• Shawsheen Valley Technical High School

    Principal's Update

    Friday, September 15, 2023

     

    Dear Shawsheen Students, Parents/Guardians, and Colleagues, 

     

    As the school year gains momentum, we encourage students to stay after school for extra help with their teachers when needed and to get involved in SVTHS clubs and activities. Starting next week, the library will be open every Monday-Thursday (except for half-days) until 5:30pm. We staff the library until this time to ensure that students have a supervised location to report to if they stay after school beyond the time of the 3:20pm late bus, and need to wait for the 5:30 late bus. Students can also report to the Fitness Center after school Monday-Friday (except for half-days) until 5:30pm. Students should coordinate directly with their teachers to schedule times to report after school for extra help. 

     

    PSAT Information

    The following information is from the SVTHS Guidance Department:

    The PSAT for 11th grade students is scheduled for Tuesday October 17th from 8:30-11:30 AM here at Shawsheen.  The PSAT-11 will be digital (computer based) for the first time this year.  The cost is $20. On Monday September 18th, school counselors will be visiting shops to distribute registration forms. Registration forms can begin to be turned into the Guidance office beginning Tuesday September 19th between 7:35-7:50 (Homeroom).  Registration will continue until spots are filled or be closed on Monday September 25th. 

    The PSAT- 10 for sophomores is scheduled for February. Registration information for the PSAT 10 will be released at a later date.

     

    School Photo Re-takes - Thursday, October 19

    Students can re-take their school photos with SmilePro on Thursday, October 19. To sign up to for photo re-takes, please email Diane Cedorchuk.

     

    Billerica Scholarship Foundation Fundraisers

    Click on the links below to learn about two opportunities to support the Billerica Scholarship Foundation.

     

    Reminder: Seeking Parent/Guardian Representatives for the 2023-2024 SVTHS School Council

    Please click on the link below to view information about the election of parent/guardian representatives to the SVTHS School Council for the 2023-2023 school year.

     

    Reminder: Student Leadership Opportunities at SVTHS 

    Please click on the link below to view information about two student leadership opportunities at SVTHS.

     

    Reminder:  'Meet & Greet' Parent/Guardian-Teacher Night  

    Please click on the link below for details regarding our upcoming 'Meet & Greet' Parent/Guardian-Teacher Night, scheduled for Thursday, September 28, 2023.

        

    Reminder: Electronic Signatures for 2023-2024 SVTHS Student Handbook Forms are Due

    If you have NOT completed this process yet, please click on the link below for more information.

     

    Best,

    Jessica Cook

    (she/her)

    Principal

     

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    Reminders:

    • Tuesday, September 19: PSAT Registration begins and will remain open until spots fill or until Monday, September 25
    • Thursday, September 21: 2023-2024 SVTHS Student Cabinet Application due (students must be signed into their school Microsoft 365 account)
    • Thursday, September 21: 2023-2024 Candidate Form due for parents/guardians who want to be candidates for parent/guardian reps to the School Council
    • Friday, September 22: Homecoming ticket sales end (unless tickets sell out sooner)
    • Wednesday, September 27: Homecoming Dance
    • Thursday, September 28: Elections for parent/guardian reps to the School Council, 5pm-8pm
    • Thursday, September 28: Meet & Greet Parent/Guardian-Teacher Night
    • Friday, September 29: Pep Rally
    • Friday, September 29: Half-day - 10:43am dismissal for students     
    • Thursday, October 5: Professional day for staff only - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
    • Friday, October 6: Q1 Mid-term
    • Wednesday, October 11: Monthly staff meeting at 2:15pm
    • Thursday, October 12: School Council meeting at 2:30pm in the School Committee Room