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				<title><![CDATA[Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union Community Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2194851</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The SVSU is taking proactive steps to reimagine its future as changes to the Vermont state’s education system take shape. To support this work, and with respect to the individual communities we serve, we are seeking input from the public to help guide our planning priorities. 

This survey will close on May 31, 2026.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Screenings]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click "Read More" to see more information on Kindergarten Screenings for the SVUESD.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Town Meeting Day Election Results]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2174892</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2 Hour Delay]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2175154</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All SVSU schools and offices will operate on a 2 hour delay today, 3/6/26.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[An update due to the winter weather:]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2173636</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[SVUESD and MAU schools will dismiss at their regularly scheduled time, but all after school activities will be cancelled. 

ASD schools will have an early dismissal and cancelled after school activities.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Closing Early - 2/20/26]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2168738</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All SVSU schools will release on the half day schedule today, February 20, due to the incoming storm. All after school activities are canceled.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Budget Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2161777</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "view more" to access information about our Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget. Remember: voting day is March 3!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Response to Interactions with ICE]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2163042</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Given recent events in Minneapolis, we acknowledge the concerns regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement in communities across the country. While there has been no reported interactions within ICE locally, we have reviewed the SVSU Policy on Access Control and Visitor Management (#2401). As part of our mission to keep our students and staff safe, we have provided a clear process for our school administrators and staff to follow if they are approached by federal or state officials requesting access to our buildings. Our purpose for these steps is to protect our school community and individual rights while responding in a professional, non-confrontational manner.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No School - 1/26/26]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2157528</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All SVSU schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, January 26. After school activities will also be cancelled.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Act 73 Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2147716</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The SVSU is looking to collect community feedback around Act 73 (an act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance,
quality, and finance systems). We encourage everyone to take this survey, no matter how familiar folks may be of the details around Act 73. The information collected will help the SVSU plan for best paths forward. 

The survey will close at 12pm on January 21, 2026.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No School - 1/7/26]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2150272</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[UPDATE: All MAU and SVUESD schools and offices, as well as SVSU Central Office, will be closed today, January 7.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2 Hour Delay]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2150257</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All MAU and SVUESD schools and offices, as well as SVSU Central Office, will operate on a 2 hour delay today, January 7.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Closing Early - 12/10/25]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2144529</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All SVSU schools and offices will be closing on a half-day schedule today, December 10, due to the incoming storm.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SVSU Communications Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2137028</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[One of Superintendent Payne's top priorities is to provide timely information to families, staff, board members, and students. To meet this goal, he has been working hard to expand communications throughout the SVSU. Please take this survey to give honest feedback about your preferences, the progress we have made so far, and where we should be focusing moving forward.

This survey will close on December 10.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No School - December 2, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2140594</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All SVSU schools and offices will be closed today, December 2, due to the predicted inclement weather. There will be no afternoon or evening activities.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Collaboration Coffee Hour]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2127411</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nov. 5, 8-9am, SVSU Central Office. Come be part of the collaborative process to review current SVSU data to plan for the next steps for state and federal grants and the annual SVSU Data Inventory linked to the district’s Continuous Improvement Plan goals.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union Civil Rights Complaint Procedure]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2123733</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Vermont: Ensuring Every Child Learns to Read]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2113428</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us for an informational session on Vermont's new literacy law (Act 139) on October 16 from 5-6pm. This is an in-person event with a NEW virtual option!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Food Service Programming Communication to All Families]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2121896</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union is implementing again a program available to all its schools and programs participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Letter from Superintendent Payne]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2111242</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "Read More" to view a letter from Superintendent Payne about the importance of regular attendance in school.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Facilities Presentation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2113016</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This presentation was shown at SVSU and member district board meetings throughout the month of September.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Letter from Superintendent Payne]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2108269</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[September 12, 2025]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bus Routes]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2098116</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For MAUMS and MAUHS bus routes, please view the information on the SVSU Transportation page. For elementary bus routes, please contact your school directly.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FREE August Meal Kits]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2091022</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Free, multi-day meal kits will be available for children 18 and under. The kits will be handed out from the Jim Ross Pavilion at Willow Park in Bennington on August 7, 14, and 21 from 10am-12pm.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lead Testing in our Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2092887</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "Read More" for the full information.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Meal Schedule]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2082043</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click "Read More" to view the full schedule for our Summer Meals Program!