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Welcome back to a new school year at Milton Town School District! Together with our dedicated staff and supportive families, we’re focused on creating safe, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences where every student can grow and succeed.

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✨ Celebrating the Amazing People of MTSD! ✨

The MTSD Board of Trustees is excited to launch a new initiative to recognize the dedication and hard work of our staff. Custodians to teachers, every employee who goes above and beyond makes our schools a better place — and it’s time to celebrate them!

🏅 Years of Service Pins – Recognizing milestones starting at 5 years, with special on-stage recognition for 30, 35, 40, and 45 years during our District Kick-Off Day.

🌟 Employee of the Month – Each month, families and colleagues can submit anonymous nominations for a specific staff category. Winners receive:

Certificate & card of appreciation
Photo & fun fact in the Employee of the Month showcase
Specially reserved parking spot for the month

This month we're looking for an outstanding employee nomination from our Custodian or Maintenance staff.
Submit your nomination here: https://forms.gle/CkLDtophuwMH885h9

Let’s celebrate the staff who make MTSD shine every day! 💛

Summer Meals! Important parking area directions below. 📅 Now Until August 15 🍽️ Breakfast: 8:00 – 9:00 AM 🥪 Lunch: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Meals are free for all kids and teens 18 and under and must be eaten on site. PARKING & ENTRANCE Everyone must park in the Brandy Lane Parking Lot. Take Route 7 to Lamoille Terrace, then turn onto Brandy Lane. Parking Lot is at the end of Brandy Lane. Main Entrance is through the courtyard, take the path to the Courtyard entrance. ♿ Accessible Entry: Use Door 11 and follow handicap signage for easy access.

FALL COACHES NEEDED Soccer (High School) Head Coach JV Boys Soccer Assistant Coach Varsity Girls Soccer Anticipated Head Coach JV Girls Soccer Soccer (Middle School) Head Coach Boys Soccer B Team Head Coach Girls Soccer A Team Head Coach Girls Soccer B Team Field Hockey (High School) Assistant Coach Varsity Field Hockey For additional information or if you are interested in one of the positions, please email Marcel Choquette, Director of Athletics or call (802) 893-5470.

Summer Meals Begin today! Important parking area directions below. 📅 June 18 – August 15 🍽️ Breakfast: 8:00 – 9:00 AM 🥪 Lunch: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Meals are free for all kids and teens 18 and under and must be eaten on site. PARKING & ENTRANCE Everyone must park in the Brandy Lane Parking Lot. Take Route 7 to Lamoille Terrace, then turn onto Brandy Lane. Parking Lot is at the end of Brandy Lane. Main Entrance is through the courtyard, take the path to the Courtyard entrance. ♿ Accessible Entry: Use Door 11 and follow handicap signage for easy access. We’re excited to serve our community again this summer—see you there!

Just a REMINDER, Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens in Milton starts this Wednesday, June 18! Milton Town School District is proud to once again offer free summer meals through the Hunger Free Vermont program. 📅 June 18 – August 15 🍽️ Breakfast: 8:00 – 9:00 AM 🥪 Lunch: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Meals are free for all kids and teens 18 and under and must be eaten on site. 📍Location: Milton High School – Cafeteria A To get there, drive or walk Lamoille Terrace to Brandy Lane and park in the designated lot. Follow the signs to the MHS courtyard Summer Meals cafeteria "A" entrance. ♿ Accessible Entry: Use Door 11 and follow handicap signage for easy access. We’re excited to serve our community again this summer—see you there!

MTSD Affected Family From: Amy Rex, Superintendent I am writing to you today regarding a difficult situation impacting a family within our school community. A recent event involving a family connected to our district is circulating on the news, and we want to acknowledge the concern this may be causing for many. Our priority is always the well-being of all our students and their families. At MTSD, we are committed to fostering a supportive environment where every scholar feels known and empowered to thrive, and where their unique stories, dreams, and strengths are valued. In challenging times, our strength lies in coming together as a community to care for one another. In times when a school family is experiencing an unusually difficult situation or is in crisis, we have teams that provide a variety of direct support. We understand that many in our community may also wish to offer their support. If you are seeking ways to help this family, please contact my office directly. We will continue to navigate these times with compassion and strength, ensuring that our schools remain places of hope, opportunity, and joy for all. We appreciate your understanding and your dedication to the well-being of our entire school community.

Education Transformation Bill Floor Vote Monday This letter provides an update on the Education Transformation Bill, H.454, which is scheduled for a floor vote on Monday. We understand that discussions around this bill have been complex, and we want to keep you informed about its contents and implications. The conference committee completed its work on Friday and is presenting a bill for a floor vote Monday! If you want to exercise your voice, contact your Milton Legislators to encourage how they vote. Here is the H.454 Summary. While below are some key areas of discussion regarding H.454: Areas of concerns that have been raised in the development of the H454 include: There are concerns that the proposed foundation formula might lead to decreased revenues for some districts, potentially necessitating an increase in property taxes, or significant tax rate increases in other districts without guaranteed additional funding. While the bill includes extensive language on school construction, there is currently no dedicated revenue source outlined to fund these capital improvements, which are a significant cost driver. The bill proposes moving from a census block grant to weighted categories for special education disabilities. The potential impact of this change, without sufficient prior modeling, is a noted concern. The bill includes certain provisions and concessions related to independent schools that have been part of the recent negotiations and may directly impact the funding available to local public schools. Examples include: Independent schools will not be held to the same standards as public schools under this bill. Designated independent career and technical schools will be permitted to set the cost of tuition to sending districts which will draw from Districts allocated funds under the foundation formula. The bill also addresses other areas, including: A move toward a statewide school calendar and consistent graduation requirements is aimed at improving access and alignment, particularly for Career and Technical Education students. The bill includes a homestead exemption aimed at reducing property tax liability for low and moderate-income households, though its application is limited to property values up to $425,000.

