To view all early release days please visit mtsd-vt.org and choose the "2025-2026 School Calendar" link on the homepage.
All after-school activities are cancelled today, Tuesday, Dec. 2nd - including athletics, Milton Minds in Motion, and all clubs.
If you have kids in the Milton schools and want a schedule that matches theirs, or you’re simply hoping to be part of our school community, this could be a great fit.
Interested? Send your application to tmazza@mymtsd-vt.org or apply at mystsd-vt.org/careers.
The annual Mountain Transit Holiday Food Drive is here! 🥫🍽️
Send students to the bus with non-perishable items—our amazing drivers will take care of the rest.
Milton and Colchester are in a friendly competition, and Mountain Transit will match the winner’s donation to their local food shelf.
Let’s come together and support our neighbors this season!
December 1 through December 12!
Milton Town School District Community, we need your help!
Your participation can significantly impact our students and schools. While the Universal Meals Program has streamlined meal access, there remains a vital opportunity for us to secure additional federal funding through accurate data collection. If you've completed this form since August 2025 you do not need to do it again.
We’re asking every Milton family to take a few moments to fill out the Household Income Form. By doing so, you’ll help us unlock critical resources that benefit our entire community.
Why is this important? Although all students in Vermont receive free meals under the Universal Meals Program, completing this form is essential for Milton. It allows us to:
→ Unlock vital federal funding that supports our programs and services.
→ Continue providing healthy, free meals for every student.
→ Keep school meal costs low while ensuring we have resources for educational opportunities.
By sharing your household's information, you help Milton schools access millions in funding that supports student success—from meal programs to classroom initiatives and beyond.
Rest assured, it’s quick and secure—the information you provide is kept confidential and protected by law.
Ready to help? Please fill out the form here:
https://education.vermont.gov/householdincome/2025-2026-household-income-form
Your participation matters, and together, we can ensure Milton students continue to thrive!
Photo provided by Vermont Agency of Education for Sharing Purposes.
Survey closes tomorrow (12/2) at 12pm! Please take this anonymous survey about the MTSD FY27 Budget!
December Employees of the Month: Celebrating our Unified Arts Teachers
Kendra Gorton, MES STEAM
Kaley Dickinson, MMS Art
Laura Taylor, MHS World Languages
Community Input - FY27 Budget!
With the VT Education Funding system there is not a direct correlation between a school district's budget and the town tax rate. Last year, the MTSD budget increased by 7% and yet the tax rate decreased by -5.66%. There have been other years when the budget decreased and the tax rate increased. This is directly tied to the formula the State uses to disburse funds to schools. It is very complicated.
Districts do not receive the ‘estimated’ impact of their budgets on the tax rate until mid-December. They then only have a few short weeks to make adjustments. It is the goal of the MTSD Board of Trustees to bring forward a budget that achieves their goals for a high quality education while also being fiscally responsible.
The MTSD Board of Trustees is seeking community engagement and input to support this year’s budget process. Your perspective will help inform any decisions they may need to meet their goals.
How to Engage:
Attend a board meeting
Dates: December 4, December 18, January 8, January 22
Location: MHS Library at 6:00 p.m.
Join Via Zoom
Visit our website FY27 Budget Page (this page is updated regularly as new information becomes available)
Take the Anonymous Survey - Link available on our website.
Please click on the link to view the MTSD Emergency Response - Afterschool: Family Notification
Emergency Response - After School Activities: Family Notification
They heard from motivational speaker & leadership trainer, Ed Gerety, author of "Shine Your Light", and "Combinations Opening the Door to Student Leadership"
Due to staffing and student absences, all Milton Minds in Motion (MMM) clubs and after-school tutoring are canceled on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025.
There will be no late buses that day.
Elementary parents: Please update PickUp Patrol with your child’s dismissal plan for Tuesday.
Middle School students: Please plan for your regular dismissal at the end of the school day.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. We appreciate your continued support of our programs. We apologize for the inconvenience this might have caused.
