CVU Celebrations

Dear Community,

Our seniors kicked things off this morning with a beautiful Senior Sunrise (photos below), and what a showing! Not only did we have a great turnout, but the Class of 2027 also managed to enjoy the morning, have some fun, and leave zero—yes, ZERO—trash behind. You’re setting the tone for the rest of the student body: bring the spirit, have fun, take care of our school, and lead by example. Well done, Class of 2027! We’re looking forward to celebrating you throughout the year and watching you lead the way.

And you weren’t done yet! Some of our seniors made a very quick return to campus to welcome everyone to Red Out Friday. There were signs, music, hula hoops, big smiles, and plenty of school spirit. They were joined by members of Student Council and some special guests, helping get the entire school ready for the weekend ahead. And we’re just getting started!

We hope you ninth graders join us this afternoon for the 9th Grade BBQ and that everyone shows up for the school-wide Rally in the Valley! Tomorrow’s forecast is looking good for the full lineup of games, so check out the schedule below and make your plans. Spirit Day is always one of the best days of the year—a chance to show up, get loud, have some fun, and celebrate being part of this school community.

So, wear your red, bring your energy, cheer loudly, and let’s make this a Spirit Weekend to remember! Go Hawks!

SENIOR SUNRISE

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Thank you to all of our caregivers who were able to join us last night at CVU @ a Glance. It is so fun to connect with many of you, from first year parents to one set of parents who started their journey at CVU eleven years ago. Those two did a celebratory “dance out” to recognize year eleven of CVU @ a Glance.

CVU Chorus had our first performance of the school year on Saturday, September 19 under the new pavilion at the Hinesburg Fall Festival! We performed several songs about hope, love, and community including "Lead with Love," "Hope Lingers On," and "You Are Welcome."

See us on Saturday, September 20 at the JV Boys Volleyball Game singing the National Anthem!

The Latin One students enjoyed some fresh air and team building this morning. Students worked on crafting their sidewalk chalk Roman houses.

Modern Band C3 back in action and sounding great with some new members and instruments. Looking forward to seeing the musical magic happen again!

A ceremonial seeding of a bonsai tree during Bonsai Club this week!

Members of the New American Outreach Club worked on building connections with each other through teamwork challenges this week!

Environmental Lit students discussing the day's reading, joined by a special guest who we think is a spicebush swallowtail caterpillar.

Snelling Humanities students started using Harkness teamwork skills to analyze personal narratives. Great job working together, teams!

Visual Art Squad! Happy Squad Day!!

Science teachers twinning with nerdy science shirts on twinning day:

New CVU art jerseys

Friends of CVU!

We need your help to make the Bake Sale at the upcoming Spirit Day a success! You can opt to bring baked goods and other essentials or help out the day of - check out the link to sign up and help us soar! Proceeds will benefit the CVU Travel Scholarship Fund, staff appreciation projects, and other student and school programs.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49AAAA28A2FBC07-65813773-cvuspirit

If you’re unable to attend but would still like to support Spirit Day, please consider a donation to help offset event costs. DONATION LINK

CVU Spirit Day — Saturday, September 26

Champlain Valley Union High School

Come cheer on your hometown athletes at CVU’s annual Spirit Day, a celebration of Redhawk pride featuring a full day of home games, fans and festivities!

Soccer, field hockey, volleyball and football games will take place throughout the day, while food trucks, concessions, music, face painting and a CVU merchandise booth will round out the festivities.

All are welcome!

Juniors,

Just a reminder that the PSAT is next week, Friday October 2nd. Please be in your assigned room no later than 8:40am.

Room rosters will be posted in house offices and four corners as well as emailed to all students on Wednesday 09/30.

Please read your email that was sent from the Direction Center on Wednesday 09/23 for important information.

There are practice exams through your Bluebook app on your school issued Chromebooks.

Eye Screening

We are fortunate to have the Lions Club come to CVU to offer eye screenings for 9th grade students on October 4th and 5th. They will be returning on October 13th to screen 12th grade students (location TBD).

The screening provides free, community-based vision checks to detect early signs of vision loss and eye conditions in children. The students simply look at the red light refractory camera and it takes a picture to examine the health and responsiveness of the eye.

Our focus is to screen 9th and 12th graders. However, if you have concerns about your student’s vision, they can stop by and get their eyes checked with seniors on the 13th.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the CVU health office, 802-482-7185.

NEWS:

• Rally in the Valley is Friday, September 25th at 7pm. Come to the Main Gym and see Fall Varsity sports teams each perform a dance they’ve choreographed. Bring your school spirit and have some fun, CVU!
• Spirit Day is this Saturday, followed by the Homecoming Dance! Tickets for the dance are on sale in your House Office until 3:30pm on Friday and cost $15. Cost includes a DJ, light show, photo- booth, snacks and more! Tickets are not sold at the door, so get them from your House Office today!
• Please join the Anti-Semitism Awareness Club during C3 on Fridays in Room 233. In this club we will learn about anti-semitism, what it means, how to navigate it as well as celebrate the Jewish culture! Please reach out to Melina Kanarick with any questions!
• Spirit Week is this week! Let’s show our school spirit, CVU! Tues: Pajama Day Wed: Twin/Squad Day - Match outfits with a friend(s)
  Thurs: Sports Jersey Day - Wear the jersey of your favorite team Fri: Red Out - Go Redhawks!
• Seniors: Please order your cap and gown here. Be sure to use your name and email address when ordering and not a parent or caregiver’s. The deadline to order is October 30. Payment will be due in June.
• Senior Privileges: Forms are available in the Main Office. Your form must be signed by a parent or caregiver and returned *before* you can use your privileges and leave campus.
• Late Buses are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Buses depart at 5:30pm from the canopy.

DIRECTION CENTER:

*The United States Senate Youth Program will be held in person in Washington, D.C. in March 2027. Application processes are underway. The deadline this year for Vermont high school juniors and seniors is October 19th. Applications go through the VPA at USSYP applications. Click here for scholarship information.

*College Visits: Virtual visits are held on Tuesdays during C3 at the Direction Center. Students must sign up in SCOIR in order to get the link to the virtual meeting. In-person visits are offered on Wednesdays & Thursdays in Four Corners during lunch. Click here to see a list of upcoming visits.