Updates from U-32
April 4, 2025
Principal's Update
Dear U-32 Families, Students, and Caregivers,
Tomorrow is the U-32 Spring Craft Fair. This Craft Fair is both a Fundraiser for out 8th graders' trip to Washington D.C. and an incredible display of the creativity in our larger community. Student volunteers contribute deeply to this event as they set-up, staff tables, and help gather things for our silent auction. It is a great way to connect with community and we encourage everyone to come out for this connection.
As we end the third quarter learning is happening in public spaces here at U-32. Today, Biology students visited the Atrium to collect data for their self-designed experiments and our MS Explore and Create music drummed along to bagpipes outside on this beautiful sunny Friday. Our best moments as a community are when our spaces are filled with passion, creativity, and contribution. I will continue to say it often, living our vision is when we are at our best.
Best,
Becca
U-32 Spring Craft Fair - Saturday, April 5th
Choices Matter comes to U-32 - Tuesday, April 8th!
We are excited to announce that the Choices Matter driving program is coming to U-32! This powerful initiative is designed to educate young drivers about the consequences of their decisions behind the wheel. It aims to promote safe driving behaviors and reduce traffic crashes, particularly among teenagers and young adults. The program emphasizes the importance of making responsible choices when it comes to key aspects of driving, such as speed, distractions, alcohol use, and seat belt safety.
The program will take place on Tuesday, April 8th, and all students in grades 10-12 will participate. Through engaging discussions and real-life stories, Choices Matter will empower students to understand the consequences of their decisions, develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills and build confidence in making positive life choices. For more information, visit the Choices Matter website (https://choicesmatter.com) or contact Jen Pelletier in student services.
U-32 High School Music Tour
U-32 Library Highlights & Happenings
Out Run The Floods Branching Out 5K - Saturday, May 31st!
Hello!
My name is Stella Stoufer and I am a junior here at U-32. I am working alongside my mentor Meg Allison, in the library on a Branching Out Project called Out Run The Floods! My idea surrounds fundraising for flood relief. Please consider joining me on Saturday, May 31st to raise money for flood relief.
Thank you!
U-32 Middle School Stage 16 Proudly Presents Monty Python's Spamalot
To purchase tickets, please visit this link: https://theaterengine.com/productions/2849
S/HEZAMM Period Product Drive
Hello WCSUUD Community!
According to The Huffington Post, the total cost of having a period over a lifetime is $18,171. To address this, S/HEZAMM—U-32’s feminist club and affinity group for people of marginalized gender identities—Is hosting a period product drive from now until April 30th. There is a donation box located in student services at U-32. We are taking pads, tampons, menstrual cups, menstrual discs and period underwear! We are hoping to donate these to non-profits around the state and people in need, so please spread the word and stock up!
Are you Interested in joining the WCUUSD school board?
Upcoming Parent Workshops
Coffee and Conversation with the Superintendent
News from the Student Services Office
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 3 HS/MS Progress Report - Available Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Quarter 4 HS/MS Report Cards - Available TBA mailed pending snow days
COURSE SELECTION for 2025-2026
Incoming high school students will receive their schedules in May. Times will be allotted in May for students to make any changes to their schedules.
Move Up Day (for incoming 7-12 graders) is scheduled for June 10th and additional information will follow.
Finalized schedules will be mailed home in June with Quarter 4 report cards.
SAT TESTING DATES (register online at www.collegeboard.com)
Test Date (Deadline to Register)
May 3rd (April 18th)
June 7th (May 22nd)
ACT TESTING DATES (register online at www.actstudent.org)
Test Date (Deadline to Register)
June 14th (May 9th)
July 12th (June 6th)
UVM Summer Academy
Designed for motivated high school students who have completed 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, the University of Vermont’s Summer Academy is an outstanding, academically challenging 4-week program (2 weeks on-campus, 2 weeks online) that provides students with the opportunity to earn credits, explore a specific area of career interest, experience college life and showcase their talent and ambition to college recruiters.
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
Registration for Rosie's Girls is now OPEN!! Empower your camper’s summer by registering them for Vermont Works for Women's Rosie's Girls camp today. This year we have more camp spots open than ever before, meaning more opportunities for youth to explore the skilled trades and STEAM fields. Explore the exciting range of activities we have in store for middle school girls and gender non-conforming youth entering grades 6-8 this summer on our website
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/
Scholarship Opportunities!
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.
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The Middlesex Community Fund is a resource to Middlesex families and the broader community. They support grants to meet basic needs, education scholarships, camp scholarships, community projects and disaster responses.
Education Scholarships are for tuition, fees, room and board, course-required books, travel, equipment, and more. The typical amount is for $300 though any reasonable amount will be considered. They must be applied for by May 1 of each year. For an application, click here. MCF scholarships are limited to students residing in Middlesex (part time or full time). For more information, please email : amy.rose.vt@gmail.com
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1) USGIF Scholarships - $15,000 – 12 Awards (Deadline: April 18, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a program of study at an accredited college or university, or an
accredited technical or trade school program.
