Dear Shawsheen Students, Families and Colleagues,
In case you haven't already taken note from the school calendar, the next Parent/Guardian-Teacher Night is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025. During that evening, parents/guardians will be able to meet with teachers individually during 5-minute time slots. All conferences that take place that evening must be scheduled in advance. We will email links to register for conferences when we get closer to November 20th. Conference time slots will be provided between 5pm and 8pm that night.
Next Week is Spirit Week at Shawsheen!
Next week leading up to Homecoming weekend is Spirit Week at Shawsheen. Themes for each day are outlined below. We will end the week with a Pep Rally on Friday - Go Rams!
Monday, October 20: Dress Reversal Day (students dress like teachers and teachers dress like students)
Tuesday, October 21: Surfers vs. Bikers
Wednesday, October 22: Wacky Wednesday
Thursday, October 23: Pajama Day
Friday, October 24: Color Day (by class)
9th grade = gray
10th grade = white
11th grade = black
12th grade = purple
Attention Seniors: Cap & Gown Orders Due by NEXT FRIDAY!
Cap & gown orders for graduation are due by next Friday, October 24, 2025. Email and text reminders were sent yesterday to all seniors (and their parents/guardians) who have not placed their orders yet. Families may order any package they like, but all of the required items are included in the $38 package. Click on the following link to access the various options and to place your order: Jostens Cap & Gown Packages - Class of 2026
Boys Basketball Meeting
The following message is from Coach Gore:
Any athlete interested in trying out for the boys basketball team should attend the sign-up meeting on Tuesday, October 21st at 2:15pm in the Cafeteria. Please see Coach Gore in the Business & Marketing shop with any questions.
Reminder: College & Career Fair is NEXT THURSDAY
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.
Reminder: Trunk or Treat is NEXT SATURDAY
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: School Photo Make-up Day Scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Smile-Pro Portraits will be here the morning of Wednesday, November 5, 2025 to photograph any students that were absent on our original photo days, or who need to re-take their photos. Students without photos will automatically be scheduled to have their photos taken that day. If you want your student to re-take their photo on November 5, please email Brittney Ferguson by Friday, October 31, 2025. If you have any questions or need assistance for anything photo related (including ordering photos), please reach out to Smile-Pro directly.
Sincerely,
Jessica Cook
(she/her)
Principal
Click here to view links to important resources (School Calendar, Student Handbook, Etc.)
Important Dates/Reminders:
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: Senior portraits due - Senior Portrait Submission Class of 2026
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