The Grand Isle County Supervisory Union has brought up the topic of consolidating some of the Island schools. Do you agree with this? Why or Why not?
How do you feel this would best be implemented?
The Grand Isle County Supervisory Union has brought up the topic of consolidating some of the Island schools. Do you agree with this? Why or Why not?
How do you feel this would best be implemented?
I am well aware of what is going on in two small schools, North Hero and Isle La Motte. They both have dedicated, innovative principals and are getting a truly motivative education unlike these schools have seen before. Before we start to dismember these small schools I think some more waist be cut with in the district. I would also like to see more things shared. If Grand Isle is crowded and South Hero has room than they should share.
By: Cathy Tudhope on June 9, 2009
at 8:06 pm
Any talk of consolidating the schools in the islands naturally leads us to discussing the issue of setting up a Grand Isle County high school.
As a recent graduate from Middlebury College–my academic experience is still fresh in my mind. I remember my K-8 education at Alburgh Elementary School, and then being uprooted from Grand Isle and going to high school in New York while my friends went to MVU or BFA.
The lack of a county high school forces students to leave the towns in which they grew up. This surely plays some role in keeping young people from developing the kind of connection with our area that is required for them to stick around.
Sure this would be a huge expense, but it at least merits discussion due to the benefits that would follow. Hopefully, if consolidation were to take place, it would involve some discussion of a county high school.
By: Lucas Dunn on July 21, 2009
at 9:49 pm
I feel Lucas Dunn has made a very valid point.
By: Donna Larose on October 5, 2009
at 5:44 pm