Four Southeastern students will be advancing to the SkillsUSA National Championship competition in Kansas City this June, after receiving gold medals at the state competition on April 27. The gold medals were part of an overall excellent performance by Southeastern, which resulted in 15 medals. Besides gold, three students received silver medals in Robotics, and eight students received bronze medals, including a team of seven students that took part in Opening and Closing Ceremonies (OCC). Other distinctions include seven students receiving 2nd Place ribbons in the Techspo Event and one student receiving the Gold Standard Costello Community Service Award. SkillsUSA is nonprofit organization that prepares high school and college students for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. It holds district, state and national competitions each year, which allows students to showcase their technical skills and leadership abilities. read more...
Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School students got a true taste of politics Tuesday, April 24 by taking part in the first debate forum for the 11th Plymouth District seat, which includes sections of Easton and Brockton.
Principal David Wheeler moderated the debate, and his students asked the questions, given in advance to all four candidates.
The candidates included Easton resident and Brockton attorney Claire Cronin, Mark Linde of Brockton, general manager of Brockton Community Access television and chairman of the Southeastern Regional School Committee, and two Brockton City Councilors-at-Large: Jass Stewart, a realtor and business owner, and Robert Sullivan, an attorney who serves as town counsel for Randolph.
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BlancaLiz Diaz, 2011 Class President of Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School is concerned about the increase in overweight and diabetes, along with the increasing health risks. As a high school student in Culinary Arts at SRVTHS, she did her senior project on “Desserts and Diabetes”, compiling her own original recipes. According to Ms Diaz, “the simpler you make a dessert at home, the healthier people will be”.
Ms Diaz is a student at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, studying Baking and Pastry. Home on an externship from April 3 – September 2, 2012, she works Tuesday through Saturday at the Konditor Meister in Braintree making decorations for and assembling cakes, taking orders, and working the pastry counter. Though her course of studies is a 4 year program, she has set her sights on completing it in just 3 ½ years – and she’s right on schedule as she just began her Sophomore year. read more...
Joining up with the Sea Cadets might never cross the mind of a young teenager who lives in the landlocked Easton area. But the possibility is very real, and it is just one of a variety of opportunities presented on April 26, at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School.
The school held an Opportunities Fair, open to all its 320 freshmen, run by the school’s guidance department. Students got to visit a variety of exhibits that provided information about college and high school programs, community service, part-time jobs, coops and externships, and other extra-curricular activities.
Brockton Mayor Linda Balzotti appeared at the beginning of the fair to speak to the students about their options. She told the students that they should never feel intimated. read more...
It was a completely different lunch experience for Brockton’s Hancock Elementary School Principal Marcia Andrade-Serpa, as she supported the efforts of her 5th graders in a “Student to Student Program” at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School’s Colonial Room. “They’re having so much fun; I’m having a blast.”
Laurie Pfistner of Bridgewater had a great idea for offering a community service opportunity to younger students while completing her Senior Project requirement at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School. The Culinary Arts senior chose to implement the ambitious “Student to Student Program” with co-facilitators Jessica Pires, fellow classmate, Chef Lisa Maiden and fellow students, to introduce 5th graders from the Hancock Elementary School to the field of Culinary Arts. read more...
Six to eight students will attend a summer program at Stonehill College
High-achieving students at Southeastern are getting a variety of opportunities to expand their horizons this year, including courses and programs with Boston College, Bridgewater State University, and Massasoit Community College. In addition, guidance counselors are working to place several students in innovative programs at Stonehill College and Northeastern University during the summer and next school year.
Guidance Director Christina Guarini said she and other educators have been reaching out to students who have done well at Southeastern to encourage them to keep up their good work. She said they are also communicating with the students’ families so that they can all work together with the students.
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Southeastern Senior Jacob Jennings is being honored by the Easton Lions Club this Wednesday, April 25, receiving one of 16 Recognition Awards. The awards are given to Easton residents who have made significant contributions to their community. The 17-year-old Environmental Science major is one of three young people to receive an award as an outstanding youth.
