Dear Sugar Bowl Academy Community,
We are officially done for the season at Sugar Bowl. As we transition to the off‑season, construction on the new Gondola begins tomorrow, Monday, April 6, along with additional work at the Main Lodge, Village Lodge, and Athlete Zone. It will be a busy off‑season as our home mountain prepares for winter 2027. As construction begins here, SBA athletes still have a few competitions remaining and will be traveling over the next couple of weeks. Students, we return to our off‑snow schedule starting Monday, April 6. All students will start each day at Village Hall at 8:30 am, with breakfast available every weekday. Friday, April 10 is the last day of Quarter 3 and Winter Term, let’s have a solid finish! Parents, we are continually working to provide the best experiences, programs, and services possible. This is the last call to share your feedback on what we are doing well and where we can improve. Please take a few minutes to complete our end‑of‑season survey if you have not already done soon. Looking forward to the week ahead.
Sincerely,
Stephen
Executive Director
Athletics
SBA Results
Many of our SBA teams have completed their competitive season. Our older teams still have some regional and national championships. Find the latest results on our Results page.
SBA’s Jack Schrady won Best Junior in GS at the National Championships in Vail. He finished fifth overall and third among US athletes in a race that included U.S. Ski Team members and Olympians. Full Race Report
SBA’s Mattias Wilson has met the nomination criteria for the 2026-2027 U.S. Alpine Team. He finished seventh overall in Super G at the FIS Junior World Ski Championships in Narvik. Read Press Release
Catherine Hanbury finished 2nd in the final Far West U10 Girls standings. Will Keatley finished 8th in the U10 Boys standings. Full Report
Luke Phillips and Beaux Betty finished 2nd and 3rd in the final Far West U12 Boys standings. Sylvia Schwall finished 2nd in the U12 Girls standings, and Anna Shefftz finished 5th. Full Report
Andy Doiron finished 3rd in the final Far West U14 Boys standings, followed by Clark Schwall in 6th, and Charlie Bertram in 10th. Full Report
Meila Ayers finished 2nd in the final Far West U16 Girls standings. Miles Pfeister finished in 3rd in the Boys standings, followed by Gabriel Park in 4th, and Ethan Cohen in 10th. Full Report
Our U10 team competed at Bear Valley last weekend in the Far West championships. Catherine Hanbury finished in the top 10 in all three races. Will Phillips won the GS race and won the Slalom race. Full Report
This Week
Monday, April 6 - Friday, April 10 - Spirit Week
Celebrate the end of Winter Term and show your school spirit by dressing on theme each day. View Flyer
Tuesday, April 7 - SBA Low Stress Book Club
We will discuss There are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. More info and RSVP
Friday, April 10 - Winter Term Rock Band Showcase
Join us right after school on Friday, April 10 as our two middle school bands perform songs they learned in their enrichment class during Winter Term. Stay after school and dance/cheer in front of the school building during pickup. Featuring Full Send and Saisha and the Vowels. View Flyer
Friday, April 10 - End of Q3 and Winter Term
This is our final week of Winter Term.
SBA Menu - Week of April 5
Academics
April Break Independent Work
Students are required to complete independent work for each of their core classes over the April Break. All assignments will be either posted on Google Classroom or physical copies will be distributed by course instructors before the break begins. As a reminder, no credit will be given for asynchronous work that is submitted late. All work will be due the first day of in person school on Monday, April 27.
Schoolwide Read: Accountable
All students have now finished the book. This week we will use homeroom to wrap up and explore the major themes of the book as a whole.
Pre-ACT - Sophomores and Juniors
The Pre-ACT tests have been ordered. The test is on Saturday, May 9 at 8:30 am in Village Hall. Please bring two number two pencils (non-mechanical) and a calculator.
Community
Senior Project Survey - Child Allergies
Our SBA seniors all complete a Senior Project as part of their coursework in their final year at SBA. One of our students, Eloise Rogers, is studying allergies in children. Please help her by completing her allergy survey for each of your children. You do not have to be at the school or on the team to participate. Thank you for helping Eloise collect data for her project!
Thank You 2026 Sponsors!
Sugar Bowl Academy had 10 amazing sponsors this season, and we are grateful for their support! The sponsors allow us to provide hoodies and t-shirts to our athletes and staff. Please keep them in mind as you do business in the Truckee Area and the Bay Area, and please tell them thank you for supporting our SBA athletes if you see them in person!
SBA Community Social at RMU
Thank you SBA Community for a fun evening at RMU last weekend! It was wonderful to see our community together, including residential and day students, middle and high school students, coaches, teachers, staff, parents, alumni, and alumni parents. Our community is what makes Sugar Bowl Academy so magical! Interested in serving on SBA Community Committee? More information
Knee Injuries in Skiing: Quick Guide for Parents, Coaches & Kids
Knee injuries, especially to the ACL and MCL, are the most common skiing injuries. They often happen during sudden twists, catching an edge, or awkward landings. Chronic knee injuries, such as PFPS and patellar tendinopathy, are also highly prevalent in our youth skiers.
Common Risk Factors:
Fatigue
Poor landing or turning mechanics
Icy or uneven snow
Incorrect binding settings
Growth spurts affecting strength/coordination
Prevention Tips:
Strengthen quads, hamstrings, hips, and core
Do a proper dynamic warm-up
Practice safe technique and balanced stance
Have bindings checked each season
Stop skiing if there’s swelling, instability, or sharp pain
Early evaluation helps athletes recover faster and return to snow safely. Working together, we can keep kids healthy and confident on the mountain.
Upcoming Events
April 13-24 - April Break - Dorm Closed
The school will be on April Break from April 13-24. The dorm will be closed on Saturday, April 11 and will reopen on Sunday, April 26. If you have not already shared your travel plans with Jamie, please do so as soon as possible.
April 29 - Academy Awards
All full-year and Winter Term students are invited to join us for the annual Academy Awards on Wednesday, April 29. All students can submit edits to Anders. Submission deadline is April 1. View Flyer
May 15, 2026 - Prom
Open to all students in grades 9-12 at Mountain Lotus Yoga from 7-9 pm. Tickets on sale now. Juniors may bring 1 guest. Seniors may bring 2 guests.