Otter Valley Union Middle and High School

Career Day at Otter Valley Union High School is off to a great start with students learning about careers at Casella and Omya.

𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 Superintendent Rene Sanchez will be attending a number of events next week in Whiting to help answer any questions folks might have about our schools and the budget. On Tuesday 2/18, Superintendent Sanchez will start the day at the Whiting General Store with a Coffee Talk. He will be there from 7:45 am - 9:45 am. After that, you can find him at the Whiting Library from 10 am - 11 am, also on the 18th. On Saturday, the 22nd, you will be able to find Superintendent Sanchez at the Whiting Town Hall. We hope you are able to join us at one of these events next week!

TWO HOUR DELAY - Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 Due to the inclement weather and road conditions today, all RNESU schools will be delayed two hours on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Stay safe and warm. Please stay tuned if we need to make further adjustments to the schedule.

𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐳 Have questions about the school budget? Want to share your thoughts? Join Superintendent Rene Sanchez for an open discussion! 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛. 𝟏𝟓 Chittenden Transfer Station | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Brandon Transfer Station | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Stop by, ask questions, and be part of the conversation about our schools' future!

We're excited to invite you to a special "Coffee Talk" with our Superintendent, Rene Sanchez, on Monday, February 3rd, from 7:45 am to 9:45 am at Keith's Country Store & Deli in Pittsford. This is a great opportunity to get to know our leader, ask questions about the budget, and share your thoughts in a relaxed, informal setting. Whether you're a parent or a community member, we welcome you to stop by and join the conversation. To view future Coffee Talks and other RNESU events, visit: https://www.rnesu.org/events

VEGGIE VAN GO - FRIDAY, January 24 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM at OVUHS Parking Lot. Drive-thru style FREE produce distribution event open to all students, families and staff affiliated with RNESU. No eligibility requirements or reservations needed. Want to participate but can't make the time? Ask a family member, friend or neighbor to pick up for you and they can pick up for themselves too. View the schedule (https://tinyurl.com/mrz85ur9) and plan ahead to pick up your free produce.

Are you considering Pre-K for your child next school year? We're excited to invite you to our Pre-K Open Houses! The Early Education Team at RNESU would love to meet you and your child! Come explore our classrooms and meet some of our staff. Learn more about how our preschool program can support your child. Begin the enrollment process for Fall 2025. Whether you're new to the district or a returning family, this is a great opportunity to see what makes our schools special! To learn more, see the flyers linked below. We look forward to seeing you and your little learners! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/186_NytNuulwSX0u3ZWEpATVHeG8yIWdn?usp=sharing

We're excited to invite you to a special "Coffee Talk" with our Superintendent, Rene Sanchez, on Thursday, January 16th from 7:45 am to 9:45 am at Morningside Bakery in Brandon. This is a great opportunity to get to know our leader, ask questions about the budget, and share your thoughts in a relaxed, informal setting. Whether you're a parent or a community member, we welcome you to stop by and join the conversation. To view future Coffee Talks and other RNESU events, visit: https://www.rnesu.org/events

Otter Valley Union High School art students have created a stunning Vermont-inspired mural now on display in downtown Brandon! Featuring a vibrant scene of a trout leaping from a stream, this 4x8 ft. artwork is the result of a collaborative project led by local artist Douglas Lazarus. Stop by the River Pub & Grill at 18 Center St. to admire their incredible talent and celebrate the power of art to bring people together! To learn more about this, check out this article in the Brandon Reporter: https://brandonreporter.com/2024/12/18/student-led-mural-brings-ov-art-classes-together/

Yesterday, The Otterbots won The Most Innovative Project Award at this year’s First LEGO Robotics Southern Vermont Qualifier held at Rutland High School! Thereby qualifying to compete with the rest of the state at The Vermont State First LEGO Robotics Event at the end of January.

We’re thrilled to announce that Otter Valley won their very first Novice Debate Tournament at the Burr and Barton Academy Debate Congratulations to Team McLoughlin-Rivera for an undefeated day! Special congratulations to Brendan McLoughlin, who earned 2nd place overall in individual points, and Jazmin Rivera, who secured 5th place! Way to represent, OV!

