Shawsheen Valley Technical High School

Dear Shawsheen Students, Families and Colleagues,

Please join me in congratulating the SVTHS SkillsUSA Leadership Team. The Chapter Officers were recognized at the Chapter Officer Installation Ceremony earlier this week. We are so proud of these students and the great work they do for our chapter of SkillsUSA – Go Rams!

Congratulations to the Robotics Team!

This past Saturday, the team traveled to Mashpee to compete in the Winter Classic. For the first time in two years, all three teams advanced to the elimination round. Team 5313B made a strong showing by advancing to the finals. Great job to all of our Robotics Club members. Go Rams!

Support the Junior Class by Ordering Frango's Chicken Tonight!

The following message is from Ms. Maria Baker, Junior Class Advisor, and the Class of 2027 Officers:

Please support the Class of 2027 and consider dining in or take out from Frango's Chicken in Wilmington tonight from 4-11pm.  A portion of the sales during these hours will be donated to the Class of 2027 (just mention you’re from Shawsheen).  There will also be a table set up inside to buy tickets to win 50/50 raffle and basket.

Attention Sophomores: Don’t Forget to Order Your Class Rings!

The following message is from Ms. Katie McGinness, Sophomore Class Advisor:

Class ring ordering is now open. Rings ordered by January 20 will be eligible for a special discount and will also include a free gift. We encourage families to take advantage of this early-order opportunity. All rings will be delivered on March 27, which coincides with the Sophomore Semi-Formal Dance, a meaningful and memorable time for students to receive their rings.

Additional ordering details, styles, and pricing information can be found through the ordering materials provided to students or by using the link below.

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School BILLERICA, MA - Class Rings | Jostens 

End of Quarter 2 – Friday, January 30, 2026

Students and families are reminded that there are only two weeks left in the second quarter. Grades will close on Friday, January 30^th, and report cards will be published in Aspen by Friday, February 6^th. 

Class of 2030 Application Deadline – Sunday, February 1, 2026

The application deadline for the class of 2030 is just over two weeks away from today. Please help us spread the word to prospective students and families, who can click on the following link to apply: Student Admissions. 

Student Skills on Display at Shawsheen’s January Open House

Shawsheen held another successful Open House on Wednesday night. We are so proud of and grateful for our talented student volunteers who participated in Open House to showcase their skills to prospective Shawsheen students and families. Check out the photos below to see our students in action.

Ski Club is Underway!

The Shawsheen Tech Ski club is off to a great start. The students ski Wachusett Mountain on Thursday's throughout the winter season.

Reminder: Seal of Biliteracy Information and Registration Details

The following message is from Ms. Anastasia Campbell, English Learner Education Coordinator & Seal of Biliteracy Coordinator:

We are pleased to inform you of SVTHS’s participation in the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy (SoBL) for the 2025-2026 School Year. The SoBL is offered to any student who demonstrates proficiency in English and any other language, whether they speak or sign the language other than English at home or learned it at school or in the community. The State Seal of Biliteracy aims to:

1. Encourage students to study and master languages;

2. Certify attainment of biliteracy skills;

3. Recognize the value of language diversity;

4. Provide employers with a method of identifying people with language and biliteracy skills;

5. Provide universities with a method to recognize and give credit to applicants for attainment of high-level skills in languages;

6. Prepare students with skills that will benefit them in the labor market and the global society; and

7. Strengthen intergroup communication and honor the multiple cultures and languages in a community.

In order to earn the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy, students must:

1. Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in English by earning a score of 472 or higher on the Grade 10 ELA MCAS;

2. Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in a world language by attaining a minimum score equivalent to Intermediate-High on an assessment approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; and

3. Satisfy all other graduation requirements.

The Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction is available to students who:

1. Earn a score of 501 or higher on the Grade 10 ELA MCAS

2. Demonstrate a proficiency level of Advanced Low or higher on a Department-approved assessment, and

3. Satisfy all other graduation requirements.

We will be administering the SoBL language assessment February 24^th & 26^th, and March 2^nd and 5^th. Use this link for exam information and test practice. To register for the  SoBL, click here. 

We look forward to honoring the language expertise and diversity in our district through this initiative. If you have any further questions, please contact the Seal of Biliteracy Coordinator: Anastasia Campbell: acampbell@shawtech.org 

Reminder: Billerica Scholarship Foundation’s 31^st Annual Trivia Night

Please view the flyer below to learn about a fun opportunity to help the Billerica Scholarship Foundation raise funds that enable them to support students with scholarships on an annual basis. 

Sincerely,

Jessica Cook

(she/her)

Principal 

Click here to view links to important resources (School Calendar, Student Handbook, Etc.) 

Important Dates/Reminders:

• Monday, January 19: NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Friday, January 30: End of Q2

• Sunday, February 1: Application Deadline – Class of 2030

• Wednesday, February 4: School Council Meeting at 2:15pm

• Monday, February 16: NO SCHOOL – Presidents’ Day

• Tuesday, February 17-Friday, February 20: NO SCHOOL – February Vacation

• Wednesday, February 25: Early Dismissal for Students at 10:43am