WESTFORD -- The Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee voted on Aug. 11 to endorse a hybrid plan to reopen the school in September, combining in-school learning with remote learning. The hybrid option was one of three that a task force of Nashoba Tech administrators and staff members recommended to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary... READ MORE >
Thanks to a grant from the Westford Education Foundation, the Veterinary Assisting program at Nashoba Valley Technical High School this spring will have a outdoor area for students to learn the skill of dog training.The Veterinary Assisting program received the Innovative Grant from the foundation, and Kate Hawkins, one of the program’s instructors, said without... READ MORE >
Shantall Beltran of Tyngsborough and Joseph Rogers of Lowell have been selected as November’s Students of the Month at Nashoba Tech.Shantall Beltran, daughter of Mel and Flower Beltran, is a sophomore in Advanced Manufacturing. She is a member of the Gardening Club and hopes to join the Mock Trial Club, and is considering enlisting in the Army with a goal of... READ MORE >
Carolyn Dorman of Townsend and Mason St. Pierre of Groton have been selected as November’s Athletes of the Month at Nashoba Tech.Carolyn Dorman, daughter of Brian and Maureen Dorman, is a junior in the Design & Visual Communications program. She normally plays soccer in the fall, but since soccer was canceled, she joined the cross-country team as a way to stay in... READ MORE >
Lisamarie Manning, an English teacher, has been selected as November's Employee of the Month at Nashoba Tech. Lisamarie was nominated by fellow English teacher Dan Ford, who wrote: "I have had to go through a lot of training to become effective as a remote teacher. My technical expertise, to be quite honest, was nowhere near where it needed to be at the end of... READ MORE >
When the Angell at Nashoba Animal Medical Center opened in February 2016, its mission was to care for the pets of low-income residents of the towns that make up the district of Nashoba Valley Technical High School.Nearly five years later, that mission is handcuffing the clinic.“We’ve realized that it’s not sustainable, especially now with COVID-19 and a lot of... READ MORE >
Caption: Stephanie Battle, left, of Westford and Marketing instructor Andrea Bendel show some of the school merchandise available online. Are you looking for that perfect holiday gift for your Nashoba Tech student?Or maybe you want a winter hat for yourself?Or maybe you just dig that cool new Viking logo, designed by 2020 graduate Calandra Boutin of Pepperell?... READ MORE >
When Paul Wilson owned a restaurant, he often employed high-school students in the kitchen and as waitstaff. So when he decided to spend the twilight of his culinary career as a teacher, he knew what he was getting into. Of course, he didn’t count on changing careers in the middle of a global pandemic. Wilson, 56, joined the team at Nashoba Valley Technical High... READ MORE >
WESTFORD -- Mya Fifield of Chelmsford and Benjamin Rand of Shirley are October’s Students of the Month at Nashoba Tech.Mya Fifield, daughter of Brady and Valerie Bennett of Chelmsford, is a sophomore in a nontraditional technical program, Automotive Technology. She is an honor-roll student who competes for the basketball and spring track teams. She said she chose... READ MORE >
WESTFORD -- Anna Tang and Michael Farah, both of Chelmsford, are October's Athletes of the Month at Nashoba Tech. Anna Tang of Chelmsford, daughter of Mike and Meg Tang, is a senior who joined the golf team this year because her regular fall sport, volleyball (of which she was named captain), was not playing due to the pandemic. Coach Dave McCloskey wrote: “Anna... READ MORE >
Eric Stevenson is October's Employee of the Month. Eric is in his 12th year as a TV & Media Production instructor. Eric was nominated by Mary Pat Beatty, who wrote: "He put in a lot of extra time and compiled all the club advisers' videos and created our 'virtual Club Fair,' which came out truly awesome! He also helped me to incorporate the videos into the slide... READ MORE >
Want to order some Nashoba Tech clothing? Here is your chance! Orders are due no later than Tuesday 11/30/20. Orders will be delivered to school just before the Christmas break and distributed by Ms. Bendel in the Marketing department. Please visit https://redbrickclothing.com/rbcmall/stores/store/18 to order your shop apparel. We accept Visa, Mastercard or... READ MORE >
Brittany Thomas and Shelby Dudley loved Nashoba Tech so much, they decided to come back as interns. The graduates are fulfilling internship hours for their respective college majors at their high-school alma mater — and they’re enjoying every minute of it.Dudley is working in the Culinary Arts program with Chef-Instructors Carley Capraro, Jeremy Bussiere and... READ MORE >
Sunday, November 1, 2020 was Nashoba Valley Technical High School's Technical Showcase. Here are some photos from that event. Show in above photo: John Milhaven, a Biotechnology instructor at Nashoba Tech, chats with Vanessa Francois and her son, Qenan Francois, of Townsend at the recent District Technical Showcase. Christopher Egan, a Programming & Web... READ MORE >
