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Education
In &
Around Montpelier
Montpelier Public
School System
The Montpelier Public School System consists of Union Elementary School
(grades K-4), Main Street Middle School (grades 5-8), and of Montpelier
High School (grades 9-12). Many opportunities are available for children,
parents, and teens to become involved in the school programs, activities,
and events.
Union Elementary School
Park Avenue
Monptelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-6343
Web: http://www.mpsvt.org/ues/uesindex.html
Mrs. Sue Boyer, sueb@mpsvt.org
Kindergarden through Grade 5
Montpelier School District
58 Barre Street
Montpelier, Vermont 05602
(802) 223-9798
Web: http://www.mpsvt.org
John Everitt, Superintendent of Schools, John@mpsvt.org
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Main Street Middle School
170 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-3404
Web: http://fc.mpsvt.org/mps_web/msms_web
Laurie Singer, Principal, laurie@fc.mpsvt.org
Grades 6, 7, and 8
Montpelier High School
5 High School Drive
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 225-8000
Web: http://www.mpsvt.org/MHS/MHSSite/index.html
Peter Evans, Principal, peter@mpsvt.org
Grades 9-12
Check out the article in Smithsonian Magazine about the retired Montpelier High School Principal Charlie Phillips (retired June 2002)
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Montpelier Recreation Department
The Montpelier Recreation Department is located in the School District offices on Barre Street and oversees all of the athletic activities and facilities for the City schools.
The Montpelier Recreation Department
58 Barre Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-5141
Web: http://www.myrecdept.com/vt/montpelier/default2.asp
School Enrollment
- School enrollment has continually declined since 1994, a trend that
is expected to continue into the 2003-2004 school year.
- In 1994, 1,338 students were enrolled in Montpelier schools; in 2001,
the number was down to 1,207, a drop of 13 percent.
- Total enrollment is expected to drop to 1,077 by the 2003-2004 school
year.
- High School enrollments increased between the 1997 and 2000 school
years, but in 2001 it began to return to the 1994 enrollment level of
438 students. Projected enrollment in the 2003-2004 school year is 432
students.
- Middle School enrollments declined by 25 percent between 1994 and
2001, from 419 to 313 students. Projected enrollment in the 2003-2004
school year is 244 students.
- Elementary School enrollments declined by 11 percent between 1994
and 2001 from 464 to 413. Projected enrollment in the 2003-2004 school
year is 395 students.
Higher
Education Opportunities
Workshops, Lectures, Classes
Check out the
Calendar of Events
for some of the current offerings. |
Opportunities exist for adults and people of all ages to further their
education in a particular field, learn specific skills, attend independent
courses, or pursue general studies. Despite its small size, Montpelier boasts
of having the following five institutions of higher learning:
Community College of Vermont
32 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Phone: (802) 828-4060
Fax: (802) 828-2801
Web: http://www.ccv.edu
Web site about the Montpelier location: http://www.ccv.edu/locations/montpelier/index.html?PHPSESSID=77118af0f74dd7285337e3553d970a22
Located on the Vermont College campus, the Community College of Vermont's
Montpelier campus enrolls approximately 900 students annually. This institution
largely serves non-traditional students and is part of a statewide system.
Administrative and other services are housed at 89 Main Street, City Center.
New England Culinary Institute
56 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Phone: (802) 223-6324 or toll-free at (877) 223-6324
Web: http://www.neculinary.com
As the name suggests, the New England Culinary Institute specializes in
education of the culinary arts. NECI enrolls approximately 400 students
annually. In addition to the
main campus, the school owns and operates the Chef's Table and the Main
Street Bar & Grill restaurants and the La Brioche Bakery & Cafe
in the downtown.
Vermont College
 Union Institute and University
36 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Phone: (802) 828-8500
or (800) 336-6794
Web: http://www.tui.edu/VC
Vermont College is associated with Union Institute and University and offers
a wide variety of degree programs. The Vermont College campus comprises
approximately 35 acres and is a growing institution expected to continue
to grow over the coming years.
Woodbury College
660 Elm Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Phone: (802) 229-0516 or (800) 639-6039
Web: http://www.woodbury-college.edu
Woodbury's programs are designed to foster the knowledge and technical competency
adult learners need to successfully prepare for rewarding work, further
education, and active community participation with internships that give
students direct experience in law offices, courts, state agencies, and community
organizations.
A wide variety of workshops,
lectures, and classes are offered throughout the year in Montpelier
for almost every age and interest.
Other
Opportunities Nearby
In addition to the colleges and learning institutions offered right in Montpelier,
many educational opportunities can be found a relatively short distance
away.
Updated May 30, 2007 |
