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GMUSD board wrestles with bullying and governance
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC Last Thursday’s Green Mountain Unified School District Board meeting took up the second half of the behemoth agenda that the board started the week before. Before beginning the meeting, board chair Lisa Sanders of Cavendish asked that only one person speak at a time, with no side […]
College News
Grace Tyrrell of Cavendish received a Bachelor of Arts degree at the 75th Commencement of Stonehill College, in Easton, Mass., on Sunday, May 17. Grayson Frazer of Springfield has earned a degree in Exercise Science from Trine University in Angola, Ind. The following full-time undergraduate students have earned placement on the spring 2026 President’s List […]
GMUSD board hears of bullying, threats to inclusion at high school Board accepts resignations of two principals
By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC While new GMUSD board chair Lisa Sanders played catch-up on a backlog of work by splitting the agenda and scheduling an additional meeting for May, the board got an earful from the public and continued its combative internal dynamic at its May 21 confab. The board will […]
Cavendish, GM Middle school principals resign
By Cynthia Prairie ©2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC In a surprising coincidence, two principals within the Green Mountain school district of the Two Rivers Supervisory Union resigned on the very same day. That day — Tuesday, May 12 — was also the day that voters went to the polls to overwhelmingly approve a $19.3 million budget […]
Andover Scholarships awarded to 3 GM seniors
The Andover Scholarship Committee, made up of Charlene Huyler, Maddy Bodin and Carmen Macchia, recently awarded scholarships to three seniors who attend Green Mountain Union High School. Each has demonstrated a love for and service to the Andover community. Ian Bernier grew up in Andover with a love of the outdoors and wildlife. He will […]
The Grammar School in Putney announces new Head of School
The Grammar School, an independent school in Putney serving preschool through eighth grade, has announced Margaret Schlachter as the new Head of School. She will take the reins of the 60-acre campus from Nick Perry, who has led the school for the past 10 years, at the end of this school year. “We are super […]
GM budget passes by wide margin; Cavendish Elementary principal resigns
****Article updated at 5 p.m. Wednesday with quote from Superintendent Layne Millington.**** By Shawn Cunningham © 2026 Telegraph Publishing LLC On March 3 – Town Meeting Day – 1,013 residents of Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish and Chester went to the polls and by a margin of 37 votes defeated the budget proposal put forward by […]
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 […]