Three seniors at Nashoba Tech have been named student representatives to the district’s School Committee. Their role is to represent students’ views to the committee.Cory Prehl (pictured above), son of Chris and Kim Prehl of Ayer, is an honors student in the Hospitality Management program. He was a member of the crew from Nashoba Tech’s in-school restaurant, The... READ MORE >
WESTFORD - Nashoba Valley Technical High School is planning a District Technical Showcase on Sunday, Nov. 1, from noon to 3 p.m.The showcase will provide eighth-graders in the district an opportunity to see the school, talk to instructors and take brief tours of their chosen technical programs.Due to capacity limitations, the event is limited to families of... READ MORE >
As an academic instructor, Mary is doing all her teaching remotely this year. She was a member of the school’s reopening committee and is often sought out for her technological knowledge and prowess. Mary was nominated by fellow teacher Kaylee Stanton, who praised her for being a technology wizard and never failing to reach out to staff members to help them with... READ MORE >
Julia Chamberlain, daughter of Michael and Jennifer Chamberlain, is a sophomore captain for cross-country who also competes for the basketball and spring track teams. Julia is a high-honors student in the Health Assisting program.Seth Rigby, son of Brad and Wendy Rigby, is a senior captain for cross-country who also competes for the winter and spring track teams.... READ MORE >
Nashoba Tech has selected Catelynn Forrest and Harrison Mayotte, both of Chelmsford, as September’s Students of the Month.Harrison Mayotte, son of Robert and Laura Mayotte, is a sophomore in the Programming & Web Development program who chose to attend Nashoba Tech because of its welcoming environment and dedicated teachers. He plans to pursue a degree in Business... READ MORE >
Nashoba Tech has selected 28 juniors and seniors to be mentors for incoming freshmen.The students were selected by staff members for showing leadership qualities. They will be available to freshmen for the school year, which, because of the pandemic, makes their roles even more important.Students at Nashoba Tech are attending their technical classes in person,... READ MORE >
Photo Caption: Jobee O'Sullivan, Nashoba Tech's director of Postsecondary & Community Education WESTFORD — Anyone looking to update their skills and knowledge in their profession, or seeking to transition into a new career, should keep an eye on the courses being offered through Nashoba Valley Technical High School’s Nashoba at Night adult-education... READ MORE >
John MacDonald, left, of 1A Auto presents a box of about 125 cloth masks to Jeffrey Scheminger, vocational and technical director at Nashoba Valley Technical High School in Westford. The Pepperell-based 1A Auto had the washable masks made, and offered a batch to the school for students and staff in the district’s automotive programs to wear. MacDonald and... READ MORE >
Nashoba Tech opened its doors on Sept. 16 to seniors and sophomores in technical programs, while academic teachers taught juniors and freshmen remotely.The school will operate that way, as long as it stays coronavirus-free, with appropriate safety measures taken and administrators reviewing protocols on a daily basis.The school’s technical programs are up and... READ MORE >
Nashoba Tech welcomed incoming students in the Class of 2024 to Freshman Orientation last Tuesday and Wednesday. Students got to tour all 19 technical programs and speak with teachers in those programs.Nashoba Tech spent the summer redesigning and reconfiguring its indoor space to better teach students in their technical programs while maintaining the proper... READ MORE >
If you happen to walk into Nashoba Valley Technical High School during the coronavirus pandemic, the face — or, to be exact, the masked face — that greets you belongs to Dawn Golden.Most staff members, from teachers to executive assistants to administrators, have been working many days from home since mid-March. But every day, from 7 a.m. to noon,... READ MORE >
Photo caption: Celine Koeleman of Pepperell gets a big hug from her mother, Ramona Maynard, after graduating from the Health Assisting program. Nashoba Valley Technical High School’s graduation gala — 18 hours over two days — went off smoothly and without any major hitches. And, of course, with an abundance of caution.While other high schools held... READ MORE >
Revised On-site Graduation 1 Commencement Schedule Saturday, June 6, 2020 9:00 AM ● Veterinary Assisting - Session 1 (Last Name: Adams, Bardell, Devincent, Dipasquale, Dube, Euler, Gagnon, Junod,) 10:00 AM ● Veterinary Assisting - Session 2 (Last Name: Harring, Mischel, Paris, Rose, Sa, Snook, Stankiewicz, Thomas, Wheeler) 11:00 AM ● Dental Assisting... READ MORE >
Following are Nashoba Tech's nominees for other major statewide and county awards. Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators’ Top Vocational Student Donald “DJ” Fraser III, son of Donald Fraser Jr. and Jean Fraser of Chelmsford, is in the Electrical Technology program, and he has become so proficient at it already that he works for Massachusetts... READ MORE >
