PA Family Communication
September 30, 2025
Students in our Public Speaking class addressed the PAML 7th grade class last week with 'words to live by' and advice for high school.
Important Dates
Oct 1 - All School Elmore State Park Trip - TBD, but likely
Oct 2 - No School, Yom Kippur
Oct 8 - PA & PAML Make Up Picture Day
Oct 10 & 11 - Homecoming
Oct 13 - No School, Indigenous Peoples' Day
Oct 23 - FAFSA Forms Workshop, 6:00pm
Oct 24 - Early Release, Noon Dismissal
Oct 24 - Q1 Ends
** Nov 20-22 - ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL by PASC!!**
Tomorrow is the annual school trip to Elmore State Park.
Remind your students to dress accordingly!
Warm layers (the morning will be chilly), comfy sturdy shoes, water bottles, sunscreen, and a good breakfast will set the stage for another amazing day at Elmore.
PA & Morrisville featured on WCAX
Morrisville and Peoples Academy will be featured this week on WCAX’s ‘Vermont’s Own:252 Stories of the Green Mountain State’. This is a series that features a different Vermont town each week. We believe that our story will be featured this Wednesday.
Project Graduation
Senior & Junior Families
For more than 30 years, Project Graduation has been a proud tradition, providing seniors with a safe and fun-filled celebration to cap off their high school experience. This event is completely organized and led by parents. From planning the activities to coordinating fundraisers, it is parents who make this special, drug and alcohol free night possible.
We are now inviting senior and junior parents to get involved in this year’s planning. Whether you can help organize events, support fundraising efforts, or share fresh ideas, your involvement is essential. Project Graduation happens only because of the dedication and creativity of parent volunteers.
If you are interested in joining the committee or would like to learn more, please reach out to tarah.hubbard@lamoillesouth.org. Together, we can continue this tradition and give our graduates the safe and memorable celebration they deserve.
Students in AP Environmental Science participate with the Burlington ECHO center Lake Champlain water quality study during last Friday's field trip.
Parent Advisory Council Opportunity
The parent advisory committee is a group of Peoples Academy parents who, along with administrators, meet one to two times a month to discuss what’s working well and what could be improved within the school environment. One of our primary goals is to brainstorm and implement ways of increasing parent and community engagement and continuing to cultivate a meaningful sense of connection within the larger school community. These meetings happen at least one Wednesday a month, from 8-9 in our conference room. These meetings are open to all Peoples Academy parents and we need your support. For more information reach out to a tarah.hubbard@lamoillesouth.org.
Gym Floor Renovation Update
We expect to start PE classes later this week! .....some final touches are underway....
Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Newly Renovated People’s Academy Gymnasium
The Benjamin Jeremy Clapp Athletic Fund is proud to announce the official dedication and unveiling of the newly renovated Peoples Academy High School Copley gymnasium in Morrisville, Vermont. This community celebration will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, beginning at 4:00 PM at Oxbow Park - 257 Portland Street, Morrisville. The event starts off at 4:00 pm at the Oxbow with a short program before participants join together for “Ben’s Walk,” a symbolic walk from the park to Peoples Academy - 202 Copley Avenue, Morrisville. Upon arrival around 5:00 PM, guests will be welcomed with a vibrant open-house style celebration.
The gym renovations, made possible through the generosity of the Benjamin Jeremy Clapp Athletic Fund and the broader community, honor the legacy of Benjamin Jeremy Clapp by investing in the future of youth athletics and community health in Lamoille County. “We are thrilled to celebrate the unveiling of the Peoples Academy gym, which has long been a cornerstone of our community,” said Rick Welcome, President of the Fund. “This project reflects Ben’s passion for athletics, teamwork, and community spirit, and we are excited to open the doors to a space that will inspire generations to come.”
The dedication event is free and open to the public and will run rain or shine from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. We ask that attendees all wear something pink to honor Ben’s favorite color. For more information about the Benjamin Jeremy Clapp Athletic Fund, please visit www.benjaminjeremyclappfund.com.
Members of this year's juniors class raised more than $500 for their class fund at this year's Rocktoberfest PA Vintage Clothing sale.
Guidance
Click the link below for the guidance department resource page. Inside you will find easy links to information about current courses, student opportunities, and preparing for college.
Let us know what you think and if there are other resources we can provide for you!
FAFSA Forms Workshop for Senior Families
Peoples Academy and VSAC will be hosting a FAFSA Forms Workshop on Thursday, October 23rd @ 6:00 in the library. This workshop is an opportunity for Seniors and their parents/guardians to receive one-on-one assistance submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is required to get any financial aid for college or training after high school. There will also be time for families to ask questions and learn more about the financial aid process, including grants, scholarships, and more.
You will find an attached document with step-by-step instructions on how to create an FSA ID. This will be needed to sign and submit your FAFSA. Feel free to create the ID before you come, it will help streamline the application process. Please reach out to lindsey.yablonowski@lamoillesouth.org with any questions.
Grading Update
If you haven't already done this, it is highly recommended....it's never been this easy to see your student's progress!
- Mobile App: 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.
Co-Curriculars
Senior Gavin J completed the PA Public Speaking course last year and now he's a regular announcer extraordinaire at home soccer games, that is, when he's not playing himself. Speaking of....the undefeated boys team plays home today at 4:30 v. Lyndon Institute.
You will want to click on the link below to learn all about our co-curricular teams and drama club. Pictured h
If you haven't already, check out the options on gear. Something for the entire family.
PA Boosters are working hard and providing outstanding food and service! Thank you. They can always use some help, so stop on by and see what you can do at our next home game.
Community
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
Morrisville Centennial Library
Check out the monthly offerings!
What is the Lamoille.Findhelp.com site?
It's an original resource and REFERRAL tool for basic needs like housing, food, utilities, and transportation. The emphasis is on referrals, because not only can you find information about hundreds of organizations on the side, you can also refer yourself or others and make a direct connection with those organizations.
The site is free to use and has information about local (e.g. neighborhood food shelf), state (e.g. Department of Health), and ational (e.g. Veterans Affairs) resources. It can also be translated into over 100 different languages.