Harwood Union Mission Statement

Harwood Union Middle/High School will provide an educational and creative environment in which every person is valued as an individual, challenged as a learner, and inspired to contribute to a democratic society. 

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM HARWOOD UNION’S PRINCIPAL

I want to welcome you and your son/daughter to the 2006-2007 school year. The staff at Harwood has been working hard this summer in preparation of the upcoming academic year and are looking forward for the students’ return!

As you may be aware, I have changed roles from being the Director of Student Services to serving as the new Principal of our school for the upcoming year. I look forward to supporting the exciting academic and co-curricular activities that we have to offer our student body. I am open to comments and suggestions you may have about any aspect of Harwood throughout the year.

Please read the following information as it may contain answers to some questions you may have.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Harwood Union understands not only the rights of parents to be involved in the education of their child, but also the key role which parents play in supporting their child’s learning.

Parents are welcome to visit the school for information or to discuss any issue affecting their child. An appointment can be made one of two ways.

*Contact the school office to assist with scheduling an appointment.

*Contact the staff member directly.

Your first contact is likely to be your child’s TA. The name and room number of the TA is on the upper right side of your child’s schedule. If you have any questions regarding your son/daughter’s TA please contact Wendy Gilbert at 882-1142. Your child’s guidance counselor is also listed on the upper right side. Contact Monique Phelps at 882-1115 for an appointment with your child’s guidance counselor.

I want to welcome you to Harwood Union’s website and invite you to visit the various links throughout it.

NEW HARWOOD UNION STAFF

ADMINISTRATION

Lisa Atwood – Associate Principal (Middle School) – Comes to us from Northfield. She has had a long history in the Washington West School District working both at Harwood and Crossett Brook as a Physical Education teacher.

Diane Baker (Director of Student Services) – Comes to us from Montpelier. She has been working as the Director of Student Services for the Montpelier School District for the past 16 years.

DANCE INSTRUCTOR-

Laurie Flaherty – Laurie is an accomplished dance instructor and performer. She has experience working with all ages and levels of dance students in our area.

PARA-EDUCATORS –

Judy Barone – Comes to us from Waterbury Center. She has degrees from the University of Massachusetts in Education, and the Berkley College of Music in Piano Performance.

Stephanie Vasseur – Come to us from Moretown. Stephanie has a degree in Nursing from the Vermont Technical College. She has working in the Moretown Elementary school and has owned her own child care center.

Kristina Kingsbury – Comes to us from Waitsfield. She has worked a personal trainer and teen fit leader for the past few years within our area.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT –

Peggy Braman – Come to us from Moretown. Peggy has worked as a home business manager and para-educator over the past few years. Peggy will serve as the Learning Resource Center Administrative Assistant for the upcoming school year.

Sincerely,

Duane Pierson
Principal
Harwood Union High/Middle School