Bennington Battle Day

Bennington Battle Day is a state holiday in Vermont. It commemorates the American victory over British forces at the Battle of Bennington during the American Revolutionary War in 1777. Bennington was an important battle because it established the ability of the American......More

Bennington Battle Day is a state holiday in Vermont. It commemorates the American victory over British forces at the Battle of Bennington during the American Revolutionary War in 1777. Bennington was an important battle because it established the ability of the American troops to stand strong against regular European troops. Bennington Battle Day (Stuck in Vermont Video - YouTube)

World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day is a global celebration of people helping people. It recognizes recognizes the efforts of aid workers who put their lives on the line to help affected people during times of global crisis. On this day, people also remember those who lost their liv......More

World Humanitarian Day is a global celebration of people helping people. It recognizes recognizes the efforts of aid workers who put their lives on the line to help affected people during times of global crisis. On this day, people also remember those who lost their lives working for humanitarian causes. How to Observe Humanitarian Day (& Facts about Why Humanitarian Efforts Are Vital)

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

Women's Equality Day

Women’s Equality Day celebrates the achievements of women’s rights activists and the ongoing struggles of women in society. The day commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage in the U.S. with the 19th Amendment in 1920. August 26th was named as Women's Equality Day by......More

Women’s Equality Day celebrates the achievements of women’s rights activists and the ongoing struggles of women in society. The day commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage in the U.S. with the 19th Amendment in 1920. August 26th was named as Women's Equality Day by the U.S. Congress in 1973. How to Talk with Kids about Gender Equality and Stereotypes (UN Women)

EWSD School Board Meeting (Essex High School Library)

Essex High School, 2 Educational Drive, Essex Junction, VT 05452

First Day of School (For Students)

First Day of Classes for Students

Labor Day

Labor activists in the late nineteenth century celebrated Labor Day and the social and economic contributions of American workers before the day was recognized as a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day Fun from Educ......More

Labor activists in the late nineteenth century celebrated Labor Day and the social and economic contributions of American workers before the day was recognized as a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day Fun from Education.com 

No School (Labor Day)

EWSD School Board Meeting (Essex High School Library)

Essex High School, 2 Educational Drive, Essex Junction, VT 05452