SJA News - October 7, 2026

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, October 9

Faculty In-Service, No Classes

Monday, October 12

Faculty In-Service, No Classes

Saturday, October 17

Homecoming Dance, Alumni Gym, 7:00 - 10:00 PM

Monday, October 19

Spirit Week Begins

Thursday, October 29

School Photos, Fuller Hall, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

This session is for students who missed the dates in September. Order envelopes may be picked up at the main office. Online orders can be placed here.

Thursday, October 29

Fall Semester Student Progress Conferences

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Flu Clinic

St. Johnsbury Academy will be offering a Kinney Drug flu clinic on campus October 13, 2026. If you would like your student to participate, please complete this form and return it to nurses@stjacademy.org

Neuro Whereabouts: Understanding Your Child’s Developing Brain



Parents, caregivers, school personnel, & adults who care about youth: Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 20 from 5:30- 7:00 p.m. (with a light dinner offered beforehand at 5:00 p.m.). Dr. Crystal Collier (Neuro Where Abouts Guide – By Dr. Crystal Collier) will be presenting virtually on the topic of "Neuro Wherabouts" based on her parent guide designed to help parents understand how healthy brain development unfolds, how risky behaviors can derail progress, and what they can do to keep their child’s development on track. This will take place at the St. Johnsbury Community Hub at 107 Eastern Ave (on the Catamount Arts Campus). 

AROUND CAMPUS

Musical Monday returned to Chapel this week with The Hilltones. Their performance can be viewed here.

The Class of 2027 traveled to Six Flags on Sunday.

Mrs. Greenstone and students in her ESL 504 class traveled to Calais, Vermont, to visit the Kent Museum. While there, the students toured exhibits, examined artwork and sculptures, including one called "Opposition" (above), and visited the labyrinth.

Mrs. Adams' Environmental/Research Methods students enjoyed the beautiful fall weather last Thursday and worked as a class to calculate the biodiversity of the park.

Chef Andre, Mrs. Libbey, and the Hilltopper staff have been busy preparing for when the Hilltopper Restaurant opens this semester. Learn more about dates and times here.

Members of the Chess Club met in the amphitheater last week for their afternoon matches.

Students took an afternoon hike on Darling Hill in Lyndonville to enjoy the sunshine and the foliage.

ATHLETICS

Photos of Monday's JV Football game and JV Cheerleading can be found here.

Photos from last week's Varsity Volleyball match and Senior Recognition are available here.

Who doesn't love a night game? The lights, the atmosphere — it's so exciting! Join us to watch the SJA Varsity Field Hockey team take on Stowe on Wednesday, 10/7 at 7pm. The game is on Fairbanks Field (turf) at St. Johnsbury Academy. 

There will be a special youth fan section where you can sit and ask questions with some of our coaches and players.

At halftime (approximately 7:30 pm), we'll have a special opportunity for young athletes to take the field with our players to pass and shoot on goal! No equipment necessary; sticks and balls will be provided for the event. 

Register here.