Summer 2025 Meal Options and EBT MTSD Summer Meals Program Free Meals will be served to all children ages 18 and under Monday-Friday in the Milton High School Cafeteria starting June 18th. Breakfast will be served from 8-9 am. Lunch will be served from 11-12. Free Groceries for Kids 18 and Under Hunger Free Vermont and the Essex-Westford School District are bringing a free grocery food truck to Bombardier Park every Thursday from 10-2 starting June 26th. Summer EBT (S-EBT) A State Program that provides financial food support for school-age children during summer vacation. Eligible Families Will automatically receive $120 for each eligible child for the summer to purchase groceries at grocery stores, farmers markets and online where EBT is accepted. Will automatically receive a preloaded EBT Card Will automatically receive the benefit in the mail from June 2nd and continuing throughout the summer. Vermont DCF will send a letter if your family will automatically receive S-EBT this summer. That letter will include any instructions. If your household already has an EBT card, S-EBT benefits will be added to it. If your household has an S-EBT card from last summer, this year’s S-EBT benefits will be added to it. If you lost your card, call 1-888-354-0012, option 7 to get a new one. Families who don’t already have an EBT card will receive a new card in the mail. Please keep your card for next summer! You will receive these benefits automatically if your child is: Between the age of 6 and 16 and lives in a household that receives: 3SquaresVT Reach Up Medicaid while the family’s income was below 185% of the Federal Poverty Limit They qualify for free or reduced-price meals at a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program. Even though Vermont schools offer free meals to all students, only some students qualify for free and reduced-price meals. Children participating in several other assistance programs may also receive the benefit automatically. Families that qualify based on their income but aren't automatically enrolled can apply online in August at summerebt.vermont.gov. Applying is a simple process and takes just a few minutes! Receiving Summer EBT benefits does not affect the family’s immigration status. Families with EBT cards can visit Vermont State Parks for free! Just show your EBT card at the park entrance and you and your household can enter for free. Visit https://www.vermontparksforever.org/paf-pilot to learn more. If you have questions about the program, please contact DCF’s Economic Services Division at 1-888-354-0012, option 7.

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens in Milton Milton Town School District is proud to once again offer free summer meals through the Hunger Free Vermont program. 📅 June 18 – August 15 🍽️ Breakfast: 8:00 – 9:00 AM 🥪 Lunch: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Meals are free for all kids and teens 18 and under and must be eaten on site. 📍Location: Milton High School – Cafeteria A To get there, drive or walk Lamoille Terrace to Brandy Lane and park in the designated lot. Follow the signs to the MHS courtyard Summer Meals cafeteria "A" entrance. ♿ Accessible Entry: Use Door 11 and follow handicap signage for easy access. We’re excited to serve our community again this summer—see you there!

We’re proud to recognize our 2024-2025 senior athletics award recipients! 🎉 These Yellowjackets have shown leadership, commitment, and excellence on and off the field. Congrats to: Mark Beaudoin, Kaitlyn Bombard, Violette Bordeau, Kenyon Burke, Luke Bushey, Ezra Bidwell, Sophia Calderwood, Abigayle Chastenay, Holly Dembro, Sydnie Martin, Sam Plouffe, Cianna Tomasi, Logan Grimes, Quintin Mitchell, Phillip Longworth, Kaiden LaCroix, SaVannah Mumley, Tim Gratton, Caleb Demingware, Holley MacClellan, Hannah Smiley, and Devin Schlegel-Barber! 💛🐝 #GoYellowjackets #SeniorAthletes #MTSDProud

Congratulations, Class of 2025! 🎓💛 This weekend, we celebrated our Milton High School graduates as they walked across the stage and into a new chapter. It was a day filled with pride, hugs, happy tears, and so much Yellowjacket spirit. To our grads: We’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. You’ve grown, worked hard, and made a lasting impact on our school and community. No matter where life takes you next, you’ll always be part of the Yellowjacket family. #MTSDProud #Classof2025 #MiltonVT Photo Credit: Rob Whitcomb Photography

🎭 Our Middle School Theatre crew *shined* last week with their production of **Beauty and the Beast**! From the acting to the costumes, it was a performance we won’t soon forget. 💫 Take a look at some highlights from the show — these moments were truly magical! ✨ #MTSDTheatre #MiddleSchoolMagic #BeautyAndTheBeast #MiltonVT

Milton Runs was a hit yesterday at MES! This awesome event capped off a spring season of practice for our dedicated students and coaches. Designed to get kids moving, active, and outdoors, it was the perfect way to welcome the season. A huge thank you to event coordinators Rebecca Paskiet and Madison Laquerre, as well as the many faculty, staff, and parent volunteers who made it all possible—and so much fun! 💛🏃‍♀️🌼