Whittier Regional Vocational Technical District

🎒 Back-to-School Kindness Challenge The first day of school sets the tone for the rest of the school year — so let’s start the school year with kindness. 💛 Your Back to School challenge: 😊 Smile at someone new 🚪 Hold the door 💬 Give a genuine compliment Small actions. Big impact. Let’s show what #WildcatKindness looks like from the very first bell. #WeAreWhittierTech #BackToSchoolChallenge #FeelGoodFridayWT

✨ Welcome, Wildcats! Last night, Whittier Tech welcomed freshmen, new students, and their families for orientation. Students explored their programs, met staff, and began building connections that will guide them through their high school journey. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things they will accomplish! #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

Whittier Tech welcomed back the 2025–2026 Cluster Chairs today! Principal/Assistant Superintendent Chris Laganas and the Administrative Team joined them on campus for a full day of training and preparation as the school gears up for another year of excellence.

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🔗 Kindness Chain Challenge - One small act of kindness can spark a ripple effect. Here’s how to join the chain: 1️⃣ Do one kind thing today — big or small 2️⃣ Tag 2 friends and challenge them to do the same 3️⃣ Use #WildcatKindness so we can follow the chain! Together, we can create a wave of good that stretches beyond Whittier Tech. Let’s keep it going, kindness looks good on you. ✨ #FeelGoodFridayWT #KindnessChallenge #WeAreWhittierTech #KindnessChain

🛠️ Skill Swap Challenge For this week’s Kindness Challenge: Use one of your tech/shop skills to help someone else. Example: Fix a bike, tune up a lawnmower, trim a neighbor’s hair, install something, build something, teach someone. You’ve got real skills, and kindness is putting them to work for others. 🤝 Tag us, or share in the comments if you share your talent this week! Let’s see Wildcats using what they’ve learned to make a difference. #WildcatKindness #WeAreWhittierTech #FeelGoodFridayWT #KindnessInAction

Today, Whittier Tech graduated 90 adult students from its Summer 2025 Career Technical Initiative (CTI) program. The program, which launched on June 23, provided participants with hands-on training and career development opportunities in high-demand technical fields. Senator Bruce Tarr was on hand to help celebrate our students and staff. Stay tuned for the full story!

🌟 Where Are You Volunteering This Summer? From food pantries to park cleanups, Wildcats are making a difference across Essex County. Tell us: Where are you volunteering this summer? Tag your organization, drop a photo, or shout out a friend who's giving back. Let's spotlight the kindness happening beyond the classroom. #WildcatKindness #WeAreWhittierTech #CommunityStrong #FeelGoodFridayWT #EssexCountyVolunteers

📸 Flashback Friday: Moments That Made Us Smile Let’s throw it back to a moment from this school year that made you truly smile. Whether it was a class win, a hallway laugh, or a kind word that stuck, we want to see it! Drop a memory in the comments because the best memories are worth reliving. ✨ #FlashbackFriday #WildcatKindness #WeAreWhittierTech #ThankfulThrowback #FeelGoodFridayWT

📝 Kindness Challenge: Thank You Notes A simple “thank you” can make someone’s whole day. 💛 This week’s challenge: Write one unexpected thank-you note. Mail it, drop it off, or send it digitally — your words matter! ➡️ Tell us: Have you ever received a thank-you note that meant a lot to you? Share it in the comments or tag someone you’re grateful for! #WildcatKindness #WeAreWhittierTech #GratitudeChallenge #FeelGoodFridayWT

🎧 Grati-Tunes This week, for our Kindness Challenge, we’re building Whittier Tech’s Grati-Tunes Spotify Playlist — a mix of songs that make you feel thankful, happy, and kind. What song always puts you in a positive mood? Drop your favorite uplifting track in the comments, and we’ll add it to the playlist! 👇 Let’s create a soundtrack for kindness together. #WildcatKindness #GratiTunes #WeAreWhittierTech #FeelGoodFridayWT

Be a part of our WT Alumni Council! Next meeting is July 23rd! RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/whittiertechalum Questions? Email tgerber@whittiertech.org

🇺🇸 Wishing our entire Whittier Tech community a happy and safe Fourth of July! #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

📘 Every Day is the Whittier Way! At Whittier Tech, we’re proud to provide hands-on career training, academic excellence, and a strong sense of community—all under one roof. From the shop floor to the classroom, our students are gaining real-world skills that set them apart. #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

📬 Gratitude Gram This week, as part of our Kindness Challenge, we are giving a gratitude gram to our Whittier Tech maintenance staff. Behind the scenes, our dedicated maintenance staff is hard at work, ensuring our school is clean, safe, and ready for a fresh start. Their dedication doesn’t take a break, and today, we’re taking a moment to say THANK YOU. 🙌 We appreciate everything you do to keep Whittier Tech running strong. Give a shoutout in the comments to someone you're grateful for—or tag them to let them know they’ve made a difference! #WildcatKindness #GratitudeGram #WeAreWhittierTech #FeelGoodFridayWT

🍽️ Whittier Tech Culinary Students Are Cooking Up Career Credentials! This year, 15 seniors in the Culinary Arts program earned their ServSafe Food Manager Certification—a nationally recognized credential in food safety and restaurant management. These students are leaving Whittier with the skills and certifications to step confidently into the food service industry. #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

📐 Whittier Tech CAD Students Are Earning National Drafting Certifications! This year, students in the Computer-Aided Design program achieved multiple certifications through the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA): ✔️ 1 dual-certified senior earned both the Apprentice Architectural and Apprentice Mechanical Draftsman certifications ✔️ 3 eleventh and twelfth graders earned the Apprentice Drafter Certification ✔️ 1 senior also passed the Apprentice Mechanical Draftsman certification These accomplishments reflect the technical precision and dedication of our CAD students and instructors. #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

📘 The school year may be over, but the stories keep going! Thank you for following Whittier Tech and celebrating our students and staff all year long. Your support makes a difference. Stay tuned for highlights from the end of the year and updates as we prepare for the 2025–2026 school year! #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

📣 A United Commitment to the Future of Whittier Tech In a historic show of unity, Whittier Tech and leaders from all 11 member communities have signed a letter of agreement supporting the launch of a new school building effort, an essential first step toward entering the MSBA pipeline on August 1. This moment is especially meaningful, as it reflects a shared commitment from all communities. Together, we’re opening the door to a future-focused Whittier Tech, with a vision that includes exploring a first-in-the-state campus model in partnership with Northern Essex Community College. Thank you to the cities and towns of Amesbury, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Ipswich, Merrimac, Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley, Salisbury, and West Newbury for your support and partnership. Stay tuned as we continue building the future of vocational and technical education together. 📬 Subscribe for updates: https://tinyurl.com/4ynjyvk3 #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🩺 Whittier Tech Health Assisting Students Earn CNA Certification! This year, 100% of Health Assisting students in grades eleven and twelve earned their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification of Massachusetts. These future healthcare professionals are gaining essential hands-on experience and are now certified to provide quality care in clinical settings. #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🧡 Kindness Kickoff! Kindness doesn’t need a special occasion — it’s always in season! We’re launching a social media series celebrating gratitude, good vibes, and the amazing people who make our school community shine. Check in every Friday for shoutouts, challenges, playlists, and more — all designed to spread positivity one post at a time. Let’s make this the kindest year yet! #WildcatKindness #WeAreWhittierTech #FeelGoodFridayWT