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Forum on education transformation bill set for May 11 at Springfield H.S.
Community members are invited to attend an upcoming educational forum focused on Vermont’s current education transformation legislation, H 955. The event will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 11 at the Springfield High School Auditorium, 303 South St. in Springfield. The forum is designed to provide clear, up-to-date information on the […]
What to know about the GMUSD budget re-vote
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC In a little less than a week, residents of Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish and Chester will get a second chance to vote on the proposed budget of the Green Mountain Unified School District. The district runs two elementary schools and a single high/middle school. On March 3, voters […]
College News
Grace Tyrrell of Cavendish, a member of Stonehill College’s Class of 2026, was recently inducted into Lambda Epsilon Sigma, the honor society at the Easton, Mass., college. The organization recognizes outstanding juniors and seniors who have demonstrated an excitement for learning and sharing their knowledge. Also, Tyrrell was recently honored with a certificate of achievement […]
Cavendish Fletcher Library’s Destination Imagination team headed to Global Finals
Cavendish Fletcher Community Library’s Destination Imagination Team won first place in its bracket at the state competition, which took place on March 21 in Barre, and qualified to compete at “Global Finals,” which will be held from May 21 through 24 in Kansas City, Mo. DI is a nonprofit organization whose team-building, student-led science and […]
GMUSD budget re-vote informational meeting May 5
The Green Mountain Union School District will hold a informational meeting regarding the District’s school budget ahead of a May 12 re-vote at 6 p.m. on May 5, 2026 at Green Mountain Union High School, 716 Route 103 south in Chester and remotely via Zoom. Below is the board’s agenda: I. Call to Order II. […]
GM board sends same budget back for May 12 re-vote
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC After a rough start to its Thursday, April 16 meeting, the Green Mountain Unified School District board gelled and decided unanimously to again put forward the budget that went down to defeat at Town Meeting Day, to set the re-vote date for May 12, then brainstormed ways […]
Springfield Hospital Healthcare Scholarship Program accepting applications until May 15
The medical staff at Springfield Hospital announces its second annual $3,000 Healthcare Education Scholarship Program for one graduating high school senior planning to pursue additional education in the healthcare field. The scholarship is open to all area high school seniors who have been accepted into a post-secondary program.The following application materials must be submitted by […]
Applications open for Sammy Pierce Memorial Scholarships
The $1,000 Sammy Pierce Scholarships are awarded each year by the Crown Point Board of Realtors to two students who demonstrate a strong commitment to their community and helping others. Their efforts may be volunteer or charitable service, leadership skills, humanitarian efforts or active involvement impacting the lives of others. The scholarships are open to […]
GMUSD board agenda for April 16
The Green Mountain Unified School District Board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday April 16 at the Green Mountain High School 716 Route 103 south in Chester. Below is the board’s agenda: I. Call to Order 6:00 PM a. Roll Call – Confirming a Quorum II. Approval of Agenda a. Additions […]
GM board to consider ‘reduction in force’ ahead of next budget vote
UPDATE April 1: Last night the GMUSD board voted to issue a reduction in force for its employees ahead of the re-vote of the district budget later this spring. We will have more on this story in the coming days. By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Last Thursday evening, the Green Mountain Unified […]
Green Mountain School District board special meeting agenda for March 31
The board of the Green Mountain Unified School District will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday March 31 at the Green Mountain High School, 716 Route 103 south in Chester and remotely via Zoom Below is the board’s agenda I. Call to Order a. Roll Call – Confirming a Quorum II. Tonight’s […]
Applications for Governor’s Institutes summer programs due March 31 Residential programs targets students in grades 9-11
Vermont high school students in grades 9 to 11 are invited to apply for immersive, career-focused summer learning experiences held on Vermont college campuses. Applications are due by Tuesday, March 31 for the Governor’s Institutes of Vermont Summer 2026 residential programs. GIV programs run for one to two weeks and allow students to explore a […]
GMUSD Board special meeting agenda on March 26
The Green Mountain Unified School District Board will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday March 26 at Green Mountain High School, 716 Route 103 and remotely via Zoom. Below is the board’s agenda: I. Call to Order 6 p.m. a. Roll Call – Confirming a Quorum II. Tonight’s Agenda a. Additions and/or deletions […]
GMUSD board re-organizes with several new members Board chooses two new Chester representatives
By Shawn Cunningham © Telegraph Publishing LLC The effects of the recent Town Meeting Day elections and filling of its two vacancies are looking like a sea change in the operation of the Green Mountain Unified School District board if last Thursday’s meeting is any indication. The new directors — Michael Ripley of Cavendish replacing […]
Springfield Garden Club accepting scholarship applications Deadline for submission is May 1
Springfield Garden Club is accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship. Eligible students include graduating seniors who are attending one of the following high schools: Springfield, Green Mountain Union, Windsor and Bellows Falls Union. Students in these districts who are being homeschooled are also invited to apply, as are previous scholarship winners. To be considered, students […]
Cavendish Elementary enrollment open now
Parents living in the town of Cavendish are invited to contact Donna Hamilton at Cavendish Town Elementary School office at donna.hamilton@trsu.org to register their child who will be 5 years of age by Sept. 1, 2026. Kindergarten enrollment will be Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17. When you contact us, we will provide further […]
Education leaders to participate in public forum at Hartford High on March 23
Community members are invited to attend a public education forum from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 23 in the auditorium at Hartford High School, 37 Highland Ave., White River Junction. The event will bring together state and local education leaders to discuss the status of transformational education legislation currently being debated in Montpelier […]
GM Drama presents ‘Cinderella, the Musical’ March 20 & 21 Music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein
© 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Green Mountain High School Drama Department will present the Youth Edition of Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella on Friday March 20 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday March 21 at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella was […]
GMUSD Board agenda for March 19
The Green Mountain Unified School District Board will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday March 17 at the Green Mountain High School Library, 716 Rt. 103 South and remotely via Zoom. Below is the board’s agenda: I. Call to Order 6 p.m. a. Roll Call – Confirming a Quorum II. Approval of […]
College News
Bobby Stevenish III of Stratton has been named to the Dean’s List of St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y., for the fall 2025 semester. Stevenish, who attended the Stratton Mountain School, is a member of the Class of 2026 and is majoring in political science. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must […]