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Meal Modification Procedure]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2078712</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Legislative forum for Vermont Education Reform - April 28]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2060436</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Vermont Senators Seth Bongartz and Robert Plunkett will be presenting a legislative update from the Vermont Senate Education Committee on April 28th at 6:00pm in the Mt. Anthony Union High School auditorium. The event is hosted by the American Association of University Women Bennington Branch and Bennington County Indivisible, and supported by the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union. The presentation will provide information about the proposed educational system reforms, which could impact school funding and governance by the end of this legislative session in mid-May. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. This presentation is open to the public.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Fitness Fest]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2059985</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click "Read More" to view all of the Family Fitness Fest activities and the feedback form!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Title VI of the Civil Rights Act Certification Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2056599</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read more" to view the full statement.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:12:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Program Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2088214</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "take the survey" if you are a learner or family member of a learner engaging with Summer Learning! You have until August 1 at 3pm to participate.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Message from Superintendent Culkeen]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2056452</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read more" to view the full statement in regards to increased security presence at some of our schools today, April 8, 2025.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SVSU Selects New Superintendent]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2049058</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union (SVSU) is pleased to announce the selection of its next superintendent: Tim Payne.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Molly Stark Elementary School building is closed today due to no water in the building. 3-17-2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2047086</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Molly Stark Elementary School, as well as the Early Education program at Molly Stark, is closed today, March 17, due to no water in the building.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 05:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Superintendent Search Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2043619</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union School Board is pleased to share further details about the final stages of the search for the next Superintendent.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Superintendent Search Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2040634</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Following an extensive search and thorough screening process, the Superintendent Search Screening Committee forwarded a recommended slate of three finalists to the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union School Board on February 26, 2025.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Reports]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2037820</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read more" to view the Annual Reports for Fiscal Year 2024]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USDA Notice to Beneficiaries and Prospective Beneficiaries]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2034513</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Inclement Weather - 2/13/25]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2032795</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Update as of 8:10am on February 13, 2025: All SVSU Schools and offices are closed due to inclement weather.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No School - 2/6/25]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2029200</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All SVSU schools and offices will be closed today, February 6, due to inclement weather.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 05:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2-Hour Delay - February 4]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2027681</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All SVSU schools and offices will operate on a 2-hour delay due to inclement weather this morning, February 4.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Half Day Due to Inclement Weather]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2025870</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All SVSU schools and offices are closing half-day today, January 31, due to inclement weather. Please follow your school's regular half-day procedure.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Desired Skill & Attributes of SVSU's Next Superintendent]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2010778</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click "read more" to take a survey to express your hopes for the SVSU's next Superintendent. This survey must be filled out by January 10.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SVSU Superintendent Screening Committee Application]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2008072</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "Read More" for information on how to apply to be on the Superintendent Screening Committee.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The SVSU Food Service program is conducting maintenance on its payment system from 12/20/2024-12/27/2024.  Adults and students with existing accounts will not be able to add funds until after that time.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2010518</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Collaboration Coffee Hour]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2005091</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click "read more" to view information about the SVSU Community Collaboration Coffee Hour, which will take place at SVSU Central Office on December 12 from 8-9am]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No School - 12/5/24]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/2004400</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vermont Agency of Education Listen and Learn Tour]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1982425</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1982425</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Click "read more" to view more information about the AoE event happening in our community on October 23.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Statement from Superintendent James R. Culkeen]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1976089</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1976089</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District and Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union have not banned the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spinelli Complex Bond Vote Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1954678</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1954678</guid>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:31:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAU Bus Routes]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1955114</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1955114</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please view the 2024-2025 MAU Bus Routes.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:49:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scheduled Phone System Maintenance]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1944013</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1944013</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Scheduled phone system maintenance will be happening throughout the SVSU between the hours of 2pm and 5pm, July 23, July 25, July 30, and August 1. The maintenance will take place from 12-1pm on August 2. 

During this time, outside callers may receive a busy signal when trying to call into the buildings. If any employees attempt to make internal calls during this time, please be aware that calls may be disconnected unexpectedly. 

