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VRP Member Schools

The VRP schools are predominately rural, face a variety of economic challenges and are located
in the central and northeast part of the state of Vermont. Approximately 3,000 students Pre -K to 12
attend VRP schools.

	Barnet School Barnet School is located on approximately 80 acres of land that border the Stevens River, in Caledonia Co. VT. The school contains a pre-kindergarten through 8th grade student body. Students from Barnet, West Barnet, Barnet Center, Peacham, Passumpsic, and McIndoe Falls attend here. Enrollment: K-6 Principal: Shaun Gonyaw • VRP Coordinators: Alicia Hingston, Jean Denson Cindy Mosedale, Tina Fearon 163 Kid Row, Barnet, VT 05821 phone: 633-4978 / Fax 633-4497 email: sgonyaw@kidrow.net l jdenson@kidrow.net l website: www.kidrow.net
	Burke Town School Enrollment: Pre K-8, 180 students Principal: Janet Cerro Tracie Surridge ,VRP rep 3293 Burke Hollow Road West Burke, VT 05871 phone: 802-467-3385 email: jcerro@burke-school.org website: www.burke-school.org
	Cabot School Situated in the northeast corner of Washington County, Vermont and bordering the Northeast Kingdom, Cabot is an agricultural community of 1,200 people and home of theCabot Creamery. Enrollment: Pre K-12, 239 students Principal: Karen Stewart • VRP Contact: Lynn Talamini 1/2 teacher 25 Common Road Cabot, VT 05647 phone: 802-563-228925 email: rquinn@cabotschool.org / lynntalamini@hotmail.com website: www.cabotschool.org
	Doty Memorial School Enrollment: K 6, 75 students Principal: David Harnett PO Box 162, 24 Calais Road Worcester, VT 05862 phone: 802-223-5656 email: dhartnett@u32.org website: www.dotyschool.org
	Eden School Eden Central School is a dynamic school of a little over 100 children. Our teachers are well trained and dedicated to improving learning for all students. The school is fortunate to be nestled in a community that cares about its children. As an example, we have an on-going after-school program that meets the remedial needs of students while also offering an enrichment and challenge program. Many community members along with Eden high school students help make this program a success. Enrollment: Pre-K-6 Principal: Jeff Lindgren • jlindgren@edenschool.net PO Box 29, Eden, VT 05652 l phone: 635-6630 email: / amcpherson@edenschool.net l website: edenschool.net
	Isle La Motte School The Isle La Motte School is nestled on a small island, 5 miles long and 2 miles wide in the northern part of Lake Champlain. We have a new, modern school building which houses an average enrollment of 35 students in grades K-6. We have three multi-age classrooms, a large multi-purpose room (gym/cafeteria), a library, work-study office, kitchen, nurses' office, and a large outside playground. After 6th grade, the students graduate from Isle La Motte. They complete their junior and high school years off the island at local surrounding schools. Enrollment: K-6, 35 students Principal: Mrs. Diane Reilly 534 School Road, Isle La Motte, Vermont 05463 l phone: email: diareil@gisu.org l website: http://www.gisu.org/islelamotte
	Lakeview Elementary School Lakeview educates the children of the towns of Greensboro and Stannard. Kindergarten through sixth grade students attend classes in one of two buildings. Staff and students have wide opportunities to learn beyond academics. The music, art and physical education programs are integral parts of the curriculum. With the help of community volunteers, skiing and snow shoeing once a week adds variety to physical education in the wintertime. Enrollment: K-6 Principal: Karen Weeks • kweeks@ossu.org 189 Lauredon Avenue Greensboro, VT  05841 phone: 802-533-7066 l fax: 802-533-2962 l website: www.ossu.org
	Newark Street School Enrollment: K-8, 48 students Principal: Mary Anne Riggie 1448 Newark Street Newark, VT 05871-9735 phone: 802-467-3401 email: Mary_Ann_Riggie@Newark-school.org website: www.Newark-school.org
