Whittier Regional Vocational Technical District

Teamwork in action! 🛠️👷‍♂️ Our Carpentry seniors are working together at a job site in Amesbury, MA, building a storage shed for Our Neighbor’s Table. This hands-on project highlights the collaboration and skills our students develop through Career and Technical Education (CTE), all while giving back to our community. Proud of our seniors for their hard work and dedication! #CTE #Carpentry #Teamwork #CommunitySupport #WhittierTech #RealWorldLearning #HandsOnLearning #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow #WeAreWhittierTech

Last weekend, a group of Whittier Tech staff members brought 44 students to the Belle of the Ball, and 43 out of 44 students said "Yes to the Dress!" as we near Prom Season 🎉✨ #BelleOfTheBall #WeAreWhittierTech

This month, Ms. Desberg's and Mrs. Bucco's English classes have been engaging in March Madness Poetry to start each class period. Students are introduced to two poems each day and vote for their favorite (based on general guidelines), moving through a bracket-style competition. Today, the classes took the experience a step further by pairing the daily poems with a 10-minute guided meditation from the Calm app, focusing on the theme of poetry and mindfulness. The meditation encouraged students to reflect on the emotional impact of the poems and how poetry can serve as a tool for self-awareness and relaxation. The March Madness Poetry challenge has been a fun way to connect to poetry. The addition of mindfulness reinforced how poetry can be both intellectually and emotionally enriching.

📢 Reminder! Join us TONIGHT, March 25th, from 5-9 PM at American Flatbread in Georgetown! Enjoy delicious pizza while supporting Whittier Tech’s SkillsUSA Chapter as we work toward our $2,500 goal to fund a boom for the Merrimack River in partnership with the Clean River Project. Bring your friends, family, and appetite for a great cause! 🍕🌊 #WeAreWhittierTech #CleanRiverProject

📚✨ The Whittier Tech English Department is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from April 7-11, 2025! ✨📚 Students will visit the library during their English classes to discover books that inspire a lifelong love of reading. Research shows that when students choose their own books, they’re more likely to read regularly—boosting academic success and well-being! 📍 Where: Whittier Tech Library 📅 When: April 7-11, 2025 🛍️ Online Store: Open April 7-20, 2025 💳 Go Cash-Free! Set up an eWallet for easy shopping. Every purchase supports our school and promotes literacy! Plus, through Share the Fair™, you can help provide books for students in need. 📖 Learn more & shop online: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/whittierregvotechhighsch #WhittierTech #ScholasticBookFair #ReadMore #SupportLiteracy 📖💙

🔬 On March 7, Mrs. Holmes’ ninth-grade biology classes welcomed a special guest—Dr. Aaron Thorner, Associate Director & Principal Scientist at the Center for Cancer Genomics at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute! 🎉 Dr. Thorner, father of Oscar Thorner from Mrs. Holmes' class, shared insights into his team’s groundbreaking work at Dana-Farber and brought lab tools for hands-on practice. 🧪🧬 His visit perfectly aligned with the students' study of cancer in the Massachusetts biology frameworks, making for an engaging and educational experience! #STEMEducation #RealWorldLearning #HandsOnLearning #FutureScientists #WorkforceOfTomorrow #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WeAreWhittierTech

Upcoming Schedule Reminder – English MCAS Exams 📅 Dates: March 25 & 26, 2025 Students in Grade 10 will arrive at school at the regular time to take the English MCAS exams. Students in Grades 9, 11, and 12 will follow a three-hour delayed schedule, with school starting at 10:20 AM. 🚌 Transportation Details: Grade 10 students will take the bus at their normal pickup time. Grades 9, 11, and 12 students who normally take the bus at 6:25 AM will be picked up at 9:25 AM instead. Buses will be provided for all grade levels. Thank you for your cooperation, and best of luck to our Grade 10 students on their exams. #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

💇‍♀️✨ Cosmetology Shop Order Now Open! ✨💇‍♂️ Don’t miss out! Our Cosmetology Shop webstore is officially open for orders. 🛍️ All orders will be shipped directly to the school, so be sure to place yours before the shop closes on April 20th! ⏳💅 ➡️ Order now and show off your Cosmo pride! 💖✂️ https://wtcosmo.itemorder.com/shop/home/ #CosmetologyShop #WeAreWhittierTech #OrderNow

Our SkillsUSA Chapter would like to encourage ALL staff, students, friends and family to consider coming out Tuesday Night March 25th from 5-9 to the American Flatbreads in Georgetown. Enjoy a great pizza while helping our SkillsUSA Chapter to reach its goal of 2500.00 to purchase a " Boom" to be placed in the Merrimack River this spring in collaboration with the Clean River Project. #WeAreWhittierTech #CleanRiverProject

CORRECTION: Cosmo Shop Orders will close next Monday, April 7th!! Time is running out! The Cosmetology Shop webstore tomorrow on April 1st—don’t miss your chance to place an order! 🛍️ All items will be shipped directly to the school, so be sure to get yours before it’s too late! 💇‍♀️✂️ ➡️ Order now before the shop closes! https://wtcosmo.itemorder.com/shop/home/ #CosmetologyShop #WeAreWhittierTech #LastChance

🚨 Last Call! Allied Health Uniform Orders Close TODAY! 🚨🏥💙 Today is the final day to place your order! The shop closes tonight, March 24, 2025, so don’t miss your chance. All orders will be shipped directly to the school. Medical Assisting - https://wtmedical.itemorder.com/   Dental Assisting - https://wtdental.itemorder.com/   Health Assisting - https://wthealth.itemorder.com/  ⏳ Order now before it’s too late! #WhittierTech #AlliedHealth #FutureHealthcareHeroes #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #HandsOnLearning #RealWorldLearning #WorkforceOfTomorrow

