Otter Valley Union High School is hosting two amazing events on April 17th. To learn more, please visit the linked website:
https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/cGhzDxsqPwNZf
VEGGIE VAN GO - FRIDAY, March 28 - 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/bd2cnw5s) and plan ahead to pick up your free produce.
We will be hosting our next Coffee Talk with Superintendent Rene Sanchez on Monday, March 17 at Morningside Bakery.
Come have a coffee, ask questions, and share your thoughts in a relaxed, informal setting. We hope to see you there!
This week’s edition of the Brandon Reporter covered the great work of Otter Valley Walking Stick Theatre, as well as the second annual career day Otter Valley Union High School Make sure to check out the coverage!!
https://brandonreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/REPT_2025-03-12_001_compressed.pdf
Thank you to Rutland Regional Medical Center for coming to speak to our Otter Valley Union High School students at Career Day.
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.
