Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School

🥯🍴 Support the Class of 2026 & Enjoy Panera Bread! 🍴🥯 This Friday, May 2nd, join us for a Panera Bread Fundraiser at the Franklin Village Drive location! Simply purchase your meal and use code FUND4U at checkout to help support the Class of 2026. Every bite helps us reach our goals—so spread the word, bring your friends, and let’s make this a fundraising feast to remember! 🍞✨ 📍 Where: Panera Bread, Franklin Village Drive 📅 When: Friday, May 2nd 💳 How: Use code FUND4U Thank you for your support! 💙 #ClassOf2026 #PaneraFundraiser #EatForAGoodCause

Tri-County Drama Club proudly presents The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood—a hilariously twisted take on the classic legend! 🏹✨ 📅Thursday May 8th & Saturday May 10th 📍 Tri-County Auditorium 🎟️ $5 Tickets at the door Gather your merry crew and join us for a theatrical experience like no other!

ATTENTION CURRENT TRI-COUNTY STUDENTS! Auditions to sing the national anthem at Honors Night (5/29) and Graduation (6/5) will be held after school on May 8 in the music room. Auditions are open to CURRENT Tri-County Students only. All are welcome to try out, and a late bus will be available.

🎉 Future Kindergartners + Arcade Fun = A Learning Win! 🎉 Our incredible Grade 9 & 11 Early Education students hosted a Coffee Talk Workshop for families at the Tri-County Children’s Center, diving into the essentials of Kindergarten readiness! ☕✨ While Grade 11 students guided adults through insightful discussions on transitioning to Kindergarten, Grade 9 students brought learning through play to life! Inspired by the documentary Caine’s Arcade, they built arcade games for preschoolers to enjoy—complete with tickets, prizes, and big smiles! 🎟🎈 Families walked away with valuable tips and tools for the next educational chapter, while preschoolers left with bags full of fun trinkets and unforgettable memories. 💡💖 #TriCountyEducation #FutureKindergarteners #HandsOnLearning #WorkHardTodayCounts

It's the week of the Wainwright family ! Today we feature Alumni All-Star: Adam Wainwright! Adam Wainwright, a proud graduate of Tri-County’s Electronics program in 1994, has built an impressive career in IT. After high school, he continued his education by earning a certificate in Microsoft Networking from BU CEC and completed his MCSE certification in 1999. Today, he serves as the IT Support and Security Lead for the Americas at Nelipak Healthcare Packaging. One of Adam’s favorite high school memories was during his senior year when his physics teacher invited him and a few classmates to play pool at a local pool hall. The experience was both enjoyable and educational, as the teacher used the game to demonstrate physics principles in a fun, hands-on way. During high school, Adam also discovered his passion for IT while helping a friend repair the computers in the food trades program. That same friend later helped him land his first job in the industry. Reflecting on his time at Tri-County, Adam credits the hands-on experience he gained with giving him the confidence to succeed in the workforce. His co-op job provided valuable real-world experience, helping him develop the skills necessary to thrive in a professional environment. Adam’s advice to current high school students: "Sign up for as much as you can. The more things you get involved in, the more fun high school will be!"

Alumni All Star Tom Wainright! Tom is a 1993 graduate of the Electronics program! He continued his education at CCRI and UMass Lowell. Tom comes from a family of Tri-County Alumni, and we will be posting his family all week! He is currently working for IPG photonics laser manufacturer as a repair technician in the service department. Tom’s favorite memories from high school were the VICA (now SkillsUSA) competition weekends and his senior year working on co-op because it offered him the opportunity to learn more about his trade and get paid. He also liked the free lunch at Gerry’s place when you made the honor roll! Tom was vice president of the national honor society; that year they completed the 20-mile walk for hunger as a service project for the honor society. It was the second class to be inducted. The skills and knowledge he learned at Tri-County has contributed to his success in many ways, including working with lasers at his current job. He troubleshoots and repairs lasers both optically and electrically. He says he couldn’t do that without the hands on education from Tri-County. Tom’s advice to current students: “Work hard, but enjoy every moment, it goes so fast.”

