Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School

Alumni All-Star Kyle Trowbridge! Kyle is a 2009 graduate from the Automotive Collision Repair Shop! Kyle went on to open his own automotive detailing shop – All-In Automotive Detailing in Blackstone, MA. He says the skills obtained while at Tri-County are essential to his career now as a detailing shop owner. Being able to transform a vehicle, making it look brand new, was learned in from his training in shop at TC, and has become something he takes pride in doing every day. He also learned communication and customer service skills in shop, which have become a key component in helping his business grow. Kyle says Tri-County influenced his career path by equipping him with valuable skills that he was able to build a business around and monetize the expertise he acquired as a student. One of his favorite memories from school was placing 1st in SkillsUSA and competing against students from other schools! Kyle's favorite project at Tri-County was working on a truck bed liner for Mr. Bruno during his senior year for his senior project. Kyle’s advice to current students: Focus on your vocation and have faith that your teachers are committed to your success and will always be there to support you. My shop teachers are still a major influence in my life!

✨ Today in our culinary arts class, our talented students rolled up their sleeves and dove into the delightful world of pasta-making! 🍝👩‍🍳 Creating both savory and sweet, they mastered the art of creating pasta from scratch. The kitchen was filled with the aromatic essence of fresh dough and creative energy. Swipe through to see our students hard at work and maybe get inspired to try making your own pasta at home! 🍴 #CulinaryArts #SavoryAndSweet #PastaFromScratch #KitchenMagic #StudentChefs #WorkHardTodayCounts

✨Our talented graphic communications students are hard at work on their senior capstone projects! Sophomore students are using their creativity and skills in designing and producing stunning 2025 calendars. 🖌️🎨🗓 #GraphicDesign #CapstoneProjects #WorkHardTodayCounts

Alumni All Star Jake Nicastro - 2014 graduate from the CIS Program! He earned his Bachelor’s in Computer & Digital Forensics, and is pursuing a Master’s in IT with a focus in Data Science, all from Champlain College. Jake is Tech Lead & Principal Intrusion Operations Analyst with Google Threat Intelligence Group. Favorite memory from HS – The double-sessions for soccer in the summer. The team put in hard work every year and created strong bonds. There are life lessons to be learned from playing sports. His coach, Mr. Vernon, is still one of the most influential characters in his life. The skills learned from TC gave him a baseline to build an IT career path in any direction he chose. He was able to test out of classes in college, allowing room to take others. There are so many niches of IT, and having a well-rounded foundation goes a long way. Jake says the exploratory sessions with Bristol Community College introduced him to the concept of digital forensics. He loved it, which led to his degree choice and his career today. Building a well-rounded foundation and getting real work experience for years before attending college gave him a leg up, allowing him to focus on more advanced topics and land internships. His CIS knowledge is the bedrock of what he does every day at work. He is privileged to be part of a team investigating and tracking down the most impactful cyber threats on the world stage. Being part of events that will be used as case studies in classrooms for years to come before even hitting 30 years old. He has been lucky to have incredible leaders and friendships made throughout the journey. He doubts that he would be where he is now without attending TC and choosing CIS. Jake’s advice to students: “At the risk of sounding like a parent: pay attention and take it all in, even if something is a drag. You will appreciate later in life that you paid attention and learned lessons that might take a few years to settle in. For example, I hate to admit it, but y=mx+b actually does have a purpose in the world, including being a fundamental concept of AI! (Speaking of AI: use it to amplify your learning, not replace it. You’ll appreciate that later too.)”

