PREKINDERGARTEN SCREENING/REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON MARCH 8, 2021.
We are writing to apprise the Washington Central Unified Union School District (WCUUSD) community of some new education tax rate estimates for the WCUUSD Budget 21-22. This new information was received after the printing of the Annual Budget Report.
Using the latest education tax information provided by the House Ways and Means Committee, all 5 towns in Washington Central are projected to have a tax decrease for the upcoming budget year. The new tax information uses the budget presented to the voters along with, updated equalized pupil information received from the Agency of Education.
In summary, the equalized education tax rate is projected to decrease by 7.1 cents. At the local level the amount varies using the Common Level of Appraisal. Here is the new information by town showing the decrease in taxes:
Berlin -15.5 cents, Calais -4.3 cents, East Montpelier -8.3 cents Middlesex -1.7 cents and Worcester -5.7 cents.
Please refer to the chart in the Memo for more informaiton: Updated Tax Calculations for Budget FY 21-22 Memo
***Early Release Wednesdays***
Middle school students will be released at 11:30 on the following days:
Wednesday February 17
Wednesday March 10
Wednesday March 24
Wednesday April 7
Wednesday May 5
Wednesday May 19
Elementary Schools will dismiss at 12:30 on the following days:
Wednesday February 17
Wednesday March 24
Wednesday April 7
Wednesday May 19
Students in grades 9-12 will dismiss at 2:05.
Superintendent Bryan Olkowski and Calais Elementary Teacher Kelly MacMartin accepting over 2,000 masks from Abigail Joyal of the Central Vermont Rotary Club.
On August 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an extension of the summer meals program, under which all US school children are eligible for free breakfast and lunch. The extension will run through the entire 2020/2021 school year.
This means that all families with children attending school in the Washington Central Unified Union School District, whether they are doing so in-person or remotely, are eligible for to receive breakfast and lunch for free.
While we encourage all families to take advantage of this free program to ensure your children are receiving healthy and nutritious meals, students who so desire may still bring their lunch from home. Students bringing their lunch from home will continue to be able to purchase milk. (Milk is included in the free lunch program).
We would also like to remind parents and caregivers to continue filling out and submitting the Free and Reduced Lunch Application to ensure that free or affordable meals are available throughout the 2020-21 school year.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027), found online at How to File A Complaint and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Here is the recent school reopening update from Superintendent Bryan Olkowski. Included in the update is information reagarding where to find transportation information and a reminder to families to be mindful of travel plans.
~ 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR ~
The 2020-2021 school year calendar can be found under the RESOURCES section of this website, by clicking on the CALENDAR icon at the top right of this page and scrolling to the second page.
