Whittier Regional Vocational Technical District

🧱 Masonry students from Whittier Tech recently completed a hands-on community project at Lions Park in Salisbury, MA, for the Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department. Over the course of three days, students removed existing wood windows and skillfully replaced them with concrete masonry units. The final result was outstanding! This project, led by Masonry Instructor Paul Boucher, provided an invaluable learning experience while making a lasting impact in the community. #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🌟 Celebrating National Assistant Principals Week! 🌟 This week, we honor the unsung heroes of education—our Assistant Principals! 🎉 Their dedication to students, staff, and the overall success of our schools is unparalleled. At Whittier Tech, we are grateful for Patricia Fleming and Adam Gagne, who work tirelessly to create a positive learning environment, support teachers, and guide students toward success. Join us in recognizing their hard work and commitment to making a difference every day! 👏💙 #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

📢📚 TOMORROW! The Scholastic Book Fair Arrives! 📚📢 Wildcats, the wait is almost over! 🎉 The Scholastic Book Fair kicks off TOMORROW, April 7, and runs all week! Get ready to browse awesome books, fun accessories, and more right at school! 💳 Skip the stress at checkout! Set up your eWallet today for easy, cashless shopping. Plus, friends & family can add funds to help you build your book haul! 👉 https://www.scholastic.com/bf/whittierregvotechhighsch 📖 We also accept: Cash, card, and checks to Whittier Tech. Don't miss out—your next favorite book is waiting! See you at the Fair! 🎟️📚 #ScholasticBookFairs #ChoiceReading #PromoteLiteracy #WeAreWhittierTech

📢Attention Cosmetology Students 💇‍♀️✂️ Time is running out! The Cosmetology Shop PreOrder Online Store closes on April 7th—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

🍽️ Culinary Arts & Hospitality students at Whittier Tech got a true “Taste of Haverhill” this week! The students visited local favorites such as Wicked Big Café, Battlegrounds, Maria’s, Casa Blanca, and G’s Restaurant. They sampled delicious food while gaining valuable insights into entrepreneurship in the hospitality industry. A big thank you to these fantastic local businesses for their warm hospitality and inspiration! We would also like to extend a special shoutout to Mrs. Grupposo for organizing this unforgettable experience. Our students had an absolute blast! 👏 #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

👏 Congratulations to Natalie Delano, a member of the class of 2025, for being awarded the 2025 DAR Good Citizen Award for Whittier Tech! At the March 23 Awards Ceremony held by Brigadier General James Brickett—Old Newbury Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Natalie was honored for her exceptional dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism—traits that embody what it means to be a good citizen. Natalie received a certificate, a pin, and a monetary award for her achievements. This fall, she will continue her commitment to service by studying nursing at Salve Regina University in Newport, RI. Well done, Natalie! #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

📚✨ Happy National School Librarian Day! Today, we celebrate the amazing librarians who inspire a love for reading, spark curiosity, and empower students every day. Thank you for all you do! ❤️ #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🔨 Whittier Tech Carpentry seniors, under instructor Mike Sandlin's direction, worked on various projects at the Cogswell School location. Their hands-on contributions are part of the ongoing effort to renovate the historic building into a vibrant community art space. Learn more about the Cogswell School project: https://tinyurl.com/mrxs3udb Read recent news coverage here: https://tinyurl.com/2a2h7zrz 👏 Amazing work bringing real-world skills to life! #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

⏳💼 Reminder! 💼⏳ The Business/Marketing Shop webstore closes on April 16th! 🛍️ Don’t miss your chance to grab exclusive gear—once the deadline passes, no more orders can be placed! 🚀📈 ➡️ Get your order in before it’s too late! https://theshops.whittiertech.org/store?category=Shop%20Orders #BusinessMarketingShop #WeAreWhittierTech #LastChance

✂️ Last week, Whittier Tech’s Cosmetology students welcomed guest speaker Leo Luciano, an educator from Future Professionals. Luciano shared expert insights on hair care treatments and advanced styling techniques and provided students with valuable tips on selecting professional tools. It was an excellent opportunity for students to learn from a seasoned industry professional! #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

📚Under the guidance of Ms. Ring, Whittier Tech’s 9–12 grade Early Education and Care (EEC) students participated in the Haverhill Book Buddies program, writing letters and sending books to their assigned 3rd graders throughout the year. Thanks to the continued support of the Kiwanis Club, this year’s experience was both fun and successful! ✉️ #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🚀 Whittier Tech CTI Summer 2025 – Free Career Training! 🚀 Looking to kickstart a new career? CTI Summer 2025 offers FREE hands-on training in high-demand trades! 📅 June 23 – August 7, 2025 📍 In-person at Whittier Tech 🕒 Monday – Thursday | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM 💼 200 hours of training Eligibility: ✔️ 18+ years old ✔️ Not enrolled in high school ✔️ MA resident ✔️ Unemployed or underemployed ✔️ Eligible to work in the U.S. ✔️ Seeking full-time employment after training Watch program videos & apply today! Spots are limited! 🔧 Programs Offered: Advanced MFG, Auto Body, Carpentry, Construction, Culinary, Electrical, Plumbing, Welding. 📩 Check your email for next steps after inquiry! Don't miss this opportunity #WeAreWhittierTech

