Students Kick Off Sugaring Season at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children Who: Students in grades K-8 at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children Where: Kurn Hattin's 123-acre farm in Westminster, VT What: Every February for the past 120 years, the children at Kurn Hattin Homes have taken part in the Vermont … [Read more...] about Students Kick Off Sugaring Season at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children
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Kurn Hattin Homes Board of Incorporators welcomes Bill Scarlett
Kurn Hattin Homes Board of Incorporators welcomes Bill Scarlett WESTMINSTER, VT— Bill Scarlett of Saxtons River officially joined Kurn Hattin Homes' Board of Incorporators in January. Scarlett, who is currently the school counselor at Bellows Falls Central Elementary School, has long-standing ties … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Homes Board of Incorporators welcomes Bill Scarlett
Vermont Arts Council Funds Artist in Residency at Kurn Hattin
Vermont Arts Council Funds Artist in Residency at Kurn Hattin Westminster, VT - Thanks to a grant from the Vermont Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, Kurn Hattin Homes for Children hosted musical artist Todd Roach in a five-day Artist in Residency. Todd Roach is the founder and … [Read more...] about Vermont Arts Council Funds Artist in Residency at Kurn Hattin
Twenty-Four Students Make Honor Roll at Kurn Hattin
Twenty-Four Students Make Honor Roll at Kurn Hattin WESTMINSTER, VT - Kurn Hattin Homes for Children is proud to announce that twenty-four students have made the Honor Roll at the school’s second quarter. Students are on Honors if they have earned all As and Bs in their academic courses. High Honors … [Read more...] about Twenty-Four Students Make Honor Roll at Kurn Hattin
Let Freedom Ring: Kurn Hattin Celebrates Diversity Week
Let Freedom Ring: Kurn Hattin Celebrates Diversity Week WESTMINSTER, VT - The students and faculty of Kurn Hattin Homes don’t just learn about and celebrate the important issues of justice, equality, and fairness for one day. At this school, compassion and equity are a way of life, and … [Read more...] about Let Freedom Ring: Kurn Hattin Celebrates Diversity Week
Grammy-nominated teacher’s story gets national attention for children’s charity
Grammy-nominated teacher's story gets national attention for children's charity WESTMINSTER, VT—Kurn Hattin Homes for Children, a charitable Vermont residential school for disadvantaged children, gained national media attention recently after its Music Director, Lisa Bianconi, was named a top-ten … [Read more...] about Grammy-nominated teacher’s story gets national attention for children’s charity
Kurn Hattin Posts Middle School Basketball Season Schedule
Kurn Hattin Posts Middle School Basketball Season Schedule Westminster, VT – Kurn Hattin has posted the area middle schools’ basketball season schedule. The season is in full swing and the teams have been busy with practices and games. Please join us in cheering for all the teams. Game schedule for … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Posts Middle School Basketball Season Schedule
Faculty Profile: Kristie Lisai – Doing What Works for At-risk Kids
At its highest level, the purpose of teaching is not to teach—it is to inspire the desire for learning. Once a student's mind is set on fire, it will find a way to provide its own fuel. ~ Sydney J. Harris If we're lucky, we can think back and remember a teacher who really made an impact on us … [Read more...] about Faculty Profile: Kristie Lisai – Doing What Works for At-risk Kids