SJA News - September 24, 2025

CAMPUS NEWS

Switching Gears

The following message was part of a Chapel Talk delivered last week by Binaca Hanson, Assistant Headmaster for Academic and Student Life, about her experience supporting an English class. Students wrote instructions about how to repair a flat bike tire, and Ms. Hanson followed them. The students' only requirement? The test user had no prior experience repairing a tire. Read more to learn how it went.

Last week, I received an email from Mr. Dussault that read: My B block students are working on written instructions for how to repair a flat bike tire this week. I am looking for anyone who might not have experience with this task to serve as a test user of their instructions, which they are going to revise after the test. I expect that this would be no longer than a 30-minute commitment, starting at 9:45 am. Would you be interested in doing this?

I responded Yes, of course! I was completely qualified to be unqualified.

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The Hilltopper Staff Welcomes UVM President

New University of Vermont President Marlene Tromp (far left) met with a group of NEK Legislators for lunch at the St. Johnsbury Academy Hilltopper Café on Friday. Culinary Arts students prepared a three-course meal with local ingredients.

2025 NEK Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Thank you to the student volunteers, participants, and generous donors who helped make Sunday's 2025 NEK Walk to End Alzheimer’s a success. Our Topper Teams showcased their dedication and support, and the St. Johnsbury Academy community raised over $6,200 to support this important cause. Your presence and commitment are truly impactful; they inspire hope and foster change as we continue this important work together!

Student Government Officers

Student government officers for this year are (l-r)Raine Rashid '27 (Secretary), Isaac Lenzini '26 (Treasurer), Charleigh Moriarty '26 (President), Sophia Montague '26 (Vice-President), and Ailee Stratton '27 (Secretary).

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, September 25

Free Workshop: Creating a Culture of Youth Voice, Mayo Library, 5:00 - 6:00 PM

View the flyer here.

Friday, September 26

Walk for a Healthy Community, 1:00 PM

Monday, October 6

Financial Aid/College Admissions Night, Fuller Hall, 6:00 PM

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.

AROUND CAMPUS

Mrs. Labounty's Dance I students have been studying site-specific dance and its significance in Modern Dance. For their final unit project, they had to create a group choreography based on the site around them.

The Class of 2029 made the trip over to Fuller Hall to sing the Alma Mater on Tuesday. They did a great job and received a loud ovation, but they'll be back to try again after a little more practice. Watch the video here.

The Outing Club climbed in Franconia Notch this weekend.

Ms. Greenstone and her ESL students traveled to the Kent Museum in Calais this week to view the art displays.

Mrs. Urie's Health class got outside for some fresh air and exercise on Friday.

Students in Mr. Hubacz's Intro to Java were working with the fundamentals of class and method construction to create pixel art. The pixel art project enables students to practice developing their logic skills by using iteration and selection statements, with a visual output that provides immediate feedback on the success or failure of their algorithms. Additionally, it enables them to share some of their personal passions and interests with the class.

The kitchen in South Church was busy last week as students in the Cooking Around the World X-Block prepared a special meal to celebrate Mexican Independence Day.

Mr. Kilgore's AP Art students are working on new projects using a wide range of mediums.

ATHLETICS

Photos from last week's Varsity Field Hockey win versus Spaulding can be viewed here.

JV Volleyball photos can be viewed here.

Girls' Golf photos from Monday can be viewed here.