At Whittier Tech, progress looks different for everyone—and that’s okay. What matters is showing up, learning, and moving forward one step at a time. 💛❤️
#WeAreWhittierTech #WildcatStrong #CTEproud #KeepMovingForward #JanuaryGoals
#WeAreWhittierTech #WildcatStrong #CTEproud #KeepMovingForward #JanuaryGoals
Whittier Tech’s Employee of the Month for December is Tara Mcdonald (Cosmetology).
Ms. Mcdonald consistently steps up for students without hesitation. When a senior needed support, she took the time to fix his hair, teach him how to style it, explain which products to use, and even provide a sample so he could practice until he was able to purchase his own.
Moments like this reflect the care, mentorship, and real world preparation that define Whittier Tech. Congratulations, Ms. Mcdonald, and thank you for making a meaningful difference every day.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
Ms. Mcdonald consistently steps up for students without hesitation. When a senior needed support, she took the time to fix his hair, teach him how to style it, explain which products to use, and even provide a sample so he could practice until he was able to purchase his own.
Moments like this reflect the care, mentorship, and real world preparation that define Whittier Tech. Congratulations, Ms. Mcdonald, and thank you for making a meaningful difference every day.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
The Whittier Tech Multicultural Club is grateful for the generosity of the Whittier community. During an all school announcement on the morning of January 14, Amalia Manard thanked students and staff for their donations to the club’s Coats for Kids drive, which collected more than 25 coats and jackets for families in need this winter.
Club members Gecelis Mejia and Iandra Pichardo supported Amalia during the announcement, joined by Principal Chris Laganas. Emma Cruz also assisted by checking the donation box and bringing donations down for delivery to Anton’s Cleaners, which runs the Coats for Kids program.
“Muchas gracias,” “Obrigada,” and “Merci beaucoup” to everyone who contributed. This moment reflects the generosity and community spirit that define Whittier Tech.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
Club members Gecelis Mejia and Iandra Pichardo supported Amalia during the announcement, joined by Principal Chris Laganas. Emma Cruz also assisted by checking the donation box and bringing donations down for delivery to Anton’s Cleaners, which runs the Coats for Kids program.
“Muchas gracias,” “Obrigada,” and “Merci beaucoup” to everyone who contributed. This moment reflects the generosity and community spirit that define Whittier Tech.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
Interested in Construction Supervisor Training? This is your CHANCE!
To learn more about the opportunity please visit:
https://contractorsuccess.com/csl/events/whittier-regional-vocational-technical-high-school-csl-prep-course-winter-2026/
This course is offered through an external organization (https://contractorsuccess.com/csl) and will be physically offered at Whittier for 7 weeks starting January 28th.
For more information:
You can email nailit@contractorsuccess.com or call 978-939-3435
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
To learn more about the opportunity please visit:
https://contractorsuccess.com/csl/events/whittier-regional-vocational-technical-high-school-csl-prep-course-winter-2026/
This course is offered through an external organization (https://contractorsuccess.com/csl) and will be physically offered at Whittier for 7 weeks starting January 28th.
For more information:
You can email nailit@contractorsuccess.com or call 978-939-3435
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
Congratulations to Jenise Sena of Haverhill on earning her cosmetology license 🎉
This milestone reflects Jenise’s dedication, skill, and commitment to her craft. We are proud to celebrate her achievement and look forward to seeing what’s next in her professional journey.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
This milestone reflects Jenise’s dedication, skill, and commitment to her craft. We are proud to celebrate her achievement and look forward to seeing what’s next in her professional journey.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
Senior sweatshirts have arrived. Pick yours up at the school store today.
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Wildcat Wednesday is back, and we are kicking things off by introducing Jenny Greene, Whittier Tech’s Transportation Coordinator.
Jenny has been part of the Whittier Tech community since 2021 and stepped into her current role in 2024. If you ask her what she loves most about Whittier, she will not hesitate. The Poet’s Inn. Breakfast or lunch is highly recommended and yes, she is serious about the cookie.
A fun fact you will not forget. Jenny treated herself to a Grinch advent calendar filled entirely with socks and has zero regrets.
Her advice for students is simple and powerful. Do what makes you feel good and what makes you happy. Life is too long and too short to be miserable.
And one more thing to remember. Her birthday is April 4. She is counting on that email. 😃
We are so glad to spotlight Jenny and the important role she plays in keeping Whittier Tech moving every day.
#WeAreWhittierTech #WildcatWednesday
Jenny has been part of the Whittier Tech community since 2021 and stepped into her current role in 2024. If you ask her what she loves most about Whittier, she will not hesitate. The Poet’s Inn. Breakfast or lunch is highly recommended and yes, she is serious about the cookie.
A fun fact you will not forget. Jenny treated herself to a Grinch advent calendar filled entirely with socks and has zero regrets.
