MTSD School Board Community Forum – January 15
On Thursday, January 15, the MTSD School Board will host a community forum to provide an opportunity for open conversation between community members and the Board.
The Board will be considering options and seeking community input, including:
The potential use of the MTSD Education Reserve Fund to reduce the budget, and
The use of the FY25 fund balance to help buy down the tax rate.
Please join us!
Light refreshments will be provided to support these important conversations.
📍 In person: MHS Library
💻 Virtual: Via Zoom Link
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📅 Date: Thursday, January 15
Please join us tonight at 6:30PM for our MTSD Virtual Board Engagement Session!
Below are the available dates along with their corresponding Zoom links and login information:
Please note: each Zoom link is only valid on the day of the scheduled meeting.
Monday, January 5th
Zoom Link:
Meeting ID: 869 3602 6550
Passcode: 909623
Wednesday, January 7th
Zoom Link:
Meeting ID: 836 0721 1465
Passcode: 833336
Sunday, January 11th
Zoom Link:
Meeting ID: 879 3617 4151
Passcode: 919046
Wednesday, January 21st
Zoom Link:
Meeting ID: 868 7537 0160
Passcode: 365958
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
A big shout-out as well to Bus 9, our December Bus of the Month! 💛 🎉💛
Recently, one of our Kindergarten classes enjoyed a special story time with a parent who read books in both English and Spanish. Moments like these make our school community shine. If you’re interested in volunteering, reach out to your child’s teacher to learn more!
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!
To view all early release days please visit mtsd-vt.org and choose the "2025-2026 School Calendar" link on the homepage.
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:
Attend a board meeting
Dates: December 4, December 18, January 8, January 22
Location: MHS Library at 6:00 p.m.
Join Via Zoom: Link
Visit our website FY27 Budget Page (this page is updated regularly as new information becomes available)
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
We’re thrilled to share that MES 2nd grade teacher Nicole Korb was honored yesterday at the University of Vermont as an Outstanding Vermont Educator. We’re so proud of Mrs. Korb and deeply grateful for her dedication, creativity, and care that make our school such a special place to learn and grow. Congratulations, Mrs. Korb!