We apologize for the inconvenience.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:46:20 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tax Rate Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1943819</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1943819</guid>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:52:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Student Enrollment]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1942573</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1942573</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read more" to view and download the SVSU enrollment packet.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:28:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USDA Notice of Beneficiaries]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1941855</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1941855</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Information about Child Nutrition Programs.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:07:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[High School Choice - Extended Deadline]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1937436</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1937436</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The Arlington School Board voted at its June 12 school board meeting to extend the deadline for high school choice until June 30. Any students or families interested in participating should fill out an application at their home high school.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:27:17 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Meals]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1937044</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1937044</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Take a look at this document to see when and where you can get FREE meals at open meal sites throughout the summer!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:29:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Call for SVUESD Committee Members]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1937394</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1937394</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Click "read more" to view all of the information.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:56:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Fitness Fest]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1927931</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1927931</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Participate now until May 27th! Open to all SVSU families!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 08:51:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Message from Superintendent Culkeen]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1922691</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1922691</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Information on the last day of school]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 08:52:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FY25 Budget Highlights]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1884266</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1884266</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please click "Read More" to view more information about the proposed fiscal year 2025 budgets.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:32:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SWVEA Teacher and Staff Negotiations]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1881679</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1881679</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please click “read more” to view information about negotiations.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:16:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SVSU Fast Facts]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1825575</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1825575</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please view the Fast Facts sheet that provides information about the impact of the SVSU in our area.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:16:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pownal Land Lease Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1773052</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1773052</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read more" for additional information about the June 13 vote.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:28:14 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SVUESD Board Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1738624</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1738624</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Tonight's SVUESD Board Meeting has been cancelled. It has been reschedule for Tuesday, March 21.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:52:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All SVSU schools and offices will be closed today, March 14.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1738527</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1738527</guid>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:20:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Message from Superintendent Culkeen]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1721798</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1721798</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please click "Read More" to view the entire statement.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:24:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Internet and Phones Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1704653</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1704653</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[​Thank you for your patience as we work through the internet and phone issues that our schools experienced today. Our technology department is hard at work to prepare for the start of the school day tomorrow.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:11:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Please Be Aware]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1704379</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1704379</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The internet and phones are currently down at all of our schools (as of 9:30, 1/4/23). Students will have a half day as planned.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 09:56:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Snow Day - Dec. 16]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1701370</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1701370</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[All schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Dec. 16.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:18:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2 Hour Delay]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1699026</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1699026</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[We will be operating on a 2 hour delay today, December 12. Please note that this does not include Arlington Memorial High School or Fisher Elementary.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:24:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[To Parents/Guardians/Former Students enrolled in any SVSU school between 2000 and 2017 and  received special education services:]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1648282</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1648282</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[We are scheduled to send old special education documents to a confidential shredding facility on September 30, 2022. If you would like your documents before they are disposed of, please call us at 802-447-7501 by September 28th, 2022. After that time, these records will be unavailable. 

Please be advised that some of the information contained in this file may be needed later on for other purposes such as eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:44:48 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Engagement Specialist Receives Recognition from Sunrise Family Resource Center]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1683057</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1683057</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Trisha Wright, one of the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union’s five Family Engagement Specialists, has recently been nominated for a 2022 Sunrise Community Partner Service Award.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:20:30 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Phone Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1637870</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1637870</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[We are aware that we are having phone issues at Central Office and throughout the SVSU. We will have this issue fixed as quickly as possible. Thank you for understanding. Please note that staff emails are still indeed working.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:12:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[After School Care]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1637369</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1637369</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Click "read full story" to view the flyer from our friends at the Bennington Rec Center!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:57:08 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Food Service Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1629544</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1629544</guid>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:33:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2021-2022 Child Find Notice]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1629801</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1629801</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union (SVSU) is required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act to locate, evaluate, and identify persons with disabilities from birth through age 21, who may be in need of special education, related services, or accommodations in order to access a free appropriate public education; and to provide such needed services for those ages 3 through 21.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:38:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ArtBox Project 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1629570</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1629570</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Students at MAUMS completed an art project that represented their "happy place."]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:45:11 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Central Office will be closed Friday, 6/24/22]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1628497</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1628497</guid>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:09:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USDA Non-Discrimination Statement]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1554764</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1554764</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:13:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Message from Superintendent Culkeen]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1618346</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1618346</guid>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 21:15:48 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Information on Last Week of School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1616548</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1616548</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The week of June 6-10 will be half-days for students, with lunch still being served.

The last day of school for Arlington schools will be June 8, 2022. 
