Black lives matter.
Black students matter.
Black families matter.
We have failed to effectively address racism in our district and therefore we have failed you.
On Juneteenth, we will raise the Black Lives Matter flag at all schools in the Champlain Valley School District. We recognize that raising this flag is only the beginning and that true, systemic change must happen to ensure that Black, Indigenous, Students of Color (BISOC) have the same opportunities, are treated with the same respect, and are shown the same love as their white counterparts.
All community members are welcome to join us at Allen Brook School, Charlotte Central School, Champlain Valley Union High School, Hinesburg Community School, Shelburne Community School, and Williston Central School.
The flag-raising will take place concurrently at ABS, WCS, CCS, HCS, and CVU.
DATE:
We have failed to effectively address racism in our district and therefore we have failed you.
On Juneteenth, we will raise the Black Lives Matter flag at all schools in the Champlain Valley School District. We recognize that raising this flag is only the beginning and that true, systemic change must happen to ensure that Black, Indigenous, Students of Color (BISOC) have the same opportunities, are treated with the same respect, and are shown the same love as their white counterparts.
All community members are welcome to join us at Allen Brook School, Charlotte Central School, Champlain Valley Union High School, Hinesburg Community School, Shelburne Community School, and Williston Central School.
The flag-raising will take place concurrently at ABS, WCS, CCS, HCS, and CVU.
DATE:
Friday, June 19th
TIME:
ABS, WCS, CCS, HCS: will begin at 8:40 a.m.
CVU will begin their program at 8:00.
At 8:46 a moment of silence will be observed.
Shelburne Community School (SCS) will raise their flag at 3 p.m. following a student-led rally which begins at the Shelburne Town Green at 2 p.m.
* We ask that you consider current health guidance for gatherings, including facial coverings and physical distancing. Connecting through open hearts and open minds is strongly encouraged.
The CVSD Board of Directors:
TIME:
ABS, WCS, CCS, HCS: will begin at 8:40 a.m.
CVU will begin their program at 8:00.
At 8:46 a moment of silence will be observed.
Shelburne Community School (SCS) will raise their flag at 3 p.m. following a student-led rally which begins at the Shelburne Town Green at 2 p.m.
* We ask that you consider current health guidance for gatherings, including facial coverings and physical distancing. Connecting through open hearts and open minds is strongly encouraged.
The CVSD Board of Directors:
Josilyn Adams Angela Arsenault Kelly Bowen
Erin Brady Russ Caffry Lynne Jaunich
Colleen MacKinnon Ray Mainer Barbra Marden
Jeff Martin Brendan McMahon Ken Scott
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