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Due to poor field conditions, today's 11am boys soccer game at Winooski has been moved to South Burlington HS. Still 11am kickoff. Good luck!

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MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER FIELD LOCATIONS TODAY 10/12 Today's MS Soccer games vs. SATEC both start at 4:30. Boys will be on the JV Field, Girls on the Varsity field. Good luck!

FRIDAY 10/6 MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER TIME CHANGE -The start times for this Friday's (10/6) MS soccer games have flipped. The BOYS will now play at 4pm, and the GIRLS will play at 5pm. Sorry for any confusion. Good luck!

TUESDAY OCTOBER 10 MS SOCCER CHANGE The MS soccer games next week at Peoples Academy, originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, have now been moved to Friday, October 13. Boys will play at 4pm, Girls at 5:15.

Due to Mill River Homecoming events, today's football game is a 2pm start (not 1pm as originally listed). Sorry for any confusion, and good luck!!

Even though May feels far away, we have begun planning the much-anticipated event of the year—Prom! Our students, teachers, and parents are gearing up for a memorable night filled with fun, laughter, and lasting memories. To ensure that this special occasion lives up to its expectations, we need your support! What: Little Caesars Fundraiser to Support Prom When: September 28-October 28 Where: Online Ordering Link Below (Elizabeth N. will show as the fundraiser) https://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/products?support=4993b2e2-9c7a-42df-a319-6633661c29fa Many Many Thanks!

MIDDLE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY PRACTICE CANCELLED TODAY, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29 -Athletes should go home right after school. Have a great weekend!

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MONDAY 9/25 MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER UPDATE Monday's MS Girls Soccer practice is cancelled. Students should go home right after school. There will be a makeup practice on Wednesday, 9/27, at 5:30pm. All other practices and events are on as scheduled.

SATURDAY 9/23 VARSITY BOYS SOCCER UPDATE -Due to a lack of players, Blue Mountain has forfeited Saturday's Varsity Boys Soccer game. The team will have the day off today, and no practice tomorrow. Rest, recover, get healthy, and be ready for practice Monday!

THURSDAY 9/21 ATHLETIC UPDATES 1) Due to transportation logistics, the bus for the MS soccer games at St. Albans City will now depart at 4:10. The game time will be moved to approximately 4:45. 2) The Varsity boys soccer makeup game with Lamoille will be played at home today at 4:30. 3) HS Girls Soccer will practice today from 3:30-5pm (originally listed as 4:30-6pm). Good luck to all!

TUESDAY 9/19 ATHLETIC UPDATES: 1) Due to poor field conditions, Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Lamoille is postponed to Thursday 9/21 at 4:30pm. No practice today. 2) MS/HS Cross Country Race at Milton is cancelled. MS will practice 3-4pm. HS will have day off. 3) Varsity Girls Soccer game at MVU is still ON. 4) All other practices are ON as scheduled. Coaches please be mindful of the wet areas of the field, specifically goal mouths and central areas.

For those planning to attend today's 11am girls soccer game at Richford, it will be played on the Elementary school field due to poor conditions at the High School field. Good luck!!

THURSDAY 9/14 MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER UPDATE -Due to extremely low numbers in the St. Albans City program today (not enough players for separate boys or girls teams), the following adjustments to today's game schedule have been made to ensure playing opportunities for all students. -City will combine to make one co-ed team. At 4:30 they will play a 30 minute half against our girls team. At approx. 5:10, they will play a 30 minute half against our boys team. -Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we preserve playing opportunities for our students.

VARSITY FOOTBALL VS. MILTON UPDATE, SUNDAY 9/10 Due to Friday night's weather-suspended football game at Milton, the game will be resumed on Monday, 9/11 at 4pm. The JV football game previously scheduled for Monday is postponed, makeup TBD. We are currently awaiting final bus departure information, but players should plan on departing between 1:45 and 2pm. There will be NO admission charge to attend on Monday. Good luck!

THURSDAY 9/7 BFA FAIRFAX ATHLETIC UPDATES Due to the continued heat advisory, as well as forecasted heavy thunderstorm activity for this afternoon, updates to Thursday's athletic schedule are as follows: -ALL Middle School practices are cancelled. Students should head home after school. -High School Girls Soccer will practice in the Elementary Gym from 3:30-5pm. -High School Cross Country will meet in the Fitness Room at 3:15 for practice. -High School Boys Soccer will practice in the HS gym from 4:30-6pm. -High School Football will meet at 4:30, and make a weather-based determination about practice at that time. No pads or helmets until at least 5pm. Be prepared to go inside as necessary.

WEDNESDAY ATHLETIC UPDATES: With the temperatures and humidity predicted to be even higher than yesterday, the following adjustments have been made to after-school activities.  Varsity Boys Soccer: Game vs. Lamoille postponed to Sept. 19, no practice today HS Football: Practice will be 5:30-7:15 with modifications MS and HS Cross Country: both teams practice at 5pm with modifications, be prepared to run on trails in woods. Middle school will end at 5:45. MS Girls and Boys Soccer: both teams practice 5:30-7pm with modifications Varsity/JV Girls Soccer: practice in Elementary Gym 4:30-6pm Stay hydrated, listen to your body, stay safe! With practices starting later, please head home after school and return for practices.  Thank you!

Athletics Update (Tuesday 12pm): In alignment with VPA Heat Policy requirements, we will be making the following modifications to today's (Tuesday) and tomorrow's (Wednesday) MIDDLE SCHOOL athletic schedules. 1) Any practices that were scheduled to start prior to 4:30pm are cancelled Tuesday. This includes MS cross country and MS boys soccer. MS girls soccer will practice as scheduled today (with safety modifications) at 5:30pm. 2) Wednesday's Middle School cross country practice has been moved to a 5pm start. It will go 5-6:15pm. Wednesday's Middle School boys and girls soccer will both practice at 5:30pm. Please be sure to bring plenty of water and hydrate throughout the day. If your practice has been cancelled, please head home right after school. *We will provide updates on Tuesday's and Wednesday's High School events shortly.