Her advice for students is simple and powerful. Do what makes you feel good and what makes you happy. Life is too long and too short to be miserable.
And one more thing to remember. Her birthday is April 4. She is counting on that email. 😃
We are so glad to spotlight Jenny and the important role she plays in keeping Whittier Tech moving every day.
#WeAreWhittierTech #WildcatWednesday
Congratulations to Anysha Esmurria! 🎉
Anysha, from Haverhill, has officially earned her cosmetology license, a milestone that reflects her dedication, skill, and commitment to her craft. We are proud to celebrate her achievement and excited to see what the future holds as she takes the next step in her professional journey.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
Anysha, from Haverhill, has officially earned her cosmetology license, a milestone that reflects her dedication, skill, and commitment to her craft. We are proud to celebrate her achievement and excited to see what the future holds as she takes the next step in her professional journey.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
The holiday season can bring added financial strain for many students and families. This year, the Whittier Tech Educational Foundation helped ease that burden by providing more than $18,000 in Walmart and Market Basket gift cards to over 160 Whittier Tech students.
This support reflects the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to student well-being, opportunity, and community care. Thank you to everyone who donated to the Holiday Fund and helped make the season brighter for our students.
Learn more about the Foundation and upcoming 2026 fundraising efforts at foundation.whittiertech.org.
#WeAreWhittierTech #WorkingOnYourFuture
This support reflects the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to student well-being, opportunity, and community care. Thank you to everyone who donated to the Holiday Fund and helped make the season brighter for our students.
Learn more about the Foundation and upcoming 2026 fundraising efforts at foundation.whittiertech.org.
#WeAreWhittierTech #WorkingOnYourFuture
Whittier Tech ninth grade students received their official shop selection forms yesterday.
Completed forms must be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to homeroom teachers by Thursday, January 15, 2026. Late forms may result in a student not receiving their first shop choice.
Students will be notified of their shop placement no later than Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
Completed forms must be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to homeroom teachers by Thursday, January 15, 2026. Late forms may result in a student not receiving their first shop choice.
Students will be notified of their shop placement no later than Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
✨ Alumni Connection: Adolfo Gonzalez Mateo, Electronic Robotics, Class of 2023 ✨
Honors student, entrepreneur, and emerging leader in pre-health, Adolfo Gonzalez Mateo carried the problem-solving mindset he developed at Whittier Tech into his studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he pursued Applied Biomedical Science while exploring marketing and entrepreneurship. Outside the classroom, he founded New England Regional Painters, a painting company serving communities across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, and he published Built in Silence, a memoir that examined pressure, identity, and perseverance.
Adolfo reflects on the lesson that continues to guide him: “Whittier taught me how to get comfortable not having the answer right away. You learn how to try things, mess up, adjust, and keep going until it works. That’s something I still use every day, no matter what I’m working on.” He is also developing an AI-based software tool designed to help immigrants understand and navigate complex documents, turning his experiences into technology that can serve others with similar dreams.
The journey illustrates how Whittier Tech graduates are working on their future through curiosity, resilience, and purpose driven innovation that strengthens both local communities and multistate opportunity.
#WeAreWhittierTech
Honors student, entrepreneur, and emerging leader in pre-health, Adolfo Gonzalez Mateo carried the problem-solving mindset he developed at Whittier Tech into his studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he pursued Applied Biomedical Science while exploring marketing and entrepreneurship. Outside the classroom, he founded New England Regional Painters, a painting company serving communities across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, and he published Built in Silence, a memoir that examined pressure, identity, and perseverance.
Adolfo reflects on the lesson that continues to guide him: “Whittier taught me how to get comfortable not having the answer right away. You learn how to try things, mess up, adjust, and keep going until it works. That’s something I still use every day, no matter what I’m working on.” He is also developing an AI-based software tool designed to help immigrants understand and navigate complex documents, turning his experiences into technology that can serve others with similar dreams.
The journey illustrates how Whittier Tech graduates are working on their future through curiosity, resilience, and purpose driven innovation that strengthens both local communities and multistate opportunity.
#WeAreWhittierTech
A great day on the slopes ⛷️
On Saturday, January 10, Whittier Tech Ski Club students spent the day skiing and riding at Pleasant Mountain. Fifty students participated in the trip, enjoying strong conditions, fresh air, and time together outside the classroom.
Thank you to advisors Nancy Calverley, Mike Sandlin, and Lee Gastonguay for making the experience possible.
#WeAreWhittierTech
On Saturday, January 10, Whittier Tech Ski Club students spent the day skiing and riding at Pleasant Mountain. Fifty students participated in the trip, enjoying strong conditions, fresh air, and time together outside the classroom.