VEGGIE VAN GO - CANCELED - Dec. 5th Veggie Van Go Event has been canceled. After careful consideration, the VT Foodbank weather team made the difficult decision to cancel tomorrow's rescheduled VVG. This is never an easy decision, but for the safety of participants, volunteers, and staff the Foodbank has decided it is the best call. Additional resources and local agencies are available if you are in need of assistance accessing food (https://tinyurl.com/mpn4xa5a). For future VVG events, please view the schedule (https://tinyurl.com/mrz85ur9) and plan ahead to pick up your free produce.

VEGGIE VAN GO - THURSDAY, December 5 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM at OVUHS Parking Lot. Drive-thru style FREE produce distribution event open to all students, families and staff affiliated with RNESU. No eligibility requirements or reservations needed. Want to participate but can't make the time? Ask a family member, friend or neighbor to pick up for you and they can pick up for themselves too. View the schedule (https://tinyurl.com/mrz85ur9) and plan ahead to pick up your free produce.

Check out this great article in the Brandon Reporter about Otter Valley Union High School's production of "Mean Girls". Make sure to get your tickets before they sell out! https://brandonreporter.com/2024/11/20/mean-girls-is-coming-to-otter-valley-this-weekend/

VEGGIE VAN GO - Friday, November 22 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM at OVUHS Parking Lot. Drive-thru style FREE produce distribution event open to all students, families and staff affiliated with RNESU. No eligibility requirements or reservations needed. Want to participate but can't make the time? Ask a family member, friend or neighbor to pick up for you and they can pick up for themselves too. View the schedule (https://tinyurl.com/bdfwknf5) and plan ahead to pick up your free produce. Please note the date change for next month's event to December 5, 2024.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤! This week, we’re celebrating the invaluable role our school psychologists play in supporting our students, families, and staff. From fostering positive mental health and well-being to creating safe and supportive learning environments, their work ensures every student has the opportunity to thrive. Join us in thanking our school psychologists for their hard work, compassion, and commitment to our community!

Good Luck To Our Otters in the Division 3 Football State Championship Today! We are so proud of our players, coaches, and staff who have worked tirelessly to reach the state championship game. Your dedication, sportsmanship, and teamwork are truly inspiring. The entire community is cheering you on, and we can’t wait to see you give it your all on the field!

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 We are pleased to announce additional opportunities to connect with Superintendent Rene Sanchez to discuss any questions or concerns you may have about the budget process. We'll be hosting more Coffee Talks this month, and we hope you can join Rene at one of these gatherings. The schedule is as follows: -November 11th at Morningside Bakery in Brandon from 7:45 to 9:45 am -November 13th at Keith’s Country Store in Pittsford from 7:45 to 9:45 am -November 14th at Mae’s Place in Brandon from 7:45 to 9:45 am. This is a chance for informal, open dialogue, and we look forward to hearing from you.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤! Savanna truly embodies the spirit of dedication and leadership at Otter Valley Union High School. As a member of the National Honor Society and a two-year captain of the varsity girls’ soccer team, Savanna leads both on the field and in the classroom. Her four-year commitment to soccer is matched by her active involvement in Up for Learning, student council, and every part of the Otter Valley music program. Beyond school, Savanna continues to share her talents in the community as a member of the Rutland City Band, where she’s performed for the past two summers. We’re so proud of all you’ve achieved, Savanna -- thank you for being an outstanding role model and leader! To learn more about Savanna, you can read the full profile on the Addison Independent's website: https://www.addisonindependent.com/galleries/student-of-the-week-2024-2025/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGXKWlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHf5KB1lECLOYsdmy1r0lD4fieu5D8vIyuLSz4ksogyftwnXYwiE9O5vT-g_aem_033vrXNEj-rKlN2of5OABw#jp-carousel-156718

Otter Valley Union High School recently held their annual egg drop challenge. In this event 7th graders worked in small groups to build a contraption that would prevent an egg from being broken when dropped from a scissor lift. Students collaborated, connected, and used their problem-solving skills to build the best contraptions. At the end, students received awards for the most creative name, the highest drop, and the best demonstration of our PRIDE values. A big shout out to our middle school team who worked hard to put on this amazing event again! #wearernesu #AllMeansAll