Wildcats Newsletter

 

Volume No. 8

January 9, 2026


A bi-weekly newsletter from Principal Bowen, Principal Laflamme, and Principal Oakes.

 

Important Dates:

2025-2026 Calendar

Jan. 16 - Early Release

Jan. 19 - No School, MLK Day

Jan 20-23 - HS Exams

Jan. 30 - Early Release

Elementary School News

A Letter from

Principal Bowen


As we welcome students and staff back in the new year, we are excited to begin the winter season! As of today our Winter Activities Program is now underway, offering students skiing, skating and swimming for our kindergarteners as well as a variety of engaging options to stay active, connected, and involved during the colder months at school. These programs support not only physical wellness, but also teamwork, confidence, and school spirit! Thanks to all the volunteers who are helping and supporting these activities and Sandy Tracy and others who did the wavy lift to organize, confirm and plan all the intricate details!


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Middle School News


Students at Union Area


Letter from

Principal Laflamme


The new year is off to an active and engaging start at White River Valley Middle School as Winter Wellness gets underway. All students are participating in fun, hands-on activities that explore healthy ways to stay active, connected, and well during the winter months. These experiences extend beyond our building, giving students opportunities to learn and explore out in the community, something we are proud to highlight in the photos throughout this newsletter.





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High School News

A Letter from

Principal Oakes


 At White River Valley High School staff and students are making the final push to close out the first semester of the school year. Our Midterm Exams and Senior Capstone Presentations will be taking place January 20th- 23rd. This week in advisory students were introduced to the schedule and began planning their time to prepare for exams. Parents and caregivers, please refer to this letter regarding exam expectations and schedule.



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A Message from the Bethel Maintence Team:

Due to an unexpected accident involving the canopy outside the middle and elementary schools, a construction crew will remove a portion of the canopy this weekend. This action is recommended by a structural engineer to ensure safety. As a result, all school activities scheduled to take place at Bethel this upcoming weekend have been paused.  

Community Info