Dear Sugar Bowl Academy Community,
What a fabulous start we have had to this school year! As we close out our first quarter, kudos to our students and staff for their effort, energy, and commitment. We have a truly special school year underway, let’s keep it going. Our next travel window begins Saturday, October 11 and continues through Saturday, October 25. During this time, our student-athletes will be training on an airbag in Oregon and on a glacier in Austria. We are taking grit, grace, and courage on the road. Please remember that there will be no in-person programming at Sugar Bowl Academy during these two weeks, and the dorm will be closed. All students need to complete their assigned independent study work and have it ready for our return to in-person school on Monday, October 27. Our first independent study period in August was mostly successful. This time, let’s have every student complete every assignment. Thank you in advance for taking care of business. If you need clarification on an assignment, have a question, or need additional support, please reach out to your teacher. Remember that Family Day at SBA is Monday, October 27. Plan to join us for the day to meet teachers, coaches, and the rest of our Academy team while also connecting with each other and celebrating our community. Enjoy your travels, training, and time away from Sugar Bowl. Eager to have you back at the best place to do what we do!
Sincerely,
Stephen
Executive Director
Athletics
Support a Coach with Housing
Housing near Sugar Bowl can be challenging, especially for our coaches who are with us only for the winter season. Some of our coaches are in need of affordable housing this winter. If you have available space and would enjoy welcoming a Sugar Bowl Academy coach for the winter, please email us at admin@sbacademy.org or call us at 530-269-7401. We hope to get a couple of our coaches set for this winter.
Last Chance to Sponsor Sugar Bowl Academy
Want to support SBA and promote your business to the Sugar Bowl Community? We are looking for sponsors for the 2025-2026 season. You can find more information and become a sponsor on our website at sbacdemy.org/sponsor.
Team Projects
Registration for the following projects is now available:
Alpine Austria October - all students U14 and up
Alpine Canada November - all students U14 and up
Alpine Youth Mammoth November - all U10, U12, U14, U16 athletes - see trip announcement
Freeride October Airbag Camp - all students
Freeride Colorado November - all students
For more information on Team Travel, including projects, please see the SBA Handbook.
This Week
Friday, October 10 - Freeski/Freeride Departs for Oregon
Athletes will be departing from RNO at 7:00 pm.
Saturday, October 11 - Dorm Closing
The dorm will close on Saturday, October 11 and re-open on Saturday, October 25.
Saturday, October 11 - Alpine Departs for Austria Project
Athletes will be departing from SFO at 2:00 pm.
School
Family Day at Sugar Bowl Academy
We are excited to invite all school families to join us on Monday, October 27, 2025, for our Family Day! This special day is an opportunity for you to share in the experiences of your student at Sugar Bowl Academy. Come and meet your student’s teachers, coaches, and the rest of the Academy team. It will be a day filled with grit, grace, and courage. While the Lodge will be closed due to construction, families can rent a home in the Village and be right here during your visit. We look forward to seeing you on October 27! Explore Available Rentals
PSAT Preparation
Karen met with the sophomores and juniors last week to get them prepared to take the digital PSAT. Here is the View content covered | Video to learn more
Upcoming Events
October 26 - SBA Community Parent Social
Join us for a parent social on Sunday, October 26. at RMU Carriage House. Offering delicious cocktails, a variety of beers on tap and best burgers in town for $12, as well as the coolest skis and ski gear! 4-7 pm at RMU, 10292 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161. Info and RSVP
October 27 - SBA Family Day
All school families are invited to join us for SBA Family Day on Monday, October 27.
October 29 - PSAT
All sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 29 at 8:30 am in Village Hall.
November 2 - SBA Community Low-Stress Book Club
Book to discuss: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. More info and RSVP
November 8 - SBA Team Welcome & Orientation
All athletes and families are invited to join us for our team welcome and orientation for the season.
November 20 - SBA Community Sips & Share - Parenting the Launch Years
Join us for our first casual, off the record evening of honest conversations centered around navigating the teen years! From car keys to college preps and post grad pathways to freedom and responsibility - an evening of sharing, learning, support and fun. More Information and RSVP
February 15 - Academy Soiree
Save the date for our annual Academy Soiree.