We are excited to announce that masks will be optional when students return from February break on Monday, 2/28/22. After two years of the pandemic, we look forward to taking this important first step in our path to normalcy. We feel confident in this decision because the school has over a 90% vaccination rate, and we believe that the freedom of not wearing masks is beneficial for students on many levels. Read More
Rice is stronger than ever and growing faster than ever. We're actively enrolling for the 2022-2023 school year; we encourage you to apply early to secure your spot. Tour our school, schedule a student shadow day, and visit our admissions page to get all the details.
We're happy to continue our Valentine's Day tradition! Now-Friday, February 11th, members of the Student Council are taking orders during lunch for carnations to be delivered on Valentine's Day with a special message. Cost: $1.00/flower with a notecard.
The Rice Parent Organization has organized a SWEET Fundraiser. Order tubs of Vermont Cookie Love cookie dough to bake at home. Proceeds will benefit Student and Teacher supplemental events: field trips, special events, and activities. Order by 2/2 for pickup on 2/11!
One of Rice's long-term goals is to grow our tuition assistance endowment. We are grateful to Kathy and Paul Oliaro, parents of Rice alumni Scott '88 and Amy '91, for helping us on this path by establishing our newest scholarship fund in Kathy's parents' names, Richard and Marie Powers. This scholarship will specifically serve students coming to Rice from the Boys and Girls Club of Burlington. The Powers Scholarship is one of 19 tuition assistance funds currently invested at the Vermont Catholic Community Foundation totally $1.3M. To cover the bulk of our financial aid needs, we need to grow our endowment to at least $15M. Read more about what inspired the Oliaro's generous commitment HERE.
We're in critical need of host families for two Rice prep hockey players from Canada (January-June). Both of these student-athletes balance a demanding practice schedule, traveling nearly every weekend in February and March. Get the details.
The 91st annual Stunt Nite performance at the Flynn Theater on November 23, 2021 did not disappoint, especially after missing last year. Click here to read about the winning show and see photos from each class's performance.
It is a Rice tradition to choose one Saint each November to be the Patron Saint of our school for the academic year. The common theme connecting this year's selection of Saints is the tremendous amount of faith and courage they each displayed when facing adversity at a young age. As a Rice community we have been impressed with how well you our students have handled the many difficulties of these last few years. We offer these Saints as both inspiration and companions in the year to come. Our last nominee is Blessed Chiara Luce Badano.
It is a Rice tradition to choose one Saint each November to be the Patron Saint of our school for the academic year. The common theme connecting this year's selection of Saints is the tremendous amount of faith and courage they each displayed when facing adversity at a young age. As a Rice community we have been impressed with how well you our students have handled the many difficulties of these last few years. We offer these Saints as both inspiration and companions in the year to come. Next up...Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
A huge congratulations goes out to Ava MacDonough, who signed her National Letter of Intent on November 11th to play women’s basketball at St. Michael’s College.
