS Lake Monsters fundraiser
ReConnect Discussion Group (2) 3-10-26 (1).pdf
Openings in ReTribe's Spring Forest School & Wild Woods Afterschool in Underhill
Our Spring semester is about to begin! We hope your child will join our wild play and forest exploration here in Underhill.
ReTribe is accepting students ages 5-13 for their Forest School and Wild Woods Afterschool programs. Forest School has spaces open on Wednesday and Thursdays in Underhill from 9am-3pm. Wild Woods Afterschool meets Mondays and Thursdays in Underhill from 3-5:30pm. Learn more at www.retribe.org/the-forest-school. & https://www.retribe.org/after-school
Poker Hill Arts summer Fairies and Gnomes Camps are open for registration.
See website for dates and info:
Mr. G's Summer Camp Info 2026
Yes it's that time of year again! Here is the Master Summer Camp Schedule 2026. Registration opens Friday February 6th at 8am. Registration, Camp Info, Weekly Schedules, etc can be found at vtoutdooradventures.com.
The Goal is to get every student that registers at least one week of camp. There will be a spot on the registration form with scholarship request. All camps are Monday through Friday 8am-4pm. Camps will have pickup and dropoff in Richmond.
Camps are a partnership between MMUUSD and Richmond Elementary school PTO. The goal is to promote healthy lifestyles and love of the outdoors while also making sure kids have access to the many treasures in our local community. Profits from camps go towards supporting the Snow Motion Program and increasing lifetime fitness to kids in MMUUSD.
Please email brian.godfrey@mmuusd.org with questions. Looking forward to seeing you at camp this summer.
STAY CONNECTED with WHAT'S HAPPENING @ UCS
Underhill Central School
Underhill Central School
Email: ucsoffice@mmuusd.org
Location: 6 Irish Settlement Rd, Underhill, VT 05489
Phone: 802.899.4676
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