Picture re-take day will be Friday, November 7th. Please let your child's teacher know as soon as possible if your child requires a retake, or if they were absent 10/1.
The Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union (BRSU) is excited to announce that registration for JISP is officially open for the upcoming winter season.
JISP (Junior Instructional Ski Program) is a cornerstone of the community partnership between local schools and winter sports organizations like the Bromley Outing Club, Bromley Mountain, Vermont Adaptive Sports Program (formerly Bart Adaptive Sport Program), Riley Rink Skating Program along well as programs offered by GNAT-TV, Hildene, Manchester Community Library, Merck Forest and Farmland, Southern Vermont Arts Center, and Wild Wings Cross Country Ski center. The program provides students with invaluable opportunities to learn to ski, snowboard, cross-country ski, ice skate, and participate in arts and nature activities as an integrated part of their school day.
Participation in JISP encourages healthy outdoor activity, builds confidence, and fosters a lifelong appreciation for winter sports and local resources.
Families are strongly encouraged to register promptly to secure a spot for their child(ren).
For full program details, registration forms, scholarship information, and deadlines, please visit the official BRSU JISP page: https://www.brsu.org/page/jisp
JISP (Junior Instructional Ski Program) is a cornerstone of the community partnership between local schools and winter sports organizations like the Bromley Outing Club, Bromley Mountain, Vermont Adaptive Sports Program (formerly Bart Adaptive Sport Program), Riley Rink Skating Program along well as programs offered by GNAT-TV, Hildene, Manchester Community Library, Merck Forest and Farmland, Southern Vermont Arts Center, and Wild Wings Cross Country Ski center. The program provides students with invaluable opportunities to learn to ski, snowboard, cross-country ski, ice skate, and participate in arts and nature activities as an integrated part of their school day.
Participation in JISP encourages healthy outdoor activity, builds confidence, and fosters a lifelong appreciation for winter sports and local resources.
Families are strongly encouraged to register promptly to secure a spot for their child(ren).
For full program details, registration forms, scholarship information, and deadlines, please visit the official BRSU JISP page: https://www.brsu.org/page/jisp
Dear BRSU Community,
Last Thursday night several school board members virtually attended the Vermont Redistricting Task Force public forum at Leland and Gray High School. We were overwhelmed by the sea of support for our structure. We heard time and again, folks step up and speak about why their education system is important to their families and their communities, and that BRSU is the thread that is holding that together.
We want to say thank you to all of you who are standing at the meetings, writing letters, and working in our communities to help build support for maintaining the structure that currently exists. While we await the final maps the task force will present to legislators in December, please know that we are working behind the scenes to stay informed, communicate, and strategize ways to keep our entire structure intact. This includes maintaining and building high quality elementary and middle school educational opportunities and ensuring access to the independent schools that educate our students everyday. Your support helps us feel confident that the work we are doing is important and valued. We strongly believe that “all our kids are all of our kids,” and we will stay vigilant in our efforts to ensure the legislature grants us the space to continue to provide excellent educational opportunities for all of our students.
Respectfully,
Melanie Virgilio, Taconic and Green Regional School Board Chair
Dr. Randi Lowe, Superintendent of the Taconic and Green Regional School
(Link to Task force website) - https://aoa.vermont.gov/school-district-redistricting-task-force
Last Thursday night several school board members virtually attended the Vermont Redistricting Task Force public forum at Leland and Gray High School. We were overwhelmed by the sea of support for our structure. We heard time and again, folks step up and speak about why their education system is important to their families and their communities, and that BRSU is the thread that is holding that together.
We want to say thank you to all of you who are standing at the meetings, writing letters, and working in our communities to help build support for maintaining the structure that currently exists. While we await the final maps the task force will present to legislators in December, please know that we are working behind the scenes to stay informed, communicate, and strategize ways to keep our entire structure intact. This includes maintaining and building high quality elementary and middle school educational opportunities and ensuring access to the independent schools that educate our students everyday. Your support helps us feel confident that the work we are doing is important and valued. We strongly believe that “all our kids are all of our kids,” and we will stay vigilant in our efforts to ensure the legislature grants us the space to continue to provide excellent educational opportunities for all of our students.
Respectfully,
Melanie Virgilio, Taconic and Green Regional School Board Chair
Dr. Randi Lowe, Superintendent of the Taconic and Green Regional School
(Link to Task force website) - https://aoa.vermont.gov/school-district-redistricting-task-force
REGISTRATION OPEN: Northshire Basketball is a youth basketball program for kids from Kindergarten to 6th grade. The season runs from December to March.
Register Here!
Reminder for MEMS families: There is no school on Friday, October 3rd, 2025. Staff will be participating in Professional Development.
REMINDER MEMS FAMILIES:
This is a reminder that Wednesday, September 24th is an early release day due to professional development for staff.
This is a reminder that Wednesday, September 24th is an early release day due to professional development for staff.
We’re excited to let you know that Picture Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1st.
See link for ordering: my.lifetouch.com
Reminder for MEMS families: Tonight is our annual open house, 5 - 6:30 pm. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Downloading the BRSU mobile app is an easy way to stay connected and informed about what’s happening across our schools. The app provides quick access to important updates, event calendars, lunch menus, and notifications, all in one place. It also consolidates communication from school websites and newsletters into a single, convenient hub, making it easier than ever for families and staff to stay organized and connected. Beginning in September, our schools will add two-way messaging through Thrillshare Rooms, giving families and teachers a simple and direct way to communicate.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3ZTwLkn
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/43iOuol
The band room was full today! It was a fantastic combined band experience with the MEMS 5/6 band and Sunderland band.
Join us tonight for our Spring Concert!
Second graders learned about birds last Friday with Micheal from the Vermont Museum of Natural History. Students were excited to explore and touch the various body parts, watch the birds fly, and learn about hawks and owls.
Dear Families,
We would like to inform you that the Taconic and Green Regional School District School Board will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, April 1st at 6:30 PM at The Dorset School.
The agenda for this meeting includes a continued discussion about school reconfiguration. We encourage all interested families to attend and participate in this important conversation as we work through the potential changes and their impact on our schools.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Agenda Packet
Join us this Thursday, March 27th.
All BRSU schools are closed today, February 6, 2025. Stay safe!
Coffee with the Superintendent! Saturday, January 25 8:30-10:00 am at Charlie's Coffee House in Manchester. We hope to see you there!
We are in need of bus drivers. Training is available. Please call 802-362-2452 and ask for Derek. You can also apply directly on www.schoolspring.com - job id #4885283, 4827729; or 4740052. A complete list of all available positions can be found at www.brsu.org/page/employment-1.
The third grade classes at MEMS, Dorset, and Maple Street are collecting socks for the next two weeks in honor of Socktober. The purpose of this event is to provide socks for local organizations in need. Please bring in NEW socks in ANY size to help our third grade with this service learning project!
Join us Friday.
The Collaborative's Resilience Through Understanding Program (RTU)