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Abigail Bernier of Chelmsford and Alyssa Mayer of Pepperell are March’s Students of the Month at Nashoba Valley Technical High School. Abigail Bernier, daughter of Jeff and Kerry Bernier, is a senior in the Early Childhood Education program and works at Roudenbush Children’s Center in Westford through Nashoba Tech’s Cooperative Education program. Abby is a... READ MORE >
Photo Caption:Cafeteria worker Yuka Kambara of Westford prepares to pack a ‘grab-and-go’ bag.When schools in Massachusetts were ordered closed until April 6 — and then through May 3 — the food-service workers at Nashoba Valley Technical High School knew what had to be done. Wendy Bonnell, Nashoba Tech’s cafeteria manager, and her staff are in the... READ MORE >
March 16, 2020 Dear Nashoba Tech Community, As we continue to navigate COVID-19, your Athletic Department and Health Department have collaborated to offer workout plans to help keep you active in a safe and healthy way. Social distancing must be taken seriously, and we are encouraging you to stay away from the gym and other fitness facilities and instead... READ MORE >
The Viking Theatre Company at Nashoba Tech won several awards at the recent Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild competition, held at Westford Academy. The students presented “Challenger: To Touch the Face of God,” a dramatic telling of the aftermath of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster of Jan. 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds after... READ MORE >
Nashoba Valley Technical High School received $125,000 in the latest round of Skills Capital Grants, announced Feb. 25 by Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito. The award is part of $14.6 million in awards to 54 educational institutions to update equipment and expand student enrollment in programs that provide career education. Nashoba Tech will use the... READ MORE >
Mikayla Jones of Townsend, daughter of Jeff and Linda Jones, has been selected to receive the statewide award as the top secondary student in Massachusetts by the Massachusetts Vocational Association. “It means so much to me,” Mikayla said. “I’ve worked so hard, and I was so excited when I found out. It’s really amazing that I’m representing all technical schools... READ MORE >
Sean Archer of Pepperell and Ryan Jaeger of Dunstable have been selected as January’s Athletes of the Month at Nashoba Tech. Sean Archer, son of Robert and Nancy Archer, is a junior on Nashoba Tech’s brand-new swim team, which is combined with two other local schools’ teams. He competes in the butterfly and medley. He also is a first baseman and designated hitter... READ MORE >
Katrina Colt of Groton and Mikayla Jones of Townsend have been selected as January’s Students of the Month at Nashoba Tech. Katrina Colt, daughter of Leslie Colt, is a junior in the Early Childhood Education program. Katrina loves children and plans to go to college to continue her education to become an infant and toddler teacher. She volunteers to stay late... READ MORE >
Just two months after producing the musical-comedy “Elf” in December, the Viking Theatre Guild at Nashoba Valley Technical High School is shifting gears and looking to the sky for its next production. The students in the group will present two performances of Julian Felice’s “Challenger: To Touch the Face of God,” a dramatic telling of the aftermath of the Space... READ MORE >
Photo caption:Nashoba Tech seniors Nolan Rice (Littleton), left, and Dylan Emanouil (Westford) represented Nashoba Tech at the recent Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers Association’s Automotive Technology Competition. For the fourth consecutive year, a two-senior team from Nashoba Tech made it to the final round of the Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers... READ MORE >
Sam Harvey is December’s Employee of the Month in her first year teaching at Nashoba Tech. Sam was nominated by Don Phillips, who wrote: “Sam has stepped into the role of math teacher, special educator and liaison as if she has been here for years!” READ MORE >
Mikayla Barrett of Boxborough and Emily Collins of Ayer have been selected as December’s Students of the Month at Nashoba Techl.Emily Collins, daughter of James Collins and Marion Maddox, is a senior in the Advanced Manufacturing program. She is a high-honors student, has been inducted into the National Honor Society and is the student representative to the... READ MORE >
The sophomore Class of 2023 at Nashoba Tech held its annual Coats for Kids drive, collecting winter wear for children and adults for the program, organized annually by Anton’s Cleaners. Each fall, Anton’s Cleaners collects, cleans and distributes more than 60,000 coats, with more than 250 schools, hundreds of companies, clubs, organizations and thousands of... READ MORE >
