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🔧⚡ Auto Tech is charging into the future!
Today our Auto Tech program received a major upgrade — a brand‑new Nissan Leaf EV, joining our Toyota RAV4 Hybrid as part of our growing fleet of advanced training vehicles.
This fully functional electric vehicle has been specially outfitted by AET Labs to serve as a hands‑on training aid. With this addition, our students will stay current with Tri‑County’s new Hybrid/Electric Vehicle curriculum, giving them the skills and confidence they need to step into a rapidly evolving automotive industry.
This incredible resource was made possible through the Skills Capital Grant awarded to Auto Tech. Big thanks to AET Labs and technology consultant Chris Macrina for helping bring this cutting‑edge learning tool to our shop.
Real vehicles. Real technology. Real career preparation.
This is what CTE looks like.
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🔨 Building for the community, building their future⚾
Our Carpentry students have been hard at work — in sun, wind, and everything New England throws at them — constructing brand‑new dugouts for Norfolk Recreation at the Freeman Kennedy School.
This project is a true team effort, bringing together Tri‑County Vocational, Norfolk Girls Softball, Norfolk Baseball, and Norfolk Recreation.
A huge shout‑out to Norfolk’s own carpenter Tom Antonellis for helping make this collaboration possible.
This is hands-on learning.
This is community partnership.
This is what CTE looks like.
Proud of our students for putting their skills to work in a way the whole town will enjoy for years to come.
#WorkHardTodayCounts #CTEMonth
Our Carpentry students have been hard at work — in sun, wind, and everything New England throws at them — constructing brand‑new dugouts for Norfolk Recreation at the Freeman Kennedy School.
This project is a true team effort, bringing together Tri‑County Vocational, Norfolk Girls Softball, Norfolk Baseball, and Norfolk Recreation.
A huge shout‑out to Norfolk’s own carpenter Tom Antonellis for helping make this collaboration possible.
This is hands-on learning.
This is community partnership.
This is what CTE looks like.
Proud of our students for putting their skills to work in a way the whole town will enjoy for years to come.
#WorkHardTodayCounts #CTEMonth
🔥 Hands-on learning in action 🔥
Today, metal fabrication student Andrew is deep in the grind — literally. From sketching out his design to welding each joint and smoothing every edge, he’s building a custom firewood log holder from the ground up.
This is creativity.
This is craftsmanship.
This is what CTE looks like.
Proud of the work, the skill, and the drive on display every day in our Metal Fabrication shop. Keep going, Andrew — the sparks are flying in all the right ways!
#WorkHardTodayCounts #CTEMonth
Today, metal fabrication student Andrew is deep in the grind — literally. From sketching out his design to welding each joint and smoothing every edge, he’s building a custom firewood log holder from the ground up.
This is creativity.
This is craftsmanship.
This is what CTE looks like.
Proud of the work, the skill, and the drive on display every day in our Metal Fabrication shop. Keep going, Andrew — the sparks are flying in all the right ways!
#WorkHardTodayCounts #CTEMonth
🎨✨ DYNAMIC DUO SPOTLIGHT: LYDIA & ALICE ✨🎨
Same shop. Same passion. Same family.
Meet Lydia (Grade 12) and Alice (Grade 9) — sisters taking on the Graphic Communications program together and proving that creativity definitely runs in the family.
👩🎨 Lydia
As a senior, she’s the seasoned pro of the shop — mastering design tools, leading projects, and setting the bar high for what’s possible in Graphic Communications.
🎒 Alice
Just starting her journey as a freshman, she’s already jumping into the world of design with big ideas, bold creativity, and the best built‑in mentor she could ask for.
🖥️ Graphic Communications + Sister Power = Unstoppable.
#WorkHardTodayCounts #CTEMonth
Same shop. Same passion. Same family.
Meet Lydia (Grade 12) and Alice (Grade 9) — sisters taking on the Graphic Communications program together and proving that creativity definitely runs in the family.
👩🎨 Lydia
As a senior, she’s the seasoned pro of the shop — mastering design tools, leading projects, and setting the bar high for what’s possible in Graphic Communications.
🎒 Alice
Just starting her journey as a freshman, she’s already jumping into the world of design with big ideas, bold creativity, and the best built‑in mentor she could ask for.
🖥️ Graphic Communications + Sister Power = Unstoppable.
