SJA News - October 8, 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, October 10

No classes

Monday, October 13

No classes

Wednesday, October 15

Fireside Literary Series, Mayo Lounge, 3:15 PM

As part of St. Johnsbury Academy’s ongoing commitment to fostering a healthy community, filmmaker Bess O’Brien will present her latest documentary, Just Getting By. She will share insights into her creative process and the development of the film’s compelling narrative. The documentary provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of Vermont families as they navigate the challenges of poverty, shedding light on the complex and often flawed systems they encounter.

Thursday, October 16

PSAT/SAT Testing, 8:00 AM

Saturday, October 18

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

Monday, October 20

Spirit Week Begins

Class schedules for Thursday and Friday are available here.

Additional information will be available soon.

Wednesday, October 29

School Photo Make-Up Day, Fuller Hall, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday, November 4

Deadline for Senior Photos

Additional information is available here.

Thursday, November 6

Open House, Fuller Hall, 6:30 PM

For Students in Grades 8-11

• Meet our faculty, staff, and leadership team
• Learn about academic programs and supports
• Talk to students, coaches, and club advisors
• Enjoy snacks made by culinary students

Register here.

AROUND CAMPUS

Students took over Fairbanks Field Saturday night for SJA After Dark. The student-organized event featured a variety of games, food trucks, and an opportunity to socialize with friends on the turf field under the lights. (Photo by Burke Donovan '28)

Students participated in the Outing Club's hiking trip to Mount Moosilauke, a 4802-foot peak in Benton, NH, and stayed overnight at the Dartmouth Moosilauke Ravine Lodge.

Senior Leilah Santiago performed the title song from the movie Interstellar in Chapel as part of the Musical Monday series. View the performance here.

From soil sampling to harvesting—students have been busy in the greenhouse! Ms. Angell's biology class grew microgreens that made their way to the dining hall salad bar, a true farm-to-table experience. Along the way, they explored how ecosystems work and connected their learning to larger issues like community health and local food insecurity.

Students in Dr. Vorhies' AP Chemistry class used coffee cup calorimeters to determine the heat released in a reaction.

Mr. Roberts works with Heating & Plumbing I students on the placement of pipes during an installation project in the school's shop.

Culinary students in the Hilltopper restaurant were busy preparing for a dinner on Monday evening. The restaurant plans to open for the semester on October 29, with service available on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Students in Ms. Darling's Fashion Design class work on their tote bag project.

This week's display in the Charles Hosmer Morse Center for the Arts features work from Ms. Darling's Anatomy and Figure Drawing class.

Mrs. McGarvin, Mrs. Kendall, and their Career Exploration classes traveled to the SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference at VTSU Randolph this week. The conference offers a unique opportunity for students to connect with their peers, share ideas, and acquire practical tools to have a positive impact on their schools and communities.

ATHLETICS

Photos from last week's JV-B soccer game with Lyndon Institute can be viewed here.

Photos from Tuesday's varsity soccer game vs Essex can be viewed here.