The Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union (BRSU) is excited to announce that registration for JISP is officially open for the upcoming winter season.
JISP (Junior Instructional Ski Program) is a cornerstone of the community partnership between local schools and winter sports organizations like the Bromley Outing Club, Bromley Mountain, Vermont Adaptive Sports Program (formerly Bart Adaptive Sport Program), Riley Rink Skating Program along well as programs offered by GNAT-TV, Hildene, Manchester Community Library, Merck Forest and Farmland, Southern Vermont Arts Center, and Wild Wings Cross Country Ski center. The program provides students with invaluable opportunities to learn to ski, snowboard, cross-country ski, ice skate, and participate in arts and nature activities as an integrated part of their school day.
Participation in JISP encourages healthy outdoor activity, builds confidence, and fosters a lifelong appreciation for winter sports and local resources.
Families are strongly encouraged to register promptly to secure a spot for their child(ren).
For full program details, registration forms, scholarship information, and deadlines, please visit the official BRSU JISP page: https://www.brsu.org/page/jisp
JISP (Junior Instructional Ski Program) is a cornerstone of the community partnership between local schools and winter sports organizations like the Bromley Outing Club, Bromley Mountain, Vermont Adaptive Sports Program (formerly Bart Adaptive Sport Program), Riley Rink Skating Program along well as programs offered by GNAT-TV, Hildene, Manchester Community Library, Merck Forest and Farmland, Southern Vermont Arts Center, and Wild Wings Cross Country Ski center. The program provides students with invaluable opportunities to learn to ski, snowboard, cross-country ski, ice skate, and participate in arts and nature activities as an integrated part of their school day.
Participation in JISP encourages healthy outdoor activity, builds confidence, and fosters a lifelong appreciation for winter sports and local resources.
Families are strongly encouraged to register promptly to secure a spot for their child(ren).
For full program details, registration forms, scholarship information, and deadlines, please visit the official BRSU JISP page: https://www.brsu.org/page/jisp
Dear BRSU Community,
Last Thursday night several school board members virtually attended the Vermont Redistricting Task Force public forum at Leland and Gray High School. We were overwhelmed by the sea of support for our structure. We heard time and again, folks step up and speak about why their education system is important to their families and their communities, and that BRSU is the thread that is holding that together.
We want to say thank you to all of you who are standing at the meetings, writing letters, and working in our communities to help build support for maintaining the structure that currently exists. While we await the final maps the task force will present to legislators in December, please know that we are working behind the scenes to stay informed, communicate, and strategize ways to keep our entire structure intact. This includes maintaining and building high quality elementary and middle school educational opportunities and ensuring access to the independent schools that educate our students everyday. Your support helps us feel confident that the work we are doing is important and valued. We strongly believe that “all our kids are all of our kids,” and we will stay vigilant in our efforts to ensure the legislature grants us the space to continue to provide excellent educational opportunities for all of our students.
Respectfully,
Melanie Virgilio, Taconic and Green Regional School Board Chair
Dr. Randi Lowe, Superintendent of the Taconic and Green Regional School
(Link to Task force website) - https://aoa.vermont.gov/school-district-redistricting-task-force
Last Thursday night several school board members virtually attended the Vermont Redistricting Task Force public forum at Leland and Gray High School. We were overwhelmed by the sea of support for our structure. We heard time and again, folks step up and speak about why their education system is important to their families and their communities, and that BRSU is the thread that is holding that together.
We want to say thank you to all of you who are standing at the meetings, writing letters, and working in our communities to help build support for maintaining the structure that currently exists. While we await the final maps the task force will present to legislators in December, please know that we are working behind the scenes to stay informed, communicate, and strategize ways to keep our entire structure intact. This includes maintaining and building high quality elementary and middle school educational opportunities and ensuring access to the independent schools that educate our students everyday. Your support helps us feel confident that the work we are doing is important and valued. We strongly believe that “all our kids are all of our kids,” and we will stay vigilant in our efforts to ensure the legislature grants us the space to continue to provide excellent educational opportunities for all of our students.