B) Have a general interest in geospatial intelligence, geospatial sciences, or a related field.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/31798/usgif-scholarships
2) Shinoda Foundation Scholarship - $5,000 - 5 Awards (Deadline: April 18, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be pursuing a course of study and a career in floriculture, horticulture or closely related field.
B) Be a legal resident of the United States, the District of Columbia or any US Territory.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12981/shinoda-foundation-scholarship
3) Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund - $5,000 - 10 Awards (Deadline: April 21, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school senior or 1st year college student with at least one parent of Taiwanese descent.
B) Have a minimum cumulative unweighted high school/college GPA of 3.0.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10949/taiwanese-american-scholarship-fund
4) Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships - $5,000 - 20 Awards (Deadline: April 21, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be enrolled or planning to matriculate at an accredited college in the United States for the Fall 2025/Spring 2026 academic school year with the intention of maintaining full-time status for the entire year.
B) Plan on enrolling in one of the following: graphic design, visual design, interaction design, game design, illustration, animation, computer animation, or photography.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12368/worldstudio-aiga-scholarships
5) Upakar Foundation Scholarships - $10,000 - 2 Awards (Deadline: April 30, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Have either been born or have one parent born in the Republic of India.
B) Currently be a graduating high school senior living in the USA.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/32239/upakar-foundation-scholarships
6) Air Force Association Scholarships - $10,000 - 11 Awards (Deadline: April 30, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a dependent of an Active, Guard, Reserve, Veteran, or retired members of any service branch.
B) Be pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university in the Fall of 2025.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16831/air-force-association-scholarships
7) Harry B. Anderson Scholarship - $5,000 - 4 Awards (Deadline: May 1, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a female student who has at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
B) Plan on pursuing a STEM related degree.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/33819/harry-b-anderson-scholarship
8) Thermo Fisher Scientific Antibody Scholarship - $10,000 - 6 Awards (Deadline: May 1, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a legal resident of the 50 U.S. states or District of Columbia.
B) Have a declared major of biology, chemistry, biochemistry or a related life science field.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13816/thermo_fisher_scientific_antibody_scholarship
9) Culinary Institute of America Scholarship - $10,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: May 1, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school senior eligible to graduate the same year as the scholarship is applied for.
B) Be currently accepted to the institution with a major in either culinary or pastry arts.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9112/culinary-institute-of-america-scholarship
10) LM Scholarship - $500 – 1 Award (Deadline: May 1, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be currently enrolled or expect to be enrolled in a degree program by September 2025.
B) Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question prior to the submission deadline.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10415/lm_scholarship_program
11) ASHRAE High School Senior Scholarships - $3,000 - 4 Awards (Deadline: May 1, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school senior with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0.
B) Be accepted into an engineering, pre-engineering, or engineering technology program.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10066/ashrae-high-school-senior-scholarships
12) PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarships - $10,000 – 57 Awards (Deadline: May 1, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be currently enrolled in or plan to enroll in a PHCC-approved plumbing or HVACR apprentice program.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8983/phcc_educational_foundation_scholarships
13) National Spanish Examination Scholarships - $1,000 - 60 Awards (Deadline: May 5, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a graduating senior that has scored at or above the 75th percentile on the 2022/23 and 2023/24
NSE/NPE and be taking the NSE/NPE during the 2024/25 academic year.
B) Be entering a college/university/trade school in the following academic year.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9428/national-spanish-examination-scholarships
14) Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarships - $1,500 - 20 Awards (Deadline: May 31, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be enrolled with your respective Tribe, either federally recognized or non-federally recognized Native Nation, from the continental US or Alaska.
B) Have a minimum 2.5 out of 4.0 GPA.
Applications can be found by going to:
15) HVAC Hero Scholarship - $2,500 - 30 Awards (Deadline: May 31, 2025)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be enrolled or plan to enroll in an HVAC technical program at an accredited institution.
B) Have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/31733/hvac-hero-scholarship
Student Services Calendar and Checklist for Seniors
April
Regular Decision admissions letters begin to arrive.
Discuss the financial aid package provided by each school with your family. If you haven’t received financial aid packages by early April call to make sure all necessary materials arrived.
Attend admitted students’ weekends at college campuses.
Use April break for any additional campus visits.
If you are on a waitlist, set up a meeting with your counselor to discuss options.
Celebrate with family and friends!
Send in the acceptance notice to your chosen school. Make sure to send in your deposit.
Decline offers of admission from remaining colleges.
May
Early May: Next year schedules to students
May: Schedule adjustments
June
June 10: Move Up Day
Yearbook Info!
Here is the link to purchase your yearbook!
You can also purchase your yearbook from Sara Wolf in the technology office. Please bring cash or a check made payable to U-32. Yearbooks will be distributed in June.
If you have any questions please email yearbook@u32.org or call Sara Wolf at 802-229-0321 ext. 5107.
