• Shawsheen Valley Technical High School

    Principal's Update

    Friday, February 9, 2024

     

    Dear Shawsheen Students, Parents/Guardians, and Colleagues,  

     

    Next week is the last week of registration for the free ELA Rams Academy that we are running over February break. Please click on the appropriate link below for registration information.

     

    Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy Exam on February 27 and February 29, 2024

    The following message is from Danica Johnston, Director of Academic Programs:

    Shawsheen Technical High School will participate in the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy Exam on February 27 and February 29, 2024.  

    The Seal of Biliteracy is a language-specific assessment that is offered to any student who demonstrates proficiency in English and any other language, whether they speak or sign the language other than English at home or learned it at school or in the community.

    Demonstrating fluency with the Seal of Biliteracy participants gain:

    • High school language requirement waiver;
    • College language requirement waiver;
    • Course credit to identified universities, colleges, and trade certification programs;
    • A waiver for teacher licensure fees (MTEL);
    • Military service monthly stipend for targeted languages.

    Students in grades 9-12 who are proficient in a language other than English are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.  For more information, please see this flyer and contact Mr. Goliti-Chase jgolitichase@shawtech.org or Ms. Campbell acampbell@shawtech.org.

     

    2024 Spring Sports Registration is Open -  Click Here to Register

    The following message is from the SVTHS Athletics Department:

    All Student-Athletes interested in playing a Spring sport MUST register through Arbiter Registration (formerly known as FamilyID) by Friday, March 15th. All student-athletes must have a current physical uploaded to their Arbiter account and complete the following two Concussion Protocols: NFHS Concussion in Sports Course (you do not need to turn in the certificate of completion) and a Baseline Concussion Test – Baseline Concussion Test must be completed by all NEW (9th graders & transfers) as well as 11th graders and any athlete who has not completed it in previous seasons. The Athletic Trainer will complete the baseline test the first week of tryouts as we’re using a new software to conduct baseline test.

    • If you completed these concussion protocols during the Fall or Winter sports season - you do not need to complete them again.
    • Any questions regarding the concussion protocols; please email our Athletic Trainer, Conner Holland
    • If you have any questions/issues regarding setting up an Arbiter account - Click Here for Arbiter Registration Information
    • Any additional questions, please contact the Athletic Office at jlee@shawtech.org

     

    Best,

    Jessica Cook

    (she/her)

    Principal

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    Reminders:

    • Wednesday, February 14: Half-day for students - 10:43am dismissal    
    • Wednesday, February 14: Monthly staff meeting at 2:15pm
    • February 19-23: NO SCHOOL
    • Friday, March 1: Q3 Mid-term 
    • Tuesday, March 5: PSAT10
    • Wednesday, March 13: Monthly staff meeting at 2:15pm
    • Thursday, March 14: Half-day for students - 10:43am dismissal  
    • Thursday, March 14: SkillsUSA District Competition
    • Friday, March 15: Spring sports registration ends - Click Here to Register
    • Tuesday, March 26 - Wednesday, March 27: ELA MCAS
    • Friday, March 29: Good Friday 
    • Friday, April 5: Sophomore Class Ring Distribution (during student lunches)