The last day of school for SVUESD and MAU schools will be June 10, 2022.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 11:45:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bennington Elementary School - CLOSED May 20]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1616087</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1616087</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Bennington Elementary School will be closed tomorrow, May 20. Staff and students should not report.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 14:05:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Press Release]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1616526</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1616526</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union (SVSU) Hosts Juneteenth Celebration]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 11:21:31 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bennington Elementary School - CLOSED May 19]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1615467</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1615467</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Bennington Elementary School will be closed tomorrow, May 19. Staff and students should not report.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 11:27:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bennington Elementary Closed - May 18, 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1615104</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1615104</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Due to unforeseen and evolving transformer issues outside of the building, Bennington Elementary School is currently without power. Students are presently being released. Bussing will be available and students are ready for pickup immediately in the School Street circle.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 08:36:30 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Boards Looking for Additional Seats]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1583530</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1583530</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" for information on how to run for the SVUESD school board's Pownal seat and the MAU school board's.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:56:17 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Zoom Information for Annual Meetings]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1577575</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1577575</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" to view the Zoom information for tonight's Southwest Tech, MAU, and SVUESD Boards Annual Meetings.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:29:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Meeting Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1572219</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1572219</guid>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:48:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No School - February 4, 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1564760</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1564760</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[There will be no school tomorrow, February 4, due to inclement weather. All buildings and offices will be closed. For updates on athletics, go to athletics.svsu.org.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:00:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pownal & Shaftsbury - Main Road Pickup]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1563963</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1563963</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, February 3, bus routes in Pownal and Shaftsbury will be altered to remain on paved roads due to the incoming inclement weather. Students who normally access bus transportation on dirt roads should plan for their bus stop to be at the nearest bus stop on a paved road.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:50:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAUMS - Closed 2/2/22]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1563024</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1563024</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" for more information.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:55:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1553949</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1553949</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" for more information]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:57:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Monday, January 10]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1550339</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1550339</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The SVSU will be operating on a two hour delay on Monday, January 10. This does not impact Arlington Memorial High School or Fisher Elementary School.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2022 18:00:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updated COVID-19 Guidance]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1548456</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1548456</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story"]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2022 17:16:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updated COVID-19 Guidance]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1546952</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1546952</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" to view the entire updated guidance.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 15:22:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Testing`]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1545627</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1545627</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[For more information, click "read full story"]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:06:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Due to a malfunction of the building fire sprinkler system, all Molly Stark Learners will be sent home this morning, Dec. 22.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1545547</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" for pickup and bussing information.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 10:06:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Fitness Fest]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1543526</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click "read full story" for more information]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:43:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Test to Stay Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1530206</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" to view all of the information on the Test to Stay Program.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:41:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Change in COVID Alerts]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1537844</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" to view this important announcement.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2021 20:16:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All School Closed - November 24]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1533090</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union was notified of several positive tests of COVID-19 that affect multiple schools. Following the Vermont Public Health guidelines, our schools will not have the minimum number of students and staff required to operate. Therefore, all SVSU schools, programs, and offices will be closed for staff and students tomorrow, November 24.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 12:30:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Recovery Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1531376</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click "read full story" to view information about the upcoming meeting about updates and planning for the continued use of ESSER Funding.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:33:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pownal Elementary - No School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1523911</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to lack of water pressure at Pownal Elementary School, the building will be closed tomorrow, Friday November 5, for staff and students.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:58:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Understanding Special Education]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1520008</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join the SVSU in welcoming Dr. Sefakor Komabu-Pomeyie, Independent Living Coordinator for the Vermont Center for Independent Living. Dr. Komabu-Pomeyie will present to our community virtually on November 8th from 7-8pm. 

This one-hour online presentation will help families better understand their child's IEPs. It will also help family members learn how to advocate for their students in the IEP process.

All are welcome to attend with advance registration. This workshop is most suitable for families of students with IEPs.

Please register by November 5.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 07:02:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spinelli Complex Capital Project Public Information Hearing]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1516164</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" to view more information.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 06:40:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SVSU Student COVID-19 Vaccination Confirmation Form]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1501855</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" to view important information about the SVSU Student COVID-19 Vaccination Confirmation Form.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:15:20 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at Pownal Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1487941</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In order to allow for contact tracing, the Pownal Elementary School building will be closed for students  tomorrow, September 2.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:46:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Start of School Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1475861</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" to view important information about the start of school.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:17:55 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 in Shaftsbury Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1485567</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We were notified of a positive test of COVID-19 within the Shaftsbury Elementary School learning community.