#WorkHardTodayCounts #CTEMonth
🌟 ALUMNI ALL‑STAR: EDDIE PURTELL (Class of 2013) 🌟
Meet Eddie Purtell — a Tri‑County CIS grad who took his passion for tech and launched it underwater. Literally.
🎓 Class Year: 2013
🛠 Shop: CIS – Computer Information Systems
🎓 Further Education: B.S. in Computer Engineering from UMass Dartmouth
💼 Career: Senior Electrical Engineer at Poseidon’s Forge
🤖 What he does: Designs unmanned underwater drones.
✨ Favorite TC Memory
Landing his Co‑Op position after interviewing for it. Eddie says it was the moment everything clicked — the hard work, the preparation, the confidence. It was his first real step into the field he dreamed of.
🚀 How Tri‑County Shaped His Path
Balancing academics, shop, and Co‑Op taught him the time‑management skills that carried him through college and into a demanding engineering career.
🤝 Impactful Activities
SkillsUSA and FIRST Robotics were game‑changers. They taught him teamwork, how to perform under pressure, and how to manage complex projects — skills he uses every day.
💡 Advice for Current Students
Build a schedule and stick to it. Even small wins matter. Getting your academic work done early in the week makes your weekends feel amazing.
🔧 How Vocational Training Helped
The certifications and hands‑on experience he gained in CIS opened doors to projects he never would’ve accessed otherwise. Today, he’s the go‑to person for anything networking‑related.
#WorkHardTodayCounts #CTEMonth
Meet Eddie Purtell — a Tri‑County CIS grad who took his passion for tech and launched it underwater. Literally.
🎓 Class Year: 2013
🛠 Shop: CIS – Computer Information Systems
🎓 Further Education: B.S. in Computer Engineering from UMass Dartmouth
💼 Career: Senior Electrical Engineer at Poseidon’s Forge
🤖 What he does: Designs unmanned underwater drones.
✨ Favorite TC Memory
Landing his Co‑Op position after interviewing for it. Eddie says it was the moment everything clicked — the hard work, the preparation, the confidence. It was his first real step into the field he dreamed of.
🚀 How Tri‑County Shaped His Path
Balancing academics, shop, and Co‑Op taught him the time‑management skills that carried him through college and into a demanding engineering career.
🤝 Impactful Activities
SkillsUSA and FIRST Robotics were game‑changers. They taught him teamwork, how to perform under pressure, and how to manage complex projects — skills he uses every day.
💡 Advice for Current Students
Build a schedule and stick to it. Even small wins matter. Getting your academic work done early in the week makes your weekends feel amazing.
🔧 How Vocational Training Helped
The certifications and hands‑on experience he gained in CIS opened doors to projects he never would’ve accessed otherwise. Today, he’s the go‑to person for anything networking‑related.
#WorkHardTodayCounts #CTEMonth
🏓✨ Pickleball Champions Take the Court! ✨🏓
Shoutout to all of our Trimester 1 & 2 Pickleball Champions from Phys Ed! These students brought the heat, the hustle, and some seriously impressive pickleball skills.
From epic rallies to last‑second saves, our champs proved that PE competition is no joke. Whether they were smashing, dinking, or diving for that game‑winning point, they earned those bragging rights fair and square.
Huge congratulations to every champion who stepped onto the court and played their hearts out. You made this pickleball season one to remember!
#WorkHardTodayCounts
🦷✨ Oral Health Awareness Month in Action! ✨🦷
Our sophomores and seniors wrapped up their yearly Oral Health Awareness Month assignment with an amazing two‑day visit to Shining Star Preschool in Milford!
Over the course of the week, our students taught 162 preschoolers about the importance of keeping their smiles healthy. This project is a long‑standing February tradition — and one our students always look forward to.
To prepare, the Dental Assisting shop collaborated with our EEC program, creating their own lesson plans and activities. They presented their ideas, received feedback, and even practiced with the Tri‑County preschool program before heading out to Shining Star.
We’re so proud of their hard work, professionalism, and dedication to educating our youngest learners. This is CTE!💛
#WorkHardTodayCounts #CTEMonth
Our sophomores and seniors wrapped up their yearly Oral Health Awareness Month assignment with an amazing two‑day visit to Shining Star Preschool in Milford!
