Principal's Weekly Update - Jan 16, 2026

Dear NVTHS Families,

It was wonderful to see so many of you at our Parent-Teacher Conferences last night. These conversations are a vital part of our students' success, and we appreciate the time you took to connect with our educators. If you were unable to attend and have questions about your student’s performance, please do not hesitate to reach out to their teachers directly.

Continuing that focus on academic progress, Term 2 Progress Reports will be available today for viewing in the Aspen portal. We encourage you to review these with your student to celebrate their achievements and identify any areas where they may need extra focus as we move through the second half of the term.

As a reminder, there is no school this Monday in observance of the holiday. I hope this long weekend provides our students and staff with a well-deserved opportunity to rest and recharge.

We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday!

Jeremy Slotnick, Principal

 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

January 16, 2026     Term 2 Progress Reports

January 19, 2026     No School - Holiday

January 30, 2026     Red Cross Blood Drive

February 11, 2026     Early Dismissal (12pm)

February 16-20, 2026     February Break

Attention NT Seniors and Families!

As the yearbook is in production, we'd like to remind you of a couple of past and upcoming deadlines for it to ensure that everyone submits the things they want for the yearbook, and that we make the best possible yearbook we can for everyone. More Information Here

  • Senior Photos: For anyone who hasn't submitted one yet, we are still taking in senior photos! If you haven't been able to get one done, you can come on down to Design & Visual and you'll be able to get one taken by our photographers.

  • Senior Quotes: We're still accepting senior quotes for anyone who hasn't made a submission yet, so don't waste the opportunity to get them in and get a quote to cap your year! The link to the form is here: https://forms.gle/MeLDzpD4cz2kY3678

  • Parent Ads: For all parents/guardians of seniors, if you would like to include a personalized congratulatory message & photo in the yearbook for your graduate, you can! Just take a look at the form attached. They're due Friday, February 13th, so don't wait!

  • Business Ads: These ads are for any school-appropriate business that would like to have an advertisement promoting themselves in the yearbook. For any student who would like to get a FREE yearbook, you would need to get 3 business ads to qualify. They're due Friday, February 13th,  More Information Here.

For any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact: Yearbook@nashobatech.net

Message from the Curriculum Office

Information and Procedures for Early College Pathways:  More Information Here

Spanish Translation / Portuguese Translation

NVTHS Foundation 

The NVTHS Foundation plays a vital role in enhancing the high school experience for every student. Through our fundraising efforts, we proudly support - Clubs & Activities, Student Athletes, Senior Scholarships, Families & Our School Community. The Foundation is always looking for parent volunteers to help us grow our impact. Join a great group of volunteers and make a difference in your child's education.

  • 2026 Annual NVTHS Foundation Trivia Night and Scholarship Drive - 3/13/26

More Information Here

Nashoba Valley Tech - Blood Drive 

Friday, January 30, 2026 - 8:30am - 1:30pm

Check out more details HERE 

Worcester Railers Trades & Tech Career Fair

The Worcester Railers Hockey Club is hosting their second annual Trades & Tech Career Fair on Friday, January 30th, 2026! Before the Railers drop the puck, they will be hosting a Career Fair on the DCU Center concourse from 4:00-6:00pm. Last year they had over 20 businesses providing students valuable information on their respective trade!

They hope to have as many Nashoba Valley Tech students as possible attend this event. Students can claim a free ticket that gets them into the career fair and into the Railers game afterwards. Additional tickets can be purchased on the link at a discounted rate.. Tickets Here

Nashoba has partnered with Cartwheel free webinars for parents and caregivers

● Designed for parents and caregivers of PreK-12th graders 

● Available Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm; Saturday 8am-5pm and in multiple languages

● Offered via 30-minute virtual sessions for 2-6 months on average — with scheduling designed to be flexible for each family. 

● Billed to a family’s insurance provider. Families with Medicaid or no insurance have $0 out-of-pocket costs. 

LINKED AND LIVABLE NEIGHBORHOODS: LITTLETON ROAD

The Town of Westford is creating a plan for new and improved walking and bicycling facilities, and connections to open spaces in the Littleton Road area, as it was recently rezoned to allow for the possibility of multi-family housing development (MBTA Communities zoning).

The Plan will coordinate private development projects in the area and guide future town investments to create a cohesive network of sidewalks, bike facilities, trails, and open spaces.

Attend the Workshop on January 24, 2026 to learn more about the project.

Take the Survey starting on February 8, 2026.

Summer Programs at Harvard Medical School

Is your student interested in medicine, biomedical research, forensic science, dentistry or biomedical engineering?  Experience hands-on learning to deepen understanding by connecting lessons to real-life experiences. Learn from Harvard Medical School staff and other expert healthcare professionals.  More Info Here

Message from the Technology Department 

Chromebook fee of $15 per student is now due. This fee ensures that every student has a reliable device for learning. Families can pay online via the "payment sites" tab on the NT website or cash/checks (made out to Nashoba Valley Technical High School) can be dropped off to Mrs. Baldwin in the Business Office. 

*Please note, the Chromebook fee is due each year your student attends NT. 

Annual Student Health & Emergency Contact Form, Medications, and Action Plans - 

REQUIRED for all students each year and needs to be returned to the student’s homeroom within the first 2 days of school.  Link to Form

Report an Absence / Tardy / Dismissal - Main # + Option 2 or; use the following link: Absent_Tardy_Dismissal_Reporting_GoogleForm 

Clubs    

Get involved in our afterschool clubs! Joining a club is a great way to explore your interests, boost your confidence, and make your high school experience unforgettable. Visit us at     Registration - link  

Helpful Links:

NVTHS Website

NVTHS School Year Calendar  

Student Handbook  - Acknowledgment Form

Bell Schedule 

Parent Release for Publishing Google Form 

Military Recruiters Opt Out Google Form

NVTHS Support Desk   

ASPEN Portal Basic Instruction.pdf