SJA News - October 9, 2024

CAMPUS NEWS

SPEAK UP St. Johnsbury

In a collaboration between the town and the St. Johnsbury Recreation Department, a survey has been created to gather input from the community. The survey is intended to identify what is missing and to help shape the future of recreation and make lasting changes in the community. To view the flyer, click here. To take the survey, click here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, October 11

Faculty In-Service, No Classes

Monday, October 14

Faculty In-Service, No Classes

October 15-18

Spirit Week.

A schedule of events will be available soon and posted to the school's calendar.

Saturday, October 19

Homecoming Dance, Alumni Gym, 7:00-10:00 p.m.

The dress code is Semi-Formal Plus. Non-Academy guests must be approved by the Student Life office. $3 for individuals and $5 for couples.

Wednesday, October 23

Fall Concert, South Church Hall, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 24

School Photos, Fuller Hall, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

This session is for students who did not have their photo taken in September.

Semester One Student Progress Conferences, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 7

Open House, Fuller Hall, 6:30 p.m.

This event is for students in grades 8-11 interested in attending SJA. Learn more and pre-register at this link.

HILLTOPPER ATHLETICS

Athletic schedules for every sport can be viewed here.

AROUND CAMPUS

The Academy Culinary Arts and French language programs were excited to once again explore the language and food of beautiful Quebec City the weekend of October 4-6. Students stayed in the heart of Old Quebec and enjoyed learning about the history and culture of “La Belle Province” while sampling some authentic cuisine and practicing their French language skills.

Mr. Stark's Intro to Woodworking students are crafting boxes in class this week.

Students in Mr. Reis' water painting class painted a still life of pears and grapes in class.

The Student Diversity Council presented on stage during Chapel.

Members of the Mountain Bike Club raced in Burke on the Kingdom Trails on Sunday. View photos from the event here.

Representatives from BETA Technologies were on campus Wednesday to offer students the chance to pilot their groundbreaking planes using a pair of simulators. Located in South Burlington, the company is leading the way in designing and constructing lightweight, electric aircraft that combine the aviation benefits of a helicopter and a traditional plane and utilize BETA's patented electric propulsion systems, and produce zero operational emissions. Monday's visit also showed SJA students that a future in the high-tech aeronautical industry is possible in Vermont. To learn more about BETA Technologies, view their website here. 

The Cross Country teams celebrated their seniors on Tuesday. Photos from the event can be viewed here.

Photos from last week's Varsity Soccer game can be viewed here.

Photos from Field Hockey Senior Day and the game against U-32 can be viewed here. Photos from the JV game can be viewed here.