👏 Congratulations to Whittier Tech's Model United Nations Club for an outstanding performance at UMass Lowell's three-day MUN Conference, held March 27–29! Competing against 200 students from 13 schools, the club earned three awards while debating global issues such as the Rights of Stateless People and Political Instability in Sudan. 🏅 Award Winners: • Ainsley Rousseau (Grade 12) – Honorable Mention, UN Women • Isabela Francis (Grade 10) – Outstanding Delegate, UN Women • Ethan Dixon (Grade 12) – Honorable Mention, UN Environment Programme Thank you to advisors Jana Brown and Dan Snowden for their leadership and support. Next up: Northeastern University! #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

🌟 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals who make a difference every day with their dedication, care, and support for students and teachers alike. Thank you for all that you do! 💙 #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow

📢 Whittier Tech at the MassCTE Conference! 🚀 This past weekend, several Whittier Tech staff members had the incredible opportunity to attend the MassCTE Conference at the Renaissance Patriot Place in Foxboro, connecting with educators and industry leaders to strengthen career and technical education. 👏 A huge shout-out to our attendees:
 📖 Chris Cunningham (English) 🛠 Chris Gerber (Metal Fabrication)
 🤝 Tia Gerber (Director of Community Partnerships) 🍽 Nicole Grupposo (Hospitality)
 🍽 Nik Kedian (Hospitality) 📖 Josh Ouellette (English) 📖 Deb Santos (English) 🎉 Special congratulations to Mr. Kedian, who was nominated for MassCTE New Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Thank you to our educators for their dedication to advancing CTE at Whittier Tech! #WhittierTech #MassCTE #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #CTEExcellence #CTE #WeAreWhittierTech

Sharing on behalf of the City of Haverhill 🌎🌿 Haverhill’s Annual Earth Day Cleanup🌿🌎 The City’s Annual Earth Day Cleanup is almost here! This year’s theme is "Open Spaces and Neighborhood Places," focusing on cleaning up parks, conservation areas, and neighborhoods—yes, even those littered country roads! 🚮♻️ 📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Meeting Point: Citizens Center, 10 Welcome Street, Haverhill What to Expect: ✅ Meet at the Citizens Center at 8:30 AM for a quick kickoff and to grab free t-shirts, trash bags, and snacks for your group! ✅ Choose your own cleanup spot or join an existing team. ✅ Learn about the new Trail Stewards program from the Haverhill Conservation Department. ✅ Support Ruth’s House by bringing clothing donations for their Earth Day Textile Recycling event. Let’s come together to keep Haverhill beautiful! 🌱💚 Gather your friends, family, or neighbors and make a difference in our open spaces and neighborhoods. #HaverhillEarthDay #KeepHaverhillBeautiful #CommunityCleanup #EarthDay2025

📚✨ Reminder, Wildcats! ✨📚 The Scholastic Book Fair is almost here! 🏫📖 Get ready for a week of amazing books from April 7-11 and make checkout a breeze by setting up your eWallet! 💳✅ 🔹 No cash? No problem! Set up your eWallet for cashless, stress-less shopping. 🔹 Friends & family can contribute to your book fund! Just share your unique link. 🔹 Other payment options: We also accept card, cash, and checks (made out to Whittier Tech). 👉 Set up your eWallet here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/whittierregvotechhighsch Spread the word, share your link, and get ready to find your next great read! 📚💙 #ScholasticBookFairs #ChoiceReading #PromoteLiteracy #WeAreWhittierTech

Wrapping up Women’s History Month with a stunning tribute! 🎨✨ Several talented Whittier Tech art students came together to create this inspiring mural, celebrating the strength, resilience, and creativity of women, particularly in the Trades. 💜👩‍🎨 #WomensHistoryMonth #ArtWithImpact #WeAreWhittierTech

🚨🏆 Whittier Tech Wins Best In Show! 🏆🚨 Our students took home Best In Show at the MassCTE Conference this past weekend with their incredible bench-to-table combo, "A Change in Plans"—and they were SO close to winning Most Creative too! 👏👏 What started as a tough challenge—combining a bench and picnic table into one functional design—turned into an award-winning project that tested and expanded students' skills in welding, blueprint reading, geometry, and problem-solving. 💬 "This was one of the coolest projects I got to work on in shop, and I am so proud of my teammates and the hard work we put into the bench." – Adrian Angeloni, Grade 11 💬 "It was exciting to come to shop and look forward to something every day. I’m beyond proud of how our work turned out." – Ash Keith, Grade 12 A huge shoutout to our Metal Fabrication and Carpentry students for their dedication, creativity, and teamwork—and to Metal Fabrication Instructor Chris Gerber for guiding them through the process! 🎉 Congratulations, Wildcats! 🎉 #WhittierTech #BestInShow #CTE #Welding #Fabrication #Innovation #ChangingPlans #SkillsForSuccess #MassCTE #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow #WeAreWhittierTech

🌙✨ Wishing a joyous Eid al-Fitr to all who celebrate! May this special day bring peace, happiness, and togetherness to you and your loved ones. Eid Mubarak! 🌟 #WeAreWhittierTech #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WorkforceOfTomorrow