May 2021
End of the Year Events!
May 27th - Senior Dinner
We are planning a senior dinner at 5:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. This is for all seniors and is hosted by Liam from VSAC and the graduation committee here at school. We want this time together to share a final meal with you all and talk about your memories here at Winooski High School. Please RSVP to Mrs. Greene at kgreene@wsdvt.org or call at 383-6109.
May 28th- MS trip to Camp Abnaki
Our annual celebratory trip to camp for grades 6-8 is happening!
June 5th - Junior/Senior Dance
We are planning a Junior/Senior dance prom from 7:00 p.m. - 10 p.m. in the cafeteria. This will be for all juniors and seniors from our high school. Unfortunately, outside guests will not be allowed. There will be snacks and drinks. Dancing is allowed as long as students wear masks. There is no cost to attend.
June 10th- Senior Class Field Trip
The senior class will be taking a field trip to ArborTrek in Jeffersonville. AborTrek is a family-friendly forest amusement park with a treetop obstacle course. Students need to be at school by 8:00 a.m. and will be returning to school by 2:00 p.m. All meals will be provided and there is no cost for this trip.
8th Grade Celebration and MS Dance
This event will look very different this year, but we will be celebrating our 8th graders and the end of an extraordinary year. Details forthcoming. If you're up for helping out or have an idea, please let Kate, Amanda, or Jaycie know.
June 11th- Practice for Graduation
All seniors will need to be at school by 11:00 a.m. in the gym. Caps and gowns will be handed out at this time. The cost for these is $21.00. You can pay Mrs. Greene in advance. We will do a walk through so everyone is prepared for graduation day.
June 12th- Graduation Day! All seniors will need to be at school by 12:00 p.ms for a 1:00 p.m start. We will meet in the cafeteria. At this point seating is limited to two guests per graduate and will be assigned in the gym.
Middle and High School Field Trips:
5/27 BTC pod, Salmon Hole fishing trip, 11:30- 3:00
5/28 MS Trip to Camp Abnaki, 9:00- 3:00
6/1 Senior A Pod Cookout @ Oakledge Park, 10:00-2:00
6/1 House A Pod Winooski pool 9:30-11:30
6/8 House A Pod ArborTrek 8:00- 2:00
6/10 Senior Trip to ArborTrek 8:00-2:00
6/10 House B Spare Times Bowling 9:40-12:00
For High School Students:
July 26, 27, 28; August 2, 3, 4 and 9, 10, 11
Join Shelburne Farms educators and a network of leaders in the field of sustainability for an exploration of the complexity of ecological-social systems and how people communicate to different audiences about topics such as climate change, food systems, and educating for a more just future. We’ll explore how the U.N Sustainable Development Goals emerge in communities and actions that are being taken to improve the quality of life in Vermont. You’ll work together to engage in a communications capstone project that reflects your curiosity and passion and connects your perspective to sustainability issues at the Farm and throughout the state. We can’t wait to work with you this summer!
For Middle School Students:
July 26, 27, 28; August 2, 3, 4 and 9, 10, 11
Join Shelburne Farms educators for an expedition exploring the unique social and ecological systems in and around Lake Champlain and Shelburne Farms. Expeditions are set up at Shelburne Farms in advance to explore the farmyard, garden, forest, and lakeshore; but as cool things emerge we’ll follow the groups interest and inquiry. The nine-day mini-course allows you to explore your interests and build relationships with the people and place, deepen your learning and practice skills in the field, and reflect on and apply your knowledge and experience. We are excited to meet you on the Farm this summer!
Monday, May 17:
JV baseball and softball home vs Enosburg 4:30
Tuesday, May 18:
Middle School baseball and softball @ Missisquoi 5:30. Bus leaves at 4:15/4:30
Wednesday, May 19:
Varsity Track @ Spaulding 3:30 bus leaves at 1:45
Thursday, May 20:
JV baseball at Richford 5:00/5:15 start time. Bus leaves at 3:15/3:30
Middle School baseball and softball home vs St. Francis 4:00
Here are the games and meets coming up this week. Home games in BOLD
Monday, May 10:
JV baseball at BFA St.Albans 5:30 Bus leaves at 4:15
Middle School Baseball and Softball home vs St. Francis 4:00
Middle School Track and Field at Mt. Abraham 3:30. Bus leaves at 1:45 Ed 1:30
Wednesday, May 12:
Varsity Track and Field at Essex High School 3:30 Bus leaves at 2:00
JV baseball at Essex High School 3:30. Bus leaves at 2:00
JV softball @ Craftsbury 4:30 Bus leaves at 2:00
Middle School Track and Field at Tuttle MS (South Burlington HS) 3:30. Bus leaves at 1:45 Ed 1:30
Thursday, May 13:
Middle School Baseball vs St. Francis at Rice High School at 5:00 bus leaves at 4:15.
Middle School softball vs St. Francis at Landry park (53 Pine street) in Winooski 3:45.
Saturday, May 15:
JV baseball @ Fairfax 11:00am bus 9:30 a.m.
Virtual "Pen Pal" Exchange Program for Students
One upcoming program we are beginning to recruit for is a virtual "Pen Pal" exchange program through the Department of State's Pan-African Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP) with students from over 38 countries in Africa next month. Students will have the opportunity to connect with their PAYLP peers through weekly "Pen Pal" correspondence and virtual meetings hosted by the VCWA focused on youth leadership, civic engagement, and cross-cultural communication.
If any students of yours are interested in participating in this program, please encourage them to join the VCWA's information session on Wednesday, May 19th from 4:00 - 4:30 PM EST to learn more about the PAYLP Pen Pals opportunity and other summer virtual exchanges!
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qd-iurzouHtaO8BCQgKxQTFvqqZHNcpar
Congrats to all student artists who participated in the 40th Annual Congressional Art Competition!
Below are the submission of artwork from across the state. Our very own Jaydyne Crowder (12) got an honorable mention! Kudos to the following student artist in also submitting art work for this competition:
Suvisha Gurung, Anusha Gurung, Aymard Math, Jakob Andrews, Jean Heintz, Nadine Ikizakubuntu, Sanii Stewart-McIver, and Shabani Munyugu
In addition to being recognized as artists in the competition, all students who submitted artwork are being offered a spot in the Governor’s Institute summer program. We’re so proud of y’all for using your voice and your talents for good.