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November Employees of the Month: Celebrating Our Support Staff

This month, we’re shining the spotlight on our Support Staff Members—an incredible group that includes our Technology Team, Administrative Assistants, Supervisory Aides, Library Assistants, and Full-Time Substitutes. These team members are the backbone of our schools, keeping everything running efficiently while providing care, consistency, and support to students and staff alike.

Please take a moment to recognize their hard work and dedication by submitting your vote for November’s School Board Employees of the Month!

You may vote for support staff in your building—or, for those who work across multiple schools, in either or both locations.

🗳️ Cast your vote here: https://link.mtsd-vt.org/employeeofthemonth

Support Staff Eligible for November:

MES

• Emily Totaram – Administrative Assistant

• Maryann Hollock – Supervisory Aide

• Linda Trudell – Full Time Substitute

MES or MMS

• Rob Whitcomb – IT

• Darcy Millette – Administrative Assistant

• Christine Trudo – Library Assistant

MMS

• Danielle Bunnell – Administrative Assistant

• Sierra Pepin – Full Time Substitute

MHS

• Katherine Estes – Administrative Assistant

• Thea Smet – Administrative Assistant

• Tracey McGregor – Administrative Assistant

• Sarah Metcalf – Administrative Assistant

• Jennifer Charbonneau – Administrative Assistant

• Heather Arnold – Library Assistant

• Angelo Rodriguez – IT

• Marc McQuinn – Full Time Substitute

• Janina Reinhardt – Supervisory Aide

Let’s show our appreciation for the support staff who make Milton Town School District such a great place to learn and work!

📦 Food Drive at This Week’s Games!

The MHS Rotary Interact Club will be hosting a food drive at both upcoming home games — and we’d love your support!

🍽 Friday, 10/10 – Varsity Football (6:30 PM)
Bring a non-perishable food item and get in free!
Regular admission is $4 for adults and students (grades 5–12) who do not attend Milton. Senior citizens are always free.

⚽️ Saturday, 10/11 – Varsity Boys Soccer (6:00 PM)
Admission is free for everyone, but donations are still very much appreciated!

All items will go directly to the Milton Food Shelf, supporting families right here in our community. Let’s pack the stands and fill those collection bins — thank you for your generosity! 💛💙

Milton Town School District Contributed to the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment

This year, Superintendent Amy Rex served as a member of the Chittenden and Grand Isle Community Health Initiative Assessment Committee which is a year-long regional effort to collect and analyze data about community health and well-being.

The result of that work, the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), is now available. Developed with 15 community-based partners and input from nearly 1,500 residents across 12 languages, the CHNA will help guide community investments and initiatives for the next three years.

Top Priorities Identified:

• Building Community Connectedness

• Engaging on Mental Health

• Increasing Health Care Access

📄 Read the Full Report or Executive Summary

💻 Join the Webinar
The CHNA Committee will host a webinar on October 21 at 10:00 a.m. to share the findings and explain how these priorities will shape the 2026–2028 Community Health Improvement Plan.

👉 Register Here

Title IX - Hazing, Harassment, and Bullying Information

Dear Families,

Our district is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment where every student can learn and succeed. We believe that a strong foundation for learning includes understanding rights and responsibilities for healthy relationships.

Part of this work is actively preventing and addressing hazing, harassment, and bullying in all forms, including those related to Title IX and sexual harassment. We want to ensure all students and families understand their rights and feel safe at school.

Each school within the MTSD provides targeted prevention education to students. In addition, we have trained staff to respond to incidents of hazing, bullying and harassment. To support you at home, we have attached a resource with information about Title IX and tips for talking with your child(ren).

By working together, we can ensure our schools remain places where every student feels respected and safe.

Thank You.

 

Title IX - Milton Elementary School 

Title IX - Milton Middle School 

Title IX - Milton High School 

🌟 Employee of the Month Nominations are Open! 🌟

This month we’re celebrating our Special Educators. 🎉
Do you know a staff member who goes above and beyond to support students and families? Nominate them today!

🗓 Nominations open: September 15 – September 22
📝 Submit your nomination here: link.mtsd-vt.org/employeeofthemonth

Let’s recognize the incredible work of our special educators! 💛

September 2, 2025
To: All MTSD Families

From: Amy Rex, Superintendent

As we prepare for the new school year, our main goal is to make sure every student has a positive, safe, and welcoming place to learn and grow. We believe students learn best when our schools are safe. This includes digital safety.
The world of technology is constantly evolving, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly making its way into K-12 education. At MTSD, we recognize that we must teach students how to use AI appropriately while also keeping them safe. To prepare for AI, we have developed a set of Beliefs, Principles, and Practices for our district. This framework is attached to this message. As we continue on the AI journey, we will actively seek your feedback on our beliefs, principles and practices and make adjustments as needed. Throughout the year, we will also share resources to help you support your children’s learning and use of AI technology.

As part of the AI engagement process, we have created an "Opt In/Out" form specifically for student use of AI tools, ensuring that you have a voice in AI developments. Please fill out one form per student.

Link to Form: https://www.mtsd-vt.org/forms/aitools

MTSD AI Beliefs and Principles

Dear Members of the Milton Community

In light of the social media discussion and misinformation regarding MTSD Policy C28: Transgender and Nonconforming Students, I am writing to you to provide a broader context and accurate information.

1. VT has extensive legal protections for transgender and nonconforming individuals banning discrimination based on gender identity in employment, public accommodations , education, housing and insurance including 9 V.S.A. 4502 which protects all students from discrimination, C28 aligns with these laws.

2. VT schools have had policies and practices in place regarding Transgender and Non-conforming Individuals since 2010. This includes athletic team access.

3. C28 has been a policy in the MTSD since 2021.

4. The C28 policy revisions that were voted on at the September 11, 2025 Board meeting were necessary to align the existing policy with current laws and involved removing outdated language related to Title IX.

5. All students in the MTSD have access to bathrooms and locker rooms that provide single stall privacy. These accommodations have been in place since renovations were done to MMS and MHS over 10 years ago.

6. In terms of athletic teams, the VT Principal Association is the governing entity for rules of play regarding transgender and non-conforming students.

If you have additional questions or would like more information regarding the implementation of C28, please do not hesitate to reach out to Amy Rex, Superintendent. Thank you for your continued engagement.

The MTSD Board of Trustees

🌟 The Milton PTA is hosting the annual Activities Fair in the Milton High School Gymnasium on September 18th 5:30-7:30 PM!

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the many organizations in Milton offering sports, clubs, and activities for both youth and adults.

🍽️ The fair also lines up with the first MTSD Community Dinner of the year in the High School Cafeteria—two great community events in one evening!

📩 Organizations interested in participating can email miltonpta@gmail.com or sign up here.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1864511094113475/

🎶 First day vibes at Milton High 🎶

Yellowjacket teacher Pete Wyndorf welcomed students with live music in the lobby this morning, filling the halls with energy as everyone arrived. What a way to start the year! #MiltonHigh #BackToSchool #Yellowjackets

Check out the Video on Facebook

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION DATE:

On Tuesday, August 26th 9th graders will have a half day (7:30 am - 11:30 am) for Freshman orientation. Lunch will be provided.

Huge congratulations to Nicole Korb, Milton Elementary teacher, and Jason Gorczyk, Milton High School teacher, for being named UVM/MTSD Educators of the Year! Your dedication and impact on our students and community are truly inspiring. #MiltonProud

SAVE-THE-DATE: On Monday, August 25th, at 6:00 pm, the grade 9 teaching teams will be hosting a barbecue for incoming 9th grade students and their families to welcome you to our school community. More information will be forthcoming.