• Shawsheen Valley Technical High School

    Principal's Update

    Friday, March 21, 2025

     

    Dear Shawsheen Students, Families, and Colleagues: 

     

    Thanks to the leadership of our Student Cabinet and Student Council, Shawsheen is launching a 'Ram Resource Room' in the Guidance department. The room will provide free hygiene and feminine products to students in need, similar to Catie's Closet. Students decided to pursue this initiative instead of a ‘Shawsheen Swap’ due to limited interest in that event, and are VERY excited that this permanent resource will be made available to our student body instead! To stock the room, students are holding a collection drive from Monday, March 24 to Tuesday, April 29. Items being collected include shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, tampons, sanitary napkins, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and other hygiene products. Students ask all members of the Shawsheen community to contribute what they can to support this new endeavor. There will be collection boxes hosted in classrooms and shops throughout the school, and at the main office. Go Rams!

    Freshman Shop Selection & Placement Begins Next Week!

    Next week is an exciting time for students in the Class of 2028, who will be completing their final cycle of exploratory, and participating in the shop selection process so that we can place students in their permanent shops starting on Monday, April 7th. Please review the full details by clicking on the following link: Principal's Office / Shop Selection Information - Friday, March 21, 2025. Information shared at that link is also available in the Guidance Department's March Newsletter and in an email sent directly to freshman parents/guardians from the SVTHS Guidance Department.

     

    Attention Sophomores: Class Rings Are In!

    The following message, from Sophomore Class Advisor Maria Baker, was sent to students and parents who ordered class rings: 

    If you are receiving this email, it is to inform you that your class rings are ready and will be delivered soon!  Pick up time will be Monday, March 24th, during lunches. A representative from Jostens will be set up outside the cafeteria where you can pick up your orders. They will only be here from 10:43 until about 12:30pm. There was a message on X and Instagram that rings can be picked up at the Sophomore Semi, but that is no longer the case. Sorry for any confusion! If you are not able to pick up your order and you are paid in full, we will lock the remaining orders and then someone will call you down to pick the order up the next day. If anyone that Jostens doesn’t see on Monday has a problem with their ring or size, they can call the Jostens office directly. If anyone has an outstanding large balance remaining, Jostens will take those rings back until they are paid and then they will mail them directly to your home. They are usually sent with tracking information so you can follow the shipment. If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

     

    Senior Student-Athlete Corrine Foley Earns 2025 Boston Bruins MIAA Sportsmanship Award

    Congratulations to Corrine Foley for being recognized at TD Garden earlier this week for earning the 2025 Boston Bruins-MIAA Sportsmanship Award! This award is presented annually by the Boston Bruins and the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) to one individual from each high school ice hockey league in the state who best exemplifies the highest standards of fair play and sportsmanship.

    CF

     

    ELA MCAS Information for Sophomore Students and Families

    Sophomores will participate in ELA MCAS next Tuesday & Wednesday. Please review the information sent to sophomore students and families earlier this week, if you have not done so already, by clicking on the following link: Principal's Office / ELA MCAS Information. 

     

    Reminder: PSAT 10 Registration

    The following message is from the SVTHS Guidance Department

    On Tuesday, March 4th, sophomores received information about the PSAT-10 exam during a class meeting. Registration for the exam will begin on Thursday, March 6th, and will end on Friday, March 28th. Students can only register during homeroom.  The PSAT-10 is scheduled for April 16th from 7:30 AM - 10:43 AM here at Shawsheen. There is NO charge for the exam.  Please ensure your student registers during homeroom by the deadline if they wish to participate.   If you have any questions, please contact the guidance department or your child’s guidance counselor for more information.

     

    Reminder: Schedule Changes for Seniors During ELA MCAS - March 25-26, 2025

    Sophomores will take the ELA MCAS Exam on March 25 & 26. Although those days fall during an academic week for seniors, all seniors with co-op employment are approved to report to co-op on those two days instead of reporting to school. Seniors who report to school on March 25 & 26 will be assigned to study halls.

     

    Reminder: Sophomore Semi - Friday, March 28, 2025

    Sophomore Semi details from the Class of 2027:

    • Friday, March 28 from 6:30pm-9:30pm in the School Cafeteria
    • Tickets are $20 each (includes waters and pizza)
    • Tickets will be sold at the School Store March 10-24 for Shawsheen students and their outside guests
    • Approved outside guests are allowed (1 per ST student) with permission slip submitted by March 25 - permission slips are available in the School Store 
    • Ticket sales will continue from March 25-28 for Shawsheen students only (tickets for outside guests must be purchased by March 24)
    • NO tickets will be sold at the door
    • Formal dress is not required

     

    Reminder: Save the Date! Shawsheen Tech Culture Fair - Saturday, April 12, 2025

     

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    Sincerely,

    Jessica Cook

    (she/her)

    Principal

     

    Quick Links:

    Reminders:

    • Monday, March 24: Sophomore Class Ring Pickup During Lunches
    • Tuesday, March 25: Wednesday, March 26: ELA MCAS
    • Friday, April 4: End of Quarter 3
    • Wednesday, April 16: Early Release - Student Dismissal at 10:43am 
    • Friday, April 18: NO SCHOOL - Good Friday
    • Monday, April 21: NO SCHOOL - Patriots' Day
    • Tuesday, April 22 - Friday, April 25: NO SCHOOL - April Vacation