Dear Sugar Bowl Academy Community,
We have made it to the final week of the school year! We have several special events planned this week as we celebrate our Class of 2026 and the accomplishments of all our student-athletes. All families are invited to attend 8th Grade Promotion and Awards on Thursday, May 28.
Our Class of 2026 has worked incredibly hard over the past four years, and we will celebrate their achievement with Graduation on Friday, May 29. We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Stephen
Executive Director
This Week
Tuesday, May 26 - Thursday, May 28 - Finals
We will be on a special schedule this week for Finals. Please note there will not be breakfast or lunch available at school this week, except for lunch on Wednesday at Beach Day. Final Week Schedule
Wednesday, May 27 - Beach Day
Beach Day is at West End Beach. Students should be picked up at 4 pm at West End Beach.
Thursday, May 28 - 8th Grade Promotion and Awards
Please join us as we celebrate our full-year 8th grade students and give our annual awards. Students and staff should arrive by 4:30 pm. The ceremony begins at 5 pm on the Academy Lawn. All full-year students are required to attend.
Friday, May 29 - Graduation
All families are encouraged to attend Sugar Bowl Academy’s graduation, a time to celebrate our seniors and the end of the year. Students and staff should arrive at 3 pm. There ceremony begins at 4 pm on the Academy Lawn. All full-year students are required to attend.
May 30 - Dorm Closes
The dorm will be closing for the summer on Saturday. Residential students should coordinate move out and travel plans with Jamie.
Academics
Finals Schedule
Students will take final exams this week. Finals Schedule
Art Show - Community Voted
Thank you to our outstanding art teacher Jill Paganelli for an amazing art show! Here are the community voted results:
Originality & Creativity
Winner: Jameson - Bob, Trashcan
Runner Up: Lucy - Fireworks
Tech Skill/Craftsmanship
Winner: Eloise - Sgraffito, Octopus Bowl
Runners Up (triple tie): Ethan - Chess; Bodhi - Gridded Self Portrait; Abbott - Surrealist Building
Composition & Design
Winner: Ari - Portraiture: Expression and Abstraction
Runner Up: Ethan - Foreshortening with Chess/ Pen and Ink
People's Choice
Winner: Abbott - Ski Design
Runners Up (tie): Ethan - Portraiture Photo, Ari- Portraiture: Expression and Abstraction
Best of Show
Winner: Abbott - Ski Design
Runner Up: Abbott - Nonfigurative Abstract
Community
Yearbooks On Sale
Order your 2025-2026 SBA Yearbook online now. Yearbooks will be delivered to students during the last week of the school year.
SBA Community Committee - Volunteers Needed for 2026-2027
The Community Committee wants to wish everyone a wonderful summer! This year was packed with events, gatherings, celebrations, and support for both parents and student-athletes — and none of it would have happened without our incredible volunteers.
A huge thank you to Maricar Pacquing for leading the committee over the past two years, and to all the parents who helped make this community such a fun, welcoming, and supportive part of Sugar Bowl Academy.
We are looking for a chairperson and several new committee leads for next year. More information
Post-Training - Race Nutrition and Recovery
Refueling starts as soon as possible after racing. Within 30–60 minutes, aim for carbs to restore energy and protein to support muscle repair (≈20–30g). Fluids and electrolytes are key—athletes lose fluids even in cold conditions. Simple options like chocolate milk, smoothies, yogurt with fruit, or rice bowls work well. Consistent post-race fueling improves recovery and readiness for the next session.
