Middlesex children who are in Kindergarten through Grade 6 are served by the Rumney Memorial School, located at 433 Shady Rill Road. Parents of the approximately 150 children who attend Rumney are provided with a “Family Handbook” with details on staff, procedures and policies. In addition, each Friday a “Rumney Notes” newsletter goes home with students, and information is available on the Rumney website, www.rumney.org.

Rumney’s facilities, including rooms for meetings and athletic and other facilities, are available for use by Middlesex residents. Use of the indoor facilities is based on availability and the principal’s approval. There may be a fee charged if the activity will result in work for the custodial staff. To request the use of indoor facilities, fill out a building use form, available from the Rumney office. (See also: Recreation in Middlesex)

Rumney School Board
The Rumney Memorial School has a five-member Board of Directors, elected at Town Meeting for terms of either two or three years.

The School Board is a broad policy-making body providing general oversight of the school, its administration and the budget. The Board’s responsibility is to maintain fiscal accountability to the taxpayers while fostering an environment where educational opportunities abound.

Participation from Middlesex residents is always encouraged. The School Board urges all members of the community to take an active interest in the school regardless of whether or not you have children enrolled. Residents are always welcome to attend board meetings and participate in discussions.

School Board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise warned. These meetings are open to the public and are warned at least 24 hours in advance. Discussions regarding the budget begin in October, and continue through several meetings; participation is welcome. The agenda and board minutes are posted at school on the main bulletin board, at the Middlesex Town Hall, and at www.rumney.org. (See Contacts)

Rumney 5th and 6th graders perform a dance routine after a two-week artist-in-residence program. Photo by Stefan Hard, Times Argus.

Rumney Community School Partnership
The Rumney Community School Partnership is designed to foster more opportunities for Middlesex community members to participate and enrich student learning, and develop ways for our school to be a greater resource for the Middlesex community. Projects and programs include: community pancake breakfasts; the Rumney Enrichment Academy of Learning (R.E.A.L.) the one-day community teach-in; America Reads Storybook Tutor program; The Wonders of the Worcester Watershed unit and movie project; revitalization of Rumney’s Nature Trail; Seniors’ luncheons; and the new Rumney Sugar House. (See Contacts)

Rumney Community Connections
The mission of Rumney Community Connections is to work closely with the personnel of the Rumney Memorial School, parents and community members to create significant and fun learning opportunities for the children and adults of Middlesex. The program offers a variety of out-of-school time opportunities including: Morning Program, after school clubs and classes, field trips, in-service camps, special outings, and summer camp. Rumney is one of nine Community Connections learning centers in central Vermont; each one is operated with a school/community advisory council. (See Contacts)

Rumney Parent/Teacher Organization
The Rumney Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) is a volunteer group that raises money and sponsors activities to enrich the Rumney community. This covers a variety of things not funded through the school budget. The PTO has sponsored such programs as artist residencies, concerts, senior luncheons, Grandparents Day, and presentations from local museums and nature centers. Parents are encouraged to join the PTO. (See Contacts)

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