School news
Theatre Students Jam with Tuck & Patti!
On Friday, September 13, the world-renowned jazz music duo, Tuck and Patti, gave a masterclass to our Yoh Theatre Players in the band room. Tuck and Patti were in town for the TEDx Conference at Billings Farm and stopped by WUHSMS to share their love of music with our students. For the first half of the class Tuck, on guitar, and Patti, on vocals, sang some of their own songs and during the second half of the class, students took the lead and made song suggestions.
Accompanying the musicians and students was sophomore, Satori Rossi, on bass. Finn Farrell sang "I've Got You Under My Skin" written by Cole Porter, Mimi Konda-Olmstead sang "All Along the Watchtower" by Jimi Hendrix, and Lylah Zeitlin sang "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman. Reflecting on the "House of the Rising Sun" sung by Tegan Miller, Addison Blanchard commented, "You could really feel the energy in the room!"
Thanks so much to Pentangle, Tuck, and Patti for this wonderful, engaging, uplifting, and inspiring opportunity!
Library News!
In this week's From the Library Newsletter, learn about a great opportunity for our students to help Vermont Humanities review several environmentally themed books, read about what's on several teachers' reading lists for this summer and get some ideas for your own summer reads! Please click here for more information and photos.
Please be sure to return your overdue library books, renew those you need more time to read and make your summer reading selections. Have a great summer!
Artistree AP & High School Student Art Show 2024
Artistree AP & High School Student Art Show 2024
Students FEAST on new Opportunities at Shelburne Farms
Students FEAST on new Opportunities at Shelburne Farms
By Ada Mahood
Last week Mrs B and Kat Robbins brought six CRAFT students up to Shelburne Farms in Burlington. The CRAFT students were participating in the student led summit FEAST, Food Education And Sustainable Thinking. Upon arriving, students listened to a sustainable leader, Grace Oedel. Grace Oedel is the Executive Director of NOFA Vermont (Northeast Organic Farming Association) She said some really thoughtful and meaningful things about sustainability and farming. She herself actually grew up away from farm life in Georgia. “Once we get food and farming right, we can get so much more right.” After the students heard from Grace Oedel, they went onto their first morning workshop for 55 minutes. Some students made tortillas and crafted their own tacos, others learned how to mend clothing and Woodstock students Chelsea McDermott and Sadie Boulbol led a workshop on how to grow microgreens and make microgreen pesto! Then the students transitioned to another workshop based off of sustainability. Some of the afternoon activities were, Food Cultures around the world, foraging for wild foods and many others! Lastly, we shared a delicious lunch and talked amongst ourselves throughout the different schools and listened to a closing message by one of our amazing Woodstok students who was a program coordinator, Priscilla Richardson! Overall, it was a great learning experience and super fun to try out so many cool sustainability workshops!
QSA On The Move!
Our high school and middle school QSA Clubs participated in Woodstock's Inaugural "Pride of Woodstock" event that was held this past weekend to open up Pride Month! Our high school QSA leaders participated in the planning and organizing with the Pride of Woodstock Committee for this great event. Our QSA students had a table for the "Made with Pride Arts and Crafts Fair", and organized and hosted the Open Mic on The Green. Our amazing President Finn took top prize in the High Heels Race on Elm Street Event!
Pride of Woodstock webpage via woodstockvt.com Pride of Woodstock is more than just a weekend of events – it's a reflection of the town's commitment to inclusivity and acceptance. The community comes together to celebrate love in all forms, fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and celebrated.