Jacob will be honored for his many contributions, including work with Boy Scouts, his community and his school. As an Eagle Scout, he built an impressive garden area at Sheep Pasture, in North Easton. During the project, he supervised 40 to 50 volunteers, including fellow scouts, troop leaders and business people, building four raised garden beds next to the Carriage House. The group also built a stone walkway and planted a variety of shrubs and plants to beautify the area. read more...
In only a year and a half since Southeastern Regional began offering a robotics class through their cutting-edge engineering program, their robot, “Alden” has already earned 3rd place in the National Robotics League competition. Alden participated in the ‘Battle ‘Bots’ competition, in the15-lb class category, at the Assabet Valley Regional Vo-Tech High School in Marlboro, Massachusetts, on March 31, 2012, facing off against 14 other area teams.
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Students at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School in Easton combined love of fashion with concern for the environment during their “Trashin’ Fashion Show” on Thursday.
It’s the second time the students have put on the event, which highlights the school’s “Green Week” activities surrounding Earth Day.
The event began with a rap performance by several of the school’s performing arts students.
Then, student models took to the runway. The costumes were assembled by the design and visual communications students and cosmetology students did the makeup. The costumes were based on animals like the widow bird, zebra and even a skunk – and the outfits were made from 90 percent recycled materials...
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The Colonial Room restaurant at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical School is open during the school year and serves breakfast from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. and lunch from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m..
Food is plentiful, varied and reasonably priced with an egg and cheese omelet, home fries and toast priced at $2.50 or a variety of pancakes for $2.75.
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Students at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School recently took third place in the National Robotics League “Battle Bots” competition.
The robot, nicknamed Alden, competed in the 15-lb class category, at the Assabet Valley Regional Vo-Tech High School in Marlboro on March 31, facing off against 14 other area teams.
Alden’s creators include Ian Burrill of Norton, Tyreeke Hicks of Brockton, Thomas Cunningham of Norton and Jonathan Berry of Easton and Ryan Kearney of Brockton.
The school has only been offering a robotics course for a year and a half.
“It takes a lot of time and patience, but it’s definitely worth the investment,” Hicks said in a press release provided by the school.
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Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School (SRVTHS) Science Teacher Ms Sharri-Marie Tyas “wanted to bring a higher bar to her students, many of which are very smart and need a place to grow”, so she joined teachers across the United States in applying for the College Board A(dvanced) P(lacement) Fellows scholarship. Selected as one of the elite group of only 225 teachers nationwide, she will attend the AP Biology endorsed summer institute from July 8-13, 2012, at the Schoodic Education and Research Center (SERC) Institute of Acadia National Park, the largest of about 20 research learning centers in the United States.
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It’s a job site like any other. People in hard hats shuffle back and forth under exposed pipes and wiring, dodging drywall amid the din of hammers and drills. A foreman barks orders, teasing the crew, who give it right back.
The crew is made up of students at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School in Easton, and their “bosses” are their teachers. Their project? Turning a former electrical shop into a day care center.
“I try to treat them just like they’re out on the street,” teacher Eddie Carll said.
Students have high praise for the chance to put their classroom experience to work.
“I love doing it,” said junior Chris Sullivan of Brockton, who is studying to be an electrician. “It’s getting me ready for the real workforce.”
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“You can’t judge a book by its cover, but when it comes to interviews, appearance matters” says Rhonda Frank, Graduate Support Liaison at the Southeastern Technical Institute (STI) in Easton. The post-secondary institute has been partnering with Boston’s “Dress for Success” for the past 14 years, to provide students with business suits or attire for interviews as part of the job search for employment before graduation. Once a job is secured, the new employee is eligible for assistance in building a professional wardrobe with two more suits and membership in the women’s group of entrepreneurs. read more...
The outfits will be more reminiscent of Oscar the Grouch’s closet than Fashion Week in Milan. But it’s all in good fun and to promote Earth Day.
