PA Family Communication

Strong results for our skiers during the break. Despite missing key skiers at times, both teams made the podiums at the state championships. Magnus Hayden finished second among all skiers in the state for the boys Classic and his team placed second in both the state Skate and Classic events. The girls powered to 3rd place in the classic event held at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center on Feb 24th. (More photos below.)

March 4th - BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL HOME PLAYOFF GAME 7pm

Mar 10-12 - VTCAP ELA Testing, 9th Grade

Mar 17-19 - VTCAP Math Testing, 9th Grade

Mar 19-20 - One Acts, P.A.C.S. presents Wild Strawberries

Mar 21 - One Acts Regional Festival, more details to come

Mar 24 - Lockdown Drill, Scheduled

Mar 26 - Noon Dismissal

Mar 27 - No School, Conferences

Apr 1 - Career Exploration Event - P5 & 6 interrupted

Apr 14-16 - VTCAP Science Testing, 11th Grade

Apr 20-24 - April Break

May 25 - No School, Memorial Day

June 11 - Graduation

Classes resume tomorrow, it's gonna be fun! We look forward to having everyone back in the building.

Our upcoming VTCAP testing is scheduled to start next week. Families play an important role in helping students feel confident, calm, and ready to do their best. You can support your student by ensuring they get plenty of rest in the days leading up to the assessment, stay well-hydrated, and eat a healthy meal before testing. On the day of the test, plan to arrive early, maintain a calm and positive attitude, and remind your student that they are well-prepared and capable. These small but meaningful actions can make a significant difference in creating a smooth testing experience.

To better understand the nature and purpose of the assessment, we encourage families to visit cognia.org for additional information.

We look forward to a safe return full of tall tales from the student trip to Vietnam. They are due back in class on Friday.

If your student has not yet reserved a copy, they should do so now by making a down payment or paying in full with Michele in the Main Office. Please note that only the number of yearbooks reserved will be ordered, so it is essential to reserve your copy by April 1st. The total cost of the yearbook is $62.

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!

The Girls Hoopsters came up with a BIG victory in the FIRST home playoff game that we HOSTED in the PA (COPLEY) GYM in 36 YEARS!! (Unfortunately, they lost a heartbreaker by 2 points to Oxbow in the quarterfinals.) But the BOYS are still alive and they will host round 1 of the boys playoffs WEDNESDAY night at 7pm against OXBOW.

The Stowe/PA boys team will host a quarterfinal match up at 4:15 on Saturday 3/7 at the Stowe Arena.

The girls team will host a play-in game Tomorrow Night at 5:15 in Stowe.

If you haven't already, check out the options on gear. Something for the entire family.

Town Meeting Day vote is TOMORROW. By now you should have received a one-page information sheet from our district that details the proposed budget. This responsible plan includes some reduction to staffing, is below the state average in spending and adds only a small increase to property taxes. The governor has also signaled he plans to buy down the tax rate. As you may know, two years ago our budget failed by only 22 votes in the first round. Please spread the word and get out and vote. There is also detailed information on the Lamoille South website for those who want to review the prior presentations and financial worksheets.

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