🎓✨ 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
📚✨ Practical Skills Exam Prep! ✨📚
Our Medical Assisting students are showing incredible determination as they prepare for their Practical Skills Exam! 👩⚕️👨⚕️ They are practicing the use of assistive devices such as crutches, canes and wheelchairs. Their dedication to mastering these essential skills is truly inspiring. 🩺
#MedicalAssisting #PracticalSkills #HealthcareHeroes #WorkHardTodayCounts
Alumni All Star Hayley Sullivan! Hayley is a graduate of the Cosmetology Class of 2022! She currently attends Framingham State University and is an Environmental Science Major.
Hayley currently works in a hair salon while in school. She loves the atmosphere and being close with coworkers and peers and says continuing to work helps her with communication, multitasking and important career skills.
Her favorite memory from high school was playing on the volleyball team and winning the vocational tournament in 2021. She misses it every day!
Hayley’s high school experience in Ms. Sibilia’s environmental science class influenced her and inspired her to go to college and make a career in the science field.
A project that had a significant impact on her was learning about carbon footprint. It inspired her to learn more about ways to help the environment and contribute to sustainability.
The skills she learned in her shop definitely helps her in the real world and switching to college. Hayley learned how to properly communicate with clients/peers. She also learned about work ethic and passion and drive from her amazing shop teachers. All these skills help her in everyday life and her school/career.
Advice from Hayley to current students: “Make connections with others every opportunity you have, and respect your teachers, you never know who might help or inspire you in the future. Also, it’s ok if you still don’t know what you want to do in the future. It took me a year after school and working full time to figure out what I wanted to pursue!”
More of our talented vocational/technical students have been hired for co-op jobs this week! 🎉
A huge thank you to the companies that trust and believe in our students' capabilities. Your support makes a world of difference! 💼🤝
#VocationalSuccess #TechnicalSkills #StudentAchievements #CommunityPartnerships #FutureLeaders #WorkHardTodayCounts
✨ Making a Difference, One Stocking at a Time! ✨
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Medical Assisting and Health Careers students for their dedication and generosity! 🎅🤗 Today, they met with Nicole Leone, Executive Director of Cornerstone at Milford, to deliver the numerous donations they gathered for our Stockings for Seniors fundraiser. 🎁❤️🎄
Our students' commitment to bringing joy and support to seniors in our community is truly inspiring. Together, we are making a positive impact and spreading holiday cheer to those who need it most. 🌟
#MedicalAssisting #HealthCareers #CommunityService #StockingsForSeniors #HolidaySpirit #GivingBack #CornerstoneAtMilford #WorkHardTodayCounts
Eric Bernard is a 2018 of the Computer Information Systems program! Eric earned his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from UMass Dartmouth in 2022. He is now an Engineer of Software II, working for HII Unmanned Systems, developing control software for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). He works on all parts of the tech stack, mostly working on the web-application’s user interface, but also on the backend control stack, and sometimes on a boat to work with the hardware! His favorite memories are from Robotics! He got to meet so many talented, smart people, learned & gained so much technical & interpersonal experience. Taking the project Boston and Detroit for competitions was rewarding and super fun.
Eric says the weekly switch from academics to real-world shop experience was what he needed in order to stay engaged and succeed academically. Being able to go out to work at a real job on co-op senior year gave him a head-start to his career.
The “International Ace Station” game that his group made for HUNCH would have to be his favorite project. It earned his team a silver medal SkillsUSA Nationals.
Eric’s advice to students: “Do not let it pass you by. I specifically remember when I was a new student and the seniors were called in to talk to us and one of them said “this time will fly”, and I didn’t really believe it. Now, as the time between my first day of high-school and now continues to slip by, I cannot believe how many memories I packed into that short amount of time. There’s the obvious advice - join clubs, make friends, do your homework - but above all else I’d say find something there that makes you comfortable and happy to show up every morning. There isn’t a “playbook” to success that you might feel pressured into at other schools - Tri-County as a school reflects its values of allowing you to choose your path and find where you’re comfortable. Your desires may change and it’s likely that there’s something at the school that will appeal to you - do not let that opportunity pass you by! And, if you have an idea for a club or activity that doesn’t yet exist, be the change you want to see.”