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A police officer responds to a call from a woman who is having a heated argument with her husband and his girlfriend. He knocks at the door, and there is no answer, so he breaks it down.
Inside, he finds the caller still yelling at the other woman. Both women have bruises on their face, but the girlfriend is more seriously bruised, and she has blood seeping from her forehead. The man’s arming is oozing blood, with glass shards embedded on the inside of his forearm.
The officer uses a loud voice to separate the women and tells them all to sit down. He then calls for medical help and talks to all three people individually, recording their version of the story. At the end, he must decide whose story makes the most sense, and whether or not he should make an arrest. read more...
Together they have razed concrete walls and floors, installed hundreds of metal studs, run miles of wire, and laid hundreds of feet of pipe. In short, they’ve dismantled a 6,000-square-foot building, which was an electricity shop, and are doing a top-to-bottom renovation to create Southeastern’s new Early Childhood Education Center.
The workers are junior students from construction, plumbing and electrical shops, who are spending all their vocational hours on the project. There are about 50 of them, supervised by three professionally licensed teachers, and they’ve thrived on the experience.
“It’s been fun working with everyone, and it’s nice to know what a real job is like,” said Patrick Piemonte, a plumbing student.
“It’s cool to see everything come together,” added Bryan Feeney, also in plumbing. read more...
Seven-year-old Julia Berry faced a dilemma. Should she choose a chocolate chip cookie, the ever-popular cake balls or chocolate mousse?
In the end, chocolate mousse won out because that is Julia’s favorite when she and her mom dine at the Colonial Room, the restaurant run by students at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical School in Easton. Her mom, Susan Berry of North Easton, said her son attends the school.
Students run the restaurant, cook and serve the meals and menus change daily.
“I think it’s just as good as other restaurants,” Berry said.
Principal David Wheeler is a familiar face in the Colonial Room. He said he eats there every day because he likes the different and unique offerings he can get. His favorite dish is chicken soup.
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 Seventeen-year-old Jacob Jennings has always loved plants and trees, so when it came time to choose his Eagle Scout project, he knew exactly where to go. He approached the director of the Natural Trust Resources in Easton, his hometown, to see if he could work on an outdoor project.
The timing was perfect.
The nonprofit organization had just received a grant to build four raised garden beds next to the Carriage House, at Sheep Pasture. NRT Director Jen Cummings had some blueprint plans for the layout, which included four raised beds in the middle of an open yard and a narrow garden area along the side of the building.
What made it such an ideal opportunity was that it was a simple plan that could be expanded – exactly the type of project Jennings likes. An environmental science major at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School, Jennings thrives on exceeding expectations.
“She (Cummings) told me that I could figure it out as I wanted. And I wanted to go above and beyond -- to make it a bigger project,” he said.
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Nearly 14,000 images were submitted as individual category entries and as part of portfolios created by over 6,500 individual students, so Natasha James, an 11th grader from Stoughton, was taken by surprise when her photograph “Before the Storm” received a gold key award.
“I didn’t believe it at first. I looked at [silver key winner Louis Tony Perez] and said ‘are you serious?’”
James is Southeastern Regional’s first Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards gold key recipient.
She expressed appreciation for her Design and Visual Communications (DVC) teacher, Ms Shirley Ezerins, who helped her in many ways.
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“She helped me develop my creativity more: to structure my idea, direct it, focus on it,” James said.
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The season has just ended for the girls’ basketball team at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School, however, more than just another season- it is the end of an era. This year their devoted coach, James Carini, retires.
It all started 31 years ago when Carini joined Southeastern Regional. He had always loved basketball, having played in high school and college, and agreed to “temporarily” fill in as coach of the girls’ team before becoming the boys’ permanent coach.
While coaching the girls, he soon noticed their keen eagerness to listen and learn the game. He observed their strong work ethic and that whether they won or lost, they never quit. He admitted that by the time this “temporary” duty was up, “they had won me over.” He never did leave to coach the boys and the rest is history.
