with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vermont coming September 2021

ACSD has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vermont (BBBSVT) to launch a mentorship program for MUMS students and Bridport 5th graders during the ‘21-22 school year.  This is a 1-to-1 mentoring program through which an adult volunteer is matched with a student .    

We are very excited about this program and the opportunity to support students as they prepare to transition into MUMS and throughout the middle school years.   Mentors are another positive adult role model to help children on the path to success.  There are immediate and long-term benefits resulting from mentorship programs such as healthier relationships and lifestyle choices, increased attendance in school, better behavior at home and at school, and a decreased likelihood of substance abuse.  Visit the BBBS website to see an inspirational video on what it means to children who participate in this program. 

More information about this program can be found in this letter.  Thank you to the ACSD Community Partnership Council for forming this partnership and helping to launch this great program.

Current Bridport Central School 5th graders and all MUMS students are invited to fill out an application to participate in this program.  We will have a limited number of spaces available at the start of the program and plan to grow the program as we get a better idea of how many students are interested in participating.  We encourage anyone who is interested to apply now by filling out an application at  www.bbbsvt.org.  Printable applications are also available:  youth application, sibling application, and school release form. 

Please see these attached FAQs to learn more details about the program.  If you have further questions, please contact Jill Strube, BBBSVT Program Coordinator, at 802-689-0092 ext. 2, or jill@bbbsvt.org.  Questions can also be directed to ACSD Liaisons: Liam Battjes, lbattjest@acsdvt.org, 382-1247 at MUMS, or Elizabeth Burrows at Bridport Central School, eburrows@acsdvt.org, 758-2331.

Mentors needed!

Share your interests and life experience with a young person and help to ignite their potential to become the best person they can be!  BBBS provides training and support.  BBBS professional staff are there for you every step of the way.  Mentors can sign up by visiting the BBBS website.