Community Nights
at Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools
CVEDC is hosting a virtual fireside chat with Dr. Yeager, whose research on mentor mindset, adolescent development, and well-being has transformed educational practice nationwide. This is a unique, high-impact opportunity for MRPS educators and caregivers to discuss and learn about the science behind true student engagement. Dr. Yeager will share his research with us and then answer our questions so we can translate his research to our classrooms and our students in Vermont.
Pick up a copy from Bear Pond Books and join us Monday, April 13th, 2026 from 3:30-4:30pm in the Montpelier High School Auditorium.
Childcare is available! Please RSVP and respond to the questions about childcare.
Previous Community Nights
FY26 Superintendent’s Forum
Forum #1: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 6:30 pm - Virtually via Zoom
“What are we thinking about the idea of merger?”
Forum #2: Monday, February 9, 2026 - 6:30 pm
What’s happened thus far in the legislature?
What should I know about the FY27 proposed school budget?
Forum #3: Monday, April 6, 2026 - 6:30 pm - Location and Topic TBD
Let's Talk About It: Attendance
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
5:30 pm @ Montpelier High School
Our conversations centered on MRPS's proactive approach to student attendance, particularly concerning chronic absenteeism, and how this supportive model differs from traditional punitive measures. We reviewed our current district-wide chronic absenteeism rates and dedicated significant time to discussing resources and practical strategies available to support families when challenges make consistent school attendance difficult.
Helping Children and Young Adults Make Sense of Our World
Monday, June 2, 2025
6:30 pm @ Montpelier High School
An evening in conversation with MRPS Social Emotional Learning professionals and MRPS caregivers, talking through how to help children and young adults make sense of our world.
The Adolescent Brain and Substance Use Prevention
Tuesday, May 14, 2025
6:00 pm @ Virtually
A webinar, led by Lucy Schmid, MRPS health educator for grades 7-9, that provided an opportunity for caregivers and community members to review current data on teen substance use, understand the research on teen brains, learn how substance use prevention is being addressed in health class, and gather ideas and resources for communicating with adolescents about substance use.
Let’s Learn About Physical, Social, and Mental Wellness Night
Thursday, March 13, 2025
5:00 pm @ Montpelier High School
The night consisted of opt-in fitness activities, as well as wellness stations where you can chat with students and educators working to improve social, physical, and mental wellness at MHS. Learn more.
Strategic Anti-Racism and Equity Plan Community Night
Wednesday, December 4, 2025
4:30 pm @ Montpelier High School
Participants gained information about the draft plan and worked with MRPS leadership to collaboratively discuss the most impactful ways to center this work across our district to improve learner experiences and outcomes for all learners. Learn more.