Respectfully,
Melanie Virgilio, Taconic and Green Regional School Board Chair
Dr. Randi Lowe, Superintendent of the Taconic and Green Regional School
(Link to Task force website) - https://aoa.vermont.gov/school-district-redistricting-task-force
Downloading the BRSU mobile app is an easy way to stay connected and informed about what’s happening across our schools. The app provides quick access to important updates, event calendars, lunch menus, and notifications, all in one place. It also consolidates communication from school websites and newsletters into a single, convenient hub, making it easier than ever for families and staff to stay organized and connected. Beginning in September, our schools will add two-way messaging through Thrillshare Rooms, giving families and teachers a simple and direct way to communicate.
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Dear Families,
We would like to inform you that the Taconic and Green Regional School District School Board will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, April 1st at 6:30 PM at The Dorset School.
The agenda for this meeting includes a continued discussion about school reconfiguration. We encourage all interested families to attend and participate in this important conversation as we work through the potential changes and their impact on our schools.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Agenda Packet
Kindergarten Registration
Sunderland Elementary School
Thursday, April 3rd 8:30 am-9:15 am
It is that time of year. Please help us get the word out that we are looking for our incoming kindergartners.
Children who are 5 years old as of September 1st are eligible.
Children will have the opportunity to play in the kindergarten classroom while families fill out a brief form. If you have any questions please call the school 802-375-6100
Please bring:
Child’s birth certificate
Child’s immunizations records
2 documents for proof of residency:
Property Tax Bill
Driver’s license, Utility bill or Insurance bill
Our PTG held a Valentines Family Dance. What a fun time!
UPDATE:
We made the decision to close all BRSU Schools today, Feb. 13. The weather continues to be dangerous and many roads are not safe to travel. Please stay safe out there.
BRSU Schools will open on a 2 hour delay today, February 13. Please check your email for additional important details.
All BRSU schools are closed today, February 6, 2025. Stay safe!
Sunderland School is closed today due to forecasted weather. Stay safe!
February 6, 2025
Good morning! Due to the incoming weather, all BRSU schools will be closing early today. (Jan. 31) Sunderland students will be dismissed at 11:50. There will be no after school program. We will follow Friday dismissal plans unless you call the school with a new plan. Sorry for any inconvenience. Stay safe!
Coffee with the Superintendent! Saturday, January 25 8:30-10:00 am at Charlie's Coffee House in Manchester. We hope to see you there!
There will no t be a morning bus today, Wednesday, Jan. 22 due to a breakdown/cold weather. Sorry for the inconvenience.
We are in need of bus drivers. Training is available. Please call 802-362-2452 and ask for Derek. You can also apply directly on www.schoolspring.com - job id #4885283, 4827729; or 4740052. A complete list of all available positions can be found at www.brsu.org/page/employment-1.
The LIT Team from Sunderland School went to visit their adopted elders at Bromley Manor. They have been pen pals and this gave them the opportunity to meet, play games, sing and decorate for the upcoming holiday.
All BRSU Schools are closed today (Thursday, December 5) due to the weather. This means there is no school at Currier Memorial, The Dorset School, Flood Brook School, MEMS, Mettawee Community School and Sunderland Elementary School. Enjoy the snow and stay safe!
Visit the BRSU website (www.brsu.org) and take a look at the news article about multiplying your 3SquaresVT/SNAP dollars with Crop Cash at your local farmers market!
The Intra-District School Choice process is open from July 1 through July 31 for families that live in a T&G town. Please visit the website for more information. https://www.brsu.org/o/brsu/page/intra-district-school-choice
Kits are FREE to all children 18 and younger. Meal Kits for Kids is a bag of food to make healthy breakfast and lunch for 7 days. Sign up for Meal Kits at Mettawee or Currier by emailing Stephanie Gates at sgates@brsu.org. Please see the Food Service page for more information. https://www.brsu.org/page/food-service
Healthy Kids Programs will be partnering with the Currier, Dorset, Manchester, Mettawee, and Sunderland Schools for the 2024-2025 school year to provide the after school programs. Please visit the ASP Resources page on the Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union website for more information.