Three seniors in the Early Childhood Education program at Nashoba Tech have been certified as nannies by the International Nanny Association, the largest such organization in the world. The INA serves as the umbrella organization for the in-home child-care industry and provides information, education and guidance to the public and industry... READ MORE >
Two seniors at Nashoba Tech are among the five in Massachusetts to be selected for the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Presidential Scholars Program for Career and technical Education. Each year, five CTE students in the state are selected, and this year, two of the five — Abigail Cronin and Elliot Gale — are from Nashoba... READ MORE >
Samantha Valcourt of Westford and Ryan Pearson of Townsend have been selected as November’s Athletes of the Month at Nashoba Valley Technical High School. Samantha Valcourt, daughter of Tara and the late Alan Valcourt, is a junior cheerleading captain in the fall and winter, and outfielder for the softball in the spring. Samantha is a high-honors student in the... READ MORE >
Lauren Simmons, Nashoba Tech’s full-time athletic trainer for a year, was nominated by JV golf coach David McCloskey, who wrote: “With me having just recently begun coaching again, Lauren has been extremely helpful as I learn the new system and has taken the time to help me whenever I ask. She is well-liked by our student-athletes and works really hard to get the... READ MORE >
Ruby Bailey of Groton and Addison Cosker of Shirley have been selected as November’s Students of the Month at Nashoba Valley Technical High School. Ruby Bailey, daughter of Mark Bailey and Alison Butler, is a sophomore in the Health Assisting program. She is an honor-roll student and is active in community service through Health Assisting, including as a regular... READ MORE >
When Charlie Ellis first stepped into the new school constructed at 100 Littleton Road in Westford, he was one of about 400 kids, ages 13-17, who wasn’t quite sure what he wanted to do with his life. He wasn’t the only one. It was 1969, the end of a decade that saw change and upheaval in the country, perhaps the most significant changes in the two centuries since... READ MORE >
Students in the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management programs at Nashoba Tech were double winners at the recent Taste of Middlesex, hosted by the Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce and held at the Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center. Representing the in-school restaurant The Elegant Chef, the group won in the Best Dessert and Best Presentation... READ MORE >
Do you like to whisper? How about singing at the North Pole? If you crave spaghetti with syrup, then the Viking Theatre Company has a show for you. Nashoba Valley Technical High School students will bring everybody’s favorite elf to life with four performances of “Elf, The Musical.” Showtimes are Thursday, Dec. 12, Friday, Dec. 13, and... READ MORE >
Carolyn Quinn, who has been with the school for eight years over three different stints, is October’s Employee of the Month at Nashoba Tech. Carolyn was nominated by Guidance Counselor Jessica Lamond, who wrote: “Calli has been instrumental in transitioning our new upper-class students into Nashoba Tech. Calli is the homeroom teacher for all transfer students,... READ MORE >
Alexa Beaubien of Pepperell and Ryan Farrar of Shirley have been selected as October’s Athletes of the Month at Nashoba Tech. Alexa Beaubien, daughter of Allan and Cindy Beaubien, is a captain for the soccer team. Alexa is a senior in the Robotics program. She is an honor-roll student and recently qualified for the John & Abigail Adams Scholarship to any state... READ MORE >
Jillian Grady of Chelmsford and Sabrina McLaughlin of Westford have been selected as October’s Students of the Month at Nashoba Tech. Jillian Grady, daughter of Robert and Christine Grady, is a senior honor-roll student in the Design & Visual Communications program. She is one of several students who last year created a marketing campaign for the Massachusetts... READ MORE >
About 300 prospective students and their parents and guardians visited Nashoba Tech during its recent annual open house. The visitors were able to tour the school and talk with instructors in both academics and the 20 technical programs offered by the school: Advanced Manufacturing; Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing; Automotive Technology; Biotechnology;... READ MORE >
Thirteen seniors at Nashoba Valley Technical High School completed a 30-Hour Massachusetts Pre-Apprenticeship and Vocational School Training Program run by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. MassDOT started the training program because the top issue facing the construction trades — not just in Massachusetts but across the country... READ MORE >
Nashoba Tech’s Veterinary Assisting program held its second annual Dogtoberfest event on the athletic fields behind the school. Dozens of dogs (and some other furry animals) and their fellow humans gathered to participate in games, face-painting, food and the main event — the Costume Parade, last Sunday. The winner for Best Costume was Kitkat, dressed as... READ MORE >
