About UES PIE

We are a collective, inclusive group with the goal of strengthening our school’s community. Email us - we welcome your voice and ideas!

Want to Volunteer at one of the MRPS Schools?

There are lots of opportunities to volunteer at school events and programs - but before you do, the district requires background checks for all adult volunteers. There are 3 levels of clearance:

LEVEL I for work that involves NO direct contact with students. (example: preparing food for an event or collecting forms) For this level, simply fill out the Volunteer Application and mail it to MRPS, 5 High School Drive, Unit 1, Montpelier, VT 05602. Or email it to annahipko@mpsvt.org

LEVEL II for work that involves contact with students with supervision of a teacher or other school professional. (example: taking part in a classroom activity or school dance). For this level, you need to meet in person with Anna Hipko at the High School. Bring a photo ID. You will fill out the appropriate forms on site. Make an appointment via email annahipko@mpsvt.org or phone: 802-225-8684.

LEVEL III for work that involves extensive unsupervised supervision of students (example: field trip chaperone, volunteer coach or advisor, substitute teacher) This is a 2-part process:

1. Contact Anna Hipko - 802-225-8684 or email annahipko@mpsvt.org to make an appointment. Her office is at the High School. You can fill out the paperwork there, or bring it home and return it later, but it must submitted in person with a photo ID - it takes about 20 minutes. You can specify what grade levels you are interested in, or apply for all grades PreK-12. Once the application is complete, you will get a Fingerprint Authorization Sheet.

2. Get your fingerprints taken: Call the Washington County Sheriff’s Dept. 802-223-3001 to make an appointment - they can usually fit you in the same week that you call. Bring your Fingerprint Authorization Sheet, 2 forms of ID (at least one with photo) and $25 cash or check to the Sheriff’s office at 10 Elm St (the Red Brick Building behind the County Courthouse). NOTE: (If the cost is prohibitive, please email us at UES PIE - we can reimburse you for this cost.)

Once you are approved, you will be contacted via email through the main office.