Essex Westford School District

09/21/2026

Tune in for a quick message from Superintendent Holodick 🌿

(As seen in the EWSD September Newsletter)

09/20/2026

The EWSD Board Meeting on September 15 is now available to watch thanks to the Media Factory 👉

This is "September 15, 2026 [EWSD]" by Media Factory on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

09/19/2026

🌿The September edition of the EWSD Family Newsletter is out now👉

Newsletters

09/18/2026

Westford Elementary preschoolers celebrated International Dot Day, inspired by Peter H. Reynolds's picture book The Dot. 🔵🟢🟡

09/17/2026

🔔 Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, September 21. School will resume on Tuesday, September 22.

09/16/2026

🏆 Founders Memorial School recently won the Gold Excellence in Worksite Wellness Award.

The Vermont Governor’s Award for Excellence in Worksite Wellness was developed by the Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and presented in partnership with the Vermont Department of Health to employers across the state to create a standard of excellence for worksite wellness initiatives. These annual honors provide an opportunity for the governor and health commissioner to thank businesses and organizations for their efforts to support the health of Vermonters and make Vermont a great place to live and work.

09/15/2026

On Monday, September 28, beginning at 6 p.m. in the EHS library, all caregivers are welcome to attend Nick Tokman’s caregiver presentation. Nick will share strategies and resources to help caregivers support their students as they navigate challenges they may face in middle school, high school, and beyond.

09/14/2026

Fleming student artists have been busy settling into their new art studio space, getting comfortable with studio routines, and mastering foundational techniques like gathering materials and working with watercolors! 🎨🖌️🫟

To kick off the year, students dove into a well-known art room favorite project that explores how art can express personal identity through line, symbolism, and Surrealism. Inspired by artist René Magritte and utilizing a special "All About Me... Lines!" code, students integrated expressive line patterns and personal symbols into their compositions, sharing unique stories about who they are.

09/13/2026

The Heavenly Food Pantry, located at the First Congregational Church on Main Street in Essex Junction, will be open to residents of Essex, Essex Junction, and Westford on Monday, September 14, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Beginning at 5:30, families arriving will be given a number, and they will wait in the sanctuary for their number to be called. They will then be registered and guided to the food pantry, where a volunteer will greet and es**rt them around, allowing them to make selections of their choosing. After food is gathered, it will be weighed (information for pantry use only), and another volunteer will bring the food to the family’s vehicle. Shopping carts will be made available for those within walking distance of the pantry.

As usual, there are no income requirements to visit the food pantry and a variety of food is available to everyone; however, additional food is provided by the USDA to eligible persons who fall below federally mandated guidelines. The pantry does ask persons visiting to bring proof of residence (current utility bill with physical address listed) as well as identification for each household member, including children. Those not able to attend the pantry may call the Church office at 878-5745 Ext. 4 between 9:00 a.m. and noon today or Monday to leave contact information (name, address, number of family members, phone number) so arrangements for delivery can be made. Follow-up calls to complete registration and schedule deliveries will be made Monday morning. Registration must be completed by telephone before a delivery can be scheduled, so please be sure to leave a number at which you can be reached Monday morning.

The next food pantry distribution will be on Thursday, September 24, from 3-6 p.m.

09/12/2026

The playground area at Westford recently received some big updates!

The blacktop/courts were completely replaced and freshly painted, and new playground equipment was installed, including a new climber and slide. Our grounds crew also gave the playground some extra attention by rototilling the area and adding fresh wood chips.