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It’s show time at Southeastern Regional Technical Vocational High School. Both school and community members will enjoy “Comedy Basketball at its Best” when the Harlem Superstars play against the Southeastern Dream Team of students, teachers and staff. The fundraising event will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 6:00 pm at the high school gym on 250 Foundry St., South Easton.
This family fun experience is made possible through the successful collaboration of students from Marketing, Design and Visual Communications (DVC), Video Production and Graphics. Marketing students are taking an active role in organizing, promoting, selling tickets and running the event. Proceeds will help defray costs of student participation in DECA, an organization that “prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.” read more...
 Steve Kelley, a History Teacher at Southeastern Regional and Easton resident, has been awarded a fellowship to travel to Ukraine during the last two weeks in April. “Teachers for Global Classrooms” (TGC) is a fully-funded professional development grant program offered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and administered by IREX, a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit.
This year, IREX selected 68 teachers – 2 from Massachusetts - out of 400 United States applicants to receive a 2 week international exchange to Morocco, Ukraine, Ghana, Brazil, India and Indonesia. The multi-phased program begins with an 8 week online professional development graduate-level course which introduced globalized learning theory and the opportunity to develop practical skills in lesson planning, international project collaboration and community engagement. Participants also attend two 2-day workshops at the Washington, D.C. Global Education Symposia, where they synthesize and refine program skills with a national network of fellow participants. read more...
Southeastern students had an outstanding showing at the SkillsUSA District II Competition, which took place March 8 in Fall River. The students received 15 medals, including five gold, six silver, and four bronze.
Eleven students, who received gold and silver medals, have qualified to compete in the State Leadership and Skills Conference, on April 26 – 28, in Marlborough. Other students, whose vocational major was not included in the district competition, will also be competing at that level.
In addition to receiving medals, another student -- sophomore Anaik Reid -- has qualified to run as a state officer in the state competition. Officers participate at the opening and closing ceremonies of the competitions, as well as other USA Skills activities. read more...
Pamela French is on a strict budget, but she also likes to get her hair done regularly.
She’s found the perfect solution: the Cosmetology Salon at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School in Easton.
Open two mornings a week, the salon is staffed by junior and senior students, who are overseen by their instructors. The students cut, color, perm and style hair. They also provide a variety of spa services, including manicures, pedicures, facials, and make-up applications, at a very reasonable price.
“I think they do a good job, and I like talking them. They are very friendly, and they have interesting things to say,” said French, who lives in Foxborough.
The salon is managed by Cyra Hathaway, who is the director of the cosmetology program. She teaches the students to do a thorough consultation before they begin their work.
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Southeastern’s wrestling team has plenty to be proud of this year, including winning the Division 2 Central Sectionals, and placing second in the Mayflower League.
Also, one of the captains, senior Matt Small, of Foxborough, wrestled in the New England tournament this past weekend, going 2 – 2. It is the first time in ten years that a wrestler from Southeastern has reached that level, and Small is now ranked among the top 16 high school wrestlers in New England.
Other individual accomplishments include two awards for Coach Steve Sentes, and 11 team members qualifying and competing in tournaments. Sentes won Coach of the Year for the Division 2 Central Sectionals, awarded by fellow coaches, and Coach of the Year for Division 2, awarded by the Boston Globe. He will be featured in the Globe’s sports section on April 1. read more...
History will come alive for 16 SRVTHS history students (Ashley Abbondanza, Kathleen Douglas, Kayla Lopes, Jessica Woods of Brockton; Molly Merola, Thomas O’Neil, Elyse Topham of East Bridgewater; Kenneth Hampton of Easton, Joshua Cahill, Patrick McCarthy, Megan Thompson of Foxboro; Ian Burrill, Kyle Hudgins, Valarie Lester, Erika Monat of Norton; and Natasha James of Stoughton) and their 4 chaperones from March 24-April 1, 2012 as they experience an educational tour of England, Ireland and Wales. Their experiences will include visits to Blarney Castle, a Welsh castle, Shakespeare’s birthplace, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and perhaps even the changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, among others. read more...
