MUHS Community Newsletter
October 30, 2026
A Message from the MUHS Leadership Team
Dear MUHS Community,
Wow, we made it to the end of Quarter 1! That went quickly. Teachers will wrap up their grading next week. If students are "not yet" passing their classes (earning a score of NY), they may be eligible to attend Proficiency Recovery on Saturday, November 7. Reach out to your child's teacher or to Chris Giorgio (cgiorgio@acsdvt.org) with questions about that opportunity.
Next Wednesday (11/4) is an early release day. We will follow our PM schedule with extended advisory. That means students enrolled in full tech afternoon programs at PAHCC will attend those programs from 8:45-10:45 AM (9:00-11:00 at North Campus). Students enrolled in afternoon pretech programs will attend those from 8:45-9:25 and arrive back at MUHS in time for block 4 at 9:30. This has been confusing in the past. Reach out if you have any questions!
Warmly,
Caitlin Steele, Principal
James Kiefer, Assistant Principal
Julie Pettis, Student Response Coordinator
Sean Farrell, Activities Director.
Announcements
Advisory & Flex Reminders
Mondays & Thursdays: Advisory Is Required
All students must attend their scheduled advisory.
The only exception is for students with a signed permission slip excusing them from advisory. The office maintains the list of approved students.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays: Flex Days
All students should report to their scheduled advisory location.
Students must arrange to be flexed in advance, before the period begins.
Advisors should not write paper passes for students to go to another location during advisory. Exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances, such as meetings with the nurse, social worker, or counselor.
Grades 11–12: If students are in the building, they must attend advisory. Advisory is not a free period, even on Flex Days.
Thank you for helping us maintain consistency, accountability, and a supportive environment for all students! Following these guidelines greatly helps the front office maintain attendance.
Voter Registration Drive and Election Day Voting
Congratulations to all the MUHS students who registered to vote in our recent Voter Registration Drive! Don’t forget to vote any time between 7am and 7pm in your local community this Tuesday, November 3rd. Middlebury MUHS students will have the opportunity to walk to the Rec Gym with Mrs. Martin to vote during Lunch 2 on Tuesday. Reach out to her in D-104 with any questions!
Seeking Lego Donations
Mr. Slater’s T.I.G.R. Design class is looking for Lego building blocks. If you have any you would like to donate, please bring them to the front office.
MUHS is Hiring Paraprofessionals
Opportunities for Students
MUHS Rocketry
A group of students is going to experience the thrill of launching model rockets, experimenting with how high they can go, and is hoping to compete in the American Rocketry Challenge. Students are invited to join. To get more information and to get involved students should see Mr. Harrington (H002).
Academics
DRIVER EDUCATION
The first quarter in DE is ending. Students have been learning about the foundational aspects of driving from holding the steering wheel, to approaching and stopping appropriately at intersections, to recognizing signs, signals, and road markings. We have discussed the three required tasks all drivers need to complete in order to pass the DMV road test: The Hill-stop, The Intersection Turn-around, and Parallel Parking. Your child should have shared the instructions with you by now. Contact me if they haven’t.
If you see a bright Habanero Orange Chevy Bolt on the Roads with “Student Driver” signs on it, that’s us. Don’t do anything special, don’t stare, and just keep moving along as the students learn the right of way.
Happy and safe driving!
George Rooney
MUHS Driver Education Instructor
Activities
MUHS Fall Musical
Middlebury Union High School Theater presents Once Upon A Mattress. This hilarious take on The Princess and the Pea is not to be missed! November 12, 13 & 14, 2026. Tickets available at https://gofan.co/app/school/VT15095.
Come out and support these incredible performers!
3rd Annual MEAC Clothing Drive
The Middlebury Environmental Action Club, MEAC, is collecting used clothing items from now until November 13th. Send clothes in with your child and bring them to Ms Manley’s room, H207, if you want to donate. Please make sure the clothes are clean and only lightly used.
