Dear U-32 Families, Students, and Caregivers,

Friday was a beautiful tribute to the work of our graduates and their families. Thank you to all of you who came out for a beautiful evening. I am humbled to end my first year sending off such a remarkable class of students. Congratulations Class of 2025 and know that you will always have a place here at U-32.

Our next rite of passage is 8th Grade Step Up. This year, the Middle School team is working with students to help them create artifacts that communicate their learning and growth in middle school. Students are taking time to reflect on the past two years and consider not just how they have grown as learners, but also how they have grown as people. I hope you'll come out to hear their stories and celebrate their learning. See the details below.

We are continuing learning right up to June 24th. If students are not able to be with us next week due to camps, Governor's Institute or other prior obligations, they must fill out a planned absence form to have it signed by teachers. Thank you for your continued partnership and support through the end of the school year.

Best,

Becca

This year for the first time since the pandemic, a group of seniors worked to resurrect "SCOP" the Senior Community Outreach Program. Although it used to exist on a much wider scale, this year some passionate seniors (Ari Chapin, Sophie Martel, Edith Lang, and Joah Byers) worked to organize a miniature version, in the hopes that the tradition will continue in the years to come. The 5 students who were able to participate in SCOP at Berlin Elementary School on the afternoon of Monday, June 9th were: Evelyn Rocha, Avery Ryan, Ari Chapin, Sophie Martel, and Knives Dryfoos.

Students raked mulch in the play areas, and helped recycle and get rid of a whole attic's worth of trash. Thank you to Knives for designing an amazing tee shirt for the participants, and thank you to Jade Walker, Karen Lieberman, and Bec Dezan for chaperoning. We hope the tradition of community service will live on long after this class graduates.

To those of you who hosted and/or participated in the Forums - Thank you!

We finished our Facilities Forum tour on Wednesday night at Montpelier High School and the combined communities of Montpelier/Roxbury and Washington Central provided the biggest audience for any of the forums.

Here is the presentation.

Here are the videos from the Forums that had guests:

Harwood

Spaulding

Montpelier

Thank you,

Jody

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Jody L. Emerson

Superintendent/Director

Central Vermont Career Center

Dear Students and Caregivers,

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for rising 6th to rising 10th graders in the WCUUSD: Shakespeare Summer Camp, hosted by Peter Gould, director of Get Thee to the Funnery Summer Camp, and Erin Galligan-Baldwin, Director of Theater at U-32. In this camp we will stage an adaptation of The Tempest! Students will leap into voice training, physical theatre, script analysis and acting techniques, culminating in a public performance on July 9 at 3:00pm in U-32’s theater. The performance will feature non-threatening group work—no one is expected to learn lines and be "off-book" in such a short time! Limited to the first 20 students who register, so sign up today!

Camp Details:
Dates: July 8th and 9th

Times: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: U-32 Theater
Activities: Script analysis, acting workshops, and rehearsals
Performance: Open to the public at the end of the camp. July 8 at 3:00pm

Additional Info:
Lunch: Students are required to bring their own lunches
Snacks: Provided during breaks

Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore Shakespearean drama and enhance your acting skills in a fun and supportive environment. Spaces are limited, so register now to secure your spot!

Please fill out this contact form to register. For more information, please do not hesitate to be in touch: egalliganbaldwin@u32.org.

We look forward to a fantastic 2 full days of Shakespeare with you.

Thank you,

Erin Galligan-Baldwin
Director of Theater, U-32
and Peter Gould, 2025 U-32 theater-artist in residence

2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is Now Available!
Do you have students that need help filing their FAFSA for the 2025-26 school year? VSAC is offering 1:1 appointments, virtually and in person, now through February. Visit the VSAC calendar for a full listing.

STUDENT/PARENT Resources

IC PLP courses- all students have a course called PLP in the AS (After School) slot in their IC schedule. There is a lot of info so we hope you will check it out.

Naviance - Remember to frequent Naviance as this site helps U-32 students explore post high school planning options, build a resume, manage timelines and deadlines for making decisions about colleges and careers. This is also where all of the scholarship opportunities are housed. Each student will work with his/her TA and school counselor in Naviance to create his/her Personalized Learning Plans (PLPs).

If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it yourself. If you have misplaced your registration code, please notify Student Services.

IMPORTANT GRADING INFORMATION

Report Card Dates for 2024-2025

Semester 2

Quarter 4 HS/MS Report Cards - Mailed pending snow days

COURSE SELECTION for 2025-2026

Finalized schedules will be mailed home in June with Quarter 4 report cards.

Dual Enrollment / Early College

As an incoming 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 http://www.vtdualenrollment.org/ 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

Not All Colleges and Universities Require SATs/ACTs

Not all admissions processes are created equal. One major point of difference among colleges these days is how admissions officers consider your SAT scores. More schools are de-emphasizing SAT scores as part of your application with “test optional” and “test flexible” policies. One college has even eliminated SAT scores completely!

There are now over 800 accredited, bachelor-degree granting institutions that have changed their approach to standardized test scores. (Keep in mind that the majority of colleges, especially the more prestigious schools, do still require and strongly consider your SAT scores.) Let’s take a look at the different policies and which schools no longer require applicants to submit their scores for admission. Go to www.fairtest.org for more info

Looking for an alternative to college?

VSAC is a fantastic resource for college and non college bound students www.vsac.org

VT DOL Apprenticeship Site

This Web site features detailed information on Vermont Registered Apprenticeships, employer-sponsored training programs that offer both supervised work experience and related instruction.

https://labor.vermont.gov/workforce-development/job-training-education-and-apprenticeship/apprenticeship or https://www.apprenticeship.gov/

The U-32 Student Services Office strongly urges all students and parents to frequent the scholarship section on the Naviance Family Connection site. Scholarships are updated weekly.

$2,500 (4 Awards)

Metal Supermarkets Trade School Scholarship

Deadline: June 27, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

$1,000 (1 Award)

Schaefer Halleen’s Social Equity Scholarship

Deadline: June 30, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

$1,000 (1 Award)

STEM Scholarship

Deadline: June 30, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

$500 (1 Award)

Cavalier Trail Riding Club Scholarship

Deadline: June 30, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

$2,000 (12 Awards)

Sallie Mae Scholarship

Deadline: June 30, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

$25,000 (1 Award)

Be Bold Scholarship

Deadline: July 1, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

$50,000 (50 Awards)

ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

Deadline: June 29, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

$15,000 (1 Award)

Niche Scholarships

Deadline: June 10, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

$2,000 (1 Award)

Faith Based College Scholarship

Deadline: June 30, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

June

• If you plan to compete in Division I or Division II college sports, have your transcript sent to the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse. More information is available at ncaaclearinghouse.net.

• June 30: Final deadline to submit FAFSA.