🚜🌟 Big shoutout to the incredible presenters from the Franklin DPW who visited Tri-County today! 🙌 They shared their inspiring career paths, and our juniors and freshmen got a firsthand look at the diverse services provided by the DPW. From technical skills to mechanical aptitudes, the career opportunities in public works are endless! 🛠️✨
Franklin DPW stands as an exemplary Cooperative Education partner, helping multiple students launch their careers in public works. 🚧👷♀️👷♂️
Thank you for your dedication and for opening new doors for our students! 💪🎓 #FranklinDPW #TriCounty #CareerOpportunities #PublicWorks #TechnicalSkills #WorkHardTodayCounts

As part of their unit on the First Amendment Protections and Limitations on the Freedom of Speech, LPS sophomores attended a trip to the LMC to learn about books that have been banned or challenged at some point in time in some school districts. 🚫They learned a lot about the concept of censorship, freedom of speech, and the value of the marketplace of ideas. Mr. Dagan proudly maintains a large collection of books that span many ideologies and allows students to pursue any of their interests through books and media.📚
#WorkHardTodayCounts

Our Grade 11 students in Ms. Sibilia's Science Class are diving into the fascinating world of Heat of Fusion and Ice! ❄️🔬 They’re experimenting with melting ice to understand the energy required to change a substance from solid to liquid. 🧊💧
From measuring initial and final temperatures to calculating the heat absorbed, they’re getting hands-on experience with real-life applications of thermodynamics. This experiment isn’t just cool; it’s ice-cold science in action! 📚⚗️
#WorkHardTodayCounts


📣🚨DATE CHANGE: Preschool Open House will be held on FRIDAY, February 28th!!!!🚨Tri-County Preschool Registration! Registration and Open House for the Tri-County Children’s Center preschool program for 2025– 2026 will begin on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Applications can be found on the preschool’s website, TCChildrensCenter.com. Appointments to view the preschool will be available by pre-registration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45A8A92CA3FFCF8-54312083-open#/ ! Open House will be held on FRIDAY, February 28th from 9:15-9:45 or from 10:15-10:45 a.m. at the Tri-County Regional High School in Franklin at 147 Pond Street. Parents will be able to view the laboratory preschool while children engage in developmentally appropriate activities. Attendees must pre-register and bring a valid picture ID to enter our building. For more information, please visit TCChildrensCenter.com. Placement is limited to residents of the 11 towns within the Tri-County District, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole and Wrentham. Admission is decided through a lottery system. Registration will be made open to other towns if spaces are not filled by residents within the district. The random drawing to determine which of the children registered will be enrolled will take place on Tuesday, March 6, 2025. The number of children registered has traditionally far exceeded the number of spaces available so the random drawing was established. Those names not selected in the drawing are placed on a waiting list. Birth certificates for children being registered must accompany all registration forms. Registration is limited to those children who are at least age 3 years by September 15, 2025 for the three-day program. A $25.00 non-refundable registration fee is due at registration time. Enrollment is limited to two years or part of two years for the preschool program, as long as the child is age eligible. Preschool sessions are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:20 to 11:20 a.m. for the three-day program. Tuition is $45* per week.. Class size is limited to 24 children. Three teachers in the Tri-County Early Education Program supervise the preschool program, and are assisted by high school students in the Early Education Major. *Subject to change

Today February 6, 2025, there will be no school due to the pending weather conditions.

🌟 Celebrate February: Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month! 🌟
February is here, and that means it's time to shine a light on Career and Technical Education (CTE)! 🎓✨
CTE provides students with invaluable skills and hands-on experience to prepare for the dynamic workforce of tomorrow. From healthcare to information technology, culinary arts to manufacturing, CTE programs open doors to a world of opportunities! 🌍🔧💼
Join us in celebrating the educators, students, and industry partners who make CTE a transformative force. Let's inspire future leaders and showcase the pathways to success! 🚀📚
#CTEMonth #CareerTechEd #SkillsForSuccess #FutureReady #SaveTheTrades #WorkHardTodayCounts
Alumni All Star Stephen April! Stephen is a 2019 graduate of the Computer Information Systems program.
After high school he went on to pursue Cyber Threat & Defense at Johnson & Wales University. He later transferred to CCRI still pursuing Cyber Security but stopped attending when he obtained a full time IT position at an electrical company.
Stephen currently works at Sasaki in Boston and is a Desktop Support Specialist.
One of his favorite memories from high school was the first time he discovered CyberPatriot, during the CIS exploratory class. He remembers a day when a bunch of students gathered on Mr. C’s side of the shop with binders filled with notes from past years. Curiously, he asked what they were preparing for, and they told him all about this cybersecurity competition they participated in every year. That conversation sparked his interest in both the class and the world of cybersecurity, and he knew that he wanted to be a part of it and compete on the team.
His high school experience influenced his career path significantly. Without the hands-on experiences he had during his time in the shop, Stephen says he feels like he would not have known what career path he wanted to take come senior year. Many things he does daily in his job today were taught to him in high school.
One activity that had a significant impact on him in high school was playing on the lacrosse team. It was a way for him to have fun, create lifelong memories with teammates, and he loved that he had the opportunity to play on the same team as his brother!
Stephen says that the skills he learned from his time at Tri-County and from his shop teachers, Mrs. Z and Mr. C, stay with him every day. Every day at work, he relies on something he learned in the shop to help solve a computer issue. Now, being part of the Cybersecurity team, he is able to apply both his shop experience and the skills he gained from CyberPatriot to take things to the next level. Without that solid foundation in this field, he believes he wouldn't be where he is today!
Stephen’s advice to current high school students: “Be yourself and do things that bring you joy.”