🧠 Our Grade 11 Medical Assisting students are diving deep into the world of the Nervous System! Through hands-on projects and collaborative learning, they are gaining a comprehensive understanding of how our bodies communicate and respond to the environment. 🩺✨ #WorkHardTodayCounts

🎅TC Student Council has once again shown the true spirit of the season by sponsoring a school-wide gift drive! This year, we're thrilled to support families served by The Santa Foundation, a wonderful local organization that provides gifts to families in Franklin and the surrounding towns. 🎁❤️ A huge thank you to everyone who contributed and helped spread joy during this holiday season. Together, we are making a difference! 🌟🎄 #HolidaySpirit #TCStudentCouncil #TheSantaFoundation #orkHardTodayCounts

🎉 Congratulations to our outstanding Dental Assisting students for earning their HIPAA Healthcare Professional Certification! 🌟 Their dedication to maintaining the highest standards of patient confidentiality and care is truly inspiring. 🦷🪥 With this certification, they're not only enhancing professional skills but also ensuring that patients receive the best care in a safe and secure environment. Let's give a big shoutout to these future dental heroes for their impressive accomplishment! 🙌👏 #DentalAssisting #HIPAACertified #FutureDentalHeroes #PatientCare #WorkHardTodayCounts

❄️🎉 STAFF Winter Spirit Week is here! It's time for our staff to indulge and have some festive fun! 🎉❄️ Our amazing School Counseling Services is hosting a special Winter Spirit Week for Staff that is filled with daily activities to warm your hearts and spirits. They have generously supplied ☕🍪 A cozy Cookie & Coffee Bar, and 🍫✨ A delightful Hot Chocolate Bar! It's a perfect way to celebrate the season and show some appreciation for our incredible staff. #StaffAppreciation #SchoolCounselingMagic ❄️🎄❤️

📚✨ Proudly announcing the Tri-County Trimester 1 Honor Roll! ✨📚 Congratulations to all our dedicated students who made it to the Honor Roll this trimester. Your hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence have paid off! Keep shining, scholars! 🌟 #WorkHardTodayCounts

Construction on our new school is progressing beautifully! 🏫✨ #WorkHardTodayCounts

🎉 Crazy Hat and Hair Day Fun! 🎉 Our Early Education Students are having a blast today, working with preschoolers on Crazy Hat and Hair Day! 🎩✨👧👦 Grade 11 students are also evaluating our little ones to provide insightful reports for their parents. It's a day full of creativity, learning, and lots of smiles! #CrazyHatDay #HairDay #EarlyEducation #PreschoolFun #StudentMentors #Grade11 #FutureEducators #WorkHardTodayCounts

Alumni All Star – Brian Warren! Brian is a graduate of the Electrical Wiring Technology program class of 1993! He attended Troy University in Alabama. Go Trojans! Brian is a Regulatory Specialist for the City of Pendleton in Pendleton, Oregon. Brian’s favorite high school memory was being part of a championship wrestling team! That working hard pays off and the joy of a job well done. While Brian did not become an electrician, the training he received at Tri-County helps him every day at work. He works with controls for water distribution and wastewater treatment. The knowledge of diagrams and diagnosing issues comes from my education at Tri-County. The one specific project that Brian says really had a significant impact on him was when Tri-County built a house for a family as a community project. The students were able to get real-world experience while doing something amazing for the community. Mr. Bentley, Mr. Butler and Mr. Halstead were great instructors. The skills and knowledge that he gained at Tri-County has had a significant impact on his career, it made him realize that there is honor and a future in the trades! He said that even if it is in a round-about way, the education he received has helped him along the way. He mentions that in trades, you learn work ethic, quality of work and how to be precise and correct. That helps him every day making sure drinking water is safe. Brian’s advice for students: “Enjoy it. It’s 4 years which seems like an eternity, but it goes by quick. Also, remember that you can make mistakes. Life is hard enough without you beating yourself up.” #WorkHardTodayCounts #AlumniAllStar

🚀 Our Science Students are on a Mission! 🚀 Mrs. Kelly's science students are diving into the world of physics by comparing acceleration and creating amazing data charts! 📊🔍 Witness the future scientists at work as they explore the wonders of motion and data analysis. #ScienceInAction #StudentScientists #PhysicsFun #DataAnalysis #WorkHardTodayCounts

🎄 Happy Holidays from our Grade 11 Culinary Arts Students! 🎄 Our talented young chefs are filling the bakery case with lots of delicious treats! 🍰🍪 We are closed until January, but you can check them out AFTER the holidays – visit our website for hours of operation! 🌟 Stay tuned for some sweet surprises! #HappyHolidays #CulinaryArts #StudentBakers #HolidayBaking #WorkHardTodayCounts