Warm regards,
The Milton Minds in Motion Team
MHS Presents "Rock of Ages" (Teen Edition) Fall Musical - November 14th and 15th @ Milton High School
Milton High School Theatre is proud to present: Rock of Ages Teen Edition, a romantic comedy set in the mid-80s on LA's Sunset Strip ... we're talking Poison, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, White Snake, Joan Jett, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Extreme, and many, many more.
Please save the dates and strongly consider supporting our scholar-actors as they prepare to tear the roof off and melt your faces ... plus they'll make you giggle.
Our goal is to fill every single seat, all three shows, but we need your commitment to help make that happen. Save the date, buy the ticket, spread the word, share your stoke, and help make this one of our greatest and best-attended shows ever.
This Weekend!
Friday, 11/14 - 6:30pm
Saturday, 11/15 - 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm
$5 Students - $10 Adults (Cash or Check at the door)
📚 Scholastic Book Fair at Milton Elementary Library
🗓️ Dates: Monday, November 10 – Friday, November 14, 2025
📍 Location: 42 Herrick Ave, Milton, VT 05468
Join us at the Milton Elementary Library for our annual Scholastic Book Fair! Discover a wide variety of books for all ages and help support literacy in our school community. It's a great chance to stock up on favorites for the winter season and encourage a love of reading.
💡 Note: This is a PTA-sponsored event, and all proceeds go directly to benefit the children of Milton.
For questions reach out to the PTA: Miltonpta@gmail.com
Thank you for your support!
Due to staffing and student absences, all Milton Minds in Motion (MMM) clubs and after-school tutoring are canceled on Friday, November 7th, 2025.
There will be no late buses that day.
Elementary parents: Please update PickUp Patrol with your child’s dismissal plan for Friday.
Middle School students: Please plan for your regular dismissal at the end of the school day.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. We appreciate your continued support of our programs. We apologize for the inconvenience this might have caused.
Warm regards,
The Milton Minds in Motion Team
Inclement Weather Memo
The Milton Town School District understands that any decision to open or close schools in bad weather has an effect on families. Research shows that children are better served, both academically and socially, by being in school. During times of inclement weather, our top priority is the safety of our students, faculty and staff.
It is important to understand that decisions about delayed starts, school closures, and early releases are made with the best of intentions and with the most accurate information we have at that time.
HOW DO WE MAKE OUR DECISION?
Please understand that I will make the decision to open or close the schools in bad weather by 5:30 AM based on a careful analysis of all relevant factors, such as:
Road conditions and recommendations from the VT Agency of Transportation, Milton Police, Milton Highway Department, and Mountain Transit. We must give careful consideration to the most dangerous roads in the district.
Snow and ice accumulation, precipitation, temperature and wind chill.
MTSD building and parking lot conditions.
Weather predictions. We prefer not to make our decision based on weather predictions, which are not always accurate. But sometimes this is unavoidable.
Consultation with other school districts.
HOW IS THE PUBLIC NOTIFIED?
Families are notified via phone, email, and/or text messages. It is also posted to the MTSD Live Feed which connects to our Social Media and the MTSD APP. In addition, the information will be on WCAX.
WHAT ARE THE LOGISTICS FOR DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS
School Is Closed: No transportation service is provided and no access to the building is available.
School is Delayed: Delays are for two hours. If a delay occurs, morning preschool will be canceled for the day. Afternoon pre-school buses will run at their regular times.
Early Dismissal: Mid-day inclement weather can create different problems and the district seldom uses early dismissal for several reasons.
The bus fleet must get prepared and this requires a 2 hour notification.
Mid-day closure can create hardship in organizing child supervision.
WILL WE CLOSE SCHOOL IF CONDITIONS UNEXEPECTEDLY WORSEN?
No. Once we make the decision to open the schools, families rely on it and many make arrangements for work. If conditions get worse during the school day, an early dismissal may occur, but we will give adequate notice to all families.
Although we do our absolute best in this process, we know that often no perfect decision exists. If, based on current weather conditions, you do not feel that it is safe for your child to attend school, please use your best judgment to determine their attendance and/or transportation for the day.
🍎 Milton Pop-Up Food Distribution
Hosted by Milton Family Community Center
📅 Sat, Nov 8 | ⏰ 11AM–2PM
📍 Bombardier Park West – Fieldhouse
