Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School

🦷✨The Freshmen in the Dental Assisting program is already off to a strong start — students jumped right into hands‑on learning in the dental lab, exploring equipment, practicing foundational skills, and getting a real feel for their future profession!
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🏡 For Sale: Hand‑Built 8' x 12' Shed!
Crafted with care and pride by the talented students of Tri‑County Carpentry, this sturdy, well‑constructed shed is ready for its new home.
🔨 Features:
• Spacious 8' x 12' footprint
• Large double door on the gable end for easy access
• Solid construction and quality craftsmanship throughout
💲 Price: $2,500
🚚 Purchaser is responsible for transportation from Tri‑County to the final location.
A perfect addition for storage, tools, gardening gear, or your next backyard project.
Message Jeremy Barstow - barstow@tri-county.us for details!
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Our Freshman Class of 2029 Early Education students are officially jumping into their vocational program! 🌟
Today they spent time working hands‑on with our preschoolers — learning, leading, and building real classroom experience from day one. Proud of the compassion and enthusiasm they’re already bringing to the field of early childhood education.
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Our Freshman Class of 2029 is officially diving into their vocational programs! 🔧🔥
Today, our Plumbing students got a jump start on learning how to solder pipes — hands‑on skills from the get go. Proud of this crew already!
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🛠️ Hands-on learning in Computer Information Systems!
Our CIS sophomores have been diving into the fundamentals of soldering, gaining real-world technical skills that go far beyond the screen.
Soldering is a foundational skill in technology—whether you're repairing hardware, building circuits, or exploring electronics, it teaches precision, patience, and problem‑solving. These students are learning how components connect, how devices function at their core, and how to bring their ideas to life through hands-on craftsmanship.
🔥 From steady hands to sharp focus, they’re building confidence and capability one connection at a time.
We’re proud to see them mastering the tools and techniques that power today’s tech—and tomorrow’s innovations.
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⛳️ Tee-Off for Tri-County Golf Tournament!
Registration for our annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser is officially OPEN, and we can’t wait to hit the course with you.
📅 June 5, 2026
📍 Wentworth Hills Country Club — Plainville, MA
⏱️ 12:30 PM Shotgun Start
Whether you're swinging for fun, competition, or community spirit, your participation helps support Tri-County students and programs in a big way.
🏌️‍♂️ Ready to play?
🏆 Interested in sponsoring?
You can do it all right here:
👉 https://www.tri-county.us/o/tri-county-vocational-tech/page/golf-tournament
Gather your team, secure your spot, and join us for a great day on the green. Let’s make this year’s tournament the best one yet!

💇‍♀️ Leveling Up! ✂️
Our sophomore Cosmetology students are hard at work sharpening their skills as they get ready to move up to the big salon. From cutting and coloring practice to perfecting styling techniques, they’re putting in the time, talent, and dedication it takes to shine.
We’re so proud of their progress and can’t wait to see them take on real‑world clients with confidence and creativity. The journey to the salon floor starts here — and they’re more than ready for it. 🌟
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🍰 Fresh From Our Kitchens! 🍪
Our Culinary Arts students have been busy mastering the art of baking — from flaky pastries to perfectly crafted cookies — all as part of the real‑world skills they learn right here on campus.
And the best part? You can taste their hard work. Stop by our on‑campus bakery inside Gerry's Place to check out the treats they’ve created!
👉 Check the schedule for open dates and times:
https://www.tri-county.us/page/public-services
Here’s to the next generation of bakers, chefs, and culinary innovators. 👩‍🍳✨
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✨ New Year, New Opportunities! ✨
We’re starting 2026 strong as more of our seniors head into their co‑op placements! From classrooms to real‑world experience, they’re stepping into new roles, building new skills, and representing our school with pride.
Here’s to growth, hard work, and all the amazing things they’ll accomplish this year. Let’s cheer them on as they take this next big step! 💼🎓🌟
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The Wall Street Journal is shining a spotlight on something we’ve known for a long time — vocational high schools are among the hottest, most in‑demand schools in Massachusetts.
Students want real skills, real pathways, and real opportunities!
https://tinyurl.com/yp4sk6ah

🌟 Alumni Spotlight 🌟
Meet Tyler Forgeron, Class of 2014, whose dedication to giving back has made a remarkable impact on his community. Through collecting cans, Tyler has donated over $60,000 to local charities — a true testament to the power of kindness and perseverance.
His inspiring journey even led to the creation of a children’s book, Tyler Can!, sharing how he overcame adversity to help others in need.
📸 Pictured: Tyler with Freya Messias, Director of School to Career Services, celebrating the launch of Tyler Can!
Congratulations, Tyler — your generosity continues to inspire.
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Games this week! Follow everything TC Athletics on Instagram at: @tri.county_athletics

We’re back from winter break and jumping right into a full week of Cougar Athletics. Here’s what’s ahead:

📅 MONDAY 1/5
🏀 Girls Basketball
🕒 3:30 / 5:00 PM
📍 Away vs. Norfolk Aggie
📌 400 Main Street, Walpole, MA 02081

📅 TUESDAY 1/6
🏀 Boys JV / Varsity Basketball
🕒 3:30 / 5:00 PM
📍 Away vs. Avon
📌 285 W Main Street, Avon, MA 02322
🤼 Wrestling
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 HOME vs. Bristol Plymouth
🏒 Hockey
🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Away vs. GNBVT
📌 Hetland Arena
📍 310 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02740

