Dear Otter Valley Parents and Guardians
As we got ready to welcome students this morning at OVUHS, we experienced the smell of smoke, which was quite strong in one corner of the building. We worked with the fire department to find the source but as of this time, are unable to do so. Therefore, we cannot open the building today and students will be brought or sent home. We apologize for this inconvenience; however, the building needs to be cleared for safety before we can hold classes.
We plan to keep the building closed tomorrow as well. Teachers and staff will be sent home today and will prepare for distance learning instruction tomorrow.
We have had many positive cases of COVID in the building this week. Yesterday, over a quarter of our student body was out of school (not all related to COVID but significant). We ask that over the next four days, you watch your student for symptoms and we encourage testing for COVID prior to returning to school next week if it is possible.
Thank you for your patience as we work to make the building safe for students and adults.
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The RNESU Superintendent Search Committee is looking for your input on the skills and dispositions you are hoping the new superintendent will possess.
Please participate by attending a virtual input session:
Zoom on Thursday, January 6 at 6:00 PM.
Zoom link and details to participate can be found on the calendar at https://www.rnesu.org/events
If you are unable to attend, but have input you would like to share, please use the Thought Exchange or submit your input through Le'ts Talk at https://www.rnesu.org/page/superintendent-search.
Updated #RNESUVT COVID response guidance posted at rnesu.org and sent to all parents and staff on Jan. 1, 2022. Whishing each of you a healthy and joyous 2022!
Free Back to School Antigen Tests Available Dec 30 and 31 for all Vermont School Children
Registration and more information is available at https://tinyurl.com/yz7txb2w
Recap from OV skiing, boys basketball, and wrestling events on Dec 29!
https://www.rutlandherald.com/sports/roundup-geisler-siblings-top-10-in-woodstock/article_4af3ee1b-dfea-5e87-a593-dad0ab5382b7.html?utm_source=sports-newsletter&utm_campaign=local-sports&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
Recap from Varsity Girls Hoops @ Mill River Dec 28!
https://www.rutlandherald.com/sports/otters-find-their-offense/article_5e50f5da-5703-5f91-ad10-fa02827cc577.html?utm_source=sports-newsletter&utm_campaign=local-sports&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
Early Impressions article from the Herald - check out the Varsity Boys Basketball hit!
https://www.rutlandherald.com/sports/early-impressions-of-winter-season/article_be2088e0-d28b-5d65-9498-4c7fd29a79d6.html?utm_source=sports-newsletter&utm_campaign=local-sports&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
Recap from Dec 18th Varsity Girls Game against BBA!
https://www.rutlandherald.com/sports/ov-wins-thriller-at-canfield/article_d8332a68-a055-5abc-83b1-627527cc5ef4.html?utm_source=sports-newsletter&utm_campaign=local-sports&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
Recap from Dec 23rd Varsity Girls Hoops game against Middlebury!
https://www.rutlandherald.com/sports/roundup-rutland-takes-care-of-seahorses/article_b646c808-30e1-5564-a99e-c64a234081c6.html?utm_source=sports-newsletter&utm_campaign=local-sports&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
A holiday message from Secretary Dan French and Teacher of the Year Sue Rosato
https://education.vermont.gov/sites/aoe/files/documents/edu-letter-rosato-french-holiday-message.pdf
Rock climbing article in the Rutland Herald - what a great program!
https://www.rutlandherald.com/sports/rock-climbing-taking-hold-at-ov/article_d19fb2e5-b4d1-5998-8a0f-5f20fa727140.html?utm_source=sports-newsletter&utm_campaign=local-sports&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
Varsity girls recap from Dec 21 game hosting Mt Abraham!
https://www.rutlandherald.com/sports/mt-abe-rallies-to-win-in-2nd-half/article_191998e7-e26a-5a78-b4eb-7374efd11810.html?utm_source=sports-newsletter&utm_campaign=local-sports&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
Recap from last night's Varsity Boys Basketball game at Springfield!
https://www.rutlandherald.com/sports/roundup-otter-valley-grabs-first-win/article_cd4a7bdb-72d4-5631-b153-0fc9b1f1c362.html?utm_source=sports-newsletter&utm_campaign=local-sports&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
#RNESUVT is seeking input for the superintendent search committee!. Please respond to this Thought Exchange and let the committee know your thoughts!
https://tejoin.com/scroll/995750830
Recap from last night's Varsity Boys BB Game hosting Woodstock!
https://www.rutlandherald.com/sports/woodstock-gets-out-of-ov-with-win/article_110f078e-9b8e-5f1e-93be-dd7b88797995.html?utm_source=sports-newsletter&utm_campaign=local-sports&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
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