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We are excited about our plans to bring Barre students back for more in-person learning after our April break on the 26th!
Our teachers and administrators have been hard at work reviewing the new Strong & Healthy Year guidance from the Agency of Education to make this happen.
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Beginning this month, BUUSD will be running a social media campaign that we are calling #iamBarre. ⭐
Please click the logo above to learn how you can participate and for more information!
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BUUSD is very excited to announce a summer program for students that is part of our Barre 35: Growing Learners & Closing Gaps plan. We have been working for months on a cooperative effort with BUUSD educators and the Greater Burlington YMCA to offer a robust summer camp for students who are currently enrolled in kindergarten up to students who are twelve years old.
Please click the image above to read more.
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BUUSD is pleased to announce that the USDA has extended our waiver to provide FREE breakfast & lunch to the children of Barre through September 30, 2021. Previously, the waivers were set to expire on June 30, 2021. Over the next few months, we will be releasing details on our summer food service program. Stay tuned! 👍
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The Barre Unified Union School District is holding
Prekindergarten Screening - May 5 & May 12, 2021
Kindergarten Screening - May 20 & 21, 2021
For more information, please click on the image above.
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The Digital Media Arts II class at the Central Vermont Career Center filmed and edited this video above where they interviewed students to hear their perspectives on Barre schools, how technology has transformed their education, and the importance of college & career readiness. The level of quality and professionalism in their work truly showcases itself here. Bravo students!
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Being a newly merged school district, we are beginning a multi-step process that will clearly identify the mission, vision, goals, and direction of the Barre Unified Union School District (BUUSD), and we need your help.
Click the photo above to learn more!
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We want to show our great appreciation to the Rotary Club of Barre for their donation of over 600 masks today for Barre students. Despite how difficult this pandemic has been on everyone, the generosity and dedication from our community has never wavered. Thank you so much for stepping up in this time of need to support and protect our community!
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Barre Schools are reopening on September 8, 2020. Please visit our Reopening Barre Schools web page by clicking the image above to view information on our hybrid and virtual learning options to see what fits best for you and your family. Registration forms will be sent out on Monday, August 3, 2020.
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As the return to school approaches, one of the main areas of focus for us is busing and transportation. It is going to look very different this year as we will be implementing many measures to maximize the safety of our students and staff. For more information please go to buusd.org/covid-19/transportation
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The Barre UUSD Board interviewed both Superintendent finalists on April 7, 2020. Following the interviews, the Board reviewed all the available data from forums, reference checks, and other sources before deliberating. An offer was made to David Wells, and we are pleased to announce that he has accepted the position. Please join us in welcoming David Wells as the new Superintendent of the Barre Unified Union School District!
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The Barre Unified Union School District will be offering free meals to anyone ages 18 and under starting March 18. These meals will be offered weekly Monday, Wednesday, and Friday until further notice.
We will have one open meal site and multiple sites we are delivering to. Click the image above to learn more.
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Dear Families,
We find ourselves in times of uncertainty across our state and country. First and foremost, we hope that you and your family are staying healthy and have whatever you need to weather this storm. Please click the image above to read more.
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A huge thank you to everyone that participated and gave feedback in our first budget survey. We appreciate all of the comments and responses and will use this information as we develop our budget for next year. We continue to work to improve how we communicate and engage with our community, so please let us know if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to hearing from you again soon!
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Spaulding HS goes 1:1 with Chromebooks
Upcoming Events
Budget Informational Meeting
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BUUSD Board Meeting
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BUUSD Policy Cmt Mtg
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BUUSD Finance Committee
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BUUSD Facilities/Transp Committee
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BUUSD Curriculum Cmt Mtg
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BUUSD Board Meeting
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BUUSD Finance Committee
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