Slater Nation Newsletter

Happy Friday!

It's hard to believe that we have already completed the first marking period! We will be finalizing grades on Tuesday, November 4th, and mailing them out within a few days after that. We will use the finalized grades to determine eligibility for extra-curricular participation (beginning on Wednesday, November 5th).

Our Parent-Teacher Conferences are being held on the evening of November 6th and the afternoon of November 7th. This is a great opportunity to hear about your child's progress directly from their teachers. Invitations have been emailed out - please feel free to reach out if you need any assistance.

Have a great weekend!

~Ben Worthing

There will be a Boys Basketball informational / sign-up meeting during Advisory on Tuesday, November 4th, for grades 9-12.

Please encourage your child to join if they are interested in playing!

Please review the slideshow below if you were unable to attend our College Planning Workshop last week. Feel free to contact our Guidance Department at (802)265-3636 if you have any questions.

Post Graduation Planning SlideShow

Come support our amazing actors and actresses!

Please click the link below to explore National Scholarships available to students!

25/26 National Scholarships

The Vermont Principals’ Association has the honor to be the selectors for Vermont’s two representatives for the United States Senate Youth Program Scholarship (USSYP) and they are currently accepting applications! This highly prestigious program offers two students from each state a $10,000 college scholarship, along with a week-long trip to Washington, D.C., where they will meet with U.S. Senators, Congressional staff, and national leaders.

The scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors who hold an elected position and demonstrate strong leadership, academic excellence, and an interest in public service or government.

Key Details:

Award: $10,000 scholarship + Washington Week experience in D.C.
Eligibility: High school juniors and seniors who hold an elected position
Deadline: October 20th, 2025
For more information on how to apply, visit their USSYP webpage

The two links below are scholarship opportunities from the Elks National Foundation, Inc.

If a parent or grandparent is a member of the Elks Lodge, these scholarships are a fantastic opportunity to earn money for college!

If you have any questions, please contact the guidance office—They are happy to help. Don’t miss out on this chance to secure FREE MONEY for college!

https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm

https://www.elks.org/scholars/

THIS LINK is a description and application for the Delta Kappa Gamma Future Teacher Award. The organization is offering an award of $300 to a future educator who is currently a student.

While this may not be applicable to our current students, it may be of interest for any students pursuing an Education degree when they begin student teaching.

Below, you will find several important dates for our Stafford Students (more will be added as the year moves forward):

March 10, 11, and 12

Showcase Visits at FHUMHS for interested sophomores will be November 13th at 8:15 am.
The National Technical Honor Society Induction ceremony will take place on March 4th at 6:00 PM.
Vermont SkillsUSA, which many of our students will be competing in, will be held throughout the week of April 6-9 with the awards luncheon on April 10th.
Signing Night for 26-27 Incoming students will be on April 16th.
The STC End of Year Awards Ceremony will be held on May 29th at 12:00 PM.

Due to the lack of a proctor from the company that administers the ASVAB, we’ve had to cancel the test originally scheduled for November 12th. The new test date will be April 15th.

If your student was registered for the November 12th ASVAB test, they have been automatically registered for the April 15th test. If they do not wish to take the test on the new date, please let our Guidance Department know.

If your student was not registered for the November test but would like to take the ASVAB in April, please have them stop by Guidance to register.

Register with Mrs. O'Brien in the guidance office. Fee if applicable, is needed upon registration. Cash and Checks accepted. Checks payable to SVUUSD

Here are a few up-coming events for High School students and families:

October 31st - ELIGIBILITY CHECK (Final grades will be checked on November 4th)
November 6th and 7th - Parent/Teacher Conferences (7th is student half-day)
November 11th - Veterans' Day (no school)
November 12th - ASVAB testing
November 13th - Stafford Showcase for Sophomores (during school day)
November 14th - Slater Theater Show

The high school faculty has put significant effort into clearly defining our students' "learning identity." Please take a moment to review the "Slaters' EDGE" poster below—these statements reflect the values and mission we strive for every student to embody throughout their high school journey.