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Dogs (and Cats) of Rock Point School

The pets of Rock Point School are beloved members of our school community and, sometimes, they are the first representative from our school that a new student meets when they visit our campus:
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Babka, School Guardian

Babka is a two-year-old male tabby cat that was selected by the residential educator team from the Chittenden County Humane Society fall of 2025. He is named after a loaf-shaped chocolate-filled cake. Babka gets easily overwhelmed, but loves loves lovesss meeting new people (in small doses). He is the guardian of Rock Point School and serves as lookout, regularly monitoring the grounds’ squirrel population. Babka loves: cuddles, wand toys, hugs, and Sheba cuts cat food. If you listen closely, you can hear him chiming in on third floor conversations!
bebe

Bebe, Art Room Assistant

The infamous Art Dog has been coming to Rock Point since she was a puppy. Bebe (short for Baby Boo) is a lab and blue heeler mix who was born on a ranch in California and then flown to Vermont in 2013 after Jeannie saw her picture and knew she had to have her. BeBe has a deep love for fetch, tracking the squirrel population through the windows, howling the Happy Birthday song, and she has inspired countless student art projects including a pair of mittens, a doll, and a photo collage of Bebe riding a surfboard. 
Bumby dog

Bumby, Admissions Team Member

Bumby, named after Ernest Hemingway's son, is an important member of our admissions team. He works in the office, helping students de-stress and learn how many treats are too many. Bumby loves taking long walks, chewing on sticks, and will be your best friend if you give him snuggles. Bumby's ears are legendarily soft when you pet them.
Milo dog

Milo, Assistant to Head of School

Milo is an Irish Doodle who joined RPS as a puppy in 2024. You can find him in the Head of School's office, chewing on a bone, or playing in the front yard. Milo is very vocal and he is still learning how to greet people with a little less enthusiasm, but he loves spending time with students at Rock Point! He's always up for a walk or a snuggle with any new friends.
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Shawarma, Dean's Sidekick

Shawarma lives on the Rock Point property with his mom, Ryan, and is also a frequent visitor to a nearby school. He even starred in his first film, "The Life of Shawarma" directed and produced by one of their students. He was spotted once at a Flaming Lips concert at the Waterfront, but when he is not attending concerts, he enjoys hiking with visitors on the Rock Point property, and enjoys teasing dogs on leashes. He has also attended Rock Point School's opening day on two occasions.