🩸 A Heartfelt THANK YOU! 🩸
Our Red Cross Blood Drive, hosted by the incredible Student Council, was a HUGE success! We are deeply grateful to all the students and staff who took the time to donate blood and make a life-saving difference. Your generosity and compassion are truly inspiring. Together, we are stronger and can achieve amazing things!
#RedCross #BloodDrive #WorkHardTodayCounts

🎉 Congratulations to this week's student co-op hires! 🎉
We're beyond thrilled to welcome these talented and skilled individuals to their new roles. Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off, and we can't wait to see the amazing contributions you'll make. 🌟
Are you an employer looking to bring fresh perspectives and innovative talent to your team? Our students are eager and ready to make a difference. Let's work together to build a brighter future! Contact our School-to-Career Director - Freya Messias - messias@tri-county.us!
#StudentSuccess #CoOpHires #SaveTheTrades #WorkHardTodayCounts

Our Dental Assisting students attended the Yankee Dental Conference in Boston today. Yankee Dental is celebrating their 50th year! Students were able to see new equipment and dental products that are up and coming!
#WorkHardTodayCounts #FutureDentalWorkers

Tri-County Preschool Registration!
Registration and Open House for the Tri-County Children’s Center preschool program for 2025– 2026 will begin on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Applications can be found on the preschool’s website, TCChildrensCenter.com.
Appointments to view the preschool will be available by pre-registration using this link Open House will be held on Thursday, February 6 from 9:15-9:45 or from 10:15-10:45 a.m. at the Tri-County Regional High School in Franklin at 147 Pond Street. Parents will be able to view the laboratory preschool while children engage in developmentally appropriate activities. Attendees must pre-register and bring a valid picture ID to enter our building. For more information, please visit TCChildrensCenter.com.
Placement is limited to residents of the 11 towns within the Tri-County District, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole and Wrentham. Admission is decided through a lottery system. Registration will be made open to other towns if spaces are not filled by residents within the district.
The random drawing to determine which of the children registered will be enrolled will take place on Tuesday, March 6, 2025. The number of children registered has traditionally far exceeded the number of spaces available so the random drawing was established. Those names not selected in the drawing are placed on a waiting list.
Birth certificates for children being registered must accompany all registration forms. Registration is limited to those children who are at least age 3 years by September 15, 2025 for the three-day program. A $25.00 non-refundable registration fee is due at registration time. Enrollment is limited to two years or part of two years for the preschool program, as long as the child is age eligible.
Preschool sessions are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:20 to 11:20 a.m. for the three-day program. Tuition is $45* per week.. Class size is limited to 24 children.
Three teachers in the Tri-County Early Education Program supervise the preschool program, and are assisted by high school students in the Early Education Major.
*Subject to change

Our new school building is coming together beautifully, and we're thrilled to share the progress with you! This photo was taken today, capturing the incredible work that's been done so far. 🚧✨ Stay tuned as construction progresses on our new state-of-the-art facility! #BuildingProgress #NewSchoolBuilding #FutureReady #ConstructionUpdate #WorkHardTodayCounts

🎨 Freshman year is off to an exciting start for our Graphic Communications students! 📚✨ We're diving headfirst into the world of design. Some students are already flexing their creative muscles by crafting stunning movie posters 🎬, while others are mastering the art of understanding their target audience through thoughtful design 🎯. Stay tuned for more amazing projects and design magic! 💫 #GraphicCommunications #DesignJourney #CreativeMinds #FreshmanYear #WorkHardTodayCounts