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:58:38 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 in Shaftsbury Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1483769</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We were notified of a positive test of COVID-19 within the Shaftsbury Elementary School learning community.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:58:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Message for Staff about Tropical Storm Henri]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1481565</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1481565</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please check your email before you travel to work.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2021 05:35:33 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SAGAA Mural at MAUHS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1477055</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The high school has a new student-designed mural.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:33:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Meal Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1461577</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click here to view more information on how to get summer meals for children 18 years old and younger.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:47:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chromebook Return]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1458377</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1458377</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[June 23-24 and June 28-29 at the MAUHS Cafeteria. Click "read full story" for more information!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 08:17:34 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SVUESD Board Statement: Pending Lawsuit]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1457420</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["On 6/15/2021 the Southwestern Vermont Union Elementary School District Board was named in a lawsuit filed by a former teacher at Molly Stark Elementary schools, Ms. Rosa Van Wie."]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:16:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at Pownal Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1451751</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click "read full story" to view the entire statement.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:36:15 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at Pownal Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1449941</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1449941</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" for more information.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 19:14:38 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at MAUMS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1449222</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1449222</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" to view the entire statement.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 20:38:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vaccine Information for Families]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1441824</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1441824</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please click "Read Full Story" to view information on an upcoming vaccine clinic for families and a virtual informational town hall meeting.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 12:18:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vaccines for Students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1439855</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In coordination with the Vermont Department of Health, Vermont Emergency Management, and the Agency of Education, we wanted to let you know about an upcoming vaccination clinic in our area that is available to support our students, ages 12 and up, to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. This clinic is also available to students from independent schools and members of our community, including parents.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 12:55:57 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at Bennington Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1441050</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" to view the entire statement.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 15:26:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Informational Town Hall]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1440060</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[There will be an informational town hall meeting about the COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents with Dr. Judy Orton from Green Mountain Pediatrics.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 13:02:26 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Nurse Appreciation Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1438687</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today was School Nurse Appreciation Day! To show their unending appreciation for our nurses, especially during the pandemic, Superintendent Culkeen and Assistant Superintendent Boudreau delivered gifts to each of our school nurses today.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 16:03:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at MAUHS and Southwest Tech]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1428604</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1428604</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Click "read full story" to view the entire statement about a positive case of COVID-19 within the Mt. Anthony Union High School and Southwest Tech Learning communities.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:48:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at MAUMS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1428161</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1428161</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full statement."]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:45:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at MAUMS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1421558</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1421558</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Click "read full story" to view the entire statement.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 14:00:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at Bennington Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1419773</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" to view the entire statement.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:45:38 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at MAUHS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1418777</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1418777</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Click "read full story" to view the statement from Superintendent Culkeen.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:41:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at Monument Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1416956</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" to view a statement from Superintendent Culkeen]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2021 17:29:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at MAUMS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1416452</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1416452</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Click "read full story" to view the complete message]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:41:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at Shaftsbury Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1415806</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story"  to view a statement from Superintendent Culkeen about a positive case of COVID-19 at Shaftsbury Elementary.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:53:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Statement from the Superintendent]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1415547</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click read the statement from Superintendent James R Culkeen about the SVSU’s mission against Anti-Asian violence.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:49:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at Pownal Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1410603</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1410603</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Click "read full story" to view the full statement.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:39:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SVSU Students Brighten Up Vaccination Clinic]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1413337</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Elementary school students from the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union (SVSU) joined the public health effort through a partnership with Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC).]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:28:15 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Educators and School Staff Receive COVID-19 Vaccines]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1413342</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, which has received emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, was administered to more than 600 educators and school staff, largely from the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union (SVSU), at Southwestern Vermont Health Care’s (SVHC) COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:30:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at MAUHS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1406097</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" to view the full statement from Superintendent Culkeen]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:50:31 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Statement from Superintendent Culkeen on SVSU’s Commitment to Equity]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1404053</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["The SVSU is committed to promoting equity and inclusion in our schools. We remain focused on increasing the diversity of faculty and staff to provide different perspectives and a reflective view of our community."]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 19:06:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Annual Meeting Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1394019</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click "read full story" to view details on how to join the Virtual Annual Meetings for the North Bennington Graded School District, the Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 and the Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2021 11:57:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Public Schools Week - Part 5]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1395504</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[And last but not least, we are rounding off Public Schools Week 2021 with some thoughts from our Central Office Staff!