A Solon Salute to the Racial Justice Alliance and the community partners who hosted workshops on Monday morning as a part of Black History Month. Thank you to:
- Leon Walls is an associate professor at UVM in STEM and multiculturalism science education. He also teaches a class about race and racism at UVM.
- Flor Diaz Smith is an architect and the owner of diazsmithSTUDIO in Burlington.
- Mark Hughes is the co-founder and executive director of Justice For All an organization that pursues racial justice within Vermont's criminal justice system.
- Amanda Garces is a local advocate for racial justice, as well as founder of the Vermont Coalition for Ethnic and Social Equity in Schools.
- Christine Longmore is a lifelong Vermonter, she has worked at the Community Justice Center in Burlington. Her professional and community service includes accomplishments in restorative reentry, racial justice, and law enforcement accountability.
- Sha’an Mouliert is the co founder of the African American Alliance of the Northeast Kingdom, a grassroots organization committed to racial justice.
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| Photo by Adam Blair |
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| Photo by Adam Blair |
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| Photo by Adam Blair |
A Solon Salute to the MHS Gymnastics Team who competed in the state tournament on Saturday. Our small-in-number but big-in-heart 2nd year team came in 4th for the whole state. Well done and congrats on a great season!
A Solon Salute to the entire MHS Functional Fitness Crew for the completion of an incredibly challenging 12 week program! Each and every one of you gave 150% to every training session. Your ability to over come immense challenge and positively support one another while doing it was both motivating and inspirational. You are all SO SO STRONG! We are incredibly proud of all of you. Thank you for your commitment to each other, kindness and perseverance!! (from Dave Bennett) How Strong?
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| Violet Tobacco, Saskia Cousins-Joyce, Nadia Scoppettone, Jordan Allen Brandon, Susha Benoit, Leyla Khasiyeva, Lucia McCallum, Maple Perchlik, Eliana Moorhead, Emma Harter, Jalila Nazerali-Ruddy, Mae Browning |
A Solon Salute to Jordan Allen-Brandon, who was featured in The Vermont Network's Annual Report for her work around changing the narrative of violence in Vermont. Thanks so much for your ongoing commitment to this important work, Jordan!
A Solon Salute to these matching senior advisors, Liz Swindell and Adina Trager. They want to remind Seniors that dues are due this Friday (2/22)! Here is the Full Letter of Explanation regarding Senior Dues and the 2019 Graduate Information Sheet
A Solon Salute to local ceramic artist Elmira Behzadikia @potterybyelmira for giving texture workshops to Art 1 students. Thanks Elmira, the work looks great! (To keep up with more of the art happening at MHS follow the art room's Instagram feed @mhsartclass.
Upcoming for MHS
A Solon Salute to local ceramic artist Elmira Behzadikia @potterybyelmira for giving texture workshops to Art 1 students. Thanks Elmira, the work looks great! (To keep up with more of the art happening at MHS follow the art room's Instagram feed @mhsartclass.
Upcoming for MHS
- Feb 19: Composition Concert 7pm MHS Auditorium
- Feb. 20: has been changed from a white day to a green day. 2018-19 Green/White Calendar
- Feb 21: Special Schedule for Yana Tallon-Hicks visiting The Conversation & Discover Half-Earth Assembly.
- Feb 21: Lantern Parade 5pm
- Feb 21: Pops Concert 6pm MHS Auditorium
- Feb 23: Robotics Match, please come and watch this free event! This is an excellent opportunity to see what the program is all about. Matches start around 10:00 am at Champlain Valley Union High School. Contact Anne Watson for more information.
- Feb 25 to March 5: February break through Town Meeting Day is off from school. See you on March 6th.
- March 11: Spring Sports Meeting, 6:15pm in the MHS gym (Full Letter)
Announcements
- Announcement of MRPS Partners in Education Corporation: First Meeting, Friday February 22, 2019 from 5:00 – 6:30 PM at the Montpelier High School Cafeteria. The purpose of this meeting is to review and adopt bylaws and discuss financial structure. (Full Announcement/Press Release)
- 2019-2020 School Choice Letter (Due 2/25)
- April 1st: Presenter Dr. Michael Thompson, author of Raising Cain-Protecting the Emotional Lives of Boys, 6pm-7:30pm at UES Auditorium (Open to all). Full Flyer
- Host Families Needed for All-State Musical Festival:
- Dates: May 9-11
- Location: U-32
- Provide: place to sleep (bed, sofa-bed, air mattress, camping pads etc), breakfast, a few snacks for the day and transportation to and from school. Lunch and dinner provided by U-32
- Complete: Background Check
- Questions? Contact Choir Teacher, Molly Clark mollyclark@mpsvt.org
2018-19 Handbook & Schedules
