Updates from U-32

Dear Families, Students, and Caregivers,

It was a pleasure to welcome the Winooski Valley Jazz Festival to school this week. Our students alongside students from the region have the opportunity to engage with professional conductors. It is a joy to watch the students work for these days and produce an incredible concert tonight. I hope you'll consider attending.

The first week of second semester also brings time to start to think about planning for next year. Students spent time in TA this week talking about their schedules moving into next year and I encourage you to talk through this with your student and their TA.

Best,
Becca

Congratulations to the following CVVC & RTCC students!

CVCC Students of the 2nd Quarter

Rylan Asetine, Henry Barrett, Karsten Relation, Victoria Allen, Addie Croteau, Ace LaFountain, Corey Wiseman, Hunter Cadorette, Garrett Clark, Zofia Willis,Katie Abare & Cash Bador

RTCC- National Technical Honor Society

Jack Haley & Maddie Perry

Vermont requires that school nurses conduct annual hearing and vision screening for all students in grades 7th, 9th and 12th grades.

This will be occurring over the next few months.

Most students pass this test, so you will only be notified if your child’s test reveals a condition that requires further evaluation. We will be sending a letter home if any of these screens result in a need for a referral to an audiologist for a more in-depth screening. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

-We are seeking Substitute Nurses!

U-32 is looking for substitute nurses to help support student health when our nurses are out. If you are a licensed registered nurse interested in flexible, as-needed work in a school setting, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact the school office for more information-

SCHOOL CHOICE

As in previous years, our school board has chosen to participate in the Winooski Valley Regional Public School Choice Collaborative for 2026-2027. Through this program and the state school choice program, students may apply to go to any public high school in Vermont at no cost. The Vermont Legislature passed a law in May 2012 (Act 129, Sec. 34. § 822d 2A) which allows high school students to apply through school choice to any public high school in Vermont. This law sets rules for school districts regarding the number of entering and exiting student slots allowed through school choice. Students are chosen by lottery from all the applicants for each school district based on the number of open slots. You may view school choice information at the Vermont Agency of Education website:

http://education.vermont.gov/vermont-schools/school-operations/public-schools/public-high-school-choice.

If your student is interested in attending a high school outside of your district next year, please contact U-32 Student Services to obtain a school choice application by calling 802-229-0322 or emailing tmartin@u32.org. Completed applications must be received in Student Services by Friday, February 20, 2026. You will be informed of the outcome of the lottery by April 1, 2026. You will need to confirm whether your student will accept or decline the placement by April 15, 2026. If you do not confirm placement by this date, your slot may be given to another student if the school has a waiting list.

**Parents are responsible for providing their student's transportation if they are chosen.**

If you have any questions, please call Tracy Martin at 802-229-0322 or email tmartin@u32.org.

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Live workshops to help you explore options, discover resources, and prepare for success in pursuing education and training after high school.

High school families, now is the time to start preparing for what comes next. Whether your student is planning on college, short-term training, an apprenticeship, military service, a gap year, or is still undecided, VSAC’s free College & Career Pathways event is for you.

Join us in-person at UVM or online over Zoom on Saturday, March 14th to take part in live workshops, discover free resources, and connect with local experts to help you prepare for education and training after high school.

Register Here

Event Schedule:

• 1:00 - 2:00 pm: Registration & Resource Fair (in-person only)

• 2:00 - 2:15 pm: Welcome

• 2:25 - 3:10 pm: Workshop 1

• 3:20 - 4:05 pm: Workshop 2

• 4:15 - 5:00 pm: Workshop 3

Workshop Topics:

• Managing Education & Training Costs

• Scholarships: Free Money!

• The College Search: Finding the Right Fit

• Strategies for the SAT & ACT

• Navigating the Admissions Process

• Writing the Admissions Essay

• MyFutureVT: Your Guide to Success After High School

• Supporting Your Teen's Career Search

• I Wish I Knew That! Programs to Pursue Before You Graduate

• Apprenticeship Opportunities

• Taking a Gap Year: Build an Intentional Path to Your Future

• Navigating the College Search for Students Who Learn Differently

Interested in attending more than three workshops? All workshops will be recorded and posted to our website following the event.