Nearly 14,000 images were submitted as individual category entries and as part of portfolios created by over 6,500 individual students, so Natasha James, an 11th grader from Stoughton was taken by surprise when her photograph “Before the Storm” received a gold key award. “I didn’t believe it at first. I looked at Tony and said ‘are you serious?’” Miss James is Southeastern Regional’s first Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards gold key recipient. She expressed appreciation for her Design and Visual Communications (DVC) teacher, Ms Shirley Ezerins, who helped her in many ways. “She helped me develop my creativity more: to structure my idea, direct it, focus on it.” Natasha also recognized Lucy Cook for helping her with the wording of the caption for her photograph. As a gold key winner, Natasha is eligible to apply for a summer program scholarship for $2500.
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Approximately 100 children and adults gathered on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School’s (SRVTHS) cafetorium from 6pm-8pm to experience and celebrate the graphic artwork and visual presentations designed and produced by the school’s Design and Visual Communications (DVC) and Performing Arts students. A stationary exhibit featured the work of SRTVHS Boston Scholastic Art Awards Gold Key winner Natasha James of Stoughton (“After the Storm”), Silver Key winner Louis “Tony” Perez (“Litis”), and art by honorable mention recipients Liveta Lapinskaite (2 recognitions for her photographs dealing with bullying), Matthew Carrigg (Digital Art), Ian Clements (Film & Animation) and Kaitlyn Guerriero (Photography). Ongoing student videos projected on a large screen entertained attendees as they awaited individual art presentations. read more...
The first visit to a dentist can be a frightening experience for a 2.9 year old – the recommended age for a first dental visit. But every preschooler attending Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School’s Early Education and Care program on February 8 and 9 got a real treat when Dental Assisting Students, along with the Tooth Fairy (Dental Assisting student Heather Holmes of Easton) from the Southeastern Technical Institute took the scary out of dentistry. read more...
Tradesmen who are looking to get into the green energy sector can do it for free, at Southeastern Technical Institute (STI), in South Easton.
The school is offering two certificate courses that train electricians and workers who specialize in plumbing and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) to work with solar and geothermal power. Both night classes are now in session, and they will be offered one or two more times this spring. read more...
Southeastern Regional’s Center for Visual and Performing Arts Presents Evening of Entertainment with Fortress at Art Appreciation Night, featuring work of Mansfield students.
After looking over a number of one act plays, student Co-directors and Norton residents Marissa Galloway and Shannon Duchaine knew that Fortress, a one-act play by Michael Scanlan, was the perfect choice.
“Some of the plays were old style, others too mature, but Fortress stood out as perfect for a wide range of students and (audience) viewers from children to adult”, said Shannon, a senior in the Center for Visual & Performing Arts program. read more...
If Matthew Small is attempting something, you can be pretty sure he's doing it with a quiet determination. His attitude has yielded nothing but positive results for the Idlewild Street resident and senior at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School in Easton.
The senior is a three-sport captain in his final year at the school, a key cog on the football, lacrosse and wrestling teams. In the latter of those trades is where Small has been piling up medals and material for his perfectly kempt portfolio.
Last month, he was a Vocational State Champion at his 170-pound weight class for the powerhouse Southeastern Hawks, champions in the Division 2 Central Sectional on Saturday. In that sectional, Small finished second to Tim Curtin-White of Milford in a tight 3-1 bout. read more...
Math Teacher Chris Comeau has been nominated for the January 2012 Community Leadership Award for his exemplary work for the school and with the student body, while striving daily to have each student reach his or her full potential. Not only does he put himself out there during the school day, but he also coached students during summer vacation. “Being a leader in the Southeastern community is an honor” noted Chris, and “providing a quality education so our students can become lifelong learners is paramount in today’s global marketplace. I’m proud of the fact that one of my peers recognizes that I am developing the skills, ethics and drive necessary to make a difference.”