Thank you to advisors Nancy Calverley, Mike Sandlin, and Lee Gastonguay for making the experience possible.
#WeAreWhittierTech
Support our Sophomore Class and enjoy a meal at Papa Gino’s in Haverhill 🍕❤️
📅 Sunday, January 18
💸 20% of all sales (dine-in, takeout, and online) will be donated back to the class
👉 When ordering in person or takeout, mention “Whittier Fundraiser” at checkout
👉 Ordering online? Enter code 19 at checkout
Grab dinner, support our Wildcats, and make it a win-win! 💛
📅 Sunday, January 18
💸 20% of all sales (dine-in, takeout, and online) will be donated back to the class
👉 When ordering in person or takeout, mention “Whittier Fundraiser” at checkout
👉 Ordering online? Enter code 19 at checkout
Grab dinner, support our Wildcats, and make it a win-win! 💛
Here’s a look at the sports schedules for the week ahead as our Wildcats continue to compete and represent Whittier with pride.
📅 Check our sports sites for the latest schedules, scores, and updates:
🏒 Hockey: https://www.arbiterlive.com/Teams/Schedule/7753292?activeEntityId=490
📣 All Other Sports: https://schools.snap.app/WhittierTech
#WeAreWhittierTech #GoWildcats ❤️💛
📅 Check our sports sites for the latest schedules, scores, and updates:
🏒 Hockey: https://www.arbiterlive.com/Teams/Schedule/7753292?activeEntityId=490
📣 All Other Sports: https://schools.snap.app/WhittierTech
#WeAreWhittierTech #GoWildcats ❤️💛
Whittier Tech carpentry students turned classroom skills into community impact by rebuilding the front steps for the Georgetown Municipal Light Department.
Mary Snow, General Manager of Georgetown Municipal Light, joined students and instructor Mike Sandlin to see the craftsmanship take shape and celebrate a project planned and completed by Whittier Tech 11th-grade carpenters. This outreach experience gave students hands-on practice in construction, teamwork, and problem-solving while providing Georgetown with a safe, welcoming entrance used every day.
We are Whittier Tech, where leadership meets service, and where the motto "Working on Your Future" becomes real.
👉 Read the full story:
https://tinyurl.com/r674eh5v
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⏰ Admissions Reminder: Tomorrow is the deadline to apply for Whittier Tech Grade 9 Admissions for the Class of 2030.
Please note that applications for the Classes of 2029 and 2030 will continue to be accepted through February 1.
Questions? Contact our admissions team at admissions@whittiertech.org or visit
🔗 https://www.whittiertech.org/page/admissions
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At Whittier Tech, we know that real learning takes time. Every skill, project, and career pathway is built step by step. Winter reminds us that patience and persistence lead to progress…and to not forget to have some fun while you’re at it. 💛❤️
#WeAreWhittierTech #WildcatStrong #CTEproud #JanuaryMotivation #LearnByDoing
Interested in Construction Supervisor Training? This is your CHANCE!
To learn more about the opportunity please visit:
https://contractorsuccess.com/csl/events/whittier-regional-vocational-technical-high-school-csl-prep-course-winter-2026/
This course is offered through an external organization (https://contractorsuccess.com/csl) and will be physically offered at Whittier for 7 weeks starting January 28th.
For more information:
You can email nailit@contractorsuccess.com or call 978-939-3435
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
To learn more about the opportunity please visit:
https://contractorsuccess.com/csl/events/whittier-regional-vocational-technical-high-school-csl-prep-course-winter-2026/
This course is offered through an external organization (https://contractorsuccess.com/csl) and will be physically offered at Whittier for 7 weeks starting January 28th.
For more information:
You can email nailit@contractorsuccess.com or call 978-939-3435
#WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation
✨ Featured Wildcats in a Boston Globe Photo of the Year ✨
The Whittier Tech Wildcats were highlighted in an article by The Boston Globe, “The 31 Best Photos of 2025,” showcasing a powerful moment captured by Globe photographer Ben Pennnington. The recognition celebrates the unity and resilience of our students and reminds us how one image can reflect the heart of career and technical education.
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✨ Alumni Connection: Rob Simard, Carpentry, Class of 2010
From job sites across the Merrimack Valley to his hometown of Haverhill, Massachusetts, Rob Simard successfully transitioned into the role of Gas & Oil Associate with Simard Gas & Oil after completing the Carpentry program at Whittier Tech. His path brought technical knowledge into a thriving family business and helped him establish financial independence early in adulthood.
Rob reflects on how Whittier shaped his future:
“My education from Whittier allowed me to successfully transition into working for my family’s successful gas and oil business. As a result of my dedication, I was able to purchase my first home at a young age.”
The experience illustrates how career and technical education can open doors close to home and support meaningful life milestones such as home ownership and community roots.
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