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Resources and support are available for those impacted by the rain and flooding:

- United Way of Lamoille County & the Lamoille Area Recovery Network: https://bit.ly/4cSIdU8

- Report residential flood damages: https://bit.ly/3xXQK9J

- Report business flood damages: https://bit.ly/3xHWgxe

Read about other support available in this VTDigger story: https://bit.ly/4bOcYJi

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Lamoille North Summer Programs are OPEN Friday, July 12th.

We have spoken with local and state road crews and there are enough roads open or workarounds in place to safely travel throughout our communities, therefore all elementary summer program sites will be open today, Friday, July 12th. (The summer program at Lamoille Union High School does not typically run on Fridays.)

Thank you.

AN IMPORTANT UPDATE

Families participating in our Summer Meal Kit program will pick up this week’s kits tomorrow, Friday, July 12th, between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm at their usual pick-up location.

Our Lamoille North administrators have been in close contact with local and state road crews, and have determined we are good to OPEN our Lamoille North summer programs today, Thursday, July 11th.

Safety comes first, so if families feel unsafe in transporting their students to their program site, please remember that attendance is optional for these summer programs.

Be smart, be safe, and take care.

The flood anniversary event, originally scheduled for tonight (7.20.24) at the United Church in Johnson, has been postponed due to incoming inclement weather.

Taking the time to prepare for potentially hazardous weather is one of the most impactful steps you can take to keep yourself, your family, neighbors, and friends safe.

With strong damaging winds, excessive rains, and thunderstorms forecasted for our region Wednesday through Friday, keep yourself informed:

- Sign up for VT-ALERTS (https://bit.ly/45W0bmB)
- Follow updates from the National Weather Service (https://bit.ly/4bC7QHZ)
- Check road conditions on the New England 511 Map (https://bit.ly/4621D7a)
- Follow VT Emergency Management online (https://bit.ly/3RXEay3)

Read more about the State of Vermont's storm preparations here: https://bit.ly/4eYLinO

Vermont Storm Preparations | Vermont Emergency Management News Wed, 07/10/2024 - 12:00 The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for all counties of Vermont except Bennington and Windham. Heavy rain Wednesday afternoon and evening could result in flash flooding in areas of greatest impact.  The Weather Service emphasized that this storm will n...

Like our fellow Vermonters across the state, we’re keeping a close eye on forecasted rainfall, which is expected to begin hitting our region on Wednesday.

The National Weather Service predicts widespread moderate to locally heavy rainfall Wednesday through Friday, which could raise rivers and waterways.

If —and we stress if— the rainfall impacts summer programming at our schools, we will communicate any updates or changes to schedules through our usual channels.

Please stay tuned to our Lamoille North district and school website and social media channels (Facebook & Instagram) for updates. We will make every effort possible to communicate directly with families of students in these summer programs.

Thank you.

It's another hot day on tap for Vermont. If you need a place to safely beat the heat, use the map linked below from the Vermont Department of Health:

90-degree temps are expected with indexes that feel more like 100.

Hot Weather | Vermont Department of Health Heat can cause serious illness. On very hot days, sometimes your body temperature can get dangerously high. This makes you at greater risk for serious heat illnesses.

Today, we honor Juneteenth, a day of profound significance marking the end of slavery in the United States. Even here in rural Vermont, where diversity may seem limited, it's essential to recognize and celebrate this pivotal moment in American history.

Juneteenth is not just a celebration for African Americans but a reminder to all of us about the value of freedom and equality. It's a chance to educate ourselves and our communities about the struggles and triumphs that have shaped our nation.

Let's come together to learn, reflect, and support each other in building a future where every voice is heard and every person is valued. Together, we can make a difference, even from our small corner of the world. 🌍❤️

Newsflash -- It's hot.

Use this map from Vermont Department of Health to find information on local cooling sites.

Remember to take care of yourselves, check in on neighbors and loved ones, and watch out for your four-legged friends.

Use this map to find the cooling centers near you during Vermont’s heat wave - VTDigger There are hundreds of locations statewide where Vermonters can stay cool.

*** EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING ***

The US National Weather Service Burlington VT is warning communities of dangerous heat for all of Vermont this week:

A dangerous heat wave is expected this week. For places like Montpelier, the warmest temperatures in 30 years are expected. Many places will see consecutive days in the 90s with lows in the upper 60s to mid-70s, which will provide little relief overnight.

Wednesday is expected to be the warmest day, with some places approaching 100 degrees and possible heat indices above 105 degrees.

Please take precautions and check in with neighbors, friends, and family throughout the week.

Learn more about heat safety here:

Excessive Heat Awareness and Safety Heat index values up to 105 degrees are expected across Vermont and much of northern New York Tuesday through Thursday. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.....

Well, that's a wrap! Congratulations to our students, teachers, and staff on another school year in the books.

Effort, dedication, friendships, and culture are the building blocks of a successful school community and school year - we're proud we had an abundance of all. ❤️

Have friends or family who couldn't be with us in person for today's Lamoille Union High School 2024 Graduation Ceremony?

Use this livestream link from GMATV!

Lamoille Union High School Graduation, 2024 [LIVE] Join the Lamoille Union High School Class of 2024 as they graduate from their beloved Lamoille Union High School. Let's celebrate these students' four years ...

The following message provides an overview of information for our Lamoille Union High School Graduation Ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, June 15th, at 11:00 a.m.

As of this posting, our plans are to hold an outdoor graduation ceremony on the Lamoille Union softball field. Due to possible impacts on field conditions, we are monitoring rainfall forecasted for Friday.

