Updates from U-32
November 7, 2025
It’s not everyday that a Library of Congress Living Legend comes to visit our library, so when
Vermont Humanities reached out to inquire about our interest in a visit, we didn’t have to think
twice. Katherine Paterson is best known for her Newbery Award winning novel Bridge to
Terabithia, but she has also written over 40 books, her most recent one published this past
spring about the story of Jella Lepman, who escaped the Nazi regime in Germany and returned
after the war to build a traveling library of books for children. In two sessions with our students,
Katherine spoke from the heart about themes in her books and how she approaches her writing.
Katherine shared that “I am so grateful I’ve been able to write books that people care about and
bring their whole selves to. I’m so grateful for my readers. The best part of being an author is
having a reader. That’s where the magic begins.”
In the class "Middle School Local Impact," students want to announce a food drive, going on from November 8th to 20th. Students, and staff members are welcome to donate non-perishable food items, and/or personal hygiene products. The boxes to donate will be at U-32 inside the main door and the events lobby. Donations will be given to Just Basics Food Pantry in Montpelier, which is an organization which helps all sorts of people have food access, no matter who they are and what their income is.Thank you for your efforts in supporting our cause.
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 https://education.vermont.gov/student-learning/flexible-pathways/dual-enrollment
To create an account and apply for a dual enrollment voucher, go to:
https://dualenrollment.vermont.gov/vtde
Community College of Vermont (CCV) Spring Schedule
Community College of Vermont (CCV) Summer Schedule
The PSATs were administered to juniors on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at U-32. Scores and how to interpret the results video were shared with students via extended TA
The Pre ACTS were administered to sophomores on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at U-32. Scores and how to interpret the results video were shared with students via extended TA
November
November 8th - SAT
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
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.
January
January 26: Start of Quarter 3.
Students admitted by Early Decision must withdraw applications to other schools. Deferred students should consider sending in additional letters of recommendation and other supplementary materials.
Talk to friends home from college on break.
Where possible, set up interviews with admissions officers or alumni interviewers.
Check in with your Counselor.
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.
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/