✨ Kicking off April vacation in style! ✨ On Thursday April 17th we kicked off April Vacation by celebrating an unforgettable Junior/Senior Prom at The Lake Pearl in Wrentham! From the stunning venue to the incredible energy on the dance floor, it was a night filled with elegance, laughter, and memories to last a lifetime. 🕺💃 #Prom2025

🚚🔧🍳 Teamwork in Action at Tri-County! 🍳🔧🚚 What happens when two amazing programs join forces? Magic! ✨ Our Automotive Technology students, guided by Mr. Pires, took some time to teach our Culinary Arts students, led by the talented Chef Batchelder, how to change the oil on the Tri-County food truck. 🛠️🍔 This hands-on collaboration showcased the power of cross-program learning and highlighted the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones to gain new skills. 💡👏 A huge shoutout to both teams for their dedication, curiosity, and teamwork in making this happen. What an incredible way to learn, grow, and support each other! 💪 #WorkHardTodayCounts

🎓✨ LPS students in grades 9 & 11 got an exciting crash course in civics through the Franklin Close-Up program! 🏛️👩‍🏫 This was our fourth year of this Franklin Close-Up program, which included new stops along the tour! The goals of this day were to provide the freshmen with real-life working examples of the interdependence of town government, and to expose them to the various career options in public service; and for the juniors to consider potential paid/unpaid internship placements (either in Franklin or in their own sending towns) for their senior year. They left inspired by real-world examples of teamwork and collaboration—and maybe with some newfound dreams of a future in public service! 💼🌈 Students heard presentations from the following departments: Franklin Fire Dept Town Administrator School Superintendent Board of Health Technology Department Human Resources Finance Town Clerk Police Department Arts & Culture Franklin Public Library Parks and Recreation DPW / water sanitation Animal Control

👷‍♂️✨ Dynamic Duo Spotlight ✨👷‍♂️ Say hello to Chris & Matt Pinto, our grade 11 twin powerhouses in the Plumbing & Hydronic Heating Program! 🚿🛠️ These two have been making waves in their vocational journey, and we couldn’t be prouder to share their latest achievement: both have landed co-op positions at Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning in Holliston, MA! 🙌 A huge shoutout to Nicholson for recognizing the incredible talent, dedication, and drive of our students. 🙏 Thank you for taking a chance on Chris and Matt—they're ready to show the world what they’re made of! Cheers to Chris & Matt for proving that hard work pays off—and for keeping the future of plumbing in the best hands (times two)! 💪💧 #DynamicDuo #TwinPlumbers #VocationalEducation #WorkHardTodayCounts

🌟We're happy to announce that Ava Membreno, a senior in Health Careers, has been awarded the prestigious Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen Award! 🌟 The Daughters of American Revolution Good Citizen Award recognizes and rewards high school seniors who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities and demonstrate these qualities to an outstanding degree. Join us in congratulating Ava for this incredible achievement! 💙🎉 #DARGoodCitizen #WorkHardTodayCounts

🌟 ABOVE & BEYOND 🌟 Recognizing students who go the extra mile! 🚀 How It Works: ✔ When a teacher or staff member sees a student demonstrating behavior that goes Above & Beyond daily expectations, they’ll award them an Above & Beyond Ticket. ✔ It’s a moment to celebrate students and acknowledge their efforts! We celebrating our students who use the core values of TC PRIDE ! ✔ Students write their name on the ticket and drop it in the prize box of their choice, located outside the main office. Prize winners are drawn at the end of the Trimester! 🏆 The best part? Students can win multiple tickets! Let’s keep lifting each other up and celebrating the everyday moments that make a difference. Are you ready to go Above & Beyond? 🌟 #TCAboveAndBeyond #TCpride #RecognitionMatters #WorkHardTodayCounts

Alumni All Star Dylan White! Dylan graduated in 2018 from the Computer Information Systems program. He went on to UMass Dartmouth where he graduated with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration in 2022. He is now a Relationship Banker at Rockland Trust in Franklin. Dylan’s favorite memory was winning the Mayflower title on the 2015 Golf Team and shooting even par in the last tournament he played in. He says his shop provided him with a head start on computer literacy with certifications in Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Technology Associate and Comptia IT Fundamentals. These certifications provided him a base for many great opportunities, including multiple internships while at college. The senior project taught him how to work through problems and find new solutions when the obvious answer wasn't there. It helped spur creativity and preparing for projects/presentations in the future. The knowledge he gained from his vocational program has put him ahead of others in his workplace, whether it be creating documents and presentations to fixing technology issues. Dylan’s advice to current students: “Stay interested, always keep asking questions. There's always something you can take away from school and use it later in life.”