📚👩⚖️ Future Legal Eagles in Action! 🦅⚖️
Our Legal and Protective Services juniors are diving headfirst into their upcoming mock trial! With determination in their eyes and law books in hand, they're preparing to bring justice to life. 💼✨ From honing their argumentation skills to mastering courtroom etiquette, these aspiring legal professionals are giving it their all.
Stay tuned for highlights and behind-the-scenes moments as they step into their roles as attorneys, witnesses, and judges. Your support means the world to them! 🏛️💪
#MockTrial #FutureLawyers #LegalEagles #CourtroomPrep #StudentSuccess #WorkHardTodayCounts

Alumni All-Star Emily Pion! Emily is a 2019 graduate of the Dental Assisting Program!
After high school she enrolled in the Community College of Rhode Island’s Dental Hygiene program and graduated in 2023 with her Associates in Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in dental hygiene with a concentration in public health at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
She currently works as a full time Registered Dental Hygienist at Milford Dental Group.
Emily’s favorite memory from high school was playing on the girls’ varsity soccer team. She loved being part of this team and playing the sport she loved throughout her four years at Tri-County. Her experiences in the dental assisting shop largely influenced her career choice and decision to pursue her master’s degree. She loved learning about all aspects of the dental field and knew she wanted to further her career in this field. Her shop teachers, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Moran, were some of the greatest influences in her decisions to further her career.
One of the most impactful experiences Emily had in high school was the opportunity to participate in the Co-op program, where she could gain real-world work experience before graduating. This experience led to her job as a dental assistant, which she continues while pursuing her degree in dental hygiene. Her time as a dental assistant was invaluable, equipping her with essential skills that not only helped her succeed in college but continue to benefit her in her current role as a dental hygienist.
The skills and knowledge she gained through her vocational education continue to play a vital role in her success every day. When she entered the dental hygiene program in college, Emily says her experience as a dental assistant gave her a strong foundation, allowing her to build on what she already knew. Even now, in her current role as a dental hygienist, she regularly applies skills she learned in high school, which not only contribute to her success but also make her a valuable asset to her team and office.
Emily’s advice to students: “I would tell every student at Tri-County to enjoy these four years as much as they can and take advantage of every opportunity! Without the opportunities I had at Tri-County I’m not sure if I would have pursued the career that I am so passionate about now!”

🎉🏆 Huge congratulations to the Tri-County Wrestling team for capturing the Small Vocational Championship this past weekend! We're incredibly proud of each and every one of you! 💪 #Tri-CountyWrestling #Champions #SmallVocationalChampionship #WorkHardTodayCounts

👩⚕️ Future Healthcare Heroes in Action! ❤️
Our Senior Health Careers students are hard at work, honing their patient care skills for their clinical placements. At the same time, they are diving into the cardiovascular system, learning how to take care of the heart and its vital functions. Their dedication to mastering both practical skills and medical knowledge is truly inspiring. We're so proud of these future healthcare professionals who are committed to making a difference in the world. Keep up the amazing work! 🌟💉 #PatientCare #ClinicalPlacements #CardiovascularSystem #FutureNurses #HealthcareHeroes #WorkHardTodayCounts

🎸 Strumming Through Basics with Mr. Curran! 🎶
Check out our amazing Basic Piano, Keyboarding, and Guitar class! Today, Mr. Curran's students dove into the world of guitar playing. Everyone showed such dedication and enthusiasm. We're proud of the progress they're making and excited to see their musical journeys unfold. Rock on, future guitar heroes! 🤘🎸 #MusicClass #WorkHardTodayCounts

🛠️🚀 Innovation in Action! 🚀🛠️
Our Engineering Seniors are diving into their Senior Projects with passion and creativity, designing and developing products that showcase their incredible skills and ingenuity. From conceptual sketches to fully functional prototypes, these talented students are pushing the boundaries of what's possible. ✨🔧
Each project is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and the hands-on learning experience they've embraced throughout their education. We're beyond excited to see their innovative solutions come to life! 💡
#FutureEngineers #WorkHardTodayCounts

🔧💪 Crafting Excellence in the Shop! 💪🔧
Our Metal Fabrication students are hard at work, perfecting their MIG welding skills and taking their craftsmanship to the next level. From sparks flying to the clang of metal, the dedication in the shop is palpable! 🔥🔩
Not only are they honing their welding techniques, but they're also putting their skills to practical use by building new shelving units for the shop. These talented students are creating a more organized and efficient workspace, one weld at a time. ⚙️📚 We're incredibly proud of our future fabricators! 👏✨
#MetalFabrication #WeldingSkills #WorkHardTodayCounts

