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Halloween Happenings

Halloween Happenings

Emma Cross and Miles Warrington October 10, 2025

October has just begun, and with that come the signs of Halloween. Vermont has many spooky events to offer this season for all to enjoy, including running, scaring, and screaming.  Halloween originated...

Essex Varsity Field Hockey Mid-Season Report

Essex Varsity Field Hockey Mid-Season Report

Alexxus Blow and Taylor Pike October 10, 2025

Essex High School’s Varsity Field Hockey team is currently a little over halfway through their season. So far the team has played eleven games, with a record of seven wins, two ties, and three...

Falling for a Good Book

Falling for a Good Book

Genevieve King, Staff Writer September 26, 2025

  Fall is almost here, which means it's time to swap out the beach reads with something more cozy. As the weather starts to cool, it's the perfect time to dive into a good book. Whether you like...

Local Guide to Your Perfect Vermont Autumn

Local Guide to Your Perfect Vermont Autumn

Katerine Lacourciere, Staff Writer September 26, 2025

If there is one thing that Vermont does best, it’s the season of fall. From hiking to picking apples, it’s the perfect place to enjoy autumn. With all that Vermont has to offer, it can be overwhelming...

EHS Welcomes Back Teacher Colleen Birner

EHS Welcomes Back Teacher Colleen Birner

Emma Cross, Staff Writer September 26, 2025

Returning to Essex High School, Colleen Birner, the former Principal of Summit Street School, is stepping back into the role of teaching Spanish.  Birner had previously worked at the high school for...

A Familiar Face Returns to EHS

A Familiar Face Returns to EHS

Emily Maguire, Staff Writer September 26, 2025

Alicia Russotti is the new full-time art teacher here at EHS. However, she is no stranger to the school. “I have taught here before,” Russotti said. “I did lots of substitute teaching, which is...

Scoop Season: Exploring Local Ice Cream Shops

Scoop Season: Exploring Local Ice Cream Shops

Emma Cross and Miles Warrington June 7, 2025

Vermont’s unique soft serve, known in the Green Mountains as ‘creemees’, is one of the community's favorite summertime desserts. With the season on the way, there’s deliciousness everywhere, and...

Beyond the Beach: Discover the Best Summer Reads

Beyond the Beach: Discover the Best Summer Reads

Genevieve King, Staff Writer June 6, 2025

Summer is the best time to relax, have fun, and spend time outdoors, but it is also a great time to sit down and escape with a new book. Compiled here is a list of EHS students' recommendations for summer...

Orchestras' Performance of Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir” Hits 1 Million Views on TikTok

Orchestras’ Performance of Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir” Hits 1 Million Views on TikTok

Amelia Cannizzaro, Staff Writer June 6, 2025

A combined performance of Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir" by elementary, middle, and high school orchestras in the Essex Westford School District has gone viral on TikTok, racking up over one million views and...

The Significance of June 6th and Why Orange Matters

The Significance of June 6th and Why Orange Matters

Faith Moore, Guest Writer June 5, 2025

Every year, June 6th stands as a solemn yet powerful reminder of the lives lost to gun violence and the urgent need for change. While this date does not commemorate a single tragedy, it often falls within...

EHS Celebrates Community with Multicultural Festival

EHS Celebrates Community with Multicultural Festival

Emma Cross, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

Essex High will hold its second annual Multicultural Festival on Friday, May 2, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in the EHS gymnasium. EHS PE teacher, Tracey Muzerall (Muzz), is the lead organizer of the festival;...

From left: Avery Cain, Nina De Luna, Julie Shaw, Claire Charbonneau, Emma Cross, and Will Haslam

Hornet Hibachi Brings the Heat at Junior Iron Chef VT

Grace Raut, Staff Writer April 14, 2025

On March 29, the 17th annual Junior Iron Chef VT took place at the Champlain Valley Exposition. Essex High School participated in this yearly event for the first time.  Coach Julie Shaw, Essex High...

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