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”

March 12 - CV Starr Scholarship Info Meeting for Seniors @ 6pm

March 13 - Friday Program

March 20 - Friday Program

March 26 - Anagnorisis

March 27 - No School (Conferences)

April 17 - CV Starr Scholarship Application Deadline

You are now invited to make appointments using this link to attend conferences scheduled for Friday, March 27th, 2026 from 8:00 to 4pm (this is a full no school day).

As most of you know, the SHS auditorium is currently under construction with new seats and flooring coming soon! I thought it would be fun to share a few in progress pictures with you. Knowing that a number of our parents were Stowe High students themselves, seeing this space getting a makeover is probably a little bittersweet. However, before the school year is over we will have a new auditorium that will really shine!

Stowe High School is fortunate to offer our senior class the opportunity to apply for the in-house C.V. Starr Scholarship. This scholarship is funded by a private foundation for the purpose of assisting Stowe seniors with the cost of higher education. Both merit and need are considered in the application process. We invite all seniors to apply. In order to be considered as an applicant, seniors and a parent/guardian must attend an informational meeting on Thursday, March 12th at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. We will explain details and financial requirements of the application process.

I’m reaching out to share an exciting scholarship opportunity for your students—the New England Service Scholarships, offered by the Red Sox Foundation. This program recognizes high school seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to community service and academic excellence.

Selected students from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont will each receive a $1,000 scholarship to support their education.

Applications are now open, and we would love your support in spreading the word to eligible students. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 10th.

In addition to the scholarship, recipients will participate in a service project at Fenway Park before being honored on the field prior to the Tuesday, June 30th game against the Washington Nationals at 7:10pm.

Would you be able to share this opportunity with your students, as well as through school newsletters, guidance office announcements, or social media channels? You can find more details about the scholarship and the application link here: https://www.redsoxfoundation.org/servicescholarships/#Application

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out at ness@redsox.com

Best,

The Red Sox Foundation Team

Three scholarships, in the amount of $3,000 each this year, were established to honor Winona Smith, a long-time leader of the League of Women Voters of Vermont, who devoted her energies to ensuring that Vermont students receive the best possible education. The awards are presented to a Vermont resident in his or her senior year of high school who has demonstrated an interest in civic participation and community service, who has a stated need for financial aid and who is highly recommended by a teacher or mentor. The student must be matriculating this calendar year.

The application must be completed online at www.lwvofvt.org/winona-smith-vermont-scholarship-application/

The student will need to post TWO essays online, one on a U.S. voting rights issue, and the other on a local, state, national, or international issue of importance to them. Both essays are necessary for completion of the application. Recommendations by teachers, guidance counselors and other significant mentors can be completed at https://lwvofvt.org/recommend-scholarship-applicant.

Applications should be submitted online no later than April 30, 2026 at midnight. Only applications including both essays and a recommendation letter will be considered for the scholarship. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they have a completed application. If there are questions, please email league@lwvofvt.

NEACAC announces its Annual Essay Contest for high school juniors and seniors (grades 11 and 12) and PG students. Eligible students from NEACAC-member high schools in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont are invited to submit a 500-word essay on the following topic:

Describe a trusted mentor (counselor, teacher, coach, or peer) who has had the greatest impact on your decision to attend college.
How has this individual supported your educational goals?
Please reflect on their influence/effect on your college process.

A panel of high school counselors and college admission officers from NEACAC-member institutions will select the winning essays. Essays will be evaluated holistically, taking into consideration factors such as originality, creativity, focus, clarity, and structure. Priority will be given to applicants who hold an identity that has been historically excluded from higher education.

In addition to the $1,000 scholarship awarded to the 6 New England state winners, NEACAC will award one overall winner a $2,000 scholarship.

For more information and to apply, click here. For additional writing guidelines, click here. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2026.

On Thursday, March 19th, there is an optional field trip. VSAC’s College & Career Pathways event at Saint Michael’s College. Students will attend the full-day event and participate in three workshops of their choosing. Below are examples of workshops:

• The College Search: Finding the Right Fit

• Navigating the Admissions Process

• Writing the Admissions Essay

• Career Search: Finding the Right Fit

• GAP Year: Build an Intentional Path to Your Future

• Pathways to a Great Career Without a College Degree

• Scholarships-Free Money & Paying for Education After High School!

• Pathways to Service: Exploring Military Options for Your Future

• Link to review workshop descriptions

The trip will leave campus by bus at 8:15 am and return at 2:30 pm. Lunch is provided at St. Michael’s College. SHS has a limited number of spaces available and is able to bring 20 students. Priority will be given to current 11th grade students (who did not attend the program in March of 2026), and then open spaces will be available to current 10th-grade students. To learn more about the event, visit the VSAC College and Career Pathways website. Students are responsible for making up any missed work and checking in with their teachers.

To sign up:

1. Complete the Google Form (must be completed by the student, not the parent/guardian & was emailed to students on Monday Feb 9th).

2. You will receive an email confirmation from Lauren or Jen if you have a space (please know that VSAC allotted only 20 student spots to SHS). The Google Form will close on February 17th at 3:00 pm

3. Complete the paper permission slip, which you can pick up from Stephanie at the front desk or from the school counseling office. Signed permission slips are Due March 9th, 2026

4. Attend the pre-field trip meeting on Thursday, March 11th, during flex period from 9:25-9:55 am

If you are not able to join the field trip, please consider signing up for the Saturday, March 14th College and Career Pathway Event hosted by VSAC for students and families. This event is not an SHS field trip, but families can sign up directly with VSAC.

• Students and their parents/guardians are also invited to attend the free event for families on Saturday, March 14th. Families can participate in-person at UVM or online over Zoom. Attend live workshops on how to choose, apply to, and pay for education after high school; get test prep tips from a professional tutor; discover free local resources to support your teen’s career search; learn about short-term training opportunities for in-demand jobs; and connect with experts on postsecondary options for students who learn differently. All sessions will also be recorded for future viewing. Find out more and register at vsac.org/ccp.

This is a $3,000 award that is presented to a graduating Vermont High School Student who demonstrates

* initiative in overcoming a specific challenge

* leadership and service to community

* academic achievement

* a commitment to furthering his/her/their education after high school

Attached you will find scholarship announcement materials and an application. Applications and accompanying materials can be sent via email or snail mail, or the application can be completed online and the documents attached to that application.

The deadline for applications and all accompanying materials is Noon, Monday, March 23, 2026

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.

Hello SHS Families!

*Senior Family Recognition ads are due by February 6th, ORDER YOUR 2026 SENIOR PARENT AD February comes fast!*The 2026 yearbook is underway and we don't want you to miss out on reserving one for your student!! ORDER YOUR 2026 STOWE HS YEARBOOK

*SENIOR Yearbooks are FREE!

*Personalization is so fun for any yearbook, check out the options with the above link!

*Please email yearbookshs@lamoillesouth.org with any questions, photos of your senior as a baby, alternative senior portraits, candid photos.

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.

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.

Principal: David Greenfield

Email: david.greenfield@lamoillesouth.org

Address: 413 Barrows Rd, Stowe, VT 05672

Phone: (802) 253-7229

Website: https://lamoillesouth.org/schools/stowe-high-school