About the UES PIE

We are a collective, inclusive group with the goal of strengthening our school’s community.

UES PIE Collection Structure:

During the 2020-2021 school year, we reorganized using a collective model. Follow the links below to learn more. We welcome your voice and ideas!

Reach out to us at ues.families@gmail.com for any questions, concerns, or comments.

Want to Volunteer at UES this Year?

If you want to volunteer with UESCA during out-of-school time hours, that’s easy. Simply contact us here.

For in-school opportunities, caregivers will have more opportunities to be involved with our school than we’ve had in a while. But before you do, the district requires background checks for any adult who volunteers. There are three levels of clearance:

LEVEL I for work that does NOT involve 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 under the 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 briefly with at the High School for a basic background check. You need to appear in person with a photo id and you will fill out 3 forms on site. To make an appointment, email Anna Hipko annahipko@mpsvt.org or call 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 UESCA - we may be able to reimburse you for this cost.)

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