Medical Assisting & Health Careers attended a Seizure Recognition and First Aid training this afternoon! 🩺 Guest speaker, Amy Lopez from the Epilepsy Foundation educated the students on how to recognize and respond to all different types of seizures. Students will obtain certification for the training following a post test. 🏥 #WorkHardTodayCounts

🎁✨ Tri-County is spreading holiday cheer! Our school organized a gift drive for the incredible You, Inc., part of the Seven Hills Foundation. The entire school came together to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need. Every donation counts and will make the season brighter for those who need it most. 🎄❤️ #GiftDrive #SpreadJoy #SevenHillsFoundation #YouInc #CommunitySpirit #MakeADifference #OurSchoolCares #WorkHardTodayCounts

🎉More of our talented students have been signed for co-op jobs right here in our community! 🌟 Their hard work, dedication, and skills are truly paying off. A huge thank you to our local businesses for supporting the growth and development of our future leaders. Let's continue to foster strong connections between education and industry. 🚀✨ #CoOpSuccess #StudentAchievement #CommunitySupport #FutureLeaders #WorkHardTodayCounts

Faculty Friday - featuring one of our fabulous History Teachers, Shannon Foley! What inspired you to become a teacher, and how has your journey been so far? I have always been fascinated with people, their backgrounds, and their experiences. Work and travel have opened many opportunities to learn about people from backgrounds other than mine, I wanted to bring those experiences and the history of those people into a classroom, which is what led me to be a History teacher. Working at Tri-County I have learned so much about the vocational fields my students are enrolled in and I have made life-long friendships, I have explored new areas of History and taught many different History classes and electives. I would not change anything about my journey so far because each aspect of my job has helped me to grow personally and professionally. Can you share a fun fact about yourself that your students might not know? Teaching is my second career. I worked in the restaurant business for 20 years, where I met people from various backgrounds. What hobbies or activities do you enjoy outside of teaching? I love spending time with my family, traveling, live music, and traveling to see live music! I also love going to Disney as much as possible. What’s one piece of advice you would give to your students? Value your uniqueness and don't be afraid to try new things or hang out with people you may think are different. Surrender to flow and don't forget to have fun because your time here is short.

It's Faculty Friday! Today we will feature two of our fabulous teachers! First up is Special Education Consultant, Julie Caffrey! What Inspired you to become a teacher? After I graduated college I really wasn’t sure what I wanted to do so I started substitute teaching in my home town and fell in love with it. I lucked out and got a long term sub position for a 6th grade classroom alongside a former teacher of mine and he helped mentor me. I started coaching at 16 years old so teaching gave me the opportunity to also pursue my love for coaching. I went on to get my masters in mathematics and then continued my education getting licensed in special education. The thing I love most about teaching and coaching is the lifelong relationships I get to build with my students and athletes. Can you share a fun fact about yourself that your students might not know? I worked as a plumbing apprentice for my dad for a couple years while I figured out my future. I liked it a lot! I learned more than I anticipated and can still do some simple plumbing basics around my house. If I didn’t become a teacher, I probably would’ve stuck with the plumbing profession! What hobbies or activities do you enjoy outside of teaching? I enjoy working out (even with 2 bad knees)- running, walking and hiking. I traveled to Montana this summer and hiked around 30 miles. I’ve recently gotten over my fear of flying so now I try to travel somewhere new every year! I enjoy spending time and laughing with my friends and family and cuddling with my cat! What’s one piece of advice you would give to your students? Perseverance is the greatest quality you can have in life. Despite setbacks and hard times, keep pushing and moving forward. Eventually everything will work itself out.

🎓✨ Attention all 2024 Graduates of Tri-County! ✨🎓 Join us for a special yearbook signing event in the school library on December 18th from 6 - 8 PM! ✍️ Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to catch up with friends and make your yearbook even more special with messages from your classmates. #TriCountyClassOf2024 #YearbookSigning