Updates from U-32

Dear students, families, and caregivers,

Our 10th grade students have began their annual "River Trips" to conduct water quality analysis. This work is embedded in their curriculum and students often return feeling like they are engaged in real and relevant work. This week also sent three entire grades out on local mountains across the region to hike together as teams. These experiences are both part of our work to engage in relevant learning while also building community and connection across our learning community.

We are excited to welcome you to campus for a home football game. As a reminder, Middle School students who attend must be accompanied by an adult and may not stay after school to attend the game. We appreciate your support in helping all our students, athletes, community members and fans have a safe and supportive evening.

Best,

Becca

Out of the Darkness Prevention Walk 10/5/25 Check in 8:30 am / Start time 9:00 am

📍 Vermont State House, Montpelier

You can scan here to join the U-32 team! If you can’t make it to the Walk,

click here to donate to our U-32 team!

Walk with us to prevent suicide.

You matter. You deserve to be here.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we move through the school year, we want to share some important reminders to help prevent the spread of germs and illnesses within our school community:

Tips to Reduce the Spread of Illness:

• Encourage frequent handwashing with soap and water.

• Remind students to cover their coughs and sneezes with a tissue or their elbow.

• Keep your student home if they are experiencing fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or other contagious symptoms.

• Encourage healthy habits such as adequate sleep, hydration, and balanced nutrition to help strengthen immunity.

Student Dismissal When Sick at School:
If your student is feeling unwell during the school day, they must report to the nurse’s office before leaving school. Even if your child has texted or called you directly from their cell phone, they must be assessed by the nurse and dismissed through the office. This procedure helps us monitor illness trends, provide proper care, and ensure student safety.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our school a safe and healthy environment for everyone.

Sincerely,
Katherine and Bonne
School Nurse

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October 7th- U-32 is hosting a post HS planning fair during callback.

Students can sign up with Lisa in Enriching Students to attend.

DUAL ENROLLMENT: Vermont high school juniors and seniors can take one FREE college class during their junior and senior year. Dual enrollment gives students the opportunity to experience college while still in high school, and they can earn credit toward a college degree (saving hundreds of dollars in tuition fees).

Learn more about dual enrollment at http://www.vtdualenrollment.org/

Scholarship Opportunities

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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

SAT / ACT Test preparation FREE

SAT test prep is offered free through Khan Academy by matching your PSAT scores. Students will learn about how to match their accounts at the December callback when they learn how to interpret their scores. ACT also offers free online ACT test prep.

Senior Calendar (see the 12th Gr PLP Course in IC for future months)

October

• October 4: SAT

• October 24- Registration deadline for Nov 8 SAT

• Start filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). File VSAC application. For more information, visit fafsa.ed.gov.

• FAFSA and VSAC Applications should be filed as soon as possible.

• Complete CSS Profile if you haven’t already done so

• ACT information

• Check out commonapp.org to see which colleges accept the common application.

• Meet with college representatives virtually.

• Many colleges use data from CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE to provide nonfederal financial aid. Begin applying online at profileonline.collegeboard.com.

• Finish a draft of your essay.

• Ask teachers for recommendations. Have a resume to give teachers to help them out.

• Heads up for Early Decision and Early Action deadlines – they usually fall on either November 1 st or 15th. Early Action deadline at UVM is November 1.

• Arrange campus visits

November

• November 8th - SAT

• SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject Tests information

• ACT information

• Meet with college representatives virtually.

• Check with your teachers, coaches, and/or TA to ensure that letters of recommendation are sent on time.

• Mail applications for colleges with “rolling” deadlines as soon as possible.

• Keep polishing your essay.

• Continue to attend meetings with college representations.

• Check in with your counselor.

• Remember; Colleges take senior grades seriously.

December

• SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject Tests

• ACT information

• Put the finishing touches on your essay. Be sure to proofread!

• Try to wrap up applications before winter break. Photocopy all application materials before sending them in.

• Send standardized test scores to your colleges. It can be done electronically at collegeboard.com or by phone at 800-SAT-SCORE.

• Early Decision and Early Action letters start arriving this month. Check with individual schools to confirm dates. Good luck!

• Regular applicants: call admissions offices to set up interviews if needed.

• Complete CSS Profile if you haven’t already done so

• Check in with your Counselor.

The scholarships below are accepting applications between September 4th, 2025, and December 5th, 2025. For more details about each scholarship and the eligibility requirements, read the details below carefully.

Scholarships Available

$38,000 (10 Awards)

SMART Scholarships

Deadline: December 5, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

$3,000 (6 Awards)

Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers

Deadline: December 1, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

$1,000 (1 Award)

Duckett Local Conservation Scholarship

Deadline: October 31, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

$40,000 (1 Award)

Niche Scholarships

Deadline: October 15, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

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