Dear U-32 Families, Students, and Caregivers,

It has been quite a week at U-32. Thank you all for your flexibility as we closed early Thursday and took a much needed repair day on Friday. As I write this, we are still working to resolve the issue, but it is very much on the mend and we anticipate opening on Monday as usual. Fifty-five year old parts need a little cleaning occasionally, and ours were well overdue. We will get on a yearly check-up plan after this particular worry is over. Our Buildings and Grounds team have been working tirelessly to solve this problem, if you see them, thank them.

Our week was already full of excitement when Governor Scott held his weekly press conference here at U-32. Governor Scott kicked off Green-up Day (today) with inspiring words and ended the conference with a chance for questions. You can see the entirety of the press conference here. Our students acted as thoughtful participants and ambassadors to our community. They greeted guests and had a chance to ask questions of the Governor. Notably, our student press, The Chronicle, covered the event, joining the gaggle at the end, asking on-topic questions as directed during the presentation. Their questions were meaningful and pushed on the topics of interest to young people here and around the state. I look forward to seeing their reporting and I encourage you to fast forward to the last 10 minutes of the video to see their reporting.

I had the opportunity to see How to Tame a Dame last night. This student written adaptation of the Shakespeare play The Taming of the Shrew is a testament to the ways the arts can impact our local communities. Those in attendance commented on the power of the story both in its writing and creation and in its content. I hope you'll take some time to come out for the 2pm showing today.

Best,

Becca

Buy your tickets here.

On Tuesday, April 29th the 8th grade hosted Penny Patch of Lyndonville and Gail Falk of Plainfield to speak about their personal experiences as young adults volunteering in Mississippi and Georgia, respectively, helping with voter registration efforts in the early 1960's. This was a culminating event for the 8th graders in their ELA/Social Studies unit on the history of the Civil Rights Movement. Students were moved to hear directly from people in their own community and appreciated the slideshow of photos that they shared as well.

One 8th grade student shared, "One idea I am going to take away from their presentation is that I should seek out people with my values and together we are stronger and braver to stand up for what we believe in. And that perseverance is necessary to make change." Another 8th grader shared, " As a singer myself, I enjoyed listening to them talk about the importance of songs and listening to elders. They really highlighted the importance of young people taking action to make change."

Did you know that AOT and Vermont State University are partnering to offer FREE weeklong summer camps to students in grades 6th-8th rising and 9th-12th rising? It’s called National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI). Applications are still open! To learn more, please visit our website or see the attached flier. Please feel free to share this information across your community!

Hello!

My name is Stella Stoufer and I am a junior here at U-32. I am working alongside my mentor Meg Allison, in the library on a Branching Out Project called Out Run The Floods! My idea surrounds fundraising for flood relief. Please consider joining me on Saturday, May 31st to raise money for flood relief.

Thank you!

2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is Now Available!
Do you have students that need help filing their FAFSA for the 2025-26 school year? VSAC is offering 1:1 appointments, virtually and in person, now through February. Visit the VSAC calendar for a full listing.

STUDENT/PARENT Resources

IC PLP courses- all students have a course called PLP in the AS (After School) slot in their IC schedule. There is a lot of info so we hope you will check it out.

Naviance - Remember to frequent Naviance as this site helps U-32 students explore post high school planning options, build a resume, manage timelines and deadlines for making decisions about colleges and careers. This is also where all of the scholarship opportunities are housed. Each student will work with his/her TA and school counselor in Naviance to create his/her Personalized Learning Plans (PLPs).

If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it yourself. If you have misplaced your registration code, please notify Student Services.

IMPORTANT GRADING INFORMATION

Report Card Dates for 2024-2025

Semester 2

Quarter 3 HS/MS Progress Report - Available Now!

Quarter 4 HS/MS Report Cards - Available TBA mailed pending snow days

COURSE SELECTION for 2025-2026

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 10th 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)

Test Date (Deadline to Register)

June 7th (May 22nd)

ACT TESTING DATES (register online at www.actstudent.org)

Test Date (Deadline to Register)

June 14th (May 9th)

July 12th (June 6th)

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.

Dual Enrollment / Early College

As an incoming Vermont high school junior or senior, 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 too. Go to http://www.vtdualenrollment.org/ 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

Not All Colleges and Universities Require SATs/ACTs

Not all admissions processes are created equal. One major point of difference among colleges these days is how admissions officers consider your SAT scores. More schools are de-emphasizing SAT scores as part of your application with “test optional” and “test flexible” policies. One college has even eliminated SAT scores completely!

There are now over 800 accredited, bachelor-degree granting institutions that have changed their approach to standardized test scores. (Keep in mind that the majority of colleges, especially the more prestigious schools, do still require and strongly consider your SAT scores.) Let’s take a look at the different policies and which schools no longer require applicants to submit their scores for admission. Go to www.fairtest.org for more info

Looking for an alternative to college?

VSAC is a fantastic resource for college and non college bound students www.vsac.org

VT DOL Apprenticeship Site

This Web site features detailed information on Vermont Registered Apprenticeships, employer-sponsored training programs that offer both supervised work experience and related instruction.

https://labor.vermont.gov/workforce-development/job-training-education-and-apprenticeship/apprenticeship or https://www.apprenticeship.gov/

The U-32 Student Services Office strongly urges all students and parents to frequent the scholarship section on the Naviance Family Connection site. Scholarships are updated weekly.

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The Middlesex Community Fund is a resource to Middlesex families and the broader community. They support grants to meet basic needs, education scholarships, camp scholarships, community projects and disaster responses.

Education Scholarships are for tuition, fees, room and board, course-required books, travel, equipment, and more. The typical amount is for $300 though any reasonable amount will be considered. They must be applied for by May 1 of each year. For an application, click here. MCF scholarships are limited to students residing in Middlesex (part time or full time). For more information, please email : amy.rose.vt@gmail.com

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$20,000 (25 Awards)

Hadden Scholarships

Deadline: May 15, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

$3,500 (1 Award)

Lift Up Our Voices Scholarship

Deadline: May 15, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

$8,000 (3 Awards)

Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Scholarship

Deadline: May 15, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

$1,500 (3 Awards)

Quill and Scroll Scholarships

Deadline: May 9, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

$15,000 (1 Award)

Niche Scholarships

Deadline: May 31, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

$2,000 (1 Award)

Faith Based College Scholarship

Deadline: May 31, 2025

For Eligibility: Click Here

May

• May 1: Deadline for notifying colleges of your decision.
• AP Exams are administered. Be sure to send the AP Grade Report to your college.
• Send thank-you notes to your teachers, coaches, TA, and anyone else who helped you on the way.
• Fill out housing-preference forms, and check out any special living centers.
• Wait-listed students can expect more information about their status after May 1.
• Complete Graduation Survey on Family Connection

June

• If you plan to compete in Division I or Division II college sports, have your transcript sent to the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse. More information is available at ncaaclearinghouse.net.

• June 8: Senior Award Ceremony at 3pm
• June 9: Graduation Practice 8:15am-10am
• June 10: Graduation Practice, Caps & Gown parade 9:45am-11:30
• June 11-12: Senior Trip
• June 13: Graduation at 6:30pm

• June 30: Final deadline to submit FAFSA.

Here is the link to purchase your yearbook!

You can also purchase your yearbook from Sara Wolf in the technology office. Please bring cash or a check made payable to U-32. Yearbooks will be distributed in June.

If you have any questions please email yearbook@u32.org or call Sara Wolf at 802-229-0321 ext. 5107.