Bryan Barzaga, a Science instructor in his sixth year at Nashoba Tech, is September’s Employee of the Month. Bryan was nominated by fellow Science Instructor Jeff Robinson, who wrote: “I’m nominating Bryan for his selflessness in helping the other Science teachers during the first weeks of school.” READ MORE >
Danielle Watman of Chelmsford and John McGillicuddy of Ayer have been named September’s Students of the Month at Nashoba Tech. Danielle Watman, daughter of Ronald and Azlin Watman, is a senior in the Programming & Web Development program. She is a high-honors student and is a member of the school’s Outdoors, Digital Media and Culinary clubs. She is... READ MORE >
Hope Kloppenburg of Townsend and Robert Paris of Pepperell have been selected as September’s Athletes of the Month at Nashoba Tech. Hope Kloppenburg, daughter of Frank and Nancy Kloppenburg, is a senior volleyball player, honor-roll student and member of the National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society. She is also a freshman mentor,... READ MORE >
Need a perm? Hair getting too long? Nails in rough shape? Head to Cosmo Cuts, the in-school salon at Nashoba Valley Technical High School. Cosmo Cuts offers shampoos, cuts, conditioning treatments, hair colors, perms, manicures, facials, makeup applications and much more at prices far below those of other retail salons. Instructors Donna McMahon and Sheriley... READ MORE >
The ovens and stoves are back on at The Elegant Chef, the in-school restaurant at Nashoba Tech. The multiple award-winning restaurant will reopen to the public Tuesday, Oct. 8, and will be open Tuesdays through Fridays, from 11:30 to 1 p.m., when school is in session Reservations are not needed, but to make one or to obtain a menu, call 978-692-9958. The... READ MORE >
Dear Nashoba Valley Tech Community, Nashoba Valley Technical School District is thrilled to announce our new app for mobile phones! Stay up-to-date with access to real-time information, the daily cafeteria menu, news from our school community, student stories, and even emergency notifications. It’s everything Nashoba Valley Tech, in your pocket! You can download... READ MORE >
Several seniors in the Veterinary Assisting program at Nashoba Tech participated in a collection of pet supplies for families that were displaced in the Merrimack Valley gas explosions of 2018. On Sept. 13-14, the second anniversary of the explosions that caused more than 80 fires in Andover, Lawrence and North Andover, the Massachusetts Society for... READ MORE >
Jeremy Slotnick’s first week as principal at Nashoba Tech went off without a hitch. It helps, of course, that he knows the school like the back of his hand, having spent the last 12 years there, including the last three as assistant principal. Slotnick was selected earlier this summer to replace Matthew Ricard as principal. Ricard left Nashoba Tech, from... READ MORE >
FINAL HONOR ROLL 2018-2019 HIGH HONOR ROLL SENIORS Andover: Emerson Kennedy. Ayer: Jake Driscoll, Kaylin Patterson-Soar. Chelmsford: Leah Deeganm, Caitlin McMaster, Robert Stansfield, Brendan Taylor. Dracut: Jason Gendron, Emily Hogan. Gardner: Ashley Bosworth. Littleton: Ashley Crosby. Pepperell: Trinity Dunaway, Kaitlyn May, Taylor McLellan, Eliott... READ MORE >
GENDRON EARNS GOLD MEDAL The list of accomplishments Jason Gendron had racked up in his four years at Nashoba Tech was already long enough by the time he graduated on June 1. But he didn’t let little things like graduation and summer get in the way. The Dracut resident joined a group of Nashoba Tech students who had qualified for the SkillsUSA National... READ MORE >
Nashoba Tech is one of just 17 schools — and the only regional vocational school — in Massachusetts to receive the Early College Designation announced by Gov. Charlie Baker earlier this summer. A partnership between Nashoba Tech and Middlesex Community College will allow Nashoba Tech students the option of earning 12 or more college credits on campus... READ MORE >
Nashoba Tech welcomed freshmen in the Class of 2023 to the school with a day of orientation led by 33 juniors selected as freshman mentors. Mentors are juniors who are trained to coordinate and run orientation, and to act as mentors to the freshmen throughout the school year, helping them to acclimate themselves to the school, and being available at all times... READ MORE >
Nashoba Tech welcomed seven new instructors for the 2019-2020 school year. Front row, from left, are Andrea Bendel of Wilmington (Marketing), Patty Stack of Mendon (Chemistry/Physics) and Sam Harvey of Milford (Math/Special Education). Back row, from left, are Sam Hummer of Westford (Engineering), Matt Govoni of Billerica (Plumbing & Heating) and Laurin Harvey of... READ MORE >
Dean of Students Ryan Wood with the latest ASE-certified Automotive Technology students, from left, Domenic Cura, Robert Pawl, Jason Mendonca and Kevin Lyons. Four students in the Automotive Technology program at Nashoba Tech this winter passed the four core components of the Automotive Service Excellence Entry-Level Certification program necessary to become... READ MORE >
Auditor's Report - District School Committee Meeting November 13, 2018 READ MORE >