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.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3ZTwLkn
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All BRSU schools are closed today, February 6, 2025. 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!
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.
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!
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
The Mettawee Community School honored Memorial Day this Friday morning ... May 24th. The entire student body gathered outside to commemorate the sacrifices made to protect our freedoms.
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.
The annual reports for the Mettawee School District and the Taconic & Green Regional School District are available online. Hard copies will be available next week. They are available on the Annual and Town Reports page.
Teachers, staff, and students celebrate Halloween at the Mettawee Community School.
Coffee Klatsch with the Superintendent: Join Superintendent Randi Lowe for a cup of coffee and to share your thoughts and ideas for BRSU schools as we look ahead. Saturday, November 4, 8:30-10:00 am @ Charlie's Coffee House in Manchester
If it's Thursday October 19th ... it's Plaid Day at Mettawee! See the celebration in the attached photos.
Mettawee Fire Safety Day: Wednesday October 18th --
Pawlet, West Pawlet, and Rupert Fire Departments were all represented at this year's Fire Safety Day on Wednesday, October 18th. All students attended a home fire safety presentation and had an up-close opportunity to inspect the latest fire equipment protecting our community.
Four of the fireman on campus on Wednesday were graduates of the Mettawee Community School. As shown left to right in one of the attached photos: Gabe Casey, Andrew Chila, Ronnie Taylor III, and Morgan Hosley.
Mettawee sixth graders brave the elements on their hike to their camp-site for the annual sleep-over at Merck Forest & Farmland.
Welcome to our new website!
