Updates from U-32

Dear U-32 Families, Students, and Caregivers,

It was a beautiful night for Prom on Saturday, and a fun beginning of culminating events for our Seniors. Tomorrow, ten students will be traveling to complete our exchange with a school in Rostock, Germany. We will spend a little time in Berlin before staying with host families and participating in the Baltic Model United Nations Conference. Through their participation in Model UN in a different country, students will have an experience with multiple perspectives, and return ready to engage in their community locally. I'll share some of their reflections when we return.

Today, our high school students have the opportunity to see Juliet and Romeo by the U-32 Stage Company. This performance will showcase members of the local theatre community alongside our students. For today's performance, students from two other school communities, Cabot School and Hazen Union will join our theatre audience. Additionally, our students in grades 10-12 will have read the play as a part of their Comp and Literature class in 9th grade. This is one way that learning extends beyond classrooms, and connections beyond our geographic boundaries.

Best,

Becca

Congratulations to the following U-32 students who participated in the 99th All State Music Festival in Swanton: Caleb Webster, Benjamin Warfield, Mayla Landis-Marinello, Samara Davis, Lotta Blenker, Amelia Soccodato, Shreya Roy, and Jackson Kelley. These students rehearsed for three long days, performed beautifully at a concert on Saturday, and represented our community with grace and maturity.

Mark your calendars for the 100th Vermont All State Music Festival hosted by U-32 and Montpelier High School May 5-8, 2027!

Come see “Juliet & Romeo” at U-32. May 20-23.

The world’s most famous love story like you’ve never seen it before.

Ticket link: https://theaterengine.com/productions/3242

Directed by Peter Gould from “Get Thee to the Funnery” camps

A cast and crew of 30 amazing Stage 32 artists

Video design by Carlos Diaz, Ace LaFountain, Inkwel Young from the Central VT Career Center

Original Music by Abel Alaniz, played by U-32 musicians

Costume Design by Mariana Considine and Maddie Abair

Technical Design by Matt Payne and Stage 32 Technicians

Featuring members of the school community as parents: Adrian Wade, Molly Mitchell, Jarrod Weiss, and Erin Galligan Baldwin.

Don’t miss this amazing show.

Order your yearbook today!

Signing Day is June 5th for High School Students and June 8th for Middle School Students!

All Seniors will receive a free yearbook.

Follow this link, pay cash, or write a check payable to U-32 attention Sara Wolf to purchase your yearbook for only $40.

May and June 2026

Caregivers & Allies of LGBTQ++ young people

We are a community group of parents, caring friends, caregivers, and district staff gathering to share and think together. We explore our questions and concerns, share resources and experiences as we learn, love, and teach our LGBTA++ young people – from PreK to 12th graders.

The last meeting for this spring is Monday, June 8th, at 5:15-6:30pm.

We meet in the U-32 Library classroom.

Please let me know if you would like to attend virtually. To inquire about the link or any other questions– please email: svermilya@u32.org

Hello All,

It's that time of year again! Please share your shoutouts, recognitions, thanks and EOY nominations for U-32 Educators and Staff members through this survey. Comments received here may be used in an end of the year celebration luncheon in recognition of all the good work that occurs at U-32 and used to determine the U-32 Educator and Staff Member of the Year Awards.

Take care,
Amy, Becca, Cat, JB, and Lisa

Student schedules for the 2026-2027 school year.

On Thursday, May 13th, students in current grades 8-11 are able to view their 2026-2027 tentative schedules in Infinite Campus. Current 7th graders will receive their schedules closer to Move Up Day on June 9th..

If you or your student has questions or concerns about his/her schedule for next year, the Student Services Office will be available to assist as follows:

• Incoming seniors: Immediately once you have received your schedule

• Incoming juniors: Week of May 18th

• Incoming sophomores & freshmen: Week of May 25th

Current 8th graders, please see Cairsten for scheduling needs.

Our plan is to work with all students and parents/guardians who have concerns prior to summer break. We encourage you and /or your student to make an appointment with his/her counselor if needed.

Students can make appointments during their week noted above by clicking on your school counselor's link below. Current 8th-grade students will be informed who their HS counselor will be by the end of this year.

Lisa- llaplante.youcanbook.me

Ellen- ellen-cooke.youcanbook.me

Nate- nlovitz.youcanbook.me

Cairsten- ckeese.youcanbook.me

Please know that students can make changes to their schedules for semester 1 until August 20th. Scheduling changes for Semester 1 will not be allowed after August 20th

Students can make changes to their semester 2 classes until January 22, 2027

MOVE UP DAY

June 9th – Move Up Day (students in current grades 6-11 will follow their school schedule for the 2026-2027 school year.) Current 6th graders will come to U-32 to meet their 7th grade teachers, participate in classes and Unity day activities.

DUAL ENROLLMENT / EARLY COLLEGE

As a current Vermont high school junior or senior, you are eligible for two Vermont Dual Enrollment Vouchers, allowing you to take one free college course in your junior year of high school and one in your senior year of high school.

It’s called Dual Enrollment because your free college courses will also earn you credit towards graduation from high school.

Dual enrollment is offered through all VT public colleges/universities and some private colleges too. Go to https://education.vermont.gov/student-learning/flexible-pathways/dual-enrollment

for a list of participating colleges and to request a dual enrollment voucher.

High School Seniors are also eligible for Early College- got to http://education.vermont.gov/student-learning/flexible-pathways/early-college for more information

UPCOMING SAT & ACT TEST OPPORTUNITIES

SAT: Test Date- June 6 Registration Deadline May 22

ACT: Test Date July 13 Registration Deadline June 8

SAT / ACT Testing Tips

On the Test Day:

• Give yourself plenty of time to get to the test center. Consider traffic, weather conditions, flat tires, and anything else that could slow you down.

• Be sure to test at the center indicated on your Admission Ticket. You will need your Admission Ticket and photo ID for admission to the test center.

• Even if you’re scheduled to test at a center that was not your first choice, you are only guaranteed admission to the test center listed on your Admission Ticket. Seating is very limited at other test centers.

• Use breaks to eat or drink any snacks you have brought with you. You will have several breaks during the test. Use them to relax and eat a snack, so you can stay focused.

• Make sure you use a No. 2 pencil. You must fill in the entire circle darkly and completely. If you change your response, erase it as completely as possible. It is very important that you follow these instructions when filling out your answer sheet.

• Pace yourself during the test. Remember, each question counts the same. If you find yourself spending too much time on one question, move on to the next questions.

TEST PREPARATION:

JUNIORS: If you are not yet pleased with your PSAT scores use Khan Academy for SAT prep as an on-line course to help you build your math, reading, writing, and SAT test prep skills. Log into Khan Academy and link your PSAT scores.

If you have any other questions, please contact your school counselor for more information.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Currently there are over 30 scholarships posted on Naviance. Go to your Naviance account, click on the College tab then Scholarship List to view each scholarship. While there, click on National Scholarship Search to look for additional scholarships.

Please frequent the Scholarship page often as new scholarships appear as soon as we receive them.