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Principal's Update: Friday, March 7th 2025

Dear Shawsheen Students, Families, and Colleagues: 

 

Q3 progress reports have been published and are available to view in Aspen. 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 (as shown in the image below).

  • 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.

 

Shawsheen Tech Senior Eliot Hong Makes History with U.S. Naval Academy Appointment

Please join me in congratulating Eliot Hong, a senior in the Electrical program, for making history as the first Shawsheen student to receive an appointment to the United States Naval Academy (USNA). For more information, you can read the full press release.

EH

 

Course Selection Presentation for the Class of 2026

On Tuesday March 4, 2025, Ms. Danica Johnston, Director of Academic Programs, sent information home to families that was presented to students in the Class of 2026 regarding course selection for the 2025-2026 school year. You can view that information from Ms. Johnston below:

Today, all students in the Class of 2026 attended a presentation on course selection. [Below], you will find the presentation along with additional information about course offerings, including concurrent enrollment opportunities.In the coming weeks, your child will meet with their guidance counselor to plan their schedule for senior year. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

 

Course Selection & MCAS Presentation for the Class of 2027

On Tuesday March 4, 2025, Ms. Danica Johnston, Director of Academic Programs, sent information home to families that was presented to students in the Class of 2027 regarding course selection for the 2025-2026 school year. You can view that information from Ms. Johnston below:

Today, all students in the Class of 2027 attended a presentation on course selection and MCAS. [Below], you will find the presentation along with additional information about course offerings, including concurrent enrollment opportunities. In the coming weeks, your child will meet with their guidance counselor to plan their schedule for junior year. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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: 2025 Spring Sports Registration Ends on Friday, March 14, 2025

Click on the following link to view 2025 Spring Sports Registration information shared in last week's update: Principal's Office / 2025 Spring Sports Registration. 

 

Sincerely,

Jessica Cook

(she/her)

Principal

 

Quick Links:

Reminders:

  • Wednesday, March 12: School Council Meeting at 2:15pm
  • Thursday, March 13: Early Release - Student Dismissal at 10:43am 
  • Thursday, March 13: SkillsUSA District Competition
  • Friday, March 14: Last day to register for Spring Sports - Arbiter Registration 
  • Tuesday, March 25 - Wednesday, March 26: ELA MCAS
  • Friday, April 4: End of Quarter 3