🚀 Grade 9 exploratory students in Engineering are diving into the engineering design process with a fun and challenging project: The Egg Drop! 🥚💥 Watch as creativity and problem-solving skills soar! #EggDropChallenge #STEM #FutureEngineers #Innovation #WorkHardTodayCounts
🎉 The Tri-County Adult Education Career Fair was a huge success last night! 🌟 Graduates of the Fall Cohort 200-hour certification programs met with over 25 prospective employers. Some of the employers are Tri-County Alumni! Both graduates and employers left excited about future opportunities! Congratulations to our graduates and a big thank you to all our employer partners! 🥳👏 #CareerFair #Success #Education #Opportunities #WorkHardTodayCounts #Alumni
Wayne J. Griffin Electric visited our 11th grade Electrical Wiring Technology students ! ⚡️ Their representative, Danielle, shared incredible insights about the company and all the amazing opportunities they offer. Our students were inspired and engaged, learning about the industry from one of the best in the business.
Wayne J. Griffin Electric is not only a leader in the field but also one of our top co-op employers. We're proud to partner with a company that supports and nurtures the next generation of electrical professionals.
Big thanks to Wayne J. Griffin Electric for investing in our students' futures and for being such a fantastic co-op partner! 🙌👏
#ElectricalWiringTechnology #WayneJGriffinElectric #FutureElectricians #ProudPartnership #WorkHardTodayCounts
🎉🏈 Congratulations, Cougars! 🏈🎉
🏆 The Tri-County Football Team won the State Vocational Championship! 🎊 Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork have truly paid off. We couldn't be prouder of your phenomenal success on the field. Go, Cougars! 🐾💪 #CougarPride #StateChamps #VocationalVictory #WorkHardTodayCounts
🌟 Big shoutout to the incredible 11th and 12th-grade carpentry students who just completed an awesome project at the Rice Complex in Wrentham! 🛠️ They built two impressive 8x36’ dugouts and two 32’ benches. Their hard work and dedication are shaping our community, one project at a time! 💪
#CarpentryKids #CommunityBuilders #StudentSuccess #WrenthamPride #HandsOnLearning #FutureBuilders #WorkHardTodayCounts
Matt is a 2017 from the Electrical Wiring Technology Shop!
He furthered his education through an apprentice program for electrical. He is currently a licensed Journeyman Electrician in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. He has worked for Professional Electrical Contractors since 2016 before he started his senior year at Tri-County.
Matt says his favorite memory from high school would have to be all the games such as Family Feud, Jeopardy, Kahoot, etc. that his Electrical shop teachers, Mr. McKeown and Mr. Sprague created to help the class learn the electrical code. It was so much fun and got really competitive.
His high school experience influenced his career path since his freshman year. He says it all started during the Freshmen Exploratory experience. He originally came to Tri-County dead set on being in CIS but as he finished exploring nine shops he realized he liked working with his hands and building things. He started in HVAC his freshman year but decided it just wasn’t working so he switched to Electrical starting sophomore year and says it’s the best decision he’s made.
One project that had a major impact on him was the traffic light project he did his junior year. The shop managed to get a hold of the programming system for the traffic light that’s on a cart. Matt was picked to wire it up to a motion sensor and figure out how to program it. It’s still used in the shop to this day!
The skills and knowledge he gained at Tri-County helped him learn the basics of electrical wiring and helped him get enough hours to count as a second year apprentice right out of high school! This helped him to get his electrical license earlier than most!
Matt’s advice to current high school students: “Don’t stress too hard and enjoy school while it lasts. These are your final years you get to see friends and make lifelong friendships before life takes over.”
#WorkHardTodayCounts
📚 Monday Hustle in the Vocational Shops! 🔧✨
The energy is electric as our vocational shops buzz with activity today! 💥 From engineering design testing to culinary creations, our talented students are hard at work honing their craft and mastering new skills. 💇♂️👩🍳
It's a dynamic blend of creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning. Here's to another productive week ahead! 🚀
#VocationalSchools #HandsOnLearning #FuturePros #MondayMotivation #WorkHardTodayCounts
🎉 Class of 2014 Reunion Recap! 🎉
This past Saturday, we welcomed back the Class of 2014 for an unforgettable reunion here at Tri-County! It was a night full of laughter, nostalgia, and reconnection.
🌟 We celebrated old friendships while strolling down memory lane. It was amazing to see how far everyone has come and to share our journeys since graduation.