Fall Sports Postseason Update
Boys Golf
The boys' golf team had an outstanding season, qualifying as a team for the VPA Division II State Championships. Competing at Ralph Myhre Golf Course on October 8, the Tigers finished as the Division II runner-up. Rowdy and Reaney also earned the opportunity to compete in the New England Golf Championships at Mohegan Sun Resort in Connecticut on October 26. Congratulations on a great season!
Cross Country
Congratulations to both our boys' and girls' cross country teams on a successful postseason!
At the NVAC Championships on October 24, the girls finished first and the boys placed third in the Metro Small School Division, with several athletes recording personal-best times.
At the Division II State Championships at Thetford Academy, the girls' varsity team turned in an outstanding performance, finishing as the state runner-up! The girls also qualified for the New England Championships in Belfast, Maine, on November 14.
Congratulations to Rosie, Louisa, Annika, Mia, Meredith, Sedsel, and Eevie on a terrific season, and best of luck at New England's!
The boys' team also represented MUHS well at the Division II State Championships, finishing sixth overall. Congratulations to Jorgen, Jace, Beowulf, Erik, Welly, and George on a great season!
Girls Soccer
Congratulations to our #11-seeded girls' soccer team on an impressive first-round playoff victory over #6-seeded Montpelier. The Tigers advanced to the quarterfinals, where they traveled to face #3-seeded Springfield. In a closely contested game under the lights, Middlebury came up just short, falling 3-2. Congratulations to the team on a great season and a strong postseason run!
Boys Soccer
Our #11-seeded boys' soccer team opened the postseason with an exciting 2-1 overtime victory over #6-seeded Stratton Mountain School. The Tigers then traveled to face #3-seeded U-32 in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Despite a strong effort in a competitive game, Middlebury fell 3-1. The final score doesn't fully reflect how closely contested the matchup was. Congratulations to the players and coaches on a great season!
Field Hockey
Our #7-seeded field hockey team traveled to #2-seeded Bellows Falls for a quarterfinal matchup on Thursday. The Tigers battled hard and represented Middlebury well throughout the season. Congratulations to the players and coaches for their commitment and hard work. We look forward to seeing what next season brings!
Girls Volleyball
Our #2-seeded girls' volleyball team continued its strong season with a 3-0 quarterfinal victory over #7-seeded Grace Christian School. The Tigers followed that performance with another exciting win, defeating #3-seeded Harwood in five sets in the Division II semifinals on Wednesday, October 28.
The Tigers now advance to the Division II State Championship, where they will face #1-seeded Enosburg Falls High School this Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at Saint Michael's College. It will be a rematch of last year's championship game, and we wish the team the best of luck as they compete for their second state title!
Football
The 2026 Football Postseason starts tonight as our #6-seeded football team will travel to #3-seeded Mt. Anthony for a quarterfinal matchup. Good luck, Tigers!
Go Tigers!
News from School Counseling
College Visits to MUHS
The following colleges and universities will be visiting MUHS in the School Counseling Office the week of November 2nd. Visits are open to juniors and seniors. Students must have a pass in order to attend, and if a visit occurs during a class time, students must have their teacher's permission to attend. Please see Margo Austin, Sarah Kemp, or your school counselor if you have any questions.
Monday, November 2nd
8:45 Franklin University, Switzerland
Tuesday, November 3rd
1:25 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (virtual)
Thursday, November 5th
8:45 Hofstra University
1:25 Paul Smiths College
MUHS School Counselors
Sam Lewis
Emily Frazier
Adrien Preston
Important Dates
October 21 - PSAT
October 21-22 - Progress Conferences
October 22-23 - No School
October 30 - End of Quarter 1
October 31 - Success Saturday
November 7 - Proficiency Recovery
November 12-14 - Fall Musical Performances
November 23-27 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
Check out the MUHS Events Calendar online here.
MUHS Music Calendar
November 5, 2026 GMMDV District Auditions - Rutland Town School
Bus departs at 2:45 PM
November 18, 2026 MUHS Music Department Concert - 6:30 PM
December 5, 2026 New England Music Festival Auditions - Hartford High School
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