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”

Happy New Year!

Welcome back and hope everyone had a great break! Next week begins our midterm exams, with teachers reviewing the necessary materials leading up to Monday. Keep in mind that exams are simply part of the quarter 2 grade and not a stand alone percentage of a students overall grade. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to individual teachers directly.

Important Dates

January 12-15 - Midterm Exams

January 16 - Midterm Make Up Day

SHS Penguin Plunge!

Please consider joining the Stowe High Penguin Plunge team and help raise money for the Vermont Special Olympics. Last year was our first year and we raised a little over $2000! This year we have an ambitious goal to double that. Grab a group of friends, sign up here, and listen to the announcements for more information and meetings.

Feel free to connect with Roger Murphy with any questions.

Date: Feb 7

Location: Burlington waterfront

Transportation: Will be arranged

SIGN UP HERE

YEARBOOK INFO

Hello SHS Families!

*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!

*Senior Family Recognition ads are due by February 6th, ORDER YOUR 2026 SENIOR PARENT AD February comes fast!

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

VSAC News You Can Use

Freedom & Unity: Tuition-Free Degrees at Vermont State University

A college degree is within reach for qualifying Vermont residents. Freedom & Unity unlocks free tuition for an associate or bachelor's degree at Vermont State University (VTSU).

If a student's family income is $65,000 or less, they could be eligible to attend VTSU, full- or part-time, tuition-free. This program is open to Vermont residents of any age who do not have a bachelor’s degree.

VTSU offers many undergraduate programs with flexible learning formats, including in-person, online, and hybrid classes. To get started, simply complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Vermont Grant application, and apply for admission to VT State University. Spring classes begin January 20th and registration is open.

It's the perfect time to gain skills for a high-demand career! Learn more.

Plan for Spring Semester with 802Opportunity
Wherever students are in life, 802Opportunity opens a door. Starting out, starting over, or somewhere in between? 802Opportunity unlocks free tuition at the Community College of VT (CCV) for qualifying Vermonters. Learn more.

CCV offers more than 38 flexible associate degrees and certificate programs, with day and evening classes, available in person or online. Spring classes start January 26th.

Registration closes on the 16th!

VSAC-Assisted Scholarship Deadline is Only a Month Away
The deadline for students to submit the Unified Scholarship Application (USA) and ALL required documents is Wednesday, February 11, 2026 for all VSAC-assisted scholarships.

Encourage students to submit documents at least one week ahead of time! Required documents, including transcripts and recommendation letters, can be uploaded through the VSAC online portal or emailed to Scholarships@vsac.org.

Learn more about VSAC-assisted scholarships.

Save the Date for College & Career Pathways
VSAC will be offering a free, public event for high school families on Saturday, March 14, 1-5pm. Families can participate in person at UVM or virtually via Zoom.

Find additional details by visiting vsac.org/ccp.

Friday Program Chaperones Needed

We are currently in need of additional Chaperones for this year's Friday Program. The requirements include

Being willing to chaperone a group of skiers/snowboarders for 6 Friday Program sessions from 11:30-2:45 (Dates Below).
Skiing with students and making sure they are all present before getting on the next lift up the mountain.
Supervising students in the lodge during breaks.

SHS Friday Program Dates:

January 23, 30

February 13

March 6 13, 20

The perks!

Skiing midday on a Friday!
For every two times you volunteer you can get a voucher for a ski pass to be used at the mountain. Unfortunately this does not apply to people with an epic pass.
It is really fun to ski and interact with youth members in our community!

If you are interested or have any questions please reach out to Patrick Kantlehner (Mr. K) and he can describe the scope of the work in more detail.

His email is patrick.kantlehner@lamoillesouth.org

School Counseling Updates

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.

Excusing an Absence

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.

Powerschool App Reminder

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.