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!
To view all early release days please visit mtsd-vt.org and choose the "2025-2026 School Calendar" link on the homepage.
The Milton Fire Department once again visited Milton Elementary School to teach students about fire safety and what to do in case of a fire. This year’s theme focused on cables and chargers — and the potential dangers they can present if not used safely.
A big thank you to our local firefighters for helping keep our students informed and safe!
Milton Town School District Contributed to the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment
This year, Superintendent Amy Rex served as a member of the Chittenden and Grand Isle Community Health Initiative Assessment Committee which is a year-long regional effort to collect and analyze data about community health and well-being.
The result of that work, the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), is now available. Developed with 15 community-based partners and input from nearly 1,500 residents across 12 languages, the CHNA will help guide community investments and initiatives for the next three years.
Top Priorities Identified:
Building Community Connectedness
Engaging on Mental Health
Increasing Health Care Access
📄 Read the Full Report or Executive Summary
💻 Join the Webinar
The CHNA Committee will host a webinar on October 21 at 10:00 a.m. to share the findings and explain how these priorities will shape the 2026–2028 Community Health Improvement Plan.
👉 Register Here
🌟 Employee of the Month Nominations are Open! 🌟
This month we’re celebrating our Special Educators. 🎉
Do you know a staff member who goes above and beyond to support students and families? Nominate them today!
🗓 Nominations open: September 15 – September 22
📝 Submit your nomination here: link.mtsd-vt.org/employeeofthemonth
Let’s recognize the incredible work of our special educators! 💛
🌟 The Milton PTA is hosting the annual Activities Fair in the Milton High School Gymnasium on September 18th 5:30-7:30 PM!
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the many organizations in Milton offering sports, clubs, and activities for both youth and adults.
🍽️ The fair also lines up with the first MTSD Community Dinner of the year in the High School Cafeteria—two great community events in one evening!
📩 Organizations interested in participating can email miltonpta@gmail.com or sign up here.
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1864511094113475/
Save the date! Picture Day is September 29.
Beltrami Studios will be on site to capture those big smiles and happy faces.
MES staff are came together in a Puzzle Painting Project—each creating a unique piece of art that came together as one big mural. 🎨 The finished puzzle will hang proudly in our elementary cafeteria as a daily reminder that every individual plays an important role in our school community.
A huge thanks to Burlington Paint & Sip Studio for helping bring this vision of connection, wellness, and joy to life! 💛💙
#BetterTogether #MESCommunity #StaffWellness
Huge congratulations to Nicole Korb, Milton Elementary teacher, and Jason Gorczyk, Milton High School teacher, for being named UVM/MTSD Educators of the Year! Your dedication and impact on our students and community are truly inspiring. #MiltonProud
School Bus Routes & Times
The 2025–26 school bus routes for Milton Schools are now posted on our new website. Some afternoon drop-off times are still being confirmed by our bus company, and we’ll update those as soon as they’re finalized.
Important:
Our buses run two separate schedules — one for Middle School & High School students, and another for Elementary School students. Please make sure you’re viewing the correct set of routes for your student(s).
Pickup and drop-off times are approximate and may vary during the first few weeks of school as routes are adjusted.
Students should be at their bus stop at least 5 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
If your child is new to the bus, please review bus stop safety and rules with them before the first day.
Check out our first Milton Elementary Newsletter for the 2025-2026 school year!
📱 Our New MTSD App Is Here!
Stay connected with the Milton Town School District—right from your phone.
With our new app, you can:
Get important alerts instantly
Check upcoming events
View lunch menus
Access staff contacts
Follow school news and updates
Download it today:
📲 App Store | 📲 Google Play
Stay informed. Stay connected. #MiltonVT #MTSD
📬 Watch your mailboxes!
Milton Elementary Letters are heading out tomorrow with important info for families. Keep an eye out and don’t toss that envelope—there’s important stuff inside! 💛💙
#MTSD #MiltonVT #BackToSchool #SchoolMail #StayInTheKnow
