Stowe High School Family Update
August 14, 2025
“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”
Welcome Back!
As I write this first update of the new year, I can't help but think how fast the summer always goes. However, I am beyond excited to welcome all of you back to SHS, especially our 9th graders (Class of 2029). I hope everyone has had a memorable summer filled with adventure and some relaxation! Next week our staff returns to prepare for what I know will be an amazing year. Please note that Monday August 25th is the first day of school for only 9th graders and new students. All other students grades 10-12 will join us the next day, Tuesday August 26th...see you soon!
Mr. Greenfield and the entire Stowe High School faculty and staff
Important Dates
August 25 - First Day of School, 8 Period Day, New Students and 9th Grade Only
August 26 - 8 Period Day
August 27 & 28 - Fall Musical Auditions @ 6pm
August 29 - No School
September 1 - No School - Labor Day
September 3 - 12th Grade Future Planning Meeting @ 8am
September 5 - Odd Period Day
September 9 - 9th Grade Family Meeting @ 8am
September 11 - School Picture Day
September 17 - College Essay workshop @ 12:45 (12th grade)
September 23 - Middlebury College Case Study *Rescheduled Date*
September 30 - Open House
October 8th- NEACAC College Fair Field Trip October 8th for 11th and 12th graders
October 16th- PSAT for 11th Grade and Pre-ACT for 10th Grade
Grading and Reporting Updates
As most of you know, we have made significant changes to how student grades are reported and ultimately displayed on transcripts. The overriding reason for these changes is simple...bring clarity to how your child is performing in a timely and easy to understand manner. See this update that has been added to our Program of Studies and explains in simple terms the new grading scale.
How Fetch!
We are very excited to announce the 2025 Stowe High School Fall Musical, Mean Girls!
Cady Heron is the new girl at North Shore High School in Chicago, desperate to fit in and find friends. Janis and Damian befriend the new girl, and when The Plastics set their sights on Cady, Janis convinces naive Cady to be their “friend” in order to bring down Queen Bee Regina George’s reign. Along the way, Cady loses herself, her friends, and her crush, all for the chance to be popular and loved. When dethroned Regina gets revenge by releasing the Burn Book, Cady is brought down and must mend her broken relationships with Janis, Aaron, and even Regina. Mean Girls is an anthem to friendship, loyalty, girl power, and being true to yourself.
Auditions are open to all Stowe High School students.
Auditions to be held on 8/27 & 8/28 from 6-9pm in the auditorium. You do not need to attend both sessions. Casting decisions will be made promptly with 1st rehearsal scheduled for Tuesday 9/2 @6pm. Casting notifications will be emailed by no later than 8/31.
SHOW DATES: NOV 20-22 @7PM SHS
Rehearsal Schedule (subject to change): Sun 5-7:30. Mon-Tues 6-8:30
This link will take you to the audition form and other important information.
Please note: Additional audition materials including sides will soon follow so be on the lookout for those. If you are unable to print these documents, copies will be made available at the auditions
Thank you and we will see you at auditions!
The Mean Girls Production Team
Driver's Education Updates
*Please note this information was shared with families of 10-12 grade students, earlier this summer
Starting in the fall of the 2025-2026 school year, Stowe High School will be changing our drivers education provider to BeCool Driving School (BCDS). As we have done in the past, LSSU will cover the cost of this programming. If your child is interested in completing their driver's education requirement, please complete this form no later than Thursday, August 28th.
As per the Agency of Education: If the student does not have their official permit in hand at the time of registration, the student cannot be enrolled in driver education. Temporary Permits are not allowed)
Priority for enrollment will be based on the following criteria outlined by the Agency of Education: Schools should prioritize the students who will be offered driver education by considering the following:
• Seniors should always take top priority since students must be offered driver education before they graduate.
• After seniors, schools should prioritize juniors and sophomores by grade or permit issue date first and then by DOB.
• Best practice says that driver education should be offered to students beginning their sophomore year. Therefore, driver's education will not be offered to freshmen.
Classroom lessons will be held online via Zoom except for the initial course orientation which will be held in person at SHS, with the date to be determined. All driving lessons will meet at the Richmond Park and Ride parking lot and will last 2 hours. Student drivers must complete a total of 6 driving lessons.
BCDS is also a certified 3rd party examiner for the VT DMV, meaning they can administer the driving license road test to students who meet the requirements. This will be an additional fee of $40/student assessed by BCDS if students opt to take it with BCDS instead of at the DMV.
Sessions and Dates: 2025 (dates are subject to change or adjustment)
Fall 2025 - from September 6th- October 30th and will register up to 16 Stowe HS students in that course.
Sessions and Dates: 2026 (dates are subject to change or adjustment)
Spring (session 1) 2026 – from March 2nd – April 23rd and will register up to 30 Stowe HS students in that course.
Spring (session 2) 2026 – from April 28th – June 4th and will register up to 14 Stowe HS students in that course.
Stowe Store!
We have a Year-Round Store with so many options (Nike, Under Armor, Lululemon, etc.). You can personalize your gear with many different logos and designs. Items ordered usually arrive within two weeks.
Stowe High School
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