Shawsheen Valley Technical High School is now accepting applications for a limited number of transfer students entering the 10th grade. As a premier vocational high school, Shawsheen offers students an exceptional educational experience with options to study more than 20 industry-relevant vocational programs.

Currently, there are limited 10th grade openings in eight programs: Advanced Manufacturing, Business Technology and Marketing, Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management, Design & Visual Communications, Drafting, Electronics/Engineering Technology, Graphic Communications, and Information Support Services & Networking/Programming and Web Development.

The application process for transfer students aligns with the guidelines detailed on the district’s website www.ShawsheenTech.org/Admissions. Metrics include evaluating attendance, academic performance, disciplinary records, personal recommendations, and an interview.

Prospective students are encouraged to apply at www.ShawsheenTech.org/Admissions, and inquiries can be directed to registration@shawtech.org.

Admission for the class of 2029, next year’s freshman class, will open on October 1, 2024.

About Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District

Established in 1965, Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School District (SVRVTSD) stands as a beacon of educational excellence, placing students at the center of its mission. Proudly serving the communities of Billerica, Bedford, Burlington, Tewksbury, and Wilmington, Shawsheen caters to the diverse needs of over 1,300 students in grades 9-12.

Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education, Shawsheen seamlessly integrates academics with a dynamic range of over 20 vocational-technical career pathways. Located in Billerica, Massachusetts, Shawsheen's expansive 100-acre campus hosts an exceptional school building adorned with high-end and industry relevant equipment, athletic fields, twenty-four varsity sports, and a plethora of extra-curricular clubs and activities.

With a passionate faculty and staff, Shawsheen remains committed to its mission: "to provide a positive learning experience in a safe educational environment that encourages all students to reach their full potential, emphasizes the value of a strong work ethic, and prepares them for adult life in a competitive world."

Beyond its traditional academic offerings, Shawsheen Valley Technical School extends its educational reach through Adult Education, Afterschool Enrichment Programs, Community-focused Events, and Summer Programs. The district continually strives to expand its rich and diverse programming, embracing the belief that education is a lifelong, continuous process with numerous paths leading to a successful and fulfilling life.