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:32:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Public Schools Week - Part 4]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1394933</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today's featured group for Public Schools Week 2021 is none other than our PRINCIPALS!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:27:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Public Schools Week - Part 3]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1393681</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We're halfway through Public Schools Week 2021! While this year's celebration looks different than last year's, we are still so happy to be able to share with you why we love Public Schools!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:27:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Public Schools Week 2021 - Part 2]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1392855</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Are you enjoying Public Schools Week 2021? We sure are! Today we are featuring our fantastic and dedicated TEACHERS! They truly are the backbone of our school.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:13:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Public Schools Week 2021 - Part 1]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1392097</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[It's that time of year again - Public Schools Week! Every day this week we are going to feature a group of our dedicated staff, and share with you why they love working for a public school.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:06:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Inclement Weather - February 9]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1383430</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to anticipated inclement weather, all SVSU schools and offices will be operating remotely tomorrow, February 9. School Care will be cancelled as well.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 19:09:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at Molly Stark]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1383261</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1383261</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read more" to view the full statement]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:02:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at Molly Stark Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1382538</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read more" to view the full statement.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2021 13:59:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 in Our Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1382424</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read more" to read the full statement from Superintendent Culkeen]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:23:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at Monument Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1382094</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click "read more" to view the full statement.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:22:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at MAUMS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1379793</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read more" to view the full statement from Superintendent Culkeen]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:29:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Inclement Weather Day - February 2]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1378383</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click "read more" to view the whole statement]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:01:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 UPDATE for Pownal Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1376796</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Following further discussions about the positive case of COVID-19 at Pownal Elementary, which was announced January 28, it was decided that all Pownal sixth graders will continue to engage in remote learning through Friday, February 5.  The school building will remain open for hybrid in-person learning for grades K-5.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:52:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at Pownal Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1376064</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click "read more" to see the full statement from Superintendent Culkeen]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:01:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at Pownal Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1374265</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read more" to view the complete statement from Superintendent Culkeen]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:52:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at Bennington Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1373448</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click "read more" to view the full announcement from Superintendent Culkeen]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:20:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at MAUHS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1372513</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read more" to view a statement on COVID-19 in MAUHS from Superintendent Culkeen.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:54:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 in Our School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1372075</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read more" to read the entire message from Superintendent Culkeen]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:49:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 in Our Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1369693</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read more" to view information about COVID-19 at Shaftsbury Elementary School, Mt. Anthony Union High School, and Southwest Tech.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 15:02:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 at MAUMS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1364000</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" to read the entire statement.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:33:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Statement on a Peaceful and Inclusive Country]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1365028</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please read the following statement about our commitment to denounce violence at all cost]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:16:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Patriot Players to host 'It's a Wonderful Life' radio play]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1359880</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In all her years as the advisor of The Patriot Players, Lynn Sweet, the Mount Anthony Union High School drama club director, has never had to be more creative to get a fall production off the ground.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 09:17:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Inclement Weather - Remote Work Day, Friday, December 18]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1357971</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the unprecedented amount of snow in Southern Vermont, all SVSU schools and offices will be operating remotely again tomorrow, December 18. School Care will be cancelled as well.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:05:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Message from the Superintendent - COVID-19]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1358017</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" to read an announcement regarding COVID-19 at Monument Elementary School]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:02:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thursday, December 17 - Remote Work Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1357072</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to inclement weather, all SVSU schools and offices will be operating remotely tomorrow, December 17.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2020 15:13:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Message from the Superintendent - COVID-19]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1355470</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The SVSU was notified earlier today of a positive test for COVID-19  within the Shaftsbury and Pownal Elementary School learning communities. Click "read full story" for more information.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 15:46:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Announcement]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1349763</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1349763</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" for a statement regarding COVID-19 cases at MAUMS and MAUHS.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2020 15:06:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WAM's the plan at SVSU elementary schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1348017</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As the coronavirus pandemic continues, teachers in the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union wanted to find a way to get some of its youngest students to understand some of the best ways to stay safe — wearing a mask, social distancing, and washing their hands.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:30:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WAM! at Shaftsbury Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1347124</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Take a look at the AWESOME posters our Shaftsbury Elementary learners made in art class!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2020 12:57:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WAM! at Molly Stark]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1346343</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Take a look at Molly Stark showing off what they know about WAM! (Wash your hands, stay Arms length apart, and Mask up!).]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:42:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Announcement]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1343972</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1343972</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" for an announcement regarding a positive COVID-19 case within Mt. Anthony Union High School and Southwest Tech.