#Classof2014 #Reunion #WorkHardTodayCounts
🎓📚 Calling all grade 9 students and parents! 📚🎓 Join us at Tri-County Regional Vocational High School for an informative and engaging Grade 9 Information Night! 🌟✨ Visit our dynamic programs, meet our passionate teachers, and ask questions! 💡🔧👩🏫 THIS WEDNESDAY, December 4, 2024 from 4:00 - 5:30PM. CURRENT TC GRADE 9 STUDENTS and their Parents/Guardians Only! See you there!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🍂🦃
Our math department is getting into the Thanksgiving spirit with some exciting activities! In Mr. Cadoret's class, students are diving into linear functions, making math as sweet as pumpkin pie. 🥧📐
Meanwhile, Mrs. Jones' class is turning up the heat with a fun Problem Elimination Game, where students tackle math challenges faster than you can say "leftover turkey sandwiches." 🥪🔢
Wishing all our students and their families a wonderful Thanksgiving break! 📚✨ #ThanksgivingMath #LearningIsFun #LinearFunctions #ProblemElimination #MathIsLife #WorkHardTodayCounts
Students in LPS, Early Ed and Health Careers were treated to a talk from Jill Fearons, the founder of the Friends of Jack Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to protecting children’s mental health and well-being along with their physical health while undergoing treatment. Ms. Fearons shared the story of her son, Jack, who survived (and is thriving) against the odds when he was hospitalized as a young boy. The gratitude she feels is what drives her to tirelessly provide for others by fundraising to support countless programs in hospitals across New England. She introduced many students to the career of "child life specialist," which she credits with making her family members' lives easier during their very difficult journey.
The TC students were nothing short of inspired and will be spending some time tomorrow helping Jill with a top secret 🎅🏻 project to support some students in New Bedford in the coming weeks!
Click here to read more about the Friends of Jack Foundation:
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🌟The Tri-County SkillsUSA officers and ambassadors attended the 51st SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference in Marlboro this Sunday and Monday. Here, the Tri-County officer team developed their leadership, workplace, teamwork, networking and service skills. After dedicated preparation, many of the team earned the coveted leadership award. Among those earning their SkillsUSA leader awards are seniors Tyler Bellavance and Ava Membreno; Juniors Sophie Anderson, Nourhane Elouannasse, Ananya Srinivas, and Kyleigh Weddeke; Sophomore Tony White; and Freshman Nylanie Moore.
Each student was part of a team from schools from across Massachusetts where they worked on projects to hone their technical, personal and workplace skills, in addition to community service. The following students earned medals for their performance in their competition:
In the Category of Personal Skills - Poster Design, sophomore Aidan Forrester earned a bronze medal and freshman Rikayla Wright earned a silver medal. In his Personal Skills presentation, senior Tyler Bellance earned a bronze medal.
In Workplace Skills, junior Nourhane Elouanasse earned a silver medal in her presentation and a bronze medal in her poster design. Additionally, Nourhane earned a special award for earning a perfect score on her SkillsUSA Leader Exam.
In Community Service, senior Ava Membreno earned gold medals in her service presentation and her service video.
And finally, Engineering teacher, Ms. Batt earned a gold medal in her presentation about her commercial roofing project.
Ms. Batt and Mrs. DePasquale want to thank the officer team for trying their hardest and making this year's Fall Leadership Conference one of the best!🌟
#WorkHardTodayCounts
👨💻 Inspiring Alumni Visit! 👨💻
CIS had a special guest today! One of our own alumni, Gabriel Corey, Class of 2022-CIS, now a Cyber Security Major at Assumption University, returned to share his journey and insights with our senior CIS students. 🎓✨
His talk opened eyes to the exciting opportunities in the Cyber Security field and gave valuable advice about navigating college life. It's always incredible to see our former students giving back and inspiring the next generation of tech leaders. 🚀🔒
#AlumniSuccess #CyberSecurity #AssumptionUniversity #CIS #FutureTechLeaders #WorkHardTodayCounts
🎅 Join Our Santa Foundation Drive! 🎅
It's that time of year again, and we need your help to spread some holiday cheer! Our Student Council is collecting donations for our annual Santa Foundation Drive and would love for our amazing community to get involved. 🎄❤️
📍 Drop off your donations in the school lobby and help make the season brighter for those in need.
Every little bit counts, and your generosity will go a long way in making the holidays special for everyone. Thank you for your support!
#SantaFoundationDrive #HolidayGiving #CommunitySupport #SpreadJoy #HolidaySpirit
