Vermont Principals' Association
American educational organization
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The Vermont Principals' Association (VPA) is an organization of over 300 schools in the U.S. state of Vermont that sponsor activities in numerous sports and activities. The VPA is a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), which writes the rules for most U.S. high school sports and activities.
AbbreviationVPA
Formation1945
LegalstatusAssociation
PurposeAthletic/Educational
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| Abbreviation | VPA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1945 |
| Legal status | Association |
| Purpose | Athletic/Educational |
| Headquarters | 2 Prospect St. Suite 3 Montpelier, VT 05602 |
Region served | Vermont |
| Members | 300+ schools |
Executive Director | Robert Stevens |
| Affiliations | National Federation of State High School Associations |
| Staff | 6 |
| Website | vpaonline.org |
| Remarks | (802) 229-0547 |
Sponsored activities
- Alpine Skiing
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Dance
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice Hockey
- Indoor Track
- Lacrosse
- Nordic Skiing
- Outdoor Track
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Ultimate (First state in the USA to organize)
- Wrestling
- Volleyball (Last state in the USA to organize)
Other activities
- Debate/Forensics
- Drama
- Geography
- Math
- Science
- Spelling
- Student Council
- Student Leadership
- Youth for Justice
Ban and lawsuit
In 2023 the organization banned a Christian school from competing in events it organized after the school forfeited a game against a team with a trans athlete. A lawsuit followed and was settled in 2026 with a six figure payment to the school.[1]
