Slater Nation Newsletter
The Official FHU High School Newsletter - December 13, 2024
đź‘€Principals' Peek at the Weekđź‘€
Happy Friday the 13th Slater Families!
Congratulations to our FHU Music Program for their amazing performance Thursday evening! They are such a talented group that have shown tremendous growth over the past several years!
For our Class of 2025 families, please check out the new scholarship form for the Thomas E. LaPlaca Scholarship linked below. This is a great opportunity for our FHU students interested in exploring education or athletic career fields in college. Please keep an eye out for the Fran LaPlaca Scholarship form that will be shared in next week's newsletter.
We would like to extend our immense gratitude to the LaPlaca family for their decades of continued support to all of our FHU students!
Have a great weekend!
Ben Worthing
Our Modern Music class is excited to announce their upcoming talent show, Night of the Elephant, taking place on January 23, 2025 (still working on the show time)! This event promises to be a night filled with incredible performances, showcasing the diverse talents of our school community.
They invite all students interested in showcasing their talents—be it singing, dancing, acting, playing an instrument, or any other special skill—to sign up to perform! (Sign up w/ the link or scan our QR codes on the posters)
https://forms.gle/kDKrFpBVgHTWipgK8
Important Details:
- **Date:** January 23, 2025
- **Auditions:** January 9, 2025
- **Time Both:** TBD
- **Registration for Performers:** Please sign up by January 8th, 2025 using the following link: https://forms.gle/kDKrFpBVgHTWipgK8
Family and friends are warmly encouraged to attend and cheer on our talented performers. Let’s show our support and make this a memorable evening for everyone!
We look forward to an enchanting night that celebrates the unique talents of our school community. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out to Samantha Adams .
đź“– 2025/2026 Program of Studies
The 2025/2026 Program of Studies is out! The Program of Studies covers course and graduations requirements, gives descriptions of the classes we offer at FHU, and a multitude of other details. Please review this document as you plan next school year with your child(ren). Our Guidance team will begin meeting with students in mid-January. Please feel free to email, or call, the Guidance team with any questions.
đź’˛Financial Aid Workshop - Recorded Information
On 11/18 the guidance department, accompanied by VSAC, offered a financial aid information session. This session included helpful hints on how to fill out the FAFSA and CSS profile, applying for different types of loans and scholarships, and other tips when it comes to financing your college degree.
You can find the presentation attached below.
Here is the link to the VSAC scholarship booklet. There are several different scholarship opportunities available. There is no limit to how many scholarships a student may apply to.
If you have questions regarding your FAFSA account, VSAC, or other financial information please reach out to your guidance counselor or VSAC coordinator Rachel Casey.
🎓Project Graduation🎓
Project Graduation will be raffling Celtics tickets at upcoming sporting events. Please help support this wonderful program (and possibly win some great seats in Boston)!
Project Graduation will also be selling holiday ornaments at several upcoming events.
🎓 Senior Class Information
đź“°VSAC Newsđź“°
VSAC News You Can Use and Share
VSAC's Annual Financial Aid Trainings for Education and Agency Professionals
Register today for this year's Financial Aid Updates sessions to learn about the many changes and new norms for the 2024-25 financial aid cycle. Both events will take place via Zoom starting at 9:00am.
Registration is still open for the Financial Aid 101 session taking place!
- Federal, FAFSA, State, and VSAC Updates: Wednesday, October 30th
Save the Dates for These 2024-2025 VSAC Events for Students/Families
College & Career Pathways High School Events
College and career readiness workshops targeted to 10th and 11th graders (and open to 9th and 12th graders). All high schools in the state of Vermont are invited to bring students. Registration opens in early December, and some locations reach capacity quickly!
TENTATIVE 2025 LOCATIONS & DATES
- Landmark College: Thursday, March 13, 9:15am-1:45pm
- Saint Michael’s College: Thursday, March 20, 9:15am-1:45pm
- VTSU-Lyndon: Monday, April 7, 9am-1:30pm in partnership with the NEK College Fair
- VTSU-Castleton: Wednesday, April 9, 9am-1:45pm in partnership with the Rutland Area Guidance Counselors’ College Fair
Tentatively Saturday, March 8, 2025, 1pm-5pm @ UVM Davis Center and online via Zoom
9th-12th grade families are invited to participate in post-secondary planning workshops. All sessions will be offered in person, as well as live streamed and recorded. More information and link to register will be available in January 2025 by visiting vsac.org/ccp.
📆Upcoming Dates and Events📆
Student Half-Day - December 20th
Students will have a half-day on December 20th. They will be going through the following schedule:
Period 5
Period 6
Period 7
Period 8 (dismissal at 11:40 am)
Winter Break - December 21st through January 1st
Enjoy a safe and relaxing Winter Break! We look forward to seeing everyone in 2025!!