Over the course of the week, our students taught 162 preschoolers about the importance of keeping their smiles healthy. This project is a long‑standing February tradition — and one our students always look forward to.
To prepare, the Dental Assisting shop collaborated with our EEC program, creating their own lesson plans and activities. They presented their ideas, received feedback, and even practiced with the Tri‑County preschool program before heading out to Shining Star.
We’re so proud of their hard work, professionalism, and dedication to educating our youngest learners. This is CTE!💛
#WorkHardTodayCounts #CTEMonth
🚀🎈 Mrs. Kelly’s science students put Newton’s 3rd Law into action today with a hands‑on balloon‑powered experiment. Using balloons, string, and careful measurements, students calculated velocity while seeing exactly how “every action has an equal and opposite reaction.” Lots of teamwork, problem‑solving, and plenty of high‑energy launches filled the room—science learning at its best! 🔬📏
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Our Carpentry students Gavin and Owen are preserving a piece of Franklin’s history as they design and build a new stand for the original Franklin High School bell!🔔 As part of the project, they’re carefully restoring the bell’s wooden yoke, combining craftsmanship, problem‑solving, and pride in their community’s heritage. This hands‑on work highlights the skill, dedication, and real‑world learning that define our CTE programs 🔨📐. This is CTE!
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#WorkHardTodayCounts #CTEMonth
✨🔬 Lewis Structure Legends in the Making! 🔬✨
Ms. Morin’s Chemistry students dove into the world of electrons today, building Lewis structures and mastering the art of bonding. From dots to double bonds, these students are on fire with their problem‑solving and teamwork. Proud of the focus, the curiosity, and the “aha!” moments happening in this room every day.
#WorkHardTodayCounts
Ms. Morin’s Chemistry students dove into the world of electrons today, building Lewis structures and mastering the art of bonding. From dots to double bonds, these students are on fire with their problem‑solving and teamwork. Proud of the focus, the curiosity, and the “aha!” moments happening in this room every day.
#WorkHardTodayCounts
🌟 Tri-County Children’s Center: Registration is OPEN for 2026–2027!! 🌟
We’re excited to announce that registration for the Tri-County Children’s Center preschool program for the 2026–2027 school year is officially open!.
Families can access applications on the preschool’s website at www.TCChildrensCenter.com or through the Tri-County webpage: https://www.tri-county.us/page/tri-county-childrens-center. Apply today and join us for another amazing year of learning, exploration, and fun at the Tri‑County Children’s Center!
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We’re excited to announce that registration for the Tri-County Children’s Center preschool program for the 2026–2027 school year is officially open!.
Families can access applications on the preschool’s website at www.TCChildrensCenter.com or through the Tri-County webpage: https://www.tri-county.us/page/tri-county-childrens-center. Apply today and join us for another amazing year of learning, exploration, and fun at the Tri‑County Children’s Center!
#WorkHardTodayCounts
🏈 Patriots Fever is officially here! 🏈
Our faculty, staff, and students are fired up and ready to cheer on the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl this weekend. The school spirit is strong, the excitement is real, and we’re all behind our home team.
Go Pats! 🔵🔴💪
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Our faculty, staff, and students are fired up and ready to cheer on the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl this weekend. The school spirit is strong, the excitement is real, and we’re all behind our home team.
Go Pats! 🔵🔴💪
#WorkHardTodayCounts
🚒✨ SPARKing Interest in Fire & EMS! ✨🚑
Our LPS students had two incredible field trips this week as part of the Class of 2028’s “SPARK an Interest in Fire and EMS” series of guest speakers and hands‑on experiences.
On Tuesday, students visited Boston MedFlight at the Mansfield Airport Hangar. Bob Holst — a proud parent of Tri‑County alumni — shared insights from his remarkable career as a police officer, firefighter, and now leader at MedFlight. He walked students through the skills and training needed to become a paramedic in the sky.
Yesterday, students explored the Metacomet Regional Communication Center, where LPS Advisory Board member Pat Pomeroy showed how dispatchers guide people through emergencies and connect them with the help they need.
These experiences are giving our students a real‑world look at the many pathways within Fire, EMS, and public safety — and inspiring future first responders along the way. 🔥📡💙
#WorkHardTodayCounts #CTEMonth
Our LPS students had two incredible field trips this week as part of the Class of 2028’s “SPARK an Interest in Fire and EMS” series of guest speakers and hands‑on experiences.