December award winner and nominator Sean Reardon described Chris as a person who “approaches each class with energy and enthusiasm which rubs off on each class. Students feel that this individual is approachable and easy to talk to whether it be about the content in their area or about a social dilemma they may be having. Chris has been a part of both student and teacher initiatives and always has a smile on his face! This is why Chris Comeau is an ideal teacher for our students and is an important part of our school culture.” read more...
Colleen Maloney has been appointed to represent West Bridgewater on the Southeastern Regional School District’s (SERSD) School Committee. A graduate of West Bridgewater High School, she hopes to bring her own quality educational school experiences to the table. Ms Maloney is currently enrolled in a Criminal Justice program and has a strong desire to help in developing the Criminal Justice Program at Southeastern. read more...
After looking over a number of one act plays, student Co-directors and Norton residents Marissa Galloway and Shannon Duchaine knew that Fortress, a one-act play by Michael Scanlan, was the perfect choice. “Some of the plays were old style, others too mature, but Fortress stood out as perfect for a wide range of students and (audience) viewers from children to adult”, said Shannon, a senior in the Center for Visual & Performing Arts program.
The play, part of Southeastern’s Art Appreciation Night, is 100% student directed from selection of material to auditions to performance night. Both Co-directors agreed that it takes a lot of time, work and responsibility to direct a play themselves. Marissa, a senior in Cabinetmaking, was pleased with the turn out for auditions. “The number of actors and technical support needed was equal to the number of students who auditioned, so no one was turned away”, she commented. read more...
A presentation flashes on the overhead projector, and a small group explains the benefits of solar power and how it could benefit the town.
Others listen politely and ask questions about the technology. Later, another group outlines the town’s criminal codes, sparking a lively, well-informed debate about how to balance individual freedom against public safety.
It’s a scene that could be taking place at any town meeting in the state – except here, the town doesn’t exist and the presenters are sophomore students at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School in Easton.
The mock town meeting is part of a program called the Innovation Academy, which combines five majors at the school and has students work in teams. It’s the second year for the academy, but the first for the town meeting.
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Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School is pleased to announce the excellent performance of its students who competed in the DECA district competitions this past Tuesday, on January 31, in Mansfield. Overall, 38 students competed, and 21 students received awards, which enables them to compete in a statewide competition. read more...
When Adam Jurgilewicz of Norton selected the Cabinetmaking Shop at Southeastern Regional, he knew he would have the opportunity to choose from a large selection of projects. Adam chose to go beyond the usual student desk project and decided to craft a quality roll top desk of solid oak, complete with 17 pigeon holes and dovetail drawers. With raised panels and finished on all four sides, placement of the desk isn’t limited to being against a wall; it’s suitable as the centerpiece of a room. read more...
Twenty students at Southeastern Regional Vocational-Technical High School paid tribute to their past teachers last week, leaving the teachers with memories they described as “priceless.”
The ceremony was the culmination of an “Excellence in Education” program, in which freshmen wrote essays that described why they appreciated their former teachers. This is the third year of the program, and over 500 letters were submitted.
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Students in the Sophomore, Junior and Senior HVAC/R classes collected money for charity this Christmas for the eleventh year running. read more...
Students from Certified PLTW Schools May Receive College Admissions Preference, College Credit and Scholarships at PLTW Affiliate Universities read more...
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EASTON - The Southeastern Regional School District has won state approval for an estimated $26 million grant to renovate and expand the vocational technical high school on Foundry Street in South Easton.
The project is being funded with no increase in assessments to the member communities, Superintendent Luis Lopes said.
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EASTON - A school renovation project nearly four years in the making is on the fast track to becoming reality for students and officials at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School in Easton.
The school district is now just months away from beginning construction on a proposed $30 million school renovation and addition project that would bring the aging 45-year-old building up to code and put it at the forefront of 21st century learning.
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