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Students had a very busy St. Patricks Day week, with two sold-out St. Patrick's Themed lunch buffets on Tuesday and on Thursday! They also had an off-site catering event at the Salisbury Senior Center on Wednesday where a handful of students served corned beef and cabbage to some very festive customers! The highlight for the staff here at Whittier Tech was being able to purchase a one of it's kind Leprechaun Shake made by the creative Sophomore Culinary Arts Students, in the grab-and-go style cafe! #WorkforceOfTomorrow #HandsOnLearning #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WeAreWhittierTech

This week, CBI a Terex Brand - came out to meet with the ESOL Welding adult education students to discuss their company and the work they do. Students learned so much from the presentation and even walked away with hard hats from the company as well. Big thank you CBI a Terex Brand for the visit! The student group is accompanied by Welding Instructor, Chris Gerber. This program is in partnership with Community Action, Inc. made possible by a MassSTEP grant opportunity. More information on the program can be found https://www.whittiertech.org/article/2011793 .

🚀 Shoutout to the Whittier Tech delegation who attended yesterday’s SkillsUSA Massachusetts SAiL Conference at Gillette Stadium! 🏟️👏 Our seniors took part in an interactive leadership experience, building the skills and confidence to lead in their future careers. Thank you for representing Whittier Tech with pride and excellence! 🔴⚪🔵 #SkillsUSAMA #SAiLConference #WhittierTech #FutureLeaders #WorkforceOfTomorrow #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WeAreWhittierTech

🥣 Cereal Challenge Update! 🥣 Two weeks ago, we set out to make a difference—and thanks to our incredible Whittier Tech community, we collected a total of 3,881 boxes of cereal! 🎉 We’re happy to share that all donations have now been delivered to several local food pantries, including: 🍽️ NECC Food Pantry (Lawrence Campus) 🍽️ Liz Murphy Open Hand Pantry (Haverhill) 🍽️ All Saints Parish (Haverhill) 🍽️ St. James Parish (Haverhill) 🍽️ Neighbors in Need (Lawrence) 🍽️ Peoples Food Pantry (North Andover) Thank you to everyone who contributed to this amazing effort! Your generosity is making a real impact in our communities. 💛 #CerealChallenge #WhittierTechCares #CommunityStrong #WeAreWhittierTech

✨Exciting News from the School Store! You can now place your Business and Marketing Shop Orders directly on our website! 🛍️Pre-order your items today and ensure you don’t miss out. ⏰ Hurry—pre-orders close on April 16th! 🛒 Shop now: https://theshops.whittiertech.org/?category=Shop+Orders #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow #WeAreWhittierTech

🏅 Congratulations to Our SkillsUSA MA District 4 Medalists! 🏅 Last week, our Wildcats showcased their incredible talent, skill, and dedication at the SkillsUSA MA District 4 Competition, bringing home well-deserved medals! Now, all eyes are on the State Competition this May. #IginiteYourPotential #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow #WeAreWhittierTech

⏳ Reminder: Allied Health Uniform Orders Close Soon! 🏥💙 The shop closes on Monday, March 24, 2025, so be sure to place your order before the deadline! All orders will be shipped directly to the school. Medical Assisting - https://wtmedical.itemorder.com/   Dental Assisting - https://wtdental.itemorder.com/   Health Assisting - https://wthealth.itemorder.com/  🛍️ Don't wait—order now! #WhittierTech #AlliedHealth #FutureHealthcareHeroes #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #HandsOnLearning #RealWorldLearning #WorkforceOfTomorrow

📝Attention MA CTE Supporters 🛠️ The public comment period is now open for proposed updates to Career and Technical Education (CTE) lottery admissions in Massachusetts! This is an opportunity to share your thoughts and help shape the future of CTE. 📢 Your voice matters! Whether you're a student, parent, educator, or community member, now is the time to provide feedback. 🔗 Learn more about the proposed updates -> https://www.doe.mass.edu/bese/regs-comments/default.html To submit a Public Comment 🔗 English -> https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8225342/Proposed-Amendments-to-Regulations-on-Vocational-Technical-Education-2025-Public-Comment 🔗 Spanish -> https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8233864/Proposed-Amendments-to-Regulations-on-Career-Technical-Education-2025-Public-Comment-Spanish 🔗 Portuguese -> https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8233847/Proposed-Amendments-to-Regulations-on-Career-Technical-Education-2025-Public-Comment-Portuguese

🚀 Jumpstart Your Future This Summer at Whittier Tech! 🚀 🎉 Career Training Programs – Apply Now! 🎉 Looking for a fresh start or a different career? Whittier Tech’s grant-funded training programs can help you gain in-demand skills! Hands-on training in: 🔧 Advanced Manufacturing 🚗 Auto Body 🏗️ Carpentry 👷 Construction Craft Laborer 👨‍🍳 Culinary Arts 💡 Electrical ⚓ Marine Technology 🚿 Plumbing 🔥 Welding Who’s eligible? ✔️ Massachusetts residents, 18+ ✔️ Unemployed or underemployed ✔️ Ready to launch a full-time career after completing the program 💥 Spots are LIMITED—Act Fast! 💥 📩 Secure your place today: https://wtatnight.whittiertech.org/personal-enrichment-courses/summercti2024 #WeAreWhittierTech