On Tuesday, students visited Boston MedFlight at the Mansfield Airport Hangar. Bob Holst — a proud parent of Tri‑County alumni — shared insights from his remarkable career as a police officer, firefighter, and now leader at MedFlight. He walked students through the skills and training needed to become a paramedic in the sky.
Yesterday, students explored the Metacomet Regional Communication Center, where LPS Advisory Board member Pat Pomeroy showed how dispatchers guide people through emergencies and connect them with the help they need.
These experiences are giving our students a real‑world look at the many pathways within Fire, EMS, and public safety — and inspiring future first responders along the way. 🔥📡💙
#WorkHardTodayCounts #CTEMonth
🧁 Patriots Pride in the Kitchen & the Graphics Shop! 🧁
Our Culinary Arts and Graphics students teamed up this week for the ultimate cross‑program collaboration — Patriots‑themed cupcakes just in time for the Super Bowl spirit to kick in. Culinary students baked the delicious cupcakes, while our Graphics crew designed and printed the custom Patriots toppers that brought the whole look together. A perfect blend of creativity, skill, and school pride.
Nothing beats watching our students combine their talents to create something awesome. Go PATS! 🔵🔴🏈
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✨ SAiL Conference at Gillette Stadium! ✨
Some of our students spent an inspiring day at the Senior Adventures in Leadership (SAiL) Conference, proudly hosted by SkillsUSA. From dynamic speakers to hands‑on leadership workshops, they pushed themselves, connected with peers from across the state, and stepped into what it means to lead with purpose.
Experiencing all of this at Gillette Stadium made the day even more unforgettable. We’re so proud of how our students represented our school with curiosity, confidence, and heart.
Here’s to the next generation of leaders — already charting their own course. ⚓💙
#WorkHardTodayCounts
Some of our students spent an inspiring day at the Senior Adventures in Leadership (SAiL) Conference, proudly hosted by SkillsUSA. From dynamic speakers to hands‑on leadership workshops, they pushed themselves, connected with peers from across the state, and stepped into what it means to lead with purpose.
Experiencing all of this at Gillette Stadium made the day even more unforgettable. We’re so proud of how our students represented our school with curiosity, confidence, and heart.
Here’s to the next generation of leaders — already charting their own course. ⚓💙
#WorkHardTodayCounts
Ms. Sabasowitz’s Introductory Physics students took learning to a whole new level today by teaming up with our Early Education vocational program for an interdisciplinary lesson on inertia. Students wrote their own short stories to explain inertia, then read them to the preschoolers—turning physics into something fun, visual, and easy to grasp. From there, the creativity took off: high schoolers and preschoolers worked side‑by‑side building block towers or testing ramps with toy cars to model inertia in action.
They wrapped up by drawing pictures of their “experiments” together and talking about where they saw inertia happening. The day ended with a group recap, big smiles, and a whole lot of shared learning.
Hands-on, cross‑age, and full of curiosity—this is what authentic CTE learning looks like. 💡📚
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They wrapped up by drawing pictures of their “experiments” together and talking about where they saw inertia happening. The day ended with a group recap, big smiles, and a whole lot of shared learning.
Hands-on, cross‑age, and full of curiosity—this is what authentic CTE learning looks like. 💡📚
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Our Facilities Management & Sustainability students are getting hands-on this week, learning the fundamentals of drywall installation and building real-world skills that keep our communities running strong. There’s nothing like seeing future trades professionals gain confidence one tool, one technique, and one project at a time.
Proud to celebrate CTE Month by spotlighting the work that happens behind the scenes—and the students who are ready to shape the future of the skilled trades. 💪🔧🏗️
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Proud to celebrate CTE Month by spotlighting the work that happens behind the scenes—and the students who are ready to shape the future of the skilled trades. 💪🔧🏗️
#WorkHardTodayCounts #CTEMonth
Closing out our National Girls & Women in Sports Day spotlights with recognition for our girls lacrosse team. Their speed, skill, and competitive fire make every game electric. Proud to celebrate the athletes who bring so much heart to the field. 🌟🥍
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Adding to our National Girls & Women in Sports Day features with recognition for our girls wrestling team. Their toughness, discipline, and drive show what it means to compete with heart and confidence on the mat. 🌟🤼♀️
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