Twin Valley

Principal to resign at end of school year

WHITINGHAM- Twin Valley Middle High School Principal Tom Fitzgerald has submitted his resignation, effective June 30.
The board accepted Fitzgerald’s resignation following an executive session at the end of their regular meeting Tuesday evening. “The board is filled with appreciation for...

Twin Valley Elementary School

Twin Valley to make changes on school choice

WILMINGTON- Twin Valley School Board members held three meeting in succession Tuesday evening – a regular board meeting, a public budget informational meeting, and the district’s annual meeting.
During the regular meeting, the board discussed the district’s policy on school choice,...

Twin Valley snowboarders ready to crush it

WHITINGHAM- The Twin Valley Middle High School snowboard team is looking to build on last year’s strong performances. According to the team’s coach, the team’s top riders are bringing back a wealth of experience and skill.
“Any of these four guys can win a competition on any day,” said...

Judge Robert P. Gerety, left, listens as attorney James Valente argues for Whitingham at a September hearing.

Court denies state's motion in school funding suit

NEWFANE- A Windham Superior Court judge has denied the state’s motion to dismiss an education funding lawsuit filed by the town of Whitingham and two of its residents.
In his decision, Judge Robert P. Gerety Jr. said the claims, which allege that the state has infringed on the plaintiffs...

Twin Valley heads to title match after wins over Peoples, Green Mountain

WILMINGTON- The Twin Valley boys’ soccer team punched its ticket to a fifth state championship match in seven years Tuesday. The Wildcats blanked visiting Peoples Academy 3-0 in a Division 3 semifinal tilt.
“I’m really proud of the boys,” said Twin Valley coach Buddy Hayford. “Very happy...

Board pitched solar array at TVMHS

By Mike Eldred
WILMINGTON- Twin Valley School Board members discussed net metering credits and the installation of a solar array on school property at their meeting Tuesday.
Ralph Meima, of Green Lantern Solar, met with the board to explain a proposal he had sent to the supervisory...

End of an era

WILMINGTON- Twin Valley held their final joint school board meeting Tuesday evening.
The joint school district, formed by Whitingham and Wilmington as a six-12 district in 2004, and expanded to a K-12 district in 2012, will cease to exist on Saturday, June 30. On Sunday, July 1, the Twin...

Twin Valley Middle High School spring athlete award winners

WHITINGHAM- Twin Valley Middle High School handed out the 2018 spring athletic awards earlier this month. Awards were given out to student athletes from the baseball and softball varsity teams.
Varsity Baseball
Most Improved: Izaak Park
Shawn Parris Award...

Karen Horton, left, and Sue Maddern share a hug and a laugh at a retirement party last week at TVHMS.

Pair inspired sweet sounds

Teachers’ retirement the coda to duet
By Lauren Harkawik
WHITINGHAM - For those who were immersed in music education during their schooling, there are familiar sounds.
They range with age. In one’s younger years, it may be the twinkling tones of nursery rhymes brought to...

Twin Valley music program changes, “Adulthood 101” course in the works

WHITINGHAM- Personnel changes topped discussions at Tuesday evening’s regular meeting of the Twin Valley School Board.
School board member Kathy Larsen told board members that the supervisory union board is in negotiations with Barbara Anne Komons-Montroll to take the position of interim...