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Congratulations to Megan Mentzer, James Petersen, and Ethan Croke on earning the Global Seal of Biliteracy for German! This is truly an impressive achievement that demonstrates their dedication and language skills.

Reaching Intermediate High or Advanced proficiency across all four language domains (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking) requires significant commitment and hard work. The comprehensive testing process is challenging, so these students should be very proud of their accomplishment.

The Global Seal of Biliteracy will provide them with valuable benefits for their future academic and professional paths, including potential college credits, advanced placement opportunities, career advantages, and formal recognition of their language abilities.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch to these language rockstars on their outstanding achievement!

The National Honor Society partnered with the American Red Cross to host a successful blood drive last Friday. This collaborative effort not only brought together students and staff but also welcomed community members who joined our school and made a life-saving impact.

Several brave students stepped up to donate blood for the very first time alongside experienced community donors. The presence of community members created a wonderful opportunity for students to see civic engagement in action.

Each donation can save up to three lives, making all participants true heroes. The Red Cross professionals provided expert care and guidance, especially for our first-time donors who showed exceptional courage throughout the process.

The drive collected enough units to potentially help dozens of people. Our National Honor Society members demonstrated outstanding organizational skills, ensuring a smooth experience for everyone who attended.

Special thanks to the American Red Cross team, our NHS advisors, and to every donor—both from our school and the surrounding community—who took time out of their busy schedules to contribute to this important cause.

Dear High School Families,

As we wrap up our spring high school student-led conferences, we want to take a moment to thank you for your participation and support. These conferences represent an important opportunity for students to take ownership of their learning and share their progress with you directly.

Your Feedback Matters

We've heard many positive comments about the student-led conference experience, along with thoughtful suggestions for improvement. To help us systematically gather this valuable input, we've created a feedback survey.

Why complete the survey? Your insights will directly shape how we structure these conferences next year, making them more effective and meaningful for everyone involved.

Survey Details

• Access the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eS7cjthj0ekgyCVm1hvFESwVdcMftOKaSwUew8JCRsw/preview 
• Completion time: Approximately10 minutes
• Review Date: March 28th

While students will receive their own separate survey via email, this family survey focuses on your unique perspective as family meembers experiencing these conferences.

Looking Ahead

As we plan for next year, we will continue our model of teacher-family conferences in the fall and student-led conferences in the spring. Your feedback will help us refine and strengthen both formats to better serve our school community.

Thank you for being partners in your child's education. We truly value your input as we work together to create the most supportive learning environment possible.

Sincerely,

Jody Chamberlin, Emily Rossier, and Melissa Wellikoff

Hazel Rakowski competed in the Vermont Special Olympics Winter Games at the Hermitage Club in Wilmington. She participated in three alpine skiing events: slalom, giant slalom, and super G, earning a silver medal and two fourth-place ribbons. Hazel achieved her personal best time in every event!

The competition was a two-day experience that included a dinner, dance, and hotel stay. Hazel enjoyed socializing with her teammates throughout the event. Her family was there to support her and cheer for all the Addison County skiers and snowboarders.

VUHS celebrates Hazel's accomplishments and recognizes the dedication and hard work our students demonstrate in their activities outside of school. Congratulations to Hazel on her outstanding performance!