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2020 12:35:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[What We're Thankful For]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1345184</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Take a look at what some of the SVSU administrators are thankful for this year!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:29:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Shaftsbury Elementary - COVID-19 Announcement]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1331042</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1331042</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" for an announcement from Superintendent Culkeen regarding a positive COVID-19 case at Shaftsbury Elementary School.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2020 16:32:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Updates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1179405</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1179405</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please view current messages from Superintendent James Culkeen on COVID-19.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 15:12:48 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAUMS - COVID-19 Announcement]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1325060</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1325060</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Please click "read full story" for an announcement from Superintendent Culkeen regarding a positive COVID-19 case at Mt. Anthony Union Middle School.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:13:17 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Molly Stark, Monument, and Bennington Elementary Schools will be closed 10/8/20]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1313140</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1313140</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Closures due to power outages.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2020 20:07:33 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAUHS Mold Remediation Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1308380</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We will have students currently on remote learning remain remote until October 26th or until such time that the remediation has been completed and the building retested.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:24:19 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[World Teachers' Day 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1310757</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[It's World Teachers' Day! We hope that all of our world class teachers have an amazing day!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:59:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SVSU Antiracism Statement]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1306281</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In June of 2020 members of the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union administration issued the following statement about the need to fight against discrimination and to work for an educational environment which fosters equity, fairness, diversity and compassion. As the school year is underway, we believe that it is important to re-visit the words and stance we took in June. It is important for our community to understand that as educators we are striving for unity by standing against systemic racism, sexism, implied bias, classism, heteronormativism, ableism, and any other bias.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:45:41 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Message from the Superintendent - MAUHS Mold Remediation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1304463</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to a building situation unrelated to COVID-19 MAUHS will continue to operate remotely next week, September 28 - October 2. Please click "Read Full Story" for the full statement.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2020 11:32:24 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Donation from Staples]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1288129</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Molly Stark Receives a Generous Donation]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2020 14:55:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[https://www.benningtonbanner.com/stories/svsu-to-begin-year-with-remote-learning,610420]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1265905</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1265905</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[For students of the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union, going back to school on Sept. 8 will mean getting back behind their computers.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:23:34 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAUHS announces third and fourth quarter honor rolls]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1265901</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Anthony Union High School announces honor rolls]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:21:17 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SVSU Antiracism Statement]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1242440</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["As a collective leadership team, SVSU will not accept the perpetuation of the status quo, and we will seek to grow in our understanding and confrontation of passive and active racism, sexism, classism, heteronormativism, ableism, and any other bias holding one group in a higher power than another."]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2020 09:49:13 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SVSU and SWVEA-ESP Statement Regarding Contract Negotiations]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1243857</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["Just as in our discussions with the Teacher’s Association, the spirit of cooperation from the Education Support Staff Association during these difficult times is appreciated and unprecedented."]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2020 19:37:57 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Shaftsbury Elementary School - Nature Mandalas]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1240632</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1st-6th graders at Shaftsbury Elementary School made these nature mandalas in art class!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2020 08:33:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SVSU and SWVEA Statement Regarding Contract Negotiations]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1239613</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[“Our teachers were part of the solution.”]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2020 17:15:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A civics lesson for Shaftsbury 6th graders]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1238983</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The sixth-graders at Shaftsbury Elementary School got an up-close civics lesson recently.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2020 09:22:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The art of saying thank-you]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1237813</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Vermont Arts Exchange surprises meal providers with a very public expression of gratitude]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 10:47:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teachers grapple with remote teaching]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1237108</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[With remote education now in place until the end of the school year, the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union has entered a whole new world of teaching and learning.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 12:28:38 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Benn El 2nd Grade Team Hands out Care Packages]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1235316</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The bags were full of activities to do at home]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 12:31:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Attorney General at Shaftsbury Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1233745</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Vermont State Attorney General TJ Donovan visited 6th graders at Shaftsbury Elementary!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 08:41:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher Appreciation Week 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1226011</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week with videos from administrators and some fun Facebook posts!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2020 12:12:48 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA['It feels final now': VPA cancels 2020 spring sports season]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1220200</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Vermont Principals Association held out as long as it could, but it made the decision that it had to make on Thursday.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2020 08:59:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SVSU offers tech help to students, families]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1217870</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union is reminding families that technology services that require physical drop-off or pick-up of devices will continue at Mount Anthony Union High School for the remainder of the school year, until further notice.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:25:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Equipping students for remote learning]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1210164</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union students have received chromebooks to assist in remote learning, as Gov. Phil Scott previously announced Vermont schools would remain closed for the remainder of the school year to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:28:02 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Frustration, hope, confidence as SVSU plans for long-term remote learning]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1207984</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["The best way to open this is to say that we're all doing something that we've never experienced before. And I think very little prepares you for this."]