• Shawsheen Valley Technical High School

    Principal's Update

    Friday, February 7, 2025

     

    Dear Shawsheen Students, Families, and Colleagues: 

     

    Please be aware that next Wednesday, February 12, 2025 is an early release day for students, with a dismissal time of 10:43am. On early release days, the library and fitness center are not open for students to use after school, and the 3:20pm late bus is not available.

     

    Seal of Biliteracy

    We are pleased to announce that Shawsheen Valley Technical High School will be participating in the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy again for the 2024-2025 School Year. The Seal of Biliteracy (SoBL), placed on the diploma or transcripts of Massachusetts graduates, identifies that the graduate has a functional, professional level of proficiency in English and at least one other language. 

    The State Seal of Biliteracy aims to:

    • Encourage students to study and master languages;
    • Certify attainment of biliteracy skills;
    • Recognize the value of language diversity;
    • Provide employers with a method of identifying people with language and biliteracy skills;
    • Provide universities with a method to recognize and give credit to applicants for attainment of high-level skills in languages;
    • Prepare students with skills that will benefit them in the labor market and the global society; and
    • Strengthen intergroup communication and honor the multiple cultures and languages in a community.

    There are currently higher education institutions in Massachusetts that award college credit to students who receive the Seal of Biliteracy. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education continues to work with other higher education institutions to expand course exemptions and credit offerings for students who have earned the Seal. In addition, the Office of Labor and Workforce Development promotes knowledge of the Seal in the broader workforce.

    To earn the State Seal of Biliteracy, students must:

    • Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in English by satisfying one of the following:
      • Earn a score of 472 or higher on Grade 10 ELA MCAS*
    • Students who demonstrate mastery of English and a world language will be eligible for the State Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction. To earn the State Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction, students must meet the following criteria:
      • Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in English by earning a score of 501 or higher on the Grade 10 ELA MCAS

     Students who would like to register for the Seal of Biliteracy should complete this form  by Feb. 28th, 2025.  

    We look forward to honoring our students’ language expertise and diversity through this initiative. If you have any questions, please contact Anastasia Campbell: acampbell@shawtech.org

     

    2025 Spring Sports Registration is Open - Click Here to Register

    The following message is from the SVTHS Athletics Office:

    All Student-Athletes interested in playing a Spring sport; MUST register through Arbiter Registration by Friday, March 14th (even if you played a sport in a previous season).  Please do not create multiple accounts, register multiple times or for multiple winter sports. If your child is registered for one winter sport and has decided to play a different winter sport; please contact the Athletic Office, and we'll change the sport on our end. 

    All student-athletes must also:

    • Have a current physical uploaded to their Arbiter account 
    • Complete the following two Concussion Protocols: NFHS Concussion in Sports Course (you do not need to turn in the certificate of completion) and Baseline Concussion Test: The Baseline Concussion Test must be completed by all NEW (9th graders & transfers) as well as RETURNING 11th graders and any athlete who has not completed it in previous seasons. The Athletic Trainer will complete the Baseline Concussion Test during the first few weeks of the season.

    If you completed these Concussion Protocols in the Fall or Winter season you do not need to take it again. Any questions regarding 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

     

    College for Teens Programming at Middlesex Community College

    The following message is from Middlesec Community College:

    College for Teens programming at Middlesex Community College offer High School students courses to help with early career development and introduce future academic and professional options. This spring and summer, noncredit youth academies focus on Business, Public Service and Engineering/CAD. These Career Exploration programs are 15 hours in length and provide direct hands on learning experiences with an MCC faculty member and upon successful completion, students will earn 1 college credit along the way.  Link for College for Teens & Enrichment programs: https://www.middlesex.edu/community/youthprograms.html

     

    Upcoming Screening of the Six Triple Eight

    The following message is from the Middesex District Attorney's Office:

    Join us for a special screening of The Six Triple Eight—the incredible true story of Troop 6888, the all-Black, all-female WWII battalion who revolutionized the U.S. Army’s postal system and shattered barriers. After the film, there will be a panel discussion with local female leaders who’ll share insights on resilience, breaking boundaries and what it means to lead with courage today. 

     

    Reminder:  Attention Seniors! Want a Free Ticket to Senior Prom? 

    Sincerely,

    Jessica Cook

    (she/her)

    Principal

     

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    Reminders:

    • Wednesday, February 12: Early Release - Student Dismissal at 10:43am
    • Monday, February 17: NO SCHOOL - Building Closed - Presidents' Day
    • Tuesday, February 18-Friday, February 21: NO SCHOOL - February Vacation
    • Friday, February 28: Q3 Mid-Term