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SCHOOL PROFILE Founded in 1867, Lyndon Institute is a historic school in New England that offers a STEM program, dual enrollment courses at nearby Northern Vermont University, 14 AP course options, and more than 20 visual, performing, and media arts courses. Lyndon Institute is located 10 minutes from Burke Mountain ski and mountain bike resort. FACILITIES Lyndon Institute’s 150-acre campus includes nature trails, science labs, computer labs, a multimedia center/library, sports fields, an ice hockey arena, a greenhouse, and a track and field facility. A new student center was introduced in 2016. SPORTS AND ARTS Lyndon’s indoor track, boys basketball, girls slope-style snowboarding, boys giant slalom alpine skiing, and softball teams were all 2015-16 State Champions. Also, recently the field hockey team won he state title, while the boys ice hockey team made it to the finals. Students choose from unique arts courses such as world music, ballet, graphic arts, culinary arts, and analog photography. Additionally, Lyndon offers several AP-level art courses. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE The school has traditional dormitories built in the past 10 years with modern facilities. Each dormitory’s lounge area is equipped with a television, a kitchen, and computers. The school organizes trips and activities such as professional sporting events, kayaking, and a learn to ski/snowboard program. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.lyndoninstitute.org/">Lyndon Institute</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.lyndonvt.org/">Lyndon, Vermont</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE Founded in 1842, St. Johnsbury Academy offers over 200 courses, including more than 30 AP classes and the AP Capstone Diploma program, seven engineering and robotics courses, and four foreign languages. A National Blue Ribbon School, St. Johnsbury also has an extensive ESL program, a biomedical and health sciences certificate, and dual enrollment partnership with Southern New Hampshire University and Colby-Sawyer College. FACILITIES St. Johnsbury Academy’s village-style campus is situated in a traditional small New England town. The campus features a photography studio, music performance studios, a 250-seat black box theater, a 20,000-volume library, an indoor pool, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor tracks, and many more professional-quality facilities and amenities. SPORTS AND ARTS Students can choose from dozens of interscholastic sports teams including skiing, ice hockey, and ultimate Frisbee. Recently, athletes have taken home state championships in field hockey, indoor track, boys and girls basketball, and boys alpine skiing. Students can choose from over 40 unique art courses such as clay, stagecraft, and fashion design. Many students win the State and National Scholastic Art Award each year. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS St. Johnsbury has received the Blue Ribbon School award, had two National Merit Finalists and 59 Scholastic Art Awards in 2019, and placed first in the 2019 Catamount Arts 48 Hour Film Slam. The 30th president of the United States, Calvin Coolidge, graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy. DORMITORIES AND STUDENT LIFE Faculty members reside in each dorm, and each student is assigned a dorm parent who acts as the student’s mentor and communicates regularly with the student’s family. Students choose activities for the school to plan, such as concerts and wilderness excursions. Visit School Site: <a href="https://www.stjacademy.org/">St. Johnsbury Academy</a> Visit City Site: <a href="https://www.discoverstjohnsbury.com/">St. Johnsbury Academy</a>

SCHOOL PROFILE Montpelier High School (MHS) is a public school with 332 students from grades 9 to 12. Offering small class sizes with one teacher for every seven students, MHS offers unique programs and multiple pathways which allows students to tailor their experiences to fit their goals. They also offer a Community Based Learning Program to give students a hands on experience in the work environment. FACILITIES The facilities include a 3D printer, solar panels with digital read-outs, a green house with rainwater collection, sub-irrigation, aquaponics systems, and a Mac Lab. The campus and community are focused around sustainability. SPORTS AND ARTS The athletics program offers opportunities for students to participate on great teams like the girls’ tennis team, who won four state championships in five years. Each year students at Montpelier demonstrate their progress in the arts with a schoolwide exhibition of artwork including anything from short films to instrumental recitals. AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS In 2019, MHS was ranked by US News and World Report as the #13 high school in Vermont. Montpelier High School was also recognized as a School of Success by the National Center for Learning and Citizenship (NCLC). COMMUNITY INFORMATION Montpelier is the United States’ smallest state capital, creating a unique balance of activity and sense of community. Students can go camping, hiking, skiing, snowboarding, and biking in Vermont’s many mountains and forests. Visit School Site: <a href="www.mpsvt.org">Montpelier High School</a> Visit City Site: <a href="www.montpelier-vt.org">Montpelier, Vermont</a>