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Superintendent's Message

Violet Nichols

Superintendent'sMessageViolet Nichols

May 30, 2024

Dear Parents/Guardians and Staff,

I hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day weekend! It’s hard to believe there are only two weeks of school left. But before we say goodbye for the summer, our schools and students will be busy with concerts, field days, CAP week, and graduation ceremonies! Please check with your respective school for times and locations. More information for end-of-year events at the high school can be found here or check your principal’s newsletters for more details.

School Board Junior Representative Application

With Senior Rama AL Namee graduating this year, the South Burlington School Board needs a new student representative. Join incoming senior Gracie Morris and represent the student body at board meetings throughout the school year. The application is open to all incoming SBHS Juniors and if selected, you would then serve on the board for your junior and senior years. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Gracie!


6/5: Priority deadline for applications

Week of 6/10: Interviews of selected finalists by a subcommittee of the School Board

6/14: Notification of applicants

8/7: New student representative attends their first School Board Meeting meeting

*Applicants must regularly check their school email account for updates and other important information.*


Interested students can apply here!



Transportation Update

Past transportation information can be found on the Transportation Services website under Transportation Updates.


Would you like to walk, bike, or roll to school but lack a safe or connected route? The City of South Burlington wants to hear from you!


They will use your input to create a citywide Active Transportation Plan that will guide sidewalk, path and roadway improvements to help people choose walking, biking and rolling.


To participate, please join us at the second public meeting on Thursday, June 6 at City Hall (180 Market Street) to provide your feedback on what would help you walk, bike, and roll safely around South Burlington.


This Open House event will begin in the City Hall lobby at 5:00pm with free food, followed by a presentation from the project team in the Auditorium at 6:00pm. Hear what they’ve learned so far and discuss possible improvements to South Burlington schools and throughout the City.


For more information, please contact Erica Quallen at equallen@southburlingtonvt.gov. To request interpretation services, please complete this form by May 30th: https://tinyurl.com/requestinterpretation


You can also provide feedback and highlight particular areas of interest or concern using this online survey: http://tinyurl.com/SBATPSurvey.

Thanks for your interest and to learn more, please visit the project website: https://tinyurl.com/SouthBurlingtonATP .

Vermont Summer EBT

Vermont is among the first states to launch the new permanent Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (SEBT) program to help feed eligible school aged children during the summer vacation months. The Summer EBT program is a permanent program that has income requirements and is only available during the summer.

The benefit is $120 for the summer per eligible child. Families can use the benefits to purchase groceries at retail stores, farmers markets and online. Additional information, and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the state website summerebt.vermont.gov


If you have questions about the program, please contact DCF’s Economic Services Division at 1-800-479-6151, option 7.

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Don’t miss the South Burlington School District City Hall Art Show from June 1st to July 31st!

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Starting Friday, June 21st, and continuing throughout the summer on select Fridays, SB Recreation and Parks will offer FREE healthy snacks in SB parks! No cost or registration is required! Stop by Jaycee Park (6/21, 7/12, 8/2) or Farrell Park (6/28, 7/26, 8/9) between 11:30am-1:30pm. Grab your snacks to go or stick around and enjoy the park!

2024 Senior Lunch Account Refund/Donation Request Form and Procedures

To parents and guardians of SBHS seniors, thank you for supporting the Nutritional services program while your child was enrolled in SBHS.


You may request a refund, transfer the balance to a sibling within the district, or donate the funds to a student in need. To request a refund, please fill out the 2024 Senior Refund/Donation Request form.


If you have questions or need clarification please contact Rhonda Ketner, Nutritional Services Director at rketner@sbschools.net.

The 2024-2025 Returning Student Registration is Now Open

To maintain the most up-to-date information about our students, the South Burlington School District asks families to verify the enrollment of all returning students annually. Along with contact details, medical needs, and approval for the use of technology, the Returning Student Registration form also provides our Transportation Department with the data they need to create bus routes and schedules.

Please complete the form by May 31, 2024.

To begin registering your student, please click here: Returning Student Registration.

You will find translatable instructions and access to other helpful resources on the Returning Student Registration website.

To translate the website, click Translate in the upper right corner and choose your preferred language.

For help translating the Returning Student Registration form or for help accessing a device to complete your student’s registration, please contact the school directly: Contact Us.


Need help logging into your Parent Portal Account? Please click this link for help.

Employment Opportunities

The district is hiring! Please follow the links to read the full descriptions for these roles.


Bus Drivers (and Bus Aides)

Training available obtain Commercial Driver's Licenses to eligible candidates, full and part time positions available as well as van drivers and bus monitors


Lunchroom:

Middle School

Elementary


Traffic Monitors


Substitute Teachers


Full job descriptions are available on School Spring. If you have questions on hiring processes or on employment, please contact Elissa Galvez, Employment Specialist, egalvez@sbschools.net (802) 652-7247.

Notable Dates


June 13: MS only early release

Last Day for 8th graders and SBHS students

8th grade Celebration Ceremony at 2 pm (SBHS Gymnasium)


June 14: Last Day for all K-7 students (half day)

High School Graduation Ceremony at 10 am (Patrick Gym, UVM)

Thank you for reading!


Violet

SBSD App

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Along with the website, the dedicated app will be your best resource for updated menus, schedules and other important information in the event of school closures and delays.

Download the dedicated SBSD app (or scan the QR code )!


Stay in the loop with our Live Feed


  • Access breakfast and lunch menus
  • Get your daily dose of news
  • Stay updated with the events calendar
  • Connect with our staff directory
  • Receive important notifications, like school closures



We’d love to hear your thoughts on both the app and the website so please email any feedback to website@sbschools.net.

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