The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union includes five independent elementary school districts and a district that operates a middle and high schools. The union provides payroll, human resources, central purchasing, data management, technology services, special education, curriculum and staff development services to its districts. Its schools serve students in kindergarten through grade 12. The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union s schools conduct classes in math, language, social studies, science and computers. Its schools also maintain libraries that offer a variety of books, catalogs, magazines and reference materials. The union s schools offers sports activities that include basketball, football, volleyball, soccer, and track and field. The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union is located in Bennington, Vt.