🎉 Charlie Rouhana (class of 2025) has been a dedicated high school student in our HVAC & R program, and as of last week, he officially graduated from the Adult Education Welding CTI program!!This welding program is part of our Adult Education Zero Cost Training Programs 💸, which offer incredible opportunities for growth and advancement. To learn more, visit: Zero Cost Training Programs at: https://tricountyvocationalma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/tri-county-vocational-tech/page/zero-cost-training. Thanks to his determination and resourcefulness 💪, Charlie has secured a full-time job offer from Suburban HVAC 🏠❄️, where he has also been gaining valuable experience as part of our Co-Op initiative. 👏 Congratulations, Charlie, on this outstanding achievement and exciting new chapter in your career! 🥳🎓🎉 #WorkHardTodayCounts

🌟 Celebrating Women in Science! 🌟 The Women of Science Scholarship Competition is an incredible event that empowers female students in science and engineering, providing them with a platform to showcase their talents and inspire future generations of women in STEM. A huge shoutout to Christina Abdel Alrahim, Sydney Piette, and Grace Federico, who participated in this year’s competition on Saturday April 12th, alongside their amazing Science Teacher, Jennifer Markham! Your dedication and passion for science are truly inspiring. Keep reaching for the stars! 🚀🔬 #WomenInSTEM #ScienceLeaders #FutureInnovators #STEMPower #WomenOfScience #WorkHardTodayCounts

🌟 History made! 🌟 On Friday, 4/4, junior Kahlil Mateus became the FIRST student to represent TC at Student Government Day 🏛️✨—an annual simulation of civics and political engagement at the Massachusetts State House. Kahlil joined over 200 juniors and seniors from across the state to debate a current bill on cell phone use in public schools 📱🏫, cast his vote, and make his voice heard! 🗳️💬 On his way out, he had the honor of meeting MA State Rep. Adam Scanlon (14th Bristol) and received an official citation recognizing his incredible service to the community. 🌟🙌 We’re so proud of you, Kahlil—keep inspiring and leading the way! 💙 #CivicEngagement #FutureLeader #TCHistory #WorkHardTodayCounts

🌟 The success just keeps rolling in! 🌟 Huge shoutout to our hardworking students, crushing their co-op placements and making us proud every step of the way. 💪 Keep reaching new heights—your dedication and perseverance are inspiring! 🚀👏 #CoOpSuccess #StudentAchievements #WorkHardTodayCounts

📚Students in the Early Education program visited Park Street Books in Medfield. They heard about entrepreneurship and being a small business owner. They also participated in a Scavenger Hunt to identify developmentally appropriate offerings at the store. Finally, they painted their own pottery as part of the many wonderful opportunities that Park Street Books offers its patrons.🏺 🎨 #WorkHardTodayCounts

📚✨ It's #NationalLibraryWeek! ✨📚 Today, for our FACULTY FRIDAY feature, we're thrilled to highlight our incredible librarian, Ariel Dagan! 🎉 Mr. Dagan's passion for knowledge and dedication to supporting our students and faculty make our library a truly special place. What inspired you to become a Librarian, and how has your journey been so far? There are countless stories to tell, and my goal has always been to help students discover themselves and find inspiration to strive for greatness—we all have the potential to become something extraordinary. Can you share a fun fact about yourself that your students might not know? I've played guitar in a band and we were featured on national television! What hobbies or activities do you enjoy outside of school? Whether it's overcoming challenges, pursuing entrepreneurship, or chasing personal goals, I find immense joy in helping others thrive. On a personal note, I'm a passionate runner and will be participating in my 9th marathon this Memorial Day. I've also had the unforgettable experience of running around Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and completing the Inca Trail in Peru, finishing at the breathtaking Machu Picchu. What’s one piece of advice you would give to your students? Follow your dreams and believe in your ability to achieve whatever you set your mind to. Build grit, pursue your passions, and stick with what inspires you—grit and passion will pave the way to success

On Tuesday April 8th, the Tri-County Dental Assisting Instructors hosted the annual Dental Assisting Instructor meeting. Educators travelled as far away from Lawrence Mass to Cape Cod for a total of 23 in attendance. The special guest speaker was the Executive Director for Dentistry Licensure from the Department of Public Health, Barbara Young. She was able to provide invaluable insight as to how the new CTE Frameworks for Dental Assisting will affect student registration as dental assistants upon graduation. Instructors were able to gain clarity from the discussion to bring back to their individual Dental Assisting Programs. Thank you to all who attended!