• Shawsheen Valley Technical High School

    Principal's Update

    Friday, October 18, 2024

     

    Dear Shawsheen Students, Families, and Colleagues:

     

    Quarter 1 mid-term progress reports were finalized and published in Aspen last Friday, and as of today, there are only two weeks left until the end of the first quarter. Students and families are reminded that staff are available after-school for extra help at least two days per week, the library is staffed after school until 5:30pm every Monday-Thursday (except on early release days), and students are able to access late bus transportation at 3:20pm every Monday-Thursday (except early release days) and at 5:40pm every Monday-Friday. Full information on late buses can be accessed at the following link: 2024-2025 SVTHS Late Bus Information. 

     

    Student Cabinet & Student Representative to the School Committee

    Please join me in congratulating Sophia Gallant, a sophomore in Cosmetology, Shawsheen's 2024-2025 Student Representative to the School Committee! Sophia was elected by her peers on the 2024-2025 SVTHS 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: Friday, September 6, 2024 - Student Leadership Opportunities at SVTHS.

    Student Name

    Grade

    CVTE Program

    Emma Casey

    11

    Design & Visual Communications

    Gabriel De Figueiredo

    10

    Design & Visual Communications

    Trevor Engel

    12

    ISSN/Programming & Web Development

    Sophia Gallant

    10

    Cosmetology

    Dale Gardner

    12

    Electrical

    Eliot Hong

    12

    Electrical

    Jonathan Hureau

    12

    Advanced Manufacturing Technology

    Nishtha Lamsal

    12

    Medical Assisting

    Stanley Morgan

    12

    Design & Visual Communications

    Makayla Nolan

    12

    Automotive Technology

    Maeve O’Brien

    11

    Plumbing

    Karina Palencia-Marroquin

    11

    Health Assisting

    Natalie Plowman

    9

    Exploratory

    Lia Price

    12

    Business Technology/Marketing

    Sydnie Quinton

    9

    Exploratory

    Bradley Stephen

    9

    Exploratory

    Shaeleigh Williams

    10

    Auto Collision

    Aswad Vahora

    12

    ISSN/Programming & Web Development

     

    Graduation Cap & Gown Orders Due by November 1, 2024

    Earlier this month, Jostens emailed information about how to order graduation cap and gown packages to senior families. There are a number of package options to choose from when placing your order. Students and families are welcome to order any packages they would like, but the only items that are required for the graduation ceremony (gown, cap, tassel, and stole) are all included in the Essential Package for $35. Click on the following link to access the various options and to place your order: Shawsheen Valley Technical High School BILLERICA, MA - Graduation | Jostens.

     

    College & Career Planning Night for the Classes of 2025 & 2026 - Thursday, October 24, 2024

    The following message is from the SVTHS Guidance Department:

    On Thursday, October 24th from 6:00-8:00PM, we will be hosting our College & Career Night in the Shawsheen Tech Gymnasium. Come meet representatives from a variety of public & private colleges & universities, technical institutes, and military representatives. Parents/Guardians and students are encouraged to attend!

     

    Financial Aid Night - Wednesday, November 6, 2024

    The following message is from the SVTHS Guidance Department:

    Attention Parents & Guardians of 11th & 12th grade students: on Wednesday, November 6th 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. Parents of 12th graders will find it most helpful but 11th grade parents are welcome to attend to get a head start on the process.

     

    Fall Advisory Dinner Thank You!

    Thank you to the staff, students, parents/guardians, co-op employers, industry leaders, and community partners who attended Shawsheen's Fall Advisory dinner last night to engage in important conversations focusing on each of our CTE programs. A special shout out is deserved for the students and staff in Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management for the exceptional meal they prepared and served last night!

     

    Sincerely,

    Jessica Cook

    (she/her)

    Principal

     

    Quick Links:

    Reminders:

    • Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - BIMAS-2 Screening Begins - 9th grade only
    • Thursday, October 24 - College & Career Fair
    • Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - PSATs at Shawsheen
    • Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - Early Release for Students at 10:43am 
    • Friday, November 1, 2024 - Graduation Orders Due
    • Friday, November 1, 2024 - End of Quarter 1
    • Sunday, November 3, 2024 - Community Open House, 2pm-4pm