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2020 09:49:41 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SVSU seeks information on Chromebooks]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1207977</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[I hope that you and your family are safe and healthy. I want to thank you for your patience as we plan for the Continuity of Learning for the rest of this school year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2020 09:44:33 -0400</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union's meal service for students will start Wednesday via delivery and pickup, filing a need during the time all SVSU schools are closed for families who rely on school meals.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2020 09:31:09 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SVSU schools to close end of day Tuesday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All schools in the Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union will be closed at the end of the day on Tuesday, per an order from Gov. Phil Scott aimed at mitigating the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2020 09:28:26 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SVSU cancels sporting events, afterschool programs for 2 weeks]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union announced Friday that it will cancel all athletic events, practices, field trips and afterschool programs for two weeks, beginning Monday, to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2020 09:25:17 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Voters pass school budgets, elect board members]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Voters elected primarily incumbents in mainly uncontested school district board races and approved multi-million dollar district budgets at town meeting on Tuesday.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2020 09:13:58 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Discussion on Poverty]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Officials from the State of Vermont visited for a panel discussion, made up of SVSU staff and partners, on poverty and how it relates to our schools, March 9, 2020 .]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 09:51:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2019 Annual Report]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out our 2019 Annual Reports!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:40:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Budget Information]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We've collected some budget information and resources. Take a look!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:59:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mount Anthony Union School District Spinelli Field   Ad Hoc Study Committee]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out the information on the Spinelli Field ad hoc committee - including information on how to get involved!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2020 15:29:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SVSU board adopts new athletics, activities eligibility policy]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union board has unanimously adopted a new athletics and co-curricular activities eligibility policy.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2020 09:43:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community members sought for Spinelli Field committee]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Mount Anthony Union board is forming an ad hoc committee to review the feasibility assessment for the upgrade and renovation of Spinelli Field at MAUHS.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2020 14:11:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Press Release]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[SVSU Schools to Receive New No-Smoking/Vaping Signs]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:20:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School closed 02/13/2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1165283</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[There is no school today 2/13/2020 due to road conditions.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 05:25:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Have Fun at Work Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1153327</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out our Early Ed staff having fun at work!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Release]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The SVSU Schools will be following the early release schedule today, 2-7-2020.

Mount Anthony Union High School - 11:05 a.m.
Mount Anthony Union Middle School - 11:15 a.m.
Woodford Elementary - 11:15
All other Elementary Schools -12:00]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:40:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Closed 02/06/2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1161077</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Schools are closed today 02/06/2020]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 06:57:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National Handwriting Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1153033</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Woodford Hollow Elementary School celebrates National Handwriting Day!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2020 10:23:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Message from the Superintendent]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1150759</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Superintendent James R. Culkeen shares a message about the budget.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2020 09:42:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National Dress Up Your Pet Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1148018</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out the dapper pets of our HR department!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 09:10:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAU senior nominated for admission to 3 U.S. service academies]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1142903</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gabriel Niles, of Bennington, has been nominated by U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy and U.S. Rep. Peter Welch for admission to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the U.S. Military Academy.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2020 09:49:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAUMS Honor Roll Announced]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1139314</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[MAUMS 1st Trimester Honor Roll Students Announced - 2019-20 School Year]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:08:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SVSU board begins fiscal 2021 budget talks]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1137155</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union board is considering a fiscal 2021 budget with an increase of nearly 6 percent over last fiscal year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 08:27:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAUHS student chosen for National Honor Choir]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1137154</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Carson Gordon was recently featured, along with singers from each of the other 49 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, in The U.S. All-National Choir's video "Song From the Heart."]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 08:26:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Holiday gifts for children in need]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1137153</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Members of Interact, a student club at Mount Anthony Union High School, on Sunday helped donors shop for holiday presents for children in need.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 08:25:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Main Road Pickup]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1147125</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Monday the students that live on dirt roads In Pownal and Shaftsbury will need to walk to the nearest paved road for bus pick-up. Tuesday should resume regular bus routes.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:31:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Handmade gifts bridge the generations]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1136502</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For some local students, this holiday season is a time to practice a skill and give back at the same time.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 10:38:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SVSU launches multiple new websites]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1136496</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union plans to launch 11 new websites Monday, one for each of its schools, along with one for the supervisory union, for athletics and for early education.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 10:37:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Monument awarded $1,000 literacy grant]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1115071</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A daily reading program continues going strong at Monument Elementary School, thanks to a literacy grant.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:23:30 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAUHS will offer new approach to science]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1115070</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Some students can expect to see changes at Mount Anthony Union High School this year, with a new interdisciplinary approach to the Unified Science program.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:22:17 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New parent nights, paperless notifications at MAUHS]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mount Anthony Union High School administrators are trying out new ways of communicating with parents, with the introduction of a paperless notification system and new parent nights.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:21:19 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[High average AP scores encouraging to MAUHS administrators]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Advanced Placement test average scores are trending high for Mount Anthony Union High School, in what administrators view as an encouraging sign of success.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:20:02 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Drama Club presents 'Mary Poppins' at MAUHS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.svsu.org/apps/news/article/1120696</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The MAUHS Drama Club presents the Broadway musical about everybody's favorite nanny, Mary Poppins, this weekend at Mount Anthony Union High School.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2019 08:34:26 -0500</pubDate>
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