PA Family Communication

June 11-15 - Assessments, Schedule

June 11 - Last Chapel, 8:00am

June 11 - Graduation, 6:30pm @ Peoples Academy

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Aug 13 - Fall Sports Start

Aug 26 - First Day of school for 9th Grade & Senior Leaders

Aug 27 - First Day of school for everyone else

We had a great day of sunshine, work, and fun last Wednesday. We heard lots of good words about seeing PA students spread throughout the community. Thanks to everyone who helped connect us to community partners and to everyone who jumped in to join the positive work.

North Central Vermont Recovery Center (NCVRC) is happy to collaborate with Peoples Academy in support of spreading awareness and education around substance use and recovery resources within Lamoille County and across VT. NCVRC will be tabling outside of the library with resources for individuals struggling with substance use as well as family members, friends and loved ones that may be struggling. Students are welcome to stop by the table, say hi, ask any questions and take any NCVRC resources they may need or be curious about. Come check out or table!

Unbound is currently looking for high school students interested in working with the program during the next school year. Students who are interested should reach out before the end of the school year, if possible, so we can discuss availability, class schedules, and areas of interest for next year.

This is a great opportunity for students interested in working with children, gaining leadership experience, and being involved in the school community.

Please contact Amy Thompson, Unbound Director - amy.thompson@lamoillesouth.org for more information or to express interest.

Thank you!

9-11th Grade: The last day for student Assessments for 9-11th graders is June 15th. This final week of classes/exam matters and is required for all 9-11th grade. Students are expected to be here all the way to the finish line. June 16th is a Recovery/Make up Day for students who need this support.

• There will be more information in coming weeks about summer recovery and credit opportunities. If you are curious now, reach out to your student’s guidance counselor.

Seniors: The last day for classes is Friday, June 5th. You are expected to be at school for classes and exams up to that point. The following week is loaded with mandatory seniors activities, please plan accordingly.

PA & PAML students participated in the Special Olympics Unified Sports Bocce Tournament in St Albans with over 120 athletes and partners from over 15 different schools around the state. Everyone had a blast!

Starting in the [2026-2027] school year, LSSU will be retiring the student Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program and move to a fully unified School-Issued Chromebook model.

This shift ensures that 100% of our students have the same high-quality hardware, streamlined tech support, and a secure, focused learning environment.

Key Details:

• Distribution: All students will receive their district-managed Chromebook at the start of the school year.

• Support: All students will now have access to on-site repairs and "loaner" devices to ensure no learning time is lost.

• Specialized Courses: Course specific computers will remain available for advanced software needs.

We are excited to provide this opportunity for every student. Please reach out if you have any questions or would like more information.

Tom Glaser came to the World History II classes on Tuesday, May 26 to share his family's story before, during and after the Holocaust, and, how growing up with the Holocaust always in the background affected his life.Tom is the first Glaser to be born in the U.S. His parents survived Nazi ghettos and multiple concentration camps. He works with the Vermont Holocaust Memorial and believes it is essential to tell his family's amazing story of survival so it never happens again.

You can find Tom's presentation here and this is his podcast.

Only 3 weeks until Graduation! June 11th @ 6:30pm.

Click the link above for the guidance department resource page. Inside you will find easy links to information about current courses, student opportunities, and preparing for college. Let us know what you think and if there are other resources we can provide for you!

Good luck to our track athletes who are headed to the annual Track & Field Championships this Thursday in Burlington.

If you haven't already, check out the options on gear. Something for the entire family.

The Farm to School Community event gave PA staff and Students a chance to showcase our amazing program and resources. More than 30 farmers and guests from around the state had the chance to try out some delicious food, see the gardens, sheds, and hear about new strategies and tools for the trade. Thank you to our Farm to School Coordinator, Megan Herman and Food Director Jeff Brynn for organizing the event and for all of their hard to work to help bring local healthy food to our cafeteria.

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