Shawsheen Valley Technical High School

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School

Principal's Update

Friday, October 20, 2023

Dear Shawsheen Students, Parents/Guardians, and Colleagues, 

Please join me in congratulating Sarah Johansen, a senior in Electronics/Engineering Technology, and the 2023-2024 Student Representative to the School Committee! Sarah Johansen was elected by her peers on the Student Cabinet. Please join me in recognizing those student leaders, listed below. Information on the Student Cabinet & the Student Representative to the School Committee position was originally shared in the following message: Thursday, September 7, 2023 - Student Leadership Opportunities.

Financial Aid Night - Tuesday, October 24, 2023

The following message was originally shared by the SVTHS Guidance Department:

Attention Parents & Guardians of 11th & 12th grade students: on Tuesday, October 24th from 6:00-7:30PM, we will hold our Financial Aid Night. Amy Staffier, Director of Financial Aid from Simmons University, will be presenting information regarding the financial aid process. The target audience for this event is parents/guardians but students are welcome to attend as well.

Attention Class of 2024!

The following message was originally shared by the SVTHS Guidance Department:  

The Shawsheen Tech Guidance Office created the following document: Senior College Planning Checklist as a tool to help you complete the steps required to apply to college. If you plan to apply to a 4-year college, please review the document and reach out to your counselor if you have any questions or need clarification. Counselors will be visiting students in Related to give a general overview of the college application process but a 1-1 appointment with your counselor is recommended, especially if you plan to apply to college with an “Early Action” deadline (typically on or around November 1st).

Grab and Go Lunch Line

SVTHS cafeteria staff have been working to accommodate the high volume of student interest in school lunches. To help alleviate the long lines, a grab and go station has been set up outside of the salad bar area, which will also provide free lunch the way the other lines do.

School Council

The School Council meets monthly in the School Committee Room. School Council meetings are open to the public. Information about the School Council, including meeting dates/times, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes can be viewed at the following link: Principal's Office / School Council - 2023-2024 (shawsheentech.org) 

Reminder: Attention Seniors - Cap & Gown Orders DUE by next Friday, October 27!

Orders for graduation cap and gown packages are due by October 27, 2023. There are many packages to choose from, but the Essential Package has all of the items you will need for graduation day (cap, gown, stole, and tassel) for a cost of $34. Click on the following link or use the QR code below: Shawsheen Valley Technical High School BILLERICA, MA - Graduation | Jostens. 

Help Spread the Word: SVTHS Annual Open House - Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 2pm-4pm

Shawsheen Valley Technical School is excited to extend an invitation to all community members for its annual Open House on November 5, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This event is in-person and open to anyone interested in discovering the offerings of the Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical School District. Prospective students, alumni, community members, business partners, and family and friends are encouraged to attend. The Open House serves as a comprehensive showcase of Shawsheen's diverse academic, career, and vocational-technical programs, as well as highlight our remarkable athletic teams. Additionally, an array of enriching extracurricular clubs and activities will be on display. This self-guided event will empower participants to explore the stunning Shawsheen campus while attending interactive demonstrations in both academic and vocational programs.

Reminder: Help Spread the Word - Registration for 7th Grade Project Explore is Open

Registration for Project Explore is open and will remain open until filled. This is a free after-school program for 7th grade students residing in Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Tewksbury, and Wilmington. You can help spread the word by sharing the following link with families in our sending communities: Youth Project Explore (Gr. 7) / Project Explore (shawsheentech.org) .

Best,

Jessica Cook

(she/her)

Principal

Quick Links:

• 2023-2024 SVTHS School Calendar - revised September 2023  
• 2023-2024 SVTHS Student Handbook
• 2023-2024 Program of Studies
• 2023-2024 SVTHS School Improvement Plan
• Aspen Family Portal
• Shawsheen DCAP
• Submit a Ticket to the Ed Tech Help Desk
• What to Wear and Bring to Freshman Shop Exploratory

Reminders:

• Tuesday, October 24: Financial Aid Night, 6pm-7:30pm
• Thursday, October 26: Fall Advisory Dinner
• Friday, October 27: Cap & gown orders due - Shawsheen Valley Technical High School BILLERICA, MA - Graduation | Jostens  
• Friday, November 3: End of Quarter 1
• Tuesday, November 7: PAC Meeting at 7pm in the SVTHS Cafeteria
• Wednesday, November 8: Monthly staff meeting at 2:15pm
• Thursday, November 9: School Council Meeting
• Friday, November 10: NO SCHOOL - Veterans' Day Observed
• Thursday, November 16: Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conference, by appointment, 5pm-8pm
• Friday, November 17: Half-day for students - 10:43am dismissal