Stowe High School Family Update

“The mission of Stowe High School is to provide a welcoming and academically rigorous environment, where all students are encouraged to be Creative, Caring and Collaborative learners”

SHS Happenings

This time of year is always busy with student learning, events, testing and celebrations. On Saturday, we held our annual Raider Day (see Tim's update for more info here). We recognized all of our amazing seniors during the festivities and had a great turnout to support and cheer on the teams. We even had students and staff grilling food throughout the day, which really created a community event. Great job to all that helped make this an unforgettable day.

Last week all 10th and 11th grade students participated in either PSAT/Pre-ACT testing, which were coordinated by our counseling department. While these students tested, all 9th and 12th grade advisory groups visited with Miriam Rosenbloom from the Vermont Holocaust Memorial and learned about her family's incredible history and survival during the Holocaust. This was a meaningful and educational opportunity for all who attended. See the group photo with Miriam below. Following the presentation, each advisory paired up for a hike at Trapps, which include the yearbook photo challenge! It was a great day of outside the classroom learning and student connection.

Hike at Trapps

Advisory groups enjoying the fall weather

Miriam Rosenbloom from the Vermont Holocaust Memorial

Important Dates

October 24th- Early Release Day

November 11th: Stowe High students host the annual Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast from 8:30am-10:30am in the SMHS Cafeteria. The event is FREE.

School Counseling Updates

AP Exam Registration

Students must register for the AP exams at the main office. November 7th at 8:30am is the deadline for registrations. At the time of registration, students must know which exams they plan to take and submit a non-refundable payment of $99.00 for each exam. The College Board does offer the possibility of a fee reduction; for information about qualifying for a fee reduction see your school counselor. If there are students who have been approved for testing accommodations (through the College Board), they must notify the main office at the time of registration. The exam dates & times are set by the College Board.

Late order fee - $40

Please make checks payable to Stowe High School and note on the check which exams you plan to take. Attach the check to the completed SHS AP Registration Form.

NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED

Students will receive a confirmation email from Mary Rathbun once their registration has been received. If you do not receive a confirmation email you are NOT registered.

Students will receive registration forms in their AP classes!

The 2026-2027 FAFSA is Now Available
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the most important step to getting financial aid for college and career training. This online form is used by post-secondary institutions and state agencies, like VSAC, to determine the types and amounts of financial aid to eligible students.

Vermont residents should also complete the Vermont Grant application. Eligible students have received from $1,000 to $15,350 in Vermont grants for the 2025–2026 academic year. To determine your eligibility, complete the 2026-27 FAFSA and Vermont Grant application.

Do you need help completing your applications for the 2026-27 school year? From early October to early February, VSAC is offering 1:1 virtual and in-person appointments in Winooski. Sign up today.

Visit the VSAC calendar for a full listing of dates.

Stowe Elementary School (SES) PTO Volunteer Opportunity

Join the Stowe Elementary School (SES) PTO, a registered nonprofit organization, as a volunteer for the Spooky Mile!

The SES PTO will be hosting its second annual Spooky Mile Fun Run + After Party on Friday, October 24th (3pm - 6pm) and we’re looking for enthusiastic student volunteers to help make it a fantastic event! This is a great opportunity to support our community, earn volunteer hours, and have fun while doing it!

If you’re interested, please get in touch with Pua Kielland (pua@stowevtpto.org) by October 20th, or simply fill out this form. Don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions!

Thank you in advance for considering volunteering and helping us make this event a spooky success!

ANNOUNCING ROBOTICS TEAM INFO NIGHT

Thurs, October 23 @ 7pm

Stowe High School Auditorium

If you are thinking about being an engineer…

Or are a student interested in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math)...

Or if you are interested in designing, coding, carpentry, power tools, photography, videography, business, communications, and more…

Or you are just robotics curious…

Then Sign up and join us for a fun and informal info night all about Bad Weather Robotics Team and see if it’s right for you!

Sign up and Learn more here: https://forms.gle/DAB3Qc1XbvvZaAkH8

Still have questions? Email here: frc.9096@gmail.com

Aspirnaut™ Lu-Springer High School Summer Research Scholars program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) from May 31 to July 11, 2026

Aspirnaut™ Summer Research Internships are hands-on, mentored laboratory experiences for high school students interested in a career in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). Participants reside on the campus of Vanderbilt University for six weeks and conduct biomedical research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Interns are paid a stipend for the time they spend in the lab, provided with room and board, and given the opportunity to interact with university faculty and administrators.

What our students will do:

High school students are embedded in a biomedical research laboratory as a member of a team of researchers (chemists, biologists, physicians, mathematicians, and engineers) and engage in activities that develop professional skills and promote self-discovery. Students conduct their own research and gather results that contribute to the data and goals of the larger research team. At the conclusion of the experience, students present their research to peers and mentors through both oral and poster presentations.

Application:

The deadline for us to receive the students’ application and all supporting material is on January 14, 2026, at 11:59 pm Central Standard Time.

For more information, please visit our website at www.aspirnaut.org.

Excusing an Absence

We have made a small change to how parents can notify the school regarding student absences and attendance. Going forward...if you choose to email the school in order to excuse an absence, please use the following shs.attendance@lamoillesouth.org. You can always call the attendance line as well if you like at (802) 253-7229 and choose option 1.

Powerschool App Reminder

The PowerSchool mobile app is a great way to stay informed about your student's grades and attendance. If you are not currently using it, please see the simple directions below to access important student information.

Open the relevant app store on your device, search for "PowerSchool," and then download the free "PowerSchool App." Use the code LNMT to link to the LSSU database, and enter the login credentials you were provided with by the district. Navigate between different views from a menu on the bottom of the screen. If you have more than one child, switch between their information by clicking on another name in the top right corner.