Shop class sure isn't what it used to be. Adam Sullivan at WCAX TV reports on the trikes built by the high school Tech Education class. Follow this link to watch the film footage and read Adam's article:

http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=10525564

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The varsity women's softball field, located behind the Superintendent's Office, was looking pretty shabby until this Spring when it got a fabulous facelift! Click on the link below to see the makeover....

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On Wednesday, June 17, at 1 PM, the Hartford High School Tech. Education class will be test-racing their “tadpole trikes”. A tadpole trike is a roadworthy, 189-gear, 3-wheel bicycle with two wheels located at the back and one in the front. 

Under the direction of teacher Mr. Randy Dickson the students built five bikes from recycled scrap metal, old cafeteria chair seats, and parts from approximately 40 bikes (10 of which came from the Hartford Police Department). Approximately 85% of each bike is built from recycled parts. This year they purchased the wheels, rollers, hubs and tie rods, and their goal for the future is to build these trikes from 100% recycled parts.

“There is a lot of engineering and science involved in building these trikes”, says Dixon, “and many aspects of their designs are as complex as cars.” The design of the trikes was based on a trike Dickson himself owns, yet he admits, “We won't know how well these trikes are going to perform until we test drive them. The devil is in the details.”

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We are very proud to announce the Hartford Memorial Middle School high honor and honor roll students for 2008-09. To achieve high honors a student must earn straight A's in all three marking periods. To receive honors a student much achieve A's and B's in all three marking periods. Congratulations on a job well done!

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Hartford School District Open House to Honor School District Retirees

Our community and district staff are cordially invited to attend an open house on Thursday, June 18, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. in the Hartford High School cafeteria to honor those employees with at least fifteen years of service in the Hartford School District and who will be retiring from, or leaving, the district at the end of the current school year. 

• Frederick “Woody” Rothe, Social Studies Teacher, Hartford High School
• Charles Rogers, Custodian, Ottauquechee School
• Cyrus Rosa, Business Teacher, Hartford High School
• Richard Saturley, Auto Tech Teacher, Hartford Area Career Center
• Judy Munger, EEE Teacher, District
• Joseph Guarino, Humanities Teacher, Hartford Middle School
• Paul Sadowski, Grade 2 Teacher, Ottauquechee School
• Robert Potter, Social Studies Teacher, Hartford High School     

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Adam Sullivan from Channel 3 news interviewed the students and teachers from Hartford High School social studies class that is the first of its kind in the country to use technology in this way. 

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Here is an excellent article (Spectator newspaper on July 30, 2009) on an incredible history-technology initiative at Hartford High School.  This illustrates the future of education in the 21st century, as it demonstrates initiative, dedication, teamwork, and extensive collaboration with local business and residents of Hartford.  Please follow the link below and also visit this website. www.creatinghartfordvt.com

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On Tuesday, May 12^th, 2009, Hartford High School student, Joe Toland, shot a 66 on a par 71 course in the Patriot Classic Tournament, at the Mount Anthony Country Club. Not only is this a new record for this tournament, but it is also a new school record in the State of Vermont! And folks, he is only a Junior!  

Nice work Joe!

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Last month Troy Wunderle, circus performer extraordinaire, shared his skills with the students and staff at Ottauquechee School. Not only did everyone have a great deal of fun but they also learned important skills such as balance. Click on the link below for details.

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Last menu before summer! One menu for everyone....follow the link below.

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Teachers and administrators can talk at length about the High School Honors Program, but sometimes it is what students say that matters most. We asked some of the 2009 graduate candidates about their Honors Program experience - their major project topic, the struggles and rewards, and advice they would offer to middle schoolers who are thinking about taking on this challenging academic program when they get to high school.

This article will have a permanent home on the website on the Honors Program page but can be access directly by following the link below:

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• If someone dies from drinking too much
• Gets into a fight and hurts someone (or themselves)
• Falls and hurts themselves or someone else
• Sexually assaults or molests someone
• Damages property
• Injures or kills someone while driving after they leave a party

Source: Keeping Our Kids Drug-Free – A Family Handout

Windsor County

Stop Teen Alcohol Risk Team (START)

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There is always a tremendous amount of activity in our schools in the Spring. In addition to  chock-full educational programs, we have graduations, awards, performances, and lots of other special events. For those with high-schoolers, you may appreciate this summary of activities, which was prepared by the High School. Clink on the link below...

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Dear Neighbor: 
Late in 2007, the Town sponsored a neighborhood meeting with residents of the properties adjacent to the Hartford Middle/High School campus.  The purpose of the meeting was to hear and to try to address your concerns relating to traffic going to or from the schools, e.g. volume, improper operation, noise, etc. 

It was a wonderful meeting that resulted in a virtually unanimous consensus that the Town would pursue road closings on both Hanover Street at the entrance to the High School parking lot and at the top of Cascadnac.  The objective of these closings would be to redirect traffic out of the adjoining neighborhoods and through the primary entrance to the School campus on Rte 5. 

At the end of our meeting, we proposed conducting a “test” of the proposed road closings to determine what, if any, unintended consequences might develop.  It was clear that these tests would not be meaningful until such time that the State completed its work on Rte 5 – Tafts Flat.  That work included the reconstruction of the intersection/entrance to the Schools on Rte 5 and Highland Ave.  The installation of a new “jug handle” and demand controlled traffic lights are an essential element of effectively managing the increased traffic that will result from the proposed segregation of the adjoining neighborhoods. 

Unfortunately, the State’s work on completing Rte 5/Tafts Flat has not progressed as scheduled.  Construction related difficulties have delayed the final phases of the work suggesting that the area will be busy with the final phases of construction.  It is also expected that the State will be completing its work on the new traffic lights at Rte 5 intersections with Rte 14 and Highland Ave. that are expected to be able to handle the traffic that might ultimately be displaced from the Cascadnac and Hanover Street approaches to the Schools.  This is particularly true for traffic approaching the Schools from the south that will travel through both of the yet to be completed intersections on Rte 5. 

So, given that the ongoing reconstruction of Rte 5 appears to be confounding our original intent, we will be attempting a modified test of the proposed traffic pattern modification.  Beginning on May 15, 2009, and at the request of the Town, the School District will temporarily close the Hanover Street access to their campus.  Notice of this closing will be posted at each of the Rte 5 access points to the adjoining neighborhood.  This access will remain closed through June 1^st, 2009.  The results of this activity will be evaluated and permanent changes in this aspect of the traffic patterns in the area considered for summer/fall of this year.  We intend to conduct a follow up meeting with area residents later this year.

Testing of traffic pattern changes for Cascadnac will be considered as soon as the construction on Rte 5 including traffic controls, are completed later this summer/fall.  We will be sending a notice similar to this one to affected property owners. 

We believe that this more incremental approach to addressing the neighborhoods concerns will be effective and regret that circumstances are not allowing for a more timely implementation of this project. 

Should you have any questions about this project, the schedule, etc., please feel free to contact me directly.  Until then, thank you for your consideration and patience. 
 

 Sincerely yours, 
 Hunter F. Rieseberg

 Town Manager 

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