Welcome to Townshend Elementary School!


Townshend Updates

  • Upcoming Events
    LAFTER afterschool programs begin on Monday, September 18th and will run through Thursday, October 26th.  See Heidi if you have not signed up your child but are interested.

    Open House scheduled for Thursday, October 5th from 6 - 7pm.

    Banking with River Valley Credit Union begins on Friday, October 6th.  Please return your forms by Friday, September 15th or stop in at RVCU with your form, if after that date.

    No School on Monday, October 9th in observance of Columbus Day.

    School Pictures will be taken on Friday, October 13th.

    Mark your calendars - Pumpkin Festival will be held on the Townshend Common on Saturday, October 14th.  Lots of fun activities for students.  Stop by the 6th grade tent and buy some yummy soup or pulled pork sandwiches.  Money raised at this event helps the students attend their end of the year trip.

    Early dismissal on Thursday, October 19th at 11:30 for parent/teacher conferences.  Busses and normal bus runs will run at 11:30.


    Reminder:  In case of bad weather, we will be using an automated calling system to let families know that school is canceled.  Please make sure we have your current phone number for this telephone call.  However, if your phone is not working or if you haven’t received a phone call but are unsure whether there is school, the following local radio stations also carry school cancellations:  WYRY, WKVT, WTSA, WKNE.  There is no guarantee that any television stations will carry the cancellation information.














    Posted Sep 14, 2017, 10:19 AM by Heidi Russ
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Our historic school house is the oldest, continuously functioning school in Vermont.  In 1989, an addition was built, which added six classrooms, a multipurpose room with stage, library/media center and kitchen.  Our dedicated veteran teachers work collaboratively to create a vibrant school community.  Visit our classroom web pages to see the exciting work our students are doing!

Vision: The Townshend Elementary School learning environment is exciting because it both challenges and nurtures every student, while celebrating individuality, creativity and the concept of excellence.

Mission: Each student will experience the fulfillment of mastery in reading, writing and mathematics. Their educational experiences will make them believe in themselves as learners. Their ability to express themselves creatively will be nurtured through the arts. Their experiences at Townshend Elementary School will enhance their growth as a whole child. 

PO Box 236, 66 Common Road Townshend, VT 05353                                 Phone: 802-365-7506  Fax: 802-365-7955