📅 WEDNESDAY 1/7
🏃 Indoor Track
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 vs. Bishop Stang at Wheaton
📌 26 W Main Street, Norton, MA 02766
🏀 Boys Basketball
🕒 3:30 / 5:00 / 6:00 PM
📍 Away vs. Blue Hills
📌 800 Randolph Street, Canton, MA 02021
🏀 Girls Basketball
🕒 3:30 / 5:00 PM
📍 HOME vs. Blue Hills
🏒 Girls Hockey
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Away vs. Norwood
📌 Cadillac of Norwood Ice Arena
🏒 Boys Hockey
🕠 5:50 PM
📍 Away vs. South Shore VT
📌 Rockland Arena
📍 599 Summer Street, Rockland, MA 02370

📅 FRIDAY 1/9
🏀 Girls Basketball
🕒 3:30 / 5:00 PM
📍 Away vs. Bristol Plymouth
📌 207 Hart Street, Taunton, MA 02780
🏀 Boys Basketball
🕒 3:30 / 5:00 / 6:30 PM
📍 HOME vs. Bristol Plymouth

📅 SATURDAY 1/10
🤼 Varsity Wrestling
🕤 9:30 AM
📍 Cumberland Tournament
🏒 Girls Hockey
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 HOME vs. Canton
📌 Rink 1 – NESC (Marlboro)
🏒 Boys Hockey
🕡 6:40 PM
📍 Away vs. Blue Hills
📌 Canton Ice House
📍 1 Ice House Road, Canton, MA 02021

Let’s pack the gyms, fill the rinks, and support our student-athletes all week long.

📚✨ Our Early Education students met with Mr. Dagan once again — this time to learn the behind‑the‑scenes process of checking in returned library books and getting them back into inventory.
With these new skills, students are now helping make sure every book is logged, organized, and ready for the next preschooler to enjoy. Thanks to their teamwork, our little learners will be able to check out fresh stories again this week and keep the joy of reading going at home.
Big kids supporting little readers — we love to see it.
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Today our Culinary Arts students and staff had the honor of preparing and delivering holiday meals for St. Vincent de Paul.
St. Vincent de Paul is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting neighbors facing financial hardship, homelessness, or other challenges. Each year, they organize meal‑delivery drives for Veterans, seniors, individuals with special needs, and those who are homebound — and we were grateful to be part of it.
This was their first holiday season partnering with us, and our team poured so much heart into every dish. From the kitchen to delivery, our students showed incredible skill, teamwork, and compassion.
✨ Today’s Delivery Included:
Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, squash, sweet potato, cranberry sauce & rolls — about 85 hearty meals prepared with care.
Proud of our students. Grateful for this partnership. And honored to serve our community together.

Alumni All Star Ashley McLean!
Ashley is a 2013 graduate of our Health Careers Program. She Attended College at Eastern Gateway College, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, and Capella University. She is now the
Program Director at Care One Sharon Assisted Living Community. Ashley says she loved experiencing the various trades and opportunities offered at Tri-County, and coming in not knowing exactly what she wanted to do, experiencing medical careers really opened her eyes to a rewarding healthcare field and career in helping others.
Clinical rotations really had an impact on her, being able to experience different healthcare settings and opportunities led her into the path in assisted living and knowing exactly what she wanted to do and prepared her for when she started actual work.
Ashley says that the skills and knowledge she gained through her vocational education gave her a strong foundation for her career. She learned practical, hands on skills that prepared her for real world situations, along with the importance of professionalism, teamwork, time management, and communication. Being in a vocational setting taught her how to problem solve, adapt, and take responsibility for her work. Most importantly, it helped her build confidence in her abilities and showed her the value of learning by doing skills she continues to use every day in her career.
Ashley's advice to current students: Enjoy your time soak in the memories and opportunities, while making sure to have fun!!
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Our Freshman Exploratory wrapped up last Friday, and what a great way to end the cycle 🎉 These photos capture a special moment: our Medical Assisting juniors running a full mock clinic for the exploratory students 🩺✨
The juniors stepped into leadership roles with confidence — taking vitals, demonstrating skills, and giving freshmen a hands‑on look at what the Medical Assisting program is all about 💉📋 The freshmen showed up with curiosity, enthusiasm, and a real excitement to learn.
It was an awesome snapshot of what makes our program strong: students learning from students, building skills, and supporting each other as they explore future pathways 🤝💙
Huge shout‑out to both groups for making the experience meaningful and memorable!
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Today, MA State Representative Marcus Vaughn (R, 9th Norfolk) visited Mr. Alden’s “U.S. Government & Politics” class, a full-year elective for Seniors, to talk about several bills he is currently sponsoring . He discussed proposals to change food truck licensing, a mandatory civics test for high school graduation, and the ability for families to opt out of the free school lunch program. Students asked thoughtful questions and used their knowledge from class to discuss civil discourse and how they can better participate in local / state politics. Thank you Rep. Vaughn for your time and advocacy!
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🛡️On 12/19/25 Our CIS Juniors had the opportunity to participate in an immersive Cloud Security Workshop and Capture the Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition, led by Cameron Killian, a Security Engineer at Tenable and proud Tri-County alumnus (Class of 2017).🕵️‍♂️
The workshop transitioned from instruction to action as students logged into a live lab environment and competed in a Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge. Using real-world tools and scenarios, students applied what they learned from the workshop presented in the morning.
During this hands-on session, students explored why cloud security presents unique challenges in today’s IT environments. Cameron guided students through how modern organizations identify, prioritize, and remediate cloud risks using an identity-first approach to exposure management
This experience gave students direct exposure to industry-grade cloud security platforms, reinforced critical cybersecurity concepts, and showcased the types of skills used daily by professionals in the field.🔒
We are incredibly grateful to Cameron Killian and Tenable for investing their time, expertise, and resources into our program.
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