You can find additional event information, including workshop descriptions and a full list of organizations who will be at the Resource Fair at vsac.org/ccp.

Current students in grades 7-11 began the course registration in TA on Feb 4th. Students should work with their TAs and parents/guardians to finalize their course requests by Feb 19th. Scheduling conferences will be held for students in grade 8 and 10. Parents/guardians of 8th & 10th grade students, please contact your student’s TA if you have yet to schedule a meeting.

Current 6th grade students received a U-32 Program of Studies, a course selection link on February 6th . 6th graders need to return and complete the information needed by Feb 19th.

Incoming high school students will receive their schedules in May. Times will be allotted in May for students to make any changes to their schedules.

Move Up Day (for incoming 7-12 graders) is scheduled for June 9th and additional information will follow.

Finalized schedules will be mailed home in June with Quarter 4 report cards.

SAT Testing Dates (register online at www.collegeboard.com)

As a current Vermont high school junior or seniors, you are eligible for two Vermont Dual Enrollment Vouchers, allowing you to take one free college course in your junior year of high school and one in your senior year of high school.

It’s called Dual Enrollment because your free college courses will also earn you credit towards graduation from high school.

Dual enrollment is offered through all VT public colleges/universities and some private colleges to. Go to

https://education.vermont.gov/student-learning/flexible-pathways/dual-enrollment for a list of participating colleges and to request a dual enrollment voucher.

High School Seniors are also eligible for Early College- got to http://education.vermont.gov/student-learning/flexible-pathways/early-college for more information

UVM Summer Academy

Designed for motivated high school students who have completed 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, the University of Vermont’s Summer Academy is an outstanding, academically challenging 4-week program (2 weeks on-campus, 2 weeks online) that provides students with the opportunity to earn credits, explore a specific area of career interest, experience college life and showcase their talent and ambition to college recruiters.

February

• ACT information

• SAT information

• February 15: Recommended FAFSA deadline.

• Contact colleges to confirm they’ve received all your application materials.

• Keep your grades up.

• Continue the scholarship search. Check out fastweb.com and finaid.org for ideas.

• Use February/March break to visit colleges.

• Check in with your Counselor.

March

• Use February/March break to visit colleges.

• Some states have FAFSA deadlines as early as March 1.

• SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject Tests.

• Keep your grades up. Study hard for exams. Colleges take senior grades seriously. Colleges will want a final transcript and expect to see a strong senior year. Any serious drop in grades or level of difficulty could result in your acceptance being rescinded.

April

• April 10: Start of Quarter 4

• Regular Decision admissions letters begin to arrive.

• Discuss the financial aid package provided by each school with your family. If you haven’t received financial aid packages by early April call to make sure all necessary materials arrived.

• Attend admitted students’ weekends at college campuses.

• Use April break for any additional campus visits.

• If you are on a wait list set up a meeting with your counselor to discuss options.

• Celebrate with family and friends!

• Send in the acceptance notice to your chosen school. Make sure to send in your deposit.

• Decline offers of admission from remaining colleges.

JANUARY 26th SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER

*If you do not currently receive the weekly Scholarship Newsletter, please signup here:

https://studentscholarships.org/newsletters

$20,000 (500 Awards)

Dell Scholars Program

Deadline: February 15, 2026

For Eligibility: Click Here

$24,000 (34 Awards)

Sheet Metal Scholarships

Deadline: February 15, 2026

For Eligibility: Click Here

$20,000 (100 Awards)

Tailhook Educational Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: February 16, 2026

For Eligibility: Click Here

$10,000 (1 Award)

Club for the Future Scholarship

Deadline: February 16, 2026

For Eligibility: Click Here

$25,000 (1 Award)

Niche Scholarships

Deadline: March 31, 2026

For Eligibility: Click Here

Want to support your U-32 community? Sign up to help run the concessions at one of the U-32 Girls or Boys JV/Varsity Basketball games this winter. The Boosters run concessions to raise money for scholarships for graduating seniors, as well as support various clubs. It's super easy work and a fun environment with great people. Whether you are a student, staff member, parent or relative, come join us! CONCESSION SIGN UP

If you have any questions, please reach out to Julie at jmckinstry@u32.org or Jodi at jparker@u32.org