The Big Dog community gathered on Saturday, June 6, to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2026 and recognize a group of student-athletes whose time at Carrabassett Valley Academy has been defined by dedication, growth, resilience, and community.
As we head into summer, things are quieting down in the Valley after the excitement of Commencement weekend. Following our end-of-year celebrations for the Class of 2026, our underclassmen are participating in summer academic courses to give them a head start next year.
As the school year came to a close, student-athletes, families, faculty, coaches, and staff gathered for one of CVA’s favorite traditions, the annual Big Dog Awards Luncheon, held this year on Friday, June 5. The event provided an opportunity to pause, reflect, and celebrate a year of hard work, growth, and community.
Families, faculty, staff, coaches, alumni, and friends gathered on Friday, June 5, for the annual Senior Banquet to celebrate the Class of 2026 and reflect on the experiences, memories, and relationships that shaped their years at Carrabassett Valley Academy.
Each month, CVA recognizes students who embody the core values of kindness, respect, commitment, and gratitude. The May Student Spotlight Award recipients have distinguished themselves through academic achievement, athletic dedication, leadership, and service to others. Their efforts, both large and small, help strengthen the CVA community and make a positive impact on those around them.
CVA is proud to celebrate three alumni who earned selection to the 2026–27 U.S. Moguls Development Team: Dory Michaud ’23, Chase Littlefield ’24, and Jack Egan ’25. Their selections place them among the nation’s top developing mogul skiers and represent a significant milestone for CVA’s Freestyle Moguls program.
As we move into the final stretch of the school year, there is much to celebrate across campus. Spring is always an exciting time at CVA as we honor the progress our student-athletes have made and look ahead to important milestones still to come.
Carrabassett Valley Academy will celebrate the Class of 2026 during Commencement Weekend on June 5 and 6. The weekend will honor a group of student-athletes whose dedication, perseverance, and growth have left a lasting impact on the CVA community.
CVA is pleased to announce several coaching additions and leadership updates across the Alpine and Freestyle programs for the coming year. These changes strengthen athlete development pathways and reinforce collaboration between the Weekend Program and Academy teams.
For many families, the college application process can feel overwhelming, especially for CVA student-athletes balancing demanding academics, training, travel, and competition. CVA’s College Bound program provides structured, individualized support that helps Big Dogs navigate the process with confidence and prepare for life after graduation.
Driven by a shared mission to elevate the training experience of Carrabassett Valley Academy student-athletes, CVA launched a bold capital campaign to bring its High Performance Center to life.
As we reflect on another exciting year at Carrabassett Valley Academy, we are reminded that the strength of the CVA experience is made possible by our students, coaches, and faculty, and by the generosity of our community.
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