Milton Elementary School

Dear Families

The MTSD will do an early release schedule today, Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Although the snowfall is not expected to begin until noon, an early release will allow our second bus run (Milton Elementary School) to get the children home before the roads get too slippery and before darkness sets in. 

The afternoon PreK will be cancelled.

MHS and MMS will dismiss at 1:30

MES will dismiss at 2:30. 

Thank You and Happy Holiday

Our 4th graders brought parade balloons to life using DASH robotics!
Students learned to code and program their robots to navigate a custom parade route. Along the way, they collaborated, problem-solved, and worked through challenging scenarios together. Their creativity and teamwork made the parade a huge success!

All after-school activities are cancelled today, Tuesday, Dec. 2nd - including athletics, Milton Minds in Motion, and all clubs.

December Employees of the Month: Celebrating our Unified Arts Teachers

• Kendra Gorton, MES STEAM

• Kaley Dickinson, MMS Art

• Laura Taylor, MHS World Languages

UPDATED:

❄️ Movie Night: Snow Buddies ❄️

Bring the family out for a cozy winter movie night!

📅 December 19

🕕 6–8 PM

🎟️ Admission: $5 per person or $20 per family (proceeds benefit Class of 2029 Trip)

🍿 Concessions will be available.

📍Milton High School

Bundle up, come enjoy Snow Buddies, and spend some fun family time together. We’d love to see you there!

Community Input: FY27 Budget

With the VT Education Funding system there is not a direct correlation between a school district's budget and the town tax rate. Last year, the MTSD budget increased by 7% and yet the tax rate decreased by -5.66%. There have been other years when the budget decreased and the tax rate increased. This is directly tied to the formula the State uses to disburse funds to schools. It is very complicated.

Districts do not receive the ‘estimated’ impact of their budgets on the tax rate until mid-December. They then only have a few short weeks to make adjustments. It is the goal of the MTSD Board of Trustees to bring forward a budget that achieves their goals for a high quality education while also being fiscally responsible.  

The MTSD Board of Trustees is seeking community engagement and input to support this year’s budget process. Your perspective will help inform any decisions they may need to meet their goals. 

How to Engage:

1. Attend a board meeting 

   1. Dates: December 4, December 18, January 8, January 22

   2. Location: MHS Library at 6:00 p.m.

   3. Join Via Zoom: Link

2. Visit our website FY27 Budget Page (this page is updated regularly as new information becomes available)

3. Take this Anonymous Survey 

📚 Scholastic Book Fair at Milton Elementary Library
🗓️ Dates: Monday, November 10 – Friday, November 14, 2025
📍 Location: 42 Herrick Ave, Milton, VT 05468

Join us at the Milton Elementary Library for our annual Scholastic Book Fair! Discover a wide variety of books for all ages and help support literacy in our school community. It's a great chance to stock up on favorites for the winter season and encourage a love of reading.

💡 Note: This is a PTA-sponsored event, and all proceeds go directly to benefit the children of Milton.
For questions reach out to the PTA: Miltonpta@gmail.com
Thank you for your support!

🍎 Milton Pop-Up Food Distribution

Hosted by Milton Family Community Center

📅 Sat, Nov 8 | ⏰ 11AM–2PM

📍 Bombardier Park West – Fieldhouse

Help Shape the Future of Education in Vermont

The Vermont Commission on the Future of Public Education is inviting community members to share their input through a short 8–10 minute survey. Your feedback will help guide state and local leaders as they consider the best path forward for Vermont’s public schools.

📝 Take the survey and learn more here: https://www.mtsd-vt.org/page/act73

November Employees of the Month: Celebrating Our Support Staff

This month, we’re shining the spotlight on our Support Staff Members—an incredible group that includes our Technology Team, Administrative Assistants, Supervisory Aides, Library Assistants, and Full-Time Substitutes. These team members are the backbone of our schools, keeping everything running efficiently while providing care, consistency, and support to students and staff alike.

Please take a moment to recognize their hard work and dedication by submitting your vote for November’s School Board Employees of the Month!

You may vote for support staff in your building—or, for those who work across multiple schools, in either or both locations.

🗳️ Cast your vote here: https://link.mtsd-vt.org/employeeofthemonth

Support Staff Eligible for November:

MES

• Emily Totaram – Administrative Assistant

• Maryann Hollock – Supervisory Aide

• Linda Trudell – Full Time Substitute

MES or MMS

• Rob Whitcomb – IT

• Darcy Millette – Administrative Assistant

• Christine Trudo – Library Assistant

MMS

• Danielle Bunnell – Administrative Assistant

• Sierra Pepin – Full Time Substitute

MHS

• Katherine Estes – Administrative Assistant

• Thea Smet – Administrative Assistant

• Tracey McGregor – Administrative Assistant

• Sarah Metcalf – Administrative Assistant

• Jennifer Charbonneau – Administrative Assistant

• Heather Arnold – Library Assistant

• Angelo Rodriguez – IT

• Marc McQuinn – Full Time Substitute

• Janina Reinhardt – Supervisory Aide

Let’s show our appreciation for the support staff who make Milton Town School District such a great place to learn and work!