A final decision on the location will be made on Friday evening. If NO CHANGE to our outside location is needed, you will NOT hear from us again.

For those attending, please be courteous to our parking attendants and follow their directions. Parking will take place on our baseball field and guests will walk to the softball field for the ceremony. If someone in your party needs transportation from parking to the ceremony, please let one of our parking attendants know.

Again, as of this message, we are planning for an outdoor graduation ceremony on Saturday, the 15th. Please wear appropriate footwear and remember your sunscreen, as Saturday's forecast looks great. We will ONLY communicate with you again if a location change is needed.

Thank you!

Lamoille North School Resource Officer Chris Turner spent a recent sunny afternoon hooping it up with some of our students.

They had a great time, although he had the height advantage! 😆

We had such a wonderful time at the Elementary Band Festival. Hats off to our amazing student musicians!

If you couldn't be there, be sure to watch the performance recording!

LNSD Elementary Band Festival, 5/30/24 [LIVE] Lamoille North Supervisory Union & School District Presents theLNSD Elementary Band Festival.Tonight, May 30, 2024, at 6pm in the LUHS Auditorium.Schools par...

Use the QR code below or visit the following link to sign up for Lamoille North Summer Meal Kits for students ages 18 and under.

More details are available on the registration page: https://bit.ly/3UWcGtn

*** Facility Update ***

Due to a water main break here in the Town of Johnson, water fountains will be closed for use today (5.24.24). Students are advised to bring water bottles to school if they're able. We will also provide water coolers for student and staff use.

Bathrooms will be fully operational and kitchen staff will follow all boil-water procedures throughout the day.

While this is an inconvenience, we will modify as needed to successfully host school Friday. Thank you to our parents, caregivers, and families for adjusting.

We are proud to announce that voters in our communities have passed our revised FY25 elementary budget. The results are as follows:

Total Votes: 1320
Yes: 680
No: 640

We are grateful to all of the community members who visited their polling locations today to make their voices heard.

This budget supports students of the towns of Belvidere, Eden, Hyde Park, Johnson, and Waterville.

We understand this has been a challenging and heartfelt process. Our Lamoille North board members met with many community members, and we appreciate each one of you who took the time to attend our meetings and discussions.

Our teachers and staff members show up each day to give our students the absolute best environment to explore, learn, and be themselves. Thank you for supporting efforts to provide them with unique and meaningful opportunities.

Lamoille North is focused on building community and being the heartbeats of our towns. Thank you for being a part of our journey.

Please be sure to take part in the Lamoille North revised FY25 elementary budget vote tomorrow. See the polling location below for Johnson voters.

*** SCHEDULE REMINDER ***

Friday, May 17th is an early release day for ALL Lamoille North Schools.

Thank you.

Lamoille North voters are highly encouraged to attend the Revised FY25 Elementary Budget Information Meeting happening tonight, Monday, May 13th at 6:00 in the CEC on the Lamoille Union Campus.

This will be the best opportunity to ask questions of Lamoille North School Board members and district and school leaders.

If you cannot attend in person, please use the YouTube link below to watch a livestream of the conversation.

The link will be active this evening:

Revised FY25 Elementary Budget Information Meeting - 5/13/24 LNMUUSD Elementary Budget Information Meeting6:00 PM - 7:00 PMThe meeting will take place in the Community Education Center at GMTCC.Green Mountain Tech & Ca...

*** Don't Forget! ***

The Budget Information Meeting for Lamoille North's revised FY25 Elementary Budget is set for Monday, May 13th at 6:00 pm in the CEC at Green Mountain Tech.

Please join us to learn more about the revised budget, its impact on our students, and to ask any questions you may have.

If you cannot attend Monday's meeting in person, please use this live stream link courtesy of GMATV (The video stream will be accessible Monday evening.): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m4inzIk4Ew

More budget information can be found on our LNSD and school websites at: https://bit.ly/3JHuNOs

Let's take a moment to celebrate the hardworking, knowledgeable, and caring school nurses who care for students across our eight schools.

School nurses care for students, manage student medications, drive health and wellness initiatives, and serve our schools in many other capacities as mentors and coaches.

Thank you for all you do!

*** Connectivity Issues Monday 5.6.24 ***

Some of our elementary schools are experiencing intermittent internet and phone issues this morning (5.6.24). The issues seem to stem from our service provider Consolidated Communication.

Our system administrators are working with the company to resolve the issues, but we have not yet been given a timeline.

If you're having trouble contacting one of our elementary schools, feel free to call our district office at 802-851-1160 and we'll be happy to relay any important messages.

Thank you.

Earlier today, Thursday, May 2nd, Lamoille North received a response to our request for a student attendance waiver based on the number of weather-related days we incurred this year. Our request has resulted in a change to the last STUDENT day as follows:

For ALL schools except Waterville Elementary School, the last student day is Monday, June 17, 2024. This will be an early release day.

For Waterville Elementary School, the last student day will be Tuesday, June 18, 2024, and it will be an early release day. (Waterville had an additional closure due to a power outage.)

Thank you for your patience as we waited for a decision from the Vermont Agency of Education.

Please see the below dates and times for the budget information meeting and vote for our revised FY25 elementary-level budget.

Again, this revised FY25 elementary budget represents the education funding available to elementary students in Belvidere, Eden, Hyde Park, Johnson, and Waterville and will be voted upon by voters in those communities.

Visit our FY25 revised elementary budget webpage for more information: https://bit.ly/3JHuNOs