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”

Tomorrow October 21st, all 11th grade students will be administered the PSAT. Please see this document, which outlines the details. Should you have any questions please reach out to Lauren Conti in the school counseling department.

Also on the 21st, all 10th grade students will take the Pre-ACT. Here you will find all of the necessary details. If you have Pre-ACT questions, please speak with Jen Richter.

Important Detail: All students must bring their fully charged school issued Chromebook for these assessments!

October 21- 8:00am-12:00pm PSAT (11th Grade) and PreAct (10th Grade)

October 23 - Odd Period Day

November 10 - GMTCC Tour 10th Grade

November 11 - No School

November 13 - Odd Period Day

March: 5, 12, 19
April: 2 (Make Up Date)

Weekly update from Tim Albertson.

It's never too soon to order your 2027 SHS Yearbook.

ORDER

Yearbooks are currently $65.00, this offer expires October 23rd.

Senior Families: We have reserved yearbooks for each graduate and they will be paid for with the class money- YA!

Email yearbookshs@lamoillesouth.org with questions or any fun photos of your students.

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Spring 2027 Cyber Start Application Deadline

• Applications DUE: Monday, January 4, 2027

• Due Enrollment Voucher Approval DUE: Monday, January 4, 2027

• Please see this PDF for a quick guide to Applying

Learn about this exciting program!

Interested in climate, energy, sustainability, or local government?

The Stowe Energy Committee is seeking a student volunteer representative to join our committee and help shape conversations about Stowe's energy future. This opportunity is open to students of all grade levels who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in community service, governance, environmental stewardship, and local decision-making.

What You'll Do

• Attend committee meetings (approximately 2 hours per month)
• Contribute a student perspective on energy and climate topics
• Learn about local initiatives related to:
  • Energy efficiency
  • Renewable electricity and electric vehicles
  • Climate resilience
  • Municipal energy planning
  • Sustainability projects
• Participate in discussions about ongoing studies, projects, and opportunities that affect Stowe's energy footprint.

Meeting Details Akeley Memorial Building, Stowe
Last Thursday of each month
5:30 PM

Flexible Commitment Student terms are flexible and can accommodate sports seasons, academic schedules, and other extracurricular commitments throughout the year.

Who Should Apply? We're looking for students who are:

• Interested in energy, environmental and/or climate issues
• Seeking leadership, governance, or professional experience
• Looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity in their community

Whether you're interested in environmental science, engineering, public policy, business, or simply making a difference in Stowe, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Committee Member, Lauren DiVenanzo, at 802-552-3020 (call, WhatsApp, text) or email at ljdivenanzo@gmail.com. Lauren can answer questions about the role and walk interested students through the appointment and approval process with the Stowe Selectboard.

Help bring a student voice to Stowe's energy future while gaining valuable real-world experience and community leadership experience.

Lauren J. DiVenanzo

U.S. Mobile | +1-802-552-3020

To learn more about the program at Community College of Vermont, click here.

Location: Virtually via Zoom or In Person at VSAC in Winooski

Are you a Vermont student that needs help filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2027-28 school year?

We're available to assist Vermont families in person or virtually. Virtual meetings are being offered Monday-Thursday with in-person meetings available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Find out what documents are needed by visiting our Focus on FAFSA page and navigating to the "7 Steps to FAFSA" tab.

Already filed your FAFSA or have other financial aid questions (such as "what's next?" or "did I do this right?") that you would like to ask? Email resourcecenter@vsac.org to request an appointment. Please include any specific discussion topics (IE: grants, scholarships, SAI, college awards, etc.) so we may better serve you.

Please check out these helpful resources prior to scheduling an appointment.

• Five Actions for Financial Aid (PDF) - also used to store your usernames and passwords
• How to Create a StudentAid.gov Account (PDF) - best if this is created before your FAFSA Filing appointment
• How to Create a MyVSAC Account (PDF)

Sign up for a one-on-one virtual or in-person meeting:

• Virtual (Monday-Thursday)
• In Person (Tuesdays-Thursdays)

Event Dates:

October 20 @ 9am - 4pm

October 21 @ 9am - 4pm

October 22 @ 9am - 4pm

October 26 @ 10:30am - 6:30pm

October 27 @ 9am - 4pm

October 28 @ 9am - 4pm

October 29 @ 9am - 4pm

Students are expected to ride the bus they are assigned to each day, with the exception of sporting events. If your child plans to ride a different bus, parent permission is required. An email or note to Amanda at the front desk will allow us to give your student a bus pass for that day. Amanda’s email is amanda.hatfield@lamoillesouth.org or (802) 253-7229.

All bus riders are expected to remain seated, quiet and display respectful behavior toward peers and the driver.

We are encouraging all middle and high school families to log into PowerSchool to stay updated on their student’s academic progress. PowerSchool is your go-to hub for:

• Schedules
• Daily attendance
• Term & cumulative grades
• Individual assignment scores & feedback

• 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.

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.

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