Dear Shawsheen Students, Families and Colleagues,
Q1 Mid-Term Progress Reports were published yesterday and are available to view in Aspen. 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. If you need assistance with Aspen, please follow the instructions below to fill out a Help Desk Ticket: https://shawsheentech.sherpadesk.com/portal/
Click the link above and then click on the green 'Submit a Ticket' button.
Use parent email to log into the ticket system.
LOCATION: select: _Home
FIRST NAME: Parent first name
LAST NAME: Parent last name
CLASS: _PARENT ASPEN LOGIN ISSUES
SUBJECT: Student’s name
DETAILS: Be as specific as possible of the issues you are encountering.
Screenshots are helpful.
Yearbook Information for Seniors
Important information about yearbooks was emailed to senior students and families yesterday. Please review the flyer linked below (available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish) to make sure you don't miss any of the upcoming deadlines for photo submissions, yearbook orders, and yearbook ad purchases.
College & Career Fair - Thursday, October 23
The Shawsheen Guidance Department invites students and families to join us from 6pm-8pm on Thursday, October 23 for our annual College & Career Night. This is a great opportunity to learn about postsecondary opportunities by meeting with representatives from public and private universities and colleges, technical institutes, branches of the military, and local unions.
Trunk or Treat - Saturday, October 25th
Shawsheen Tech's National Honor Society is hosting this year's "Trunk or Treat" to benefit The Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber.
The event will take place on Saturday, October 25th, from 2-5pm. (Homecoming is later than usual this year so come for the Homecoming soccer games...stay for Trunk or Treat!)
We would love to have as many TRUNKS as possible participate in the event! If you aren't sure how trunk-or-treats work, think- a "front porch" set up at the back of your car/SUV/truck. Most people decorate their trunk with some sort of theme. Google has some great ideas and images of themes for a Trunk or Treat!
If you have any questions at all about the event or if you would like to sign up to host a trunk, please email: Kerry O'Brien, National Honor Society Advisor at: kobrien@shawtech.org
If you are not able to attend but would like to support the fundraising effort please visit our fundraising page using the following link or QR code: Shawsheen NHS Trunk or Treat Fundraising Page
Reminder for SENIORS! Cap & Gown Orders are Due in 2 Weeks (by Friday, October 24)
Orders for graduation cap & gown packages must be placed with Jostens by Friday, October 24, 2025. 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 option labeled "Graduation Kit Cap, Gown, Tassel" at a cost of $38. Click on the following link to access the various options and to place your order: Jostens Cap & Gown Packages - Class of 2026.
Wednesday, November 5 - Community Open House
Our annual fall Community Open House will be held on Wednesday, November 5 from 6pm-8pm. Please help spread the word to prospective Shawsheen students and families in our sending communities.
Reminder: Financial Aid Night for Juniors & Seniors - Wednesday, November 12
The SVTHS Guidance Department invites Junior & Senior SVTHS Students & families to join us for a Financial Aid Night presentation in the school auditorium on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 6pm - 7:30pm. Information will be presented by Amy Staffier, Director of Financial Aid at Simmons University. The following topics will be covered during that presentation:
Financial Aid Applications
Types of Financial Aid
Factors that Determine Aid Eligibility
How Colleges Determine Amount of Aid to Offer
Details on Financial Aid Offers
We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Jessica Cook
(she/her)
Principal
Click here to view links to important resources (School Calendar, Student Handbook, Etc.)
Important Dates/Reminders:
Monday, October 13: NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, October 22: Early Release for Students at 10:43am
Thursday, October 23: College & Career Fair, 6pm-8pm
Friday, October 24: Cap & Gown Orders Due - Jostens Cap & Gown Packages - Class of 2026
Wednesday, October 29: PSAT-11
Friday, October 31: Deadline to email Brittney Ferguson for photo re-takes
Wednesday, November 5: School Photo Make-Up Day
Wednesday, November 5: Community Open House
Friday, November 7: End of Q1