North Country Supervisory Union

06/03/2026

NEWPORT CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SAFELY EVACUATED AND DISMISSED EARLY FOLLOWING BOMB THREAT HOAX
NEWPORT, VT — June 3, 2026 — Newport City Elementary School (NCES) was safely evacuated and dismissed early this morning following a possible bomb threat. While law enforcement officials believe the threat is likely a hoax, school administration chose to dismiss students early out of an abundance of caution. All students and staff are safe and accounted for.
At approximately 8:45 a.m., school administration was alerted to the potential threat. NCES staff immediately initiated emergency protocols, and students safely evacuated the building. Principal Larsen and Superintendent Collins remained on-site with students and faculty while coordinating directly with local law enforcement, who arrived quickly to secure the campus.
To ensure student comfort and safety during the investigation, all students and staff were relocated to East Main Street Church, which served as the designated reunification and early dismissal site.
"We know that receiving a message about a school threat is incredibly scary for parents and guardians," said Superintendent Collins. "Please rest assured that our students were safe and expertly cared for by our teachers and staff throughout this entire event. Our staff and students did an excellent job executing the safety procedures they have practiced, and we are deeply grateful for the quick response of local law enforcement and the flexibility of our school families."
Dismissal and Field Trip Adjustments
• Early Dismissal: School buses began running their normal NCES routes from East Main Street Church at approximately 10:00 a.m. Final student pickups from the church concluded around 10:15 a.m.
• Field Trips Rerouted: First-grade students on a field trip at Coutt’s and second-grade students on a field trip to the alpaca farm were safely recalled and brought directly to East Main Street Church to rejoin their families or catch their regular buses home.
• Preschool Cancellation: Afternoon preschool at NCES has been canceled for today.
Local law enforcement conducted a thorough sweep of the elementary school building. The investigation into the source of the threat is ongoing.
Several other schools in the area and across the state also received similar calls and this appears to be a “swatting” incident. Swatting is defined as a false report of an ongoing emergency or threat of violence intended to prompt an immediate tactical law enforcement response.
School will be in session tomorrow (Thursday, June 4th). Any further updates will be communicated directly to families via the district’s automated alert system and posted on the school website.

06/03/2026

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06/02/2026

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NCUHS Mobile Mug Awarded $5,000 Spark Connecting Community Grant

NEWPORT, VT — The NCUHS Mobile Mug Program is proud to announce it has been awarded a $5,000 Spark Connecting Community Grant from the The Vermont Community Foundation
The Spark Connecting Community Grant supports projects that bring people together, strengthen community connections, and create meaningful opportunities for engagement throughout Vermont. The grant will help Mobile Mug continue expanding authentic work-based learning opportunities for students while serving local businesses, organizations, and community events.

The Mobile Mug is a student-run, donation-based program at North Country Union High School that provides students—particularly students with special needs—the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in customer service, food preparation, communication, teamwork, and workplace readiness skills. Through coffee service, baked goods, community events, and outreach activities, students develop confidence and valuable employment skills while giving back to the community.

"We are incredibly grateful to the Vermont Community Foundation for believing in our students and our mission," said Cheryl Bugbee, Mobile Mug Coordinator. "This grant will help us create even more opportunities for students to learn, grow, and connect with the communities they serve."

The funding will support the Mobile Mug's continued expansion into community events, new learning experiences, equipment, supplies, and outreach efforts that help students build real-world skills through meaningful work.

"Community partnerships are at the heart of the Mobile Mug," said Seneca Smith, Work-Based Learning Coordinator at North Country Union High School. "This grant will allow us to strengthen those connections while providing students with authentic experiences that prepare them for life after high school."

The Mobile Mug team extends its sincere appreciation to the Vermont Community Foundation and the Spark Connecting Community Grant Program for investing in the future of local students and helping build a more connected and inclusive community.

To learn more about Mobile Mug, visit:
https://sites.google.com/ncsuvt.org/mobilemug/home

Contact:
Cheryl Bugbee, [email protected], 802-334-7921 x 3105
Seneca Smith, [email protected], 802-334-7921 x 3134

The Vermont Community Foundation was established in 1986 as an enduring source of philanthropic support for Vermont communities. A family of more than 1,000 funds, foundations, and supporting organizations, the Foundation makes it easy for the people who care about Vermont to find and fund the causes they love. The Community Foundation and its partners put more than $60 million annually to work in Vermont communities and beyond. The heart of its work is closing the opportunity gap—the divide that leaves too many Vermonters struggling to get ahead, no matter how hard they work. The Community Foundation envisions Vermont at its best—where everyone can build a bright, secure future. Visit vermontcf.org or call 802-388-3355 for more information.

06/01/2026

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05/15/2026

BIG NEWS from NCUHS Mobile Mug!!
We are excited to share that the Mobile Mug now has its very own website!

Check it out to learn more about our student-run program, community events, sponsorship opportunities, and the amazing work our students are doing every day.

The webpage link: https://sites.google.com/ncsuvt.org/mobilemug/home
The Mobile Mug is all about building skills, spreading kindness, and serving our community — one bake at a time.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping us continue to spread joy through coffee, baked goods, and community connections!

05/13/2026

Dear NCSU Community,

NCSU science leaders would like to share a short video and photos from our 4th Annual North Country Science and Engineering Fair created by Perfect Cadence Events.

Over 280 students completed an independent science or engineering project and came together to celebrate this accomplishment at Siskin/Coutts camp. Thank you to all of our dedicated judges, teacher volunteers, STEM activity leaders, and Siskin for hosting and providing snacks.

We want to give another shout out to our 15 valued financial sponsors who help keep this event independent of school budget fluctuations and help ensure our students have this opportunity every year. Our kids are exploring, learning and having fun doing it. We feel so lucky to have such a supportive community. See you next year!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nL0nfYfmWYPL38RWTvTTFbhpCnsEA-8a/view?usp=sharing