SJA News - March 11, 2026 | | |
SJA Featured in a National Exploration of Whole-Person Education
St. Johnsbury Academy is proud to announce its inclusion in Elevate: 16 Boarding Schools and the Practice of Holistic Education, a new book examining what it truly means to educate the whole person.
Authored and edited by Jake Weld and Jeremy McGeorge, Elevate features chapters written by leaders from sixteen independent boarding schools reflecting on the relationship between mission, authority, structure, community, and character. Each school contributes in its own voice, while Weld and McGeorge provide framing analysis and a concluding synthesis that examines what it takes for institutions to remain coherent over time.
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Students Attend Hearings at State House
Ms. Cote and a group of students traveled to the State House last month to participate in an event coordinated by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Vermont chapter. During their visit, the group met with Lt. Governor Rodgers, attended a meeting of the Committee on Health Care, and had the opportunity to testify.
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Students Collaborate with Center for Cartoon Studies
James Sturm, Director of the Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) in White River, VT, and three colleagues led a series of workshops last month with students in 9th-grade Humanities classes and Mr. Eckhardt’s U.S. History class. The sessions explored America’s fight against fascism during World War II.
Using a US Army document from 1943 as a foundation, CCS is developing a comic to help students learn the context and vocabulary of this important time period. They shared a draft of the cartoons and some historical photographs, and used engaging activities, including drawing their own cartoons. St. Johnsbury Academy was among the first schools in Vermont to host this workshop before it is shared with a nationwide audience in the coming months. Students offered their feedback and shared their perspectives as part of the project’s development. It was a rich educational experience for all involved.
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Thursday, March 12
9th Grade VTCAP Testing - Late Start Schedule
Friday, March 13
Faculty In-Service, No Classes
March 16-17
11th Grade VTCAP Testing - Late Start Schedule
Tuesday, March 17
A Lucky Day for SJA!
Wednesday, March 18
Fireside Literary Series, South Church Hall, 3:00 PM
View event flyer here.
Meet the Coaches, Fuller Hall, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, March 25
Spring Concert, Fuller Hall, 7:00 PM
Stream the concert here.
Thursday, March 26
Spring Semester Student Progress Conferences
Sunday, March 29
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, Fuller Hall, 3:00 PM
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Yearbook Sales
Yearbooks can be purchased now. The cost is $60. For senior families, please remember that your student will receive a book as part of the fee they pay in the spring for their cap and gown and prom tickets.
Use this link to purchase yearbooks.
| | We know we're not done with Winter yet, but we'll take the sunshine and warmer temperatures from Monday and Tuesday, which had students looking to get outside and study. | | The Stagecraft shop is filled with projects as students prepare for this year's musical, Into the Woods, which runs from May 14-17. | | Mr. Chatterley’s Advanced Clay students are working on the wheel this week, refining their technique as they shape bowls, cups, and other forms from a lump of clay into functional pottery. | | Mr. Stark and his Advanced Woodworking students are designing and building four new podiums for this year's Capstone Day presentations. | Students participated in the sixth service trip to Ghana, where they volunteered at the Ayi Owen Schools and delivered essential school supplies to students and teachers. SJA students also taught liberal arts and core academic lessons to students in kindergarten through 9th grade. | Students on the Italy trip stopped for a photo at the Colosseum. | | The Gymnastics team finished the season undefeated and won the state title in front of their hometown fans last month. Senior Lydia Ruggles earned the All-Around title for the third straight year. Photos from the meet can be found here. | Photos from the Nordic State Championship race at Craftsbury are available here. Photos from the winter season, for every sport, can be found here. | | |
On March 17—Lucky Day for SJA—our community comes together in support of our school and students.
At St. Johnsbury Academy, students are challenged to think deeply, create boldly, and act with responsibility and compassion—preparing them to face the world and make it better.
Lucky Day brings families, alumni, faculty, staff, trustees, and friends together in support of that mission. Broad participation strengthens the SJA Annual Fund, and helps sustain the programs and opportunities that define the SJA experience, making a difference for every Hilltopper.
Make your Lucky Day gift today. Your early participation helps build momentum leading up to March 17th.
Thank you for your commitment to SJA’s mission and our students.
| | Thank you to our 2026 Hilltopper Leader and Hilltopper Champion sponsors. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership! | | | | |
