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A Complex Equation: Schools, Tech Center prepare for return of students Administrators work to minimize in-person risk but prep for remote learning if needed
By Shawn Cunningham © 2020 Telegraph Publishing, LLC This is the third in a series of articles on what schools will have to plan for when they open in the fall. To read Part 1 click here. To read Part 2 click here. No matter what anyone says about what will happen when schools reopen […]
GM Unified School District Board agenda for July 16
The Green Mountain Unified School Board of Directors will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 16 via Zoom. To access Zoom click here or phone 646-876-9923 I. CALL TO ORDER: a. Roll Call II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: (Additions & Deletions) III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. June 18, 2020 Regular Meeting IV. BOARD […]
GMUSD Finance Committee agenda for July 9
The Finance Committee of the Green Mountain Unified School District will hold a special meeting by Zoom from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 9. To attend the meeting, click here. To access by phone, call 646-876-9923. Below is its agenda. I. CALL TO ORDER II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: (Additions & Deletions) III. PUBLIC […]
College News
Holly Landon of Chester was honored as the Sports Medicine Booster Club Student Trainer of the Year during the Department of Athletics achievement awards at Elmira College in Elmira, N.Y. She was among those recognized by the Elmira College Department of Athletics for the achievements made by its student-athletes and staff members throughout the 2019-2020 […]
A Complex Equation: State issues rules that are not negotiable Part 2 on reopening schools in the Time of Covid-19
By Shawn Cunningham © 2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC This is the second in a series of articles on what schools will have to plan for when they open in the fall. To read Part 1 click here. The most volatile variable in any plan to reopen schools this fall will be the public health situation. […]
College News
Julia Howard of Chester has been named to winter 2020 Dean’s List of Southern New Hampshire University, located in Manchester, N.H. Eligibility for the Dean’s List requires that a student accumulate an academic grade point average of 3.5-3.699 and earn 12 credits for the semester. Mary Turner of Chester, a Television-Radio major, was named to […]
A one-of-a-kind commencement Following a parade, Green Mountain High graduates 47 in hours-long event: Video and Photo gallery
Parade video by Cynthia Prairie, Cap toss video by Tuckerman Wunderle, edited by Leah M. Cunningham Photos and story by Shawn Cunningham © 2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC Starting at 1 p.m. under a cloudless sky and ending just before 6 p.m. with darkening clouds on Friday, Green Mountain High’s commencement for the Class of 2020 […]
Telegraph video celebrates GM Class of 2020
© 2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC Several months ago we at The Chester Telegraph began thinking about ways we could help celebrate the Class of 2020. Two ideas that rose to the top – the Virtual Graduation Walk and Gallery and a video of class members celebrating their milestone. But in a moment of distancing how […]
GM recognizes seven graduates for Outstanding Achievement
© 2020 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The Green Mountain High School has recognized seven graduating seniors for outstanding achievement during their school careers. At the annual awards ceremony on June 12, the school announced that Zoe Svec, Angelae Wunderle, Laurel King, Madison Wilson, Olivia Bernier, Kameron Cummings and Rileigh Thomas would receive the Outstanding Academic Achievement […]
GM grads to parade through town on Friday Residents encouraged to turn out to cheer on GM seniors
Chester, Andover, Cavendish and Baltimore residents are being encouraged to assemble along the Green and Main Street in Chester by 11:30 a.m. Friday morning to cheer on Green Mountain High’s seniors as they participate in a parade on their way to graduation ceremonies that will begin at 1 p.m. at the school. The parade, organized […]
College News
Vermont Technical College, located in Randolph Center, congratulates the following students who graduated after the spring 2020 semester. Stephanie Currie of Springfield; Olivia Dostal of Chester; Steven Goodell of North Springfield; John Holleran of Chester; Autumn Keefe of Springfield; and Megan Peters of Chester Vermont Tech also announces that Morgan Stevens of Grafton has achieved […]
A Complex Equation: Solving the puzzle of reopening schools Part 1 of a series on reopening schools in the Time of Covid-19
This is Part 1 in a series on the issues around reopening schools closed by the pandemic in the fall. By Shawn Cunningham © 2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC The countdown clock is ticking. In less than three months the 2020/21 school year begins. And while Agency of Education Secretary Dan French is working with Vermont’s […]
Green Mountain announces scholarships, awards
© 2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC On Friday, June 12, the Green Mountain High School held its annual Awards Night, giving out awards and scholarships to its graduating seniors as more than 200 people attended the virtual ceremony. It also marks the 35th anniversary of the Hart Scholarship, commemorating Jay Hart, a graduate of the Green […]
Area organizations honor graduating seniors
Andover Scholarship awarded to Olivia Bernier; Thatcher LaPrise honored The Andover Scholarship Committee announces that it is awarding a $1,000 scholarship to Olivia Bernier, who will be attending St. Lawrence University pursuing a degree in conservation biology. The committee is also acknowledging Thatcher LaPrise with a gift. Thatcher will be joining the U.S. Air Force. […]
Chester resident and teacher tapped as equity coordinator at Vermont Academy
Dr. Jennifer L. Zaccara, Vermont Academy’s Head of School, has appointed Dan Weintraub as the Saxtons River school’s new coordinator of Equity and Inclusion. Weintraub and his family live in Chester. He will continue in his roles as history department chair and assistant coach for the girls’ varsity soccer team. He takes over the position […]
Green Mountain’s Virtual Graduation Walk Alex Beshay
© 2020 Telegraph Publishing, LLC Each day from May 2 until June 18, The Chester Telegraph will spotlight one member of the Green Mountain High School’s class of 2020. While nothing can replace the thrill of walking across the stage to receive your diploma at your high school graduation, we hope this moment “on stage” […]
Green Mountain’s Virtual Graduation Walk David Reiss
© 2020 Telegraph Publishing, LLC Each day from May 2 until June 18, The Chester Telegraph will spotlight one member of the Green Mountain High School’s class of 2020. While nothing can replace the thrill of walking across the stage to receive your diploma at your high school graduation, we hope this moment “on stage” […]
Green Mountain’s Virtual Graduation Walk Magali Stowell Alemán
© 2020 Telegraph Publishing LLC Each day from May 2 until June 18, The Chester Telegraph will spotlight one member of the Green Mountain High School’s class of 2020. While nothing can replace the thrill of walking across the stage to receive your diploma at your high school graduation, we hope this moment “on stage” […]
Green Mountain’s Virtual Graduation Walk Mary Alice Churchill
© 2020 Telegraph Publishing, LLC Each day from May 2 until June 18, The Chester Telegraph will spotlight one member of the Green Mountain High School’s class of 2020. While nothing can replace the thrill of walking across the stage to receive your diploma at your high school graduation, we hope this moment “on stage” […]
Green Mountain’s Virtual Graduation Walk Kameron Cummings
© 2020 Telegraph Publishing, LLC Each day from May 2 until June 18, The Chester Telegraph will spotlight one member of the Green Mountain High School’s class of 2020. While nothing can replace the thrill of walking across the stage to receive your diploma at your high school graduation, we hope this moment “on stage” […]
