Jackie Wheeler for Barre Schools

09/23/2026

It's posted. Please take a look, if only at the first hour.

09/22/2026

The kids are alright.

09/16/2026

Thank you to all who came out to vote. Unfortunately, the budget did not pass. We will now begin to accrue interest on our loan.

I dread this next round of cuts.

09/15/2026

If you're voting in Barre Town, I'm out here until 11:30! Stop by with any last minute questions on your way in.

09/14/2026

Tomorrow is the day!

Do you have a voting plan? The margins in our local elections are so small, that every vote truly counts. Make a plan and get to the polls on September 15th to prioritize our families, children, and the future of Barre by voting YES.

05/12/2026

Today is the day! Polls are open from 7a - 7p.

Time to vote YES for our schools and our community!

05/11/2026

Tomorrow!

Remember this is a level program budget - we've only asked the community to continue what we're doing, and the resulting 2.73% increase is under inflation. The district has done its best for our taxpayers, so let's do our best for our kids!

05/10/2026

Last week, I was able to attend Open Town Meeting and witness the winner of this year's Wendall F. Pelkey Citizenship and Service Award. Bill Bugbee had given a lot to this community, but what stood out was his - and his wife, Pearl's - service in teaching. The impact these educators had was palpable: over and over individuals (now adults) stood to recount a time Bill and Pearl changed their lives. They spoke of learning, of community, and of the immeasurable impact achieved by these moments with a teacher who cares.

I was reminded that day that Barre is a town of its schools. Barre is a community of learning, and service, and we will always have gratitude for our educators and what they give to us all.

Thank you Bill, Pearl, and all those stewards of the next generation.

05/06/2026

And remember to VOTE on or before this Tuesday, May 12th!

05/05/2026