Maple Run Unified School District

Music teachers from Maple Run Unified School District have created virtual music ensembles through remote learning activities in an effort to engage students and make music for all to enjoy. Alex Charpentier, MRUSD Orchestra Director and Armand Messier, Choral Director, at BFA organized and coached students in their respective ensembles to make performance recordings. Orchestra students from across all schools in the district (as well as additional students from the neighboring Missisquoi Valley School District) recorded the Finale to “Orpheus In The Underworld,” composed by J. Offenbach. Students from BFA Chorus classes recorded, “We Are The World,” written by L. Richie and M. Jackson. Both teachers independently collated their student’s recordings and created virtual ensembles through a combination of audio mixing and video editing. Mr. Charpentier and Mr. Messier are thankful to all the students from the district who voluntarily participated by sending video and audio recordings. Without their students’ hard work and dedication, these projects would not have come to fruition. In addition, Mr. Messier would like to thank all who sent in additional photographs for “We Are The World.” These photographs help illustrate this project which aids in telling our local story. Mr. Messier states, “Every person pictured in ‘We Are The World’ has a connection to our community, many dear to us personally.” Finally, kudos to Alex and Armand for their work and dedication to their students. Both videos are examples of the creativity of our teachers during these unprecedented times. https://youtu.be/udVU_6-y7gk https://youtu.be/9T7BR8Tievs

​This year’s last day of school for Maple Run Unified School District for students will be June 15. The last day for teachers will be June 18.

​The FY21 Joint School Calendar has been approved. Find it here: https://5il.co/fpsk​

Please see the linked food shelf poster here: https://5il.co/fo52 Donating is as easy as clicking the embedded link on the poster.

Here is a link to a letter from Dr. Dirth with information about some of our plans for remote learning: https://5il.co/eqa1

​If you haven't had a chance to see this wonderful video put together by BFA take a few minutes to watch, it's heartwarming. https://youtu.be/5_Iqjzi-4QI​

​The Maple Run Unified School District has switched to the Free Summer Feeding Program to help feed the children of our community during the COVID-19 closures. Here is a link to the details: English: https://5il.co/dv5j Spanish: https://5il.co/dv67​​

​There has been a surge of phishing scams wherein cyber criminals are posing as health organizations. These emails may contain malicious attachments or links, claiming to contain information related to COVID-19. For details: http://www.maplerun.org/article/212462?org=mrusd

​I have posted a letter from the Maple Run Special Education Director since not all students were in school today here:https://5il.co/dtq9​

Here are links to Maple Run Specifics for Schools Closings: English: https://5il.co/dqh0 Spanish: https://5il.co/dqh1

Here is a link to updated information for Maple Run concerning COVID 19. https://5il.co/dpk6​​ Spanish Version here: https://5il.co/dpll​

Update on Covid-19 - read the letter from the Superintendent here: https://5il.co/dmw5

Here's a link to a Channel 22 story on Inclusion Day. Worth a watch. Enjoy https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/video/spread-the-word-day-promotes-inclusion-for-people-with-disabilities/4378515/

I have linked here a letter from Kevin Dirth, Superinendent of Schools addressing the COVID-19 Virus with what we know to date and how your school district is staying up-to-date. Read it here: https://5il.co/dfxk

The Vermont Superintendents Association (VSA) and the Vermont Principal's Association (VPA) have each published a letter regarding Proficiency Based Learning. Read them here: VSA https://5il.co/dafu and VPA https://5il.co/dafv

Watch MRUSD Budget Information Meeting Here: http://www.maplerun.org/article/197716?org=mrusd

There will be a 2-hour delay for schools today, January 22. Due to the weather all schools in the Maple Run Unified School District will be on 2-hour delay today. This includes BFA St. Albans, NWTC, SATEC, SACS, Fairfield, and all pre-school and Kindergarten programs.

BFA Experience is on!

Maple Run Unified School Board meets tonight at SACS. Find the agenda here: https://5il.co/5xmn. Join us!

A tweet from Secretary of Education, Dan French (@danfrench) Very inspired by the Maple Run Speak Chorus. Great ending for a #vted SBOE meeting. pic.twitter.com/TCHXrD2bRE