	Peacham School Peacham Elementary School is a small, rural school in Peacham, Vermont, a Northeast Kingdom town of approximately 600 residents. Our student population consists of approximately fifty students in four multiage classrooms ranging from pre-school through grade six. We are proud of our academic excellence, our friendly atmosphere, our innovative programs, and our community connections. Enrollment: K-6, 81 students Principal: Hank Ruppertsberger PO Box 271 Peacham, VT 05462 l phone: 802-592-3513 email: hruppert@peachamschool.org l website: www.peachamschool.org
	Peoples Academy Enrollment: 6-12, 638 students Principal: Philip Grant Head of High School: Rosalie desGroseilliers 202 Copley Avenue Morrisville, VT 05661 phone: 802-888-4600 email: Philip.grant@morrisville.org email: rosalie.desgroseilliers@morrisville.org l website: www.morrisville.org/pahs
	Samuel Morey Elementary [Rivendell District] Samuel Morey Elementary School serves students from the towns Orford, New Hampshire and Fairlee, Vermont. The two towns sit on opposite sides of the Connecticut River and are connected by the Fairlee, Orford Bridge. The school is located in Fairlee, and sits in a neighborhood with playground and sports fields. We emphasize high academic expectations for all students and a strong belonging community. We are committed to the principles of the Responsive Classroom model and emphasize core concepts throughout the year. Enrollment: 130 Principal: Gail Kieling • email: gkeiling@rivendell.org 214 School St, Fairlee, VT, 05045 l phone: 802-333-9755 website: www.rivendellschool.org
	Thetford Academy Located on over 200 acres at the height of Thetford Hill, Thetford Academy is an independent school. It serves as the designated public high school for the town of Thetford, Vermont and as a choice school for a large number of Upper Valley towns. Thetford Academy offers a challenging college-preparatory program as well as access to a comprehensive technical education program. Enrollment: 7-12, 380 students Principal: Martha.Rich VRP Coord: Steve Niederhauser PO Box 190 Thetford, VT 05074-0190 l phone: 802-785-4805 email: Martha.Rich@thet.net l website: www.thetfordacademy.org
	Twinfield Union High School Twinfield Union School is a public 4-year union school serving the towns of Plainfield and Marshfield, Vermont which are rural communities located approximately 15 miles east of the state capital in Montpelier, Vermont. Students range from pre-school through twelfth grade in the school which opened in 1970. The faculty and administration consists of 94 staff members. Enrollment: Grades: 9-12 Principal: Christine Barnes VRP Coord: Barbara Bendix 106 Nasmith Rd., Plainfield, VT 05667 l phone: 802-426-3213 email: marywhalen@twinfield.net l website: www.twinfield.net
	Walden School Our mission is to provide all Walden children with a supportive and safe learning environment. Learning in the Walden School is meaningful, personal, relevant, and connected to all students, preparing them to face life’s challenges. Enrollment: Principal: Martha DuBuque 135 Cahoon Farm Road West Danville, VT 05873 Principal:Martha Dubuque phone: 802-563-3000 email: mdubuque@waldenschoolvt.org l website: www.waldenschoolvt.org
	Washington Village School [currently on leave] Enrollment: K 8, 89 students Principal: Main Street Washington, VT 05675 phone: 802-883-2312 email: Srodman.wvs@onsu.org / Rgardner.wvs@onsu.org website: www.washingtonvillageschool.org
	Westshire Elementary School [Rivendell District] Westshire Elementary School serves approximately 85 students from the towns of West Fairlee and Vershire, and houses additional preschoolers from the entire district. Located in the village of West Fairlee, the school sits on 17 beautiful acres that include athletic fields, a playground, and a flowing stream. We come together as a learning community regularly to celebrate one another’s accomplishments by showcasing individual work, as well as class projects. Classes take turns hosting these community meetings. Enrollment: Pre-K-5, 85 students Principal: Joan Holcombe • email: jholcombe@@rivendell.org 744 route 113, West Fairlee, Vt 05085 l phone: 802-333-4668 website: www.rivendellschool.org