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Title: Expeditionary School at Black River Blazes Forward with Pathways to Possibilities
4/21/2021
Ludlow, VT: The Expeditionary School at Black River had been blazing forward in their goal to keep 7-12 education in Ludlow, VT. They have the goal of expanding their students and programs in the upcoming year. Head of School Kendra Rickerby hosted a virtual open house on Wednesday, April 21st and will hold another one on May 11th. You can sign up by joining the newsletter and visiting the website.
The Expeditionary School at Black River's mission is to educate students to be intellectually curious, resourceful, and confident in themselves for a life of personal fulfillment and civic engagement.
The program of studies outlines their innovative approach to learning which includes learning pathways. They have four career tracks for high school including: Resort Management, Information Technology, Sustainable Agriculture and dual enrollment with a post-secondary institution. Included in the Program of Studies are details about proficiency-based grading and the variety of unique programs the school offers.
The school had 16 students and was open for in-person learning all year. This summer they are offering a boat-building camp where students can make a kayak and they get to keep the kayak. All materials are included in the program and the total cost is $3200.
They have been hard at work fundraising with a business pledge campaign. They are asking local businesses and i socials to pledge their support, which can be paid with payments throughout the year or all at once. The goal is $150,000 and they have raised $12,870. The School wants to publicly thank its donors who include:
Mary Davis Real Estate - $5500
Uli Donahue - $1000
Ludlow Masons - $1000
Engels and Volker Real Estate -$1000
Jenkins Builders $1000
Tim and Carol Haigh - $1000
Knight Hot Tubs - $1000
Michael & Julia Burton - $500
Brewfest - $500
Michael & Terrence Corbie-Plaut - $500
Jay Buckley -$100
Justin Savage -$100
Anne Bruntrager - $100
Shirley Holden -$50
Jake Sapatos - $20
If you want to find out more about the campaign or pledge your support visit www.blackriveris.org/fund2021
