Worcester Technical High School

🌱 Big thanks to Red Apple Farm for hosting our Hospitality students! Your commitment to hands-on education and sustainable farming made this an unforgettable experience 🍎 #youthinagriculture #sustainablelearning #techpride #hospitality

Getting into the spirit. Happy Halloween! 🎃 #halloween #spirit #techpride

Worcester Tech wears pink for a purpose! 🎀💖 Supporting and raising awareness in the fight against breast cancer! #PinkOut #Pink #Highschool #Worcestertech #explorepage #Schoolspirit

Senior Night at Worcester Tech for the Unified Basketball Team! Come celebrate our athletes and the power of teamwork! 🏀🎉 Proud of every shot, every pass, and every moment shared. Let’s finish strong! #Seniornight #Schoolspirit #Basketball #WTHS #Unified

👟 Inter-High Cross Country Championships at Green Hill Park 👟 It was great to see many of our high schools and student-athletes come together for the Inter-High Cross Country Championships at Green Hill Park! It was a tough 3.1 mile course filled with steep hills, but competitors from across WPS gave it their all and displayed tremendous sportsmanship, cheering on runners from all teams. For the girls race, South High finished in first place to take the city championship while Burncoat came in second. Doherty and Worcester Tech tied for third in the team standings. For the girls individual winners, Chase Sullivan of Burncoat led the group in first place while Regan Maxwell of South High and Avery Corriveqau of Worcester Technical came in second and third place respectively. In the boys race, Burncoat High came in first place for the team competition while South, Worcester Tech and Doherty rounded out the teams. For boys individual winners, Alfonso Huaman of Worcester Tech led the race in first place followed by Griffon Spofford of Burncoat and Isaiah Jacques of South in second and third place respectively. Check out a few images from a great day of cross country! 📸

Seasonal Clothing Donation from Cradles to Crayons 🧥 Recently the Family and Community Engagement Office received its annual donation of seasonal clothing packs from Cradles to Crayons! Thanks to this amazing partnership, schools were able to order specific items for students, and Cradles to Crayons did the rest, delivering a truckload of essentials just in time for winter. The items donated included long sleeve shirts, pants, sweaters, socks, underwear, and winter coats! 🚚✨ A huge shoutout to everyone involved—especially our fantastic wraparound coordinators and the dedicated staff from the McKinney-Vento office—who helped sort and distribute these much-needed donations! We can’t wait to see these items go to our WPS families! 🧦💖

🏆 Get ready for an action-packed week! Check out the sports schedule and come support our talented teams! Let’s show our school spirit! #WTHSSports #GoTech!

💫 Highlights from the Burncoat Quadrant SEPAC Meeting! 💫 A big thank you to all the amazing parents and caregivers who attended the Burncoat Quadrant Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Welcome New Parents Meeting on October 17 at Norrback Avenue Elementary! 🌟 It was wonderful connecting with everyone and sharing valuable resources on the special education support available for your children. From speech and occupational therapy to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, we hope you left feeling more informed and confident about the comprehensive support available in Worcester Public Schools! 💬💡 Missed this one? No worries! There are still two more chances to attend: 📍 North Quadrant: Tuesday, October 29 @ Roosevelt Elementary 📍 Doherty Quadrant: Thursday, November 7 @ Nelson Place Elementary 🎒 Don't forget—every family receives a welcome packet full of helpful resources! Childcare will be provided at both upcoming events to make attending easier for families. We’re here to support you every step of the way! ❤️

Happy National Principal Month! ✏️ October is all about celebrating the dedicated principals that help shape our school communities. Their passion and commitment to WPS students and staff inspires us every day! We know this image doesn't capture all our amazing WPS principals, so drop a comment to give a shout-out and say thank you to yours!

Worcester Technical High School Volleyball Hosts Blackstone Valley 🏐 The Worcester Tech Eagles recently faced off against Blackstone Valley Tech on the volleyball court in a Colonial Athletic League match up. The match marked the final home contest of the season, and the final home game for the Eagles' five seniors. The seniors, pictured in the fourth slide, are captain Magdalena Sotiropoulos, captain Adyson O'Leary, outside hitter Aisha Olivier, defensive specialist Casey Lopez and middle blocker Kaya Szydlik. Despite a tough 3-0 loss, the Eagles gave it their all, showcasing incredible effort until the final point. Swipe through to see highlights from this hard-fought match! 📸

Worcester Public Schools Receives Game Changer Award at Worcester Chamber of Commerce Game Changers Conference 🏆 The Worcester Public Schools recently received the Game Changer Award from the Worcester Chamber of Commerce, which celebrates local organizations that drive meaningful change within the Worcester community. Superintendent Rachel H. Monárrez accepted the award on behalf of WPS. WPS was recognized as a Game Changer for its on-going commitment to Career and Vocational Technical Education (CVTE) programming for high school students and adults. WPS was also recognized for its Innovations Career Pathways programming and Adult Night Life classes, both of which provide opportunities to acquire the skills and experiences needed to enter the workforce. The WPS College and Career Readiness team were also on-site, sharing insights directly with employers about the career technical education programs available in our high schools. Career technical educators from Worcester Technical High School were also in attendance to network with local industry leaders. The Game Changers Conference connects local industry leaders, employers, and training experts to explore innovative strategies for workforce development.

Happy National School Lunch Week! 🎉🥗 From October 14-18, we are celebrating the delicious, nutritious meals served every day in Worcester Public Schools! Our amazing Nutrition Department works hard to provide breakfast, lunch, snacks, and more, fueling students for success in the classroom. This week, we're featuring some exciting new menu items that are being sampled across the district, including: 🍽️ Plant-Powered Nuggets 🌮 Empanadas & Tamales 🍜 Veggie Dumplings & Vegetable Lo Mein 🍛 3-Bean Chili & Vegetable Egg Rolls with Fried Rice Let’s give a big round of applause to the team behind these tasty and healthy school meals!

No School on Monday, October 14 🗓️ Worcester Public Schools will be closed on Monday, October 14 for Indigenous People's Day / Columbus Day. District offices will also be closed.

Caring with Compassion presents... $12 PINK t-shirts for WTHS's Pink Out on October 30th! 🎀 Wear your pink with pride and show your support for a cause that matters. Let’s unite and make a difference together! 💪✨ Link in bio to order! #WTHSPinkOut #BreastCancerAwareness

Good luck to the boys golf team in the Colonial Athletic League tournament today! 🏌️‍♂️⛳️

💚 World Mental Health Day 💚 At Worcester Public Schools, we are committed to supporting the mental and emotional health of our students, staff, and families. We have numerous health and wellness resources for students, families and staff on the WPS website, including healthy recipes, after-school care, and fitness activities 🍏🏫🌟, to adult wellness support with yoga, meditation, self-compassion and more. 🧘✍️ Our Health & Wellness Roadmap and Strategic Plan ensure emotional wellness is a priority for both students and staff, fostering a thriving and caring community for all. For more resources and information, visit our website today at https://buff.ly/4dGPLJG

Don't forget to join us tonight for Know Your School Night! 9th Grade Families: Join us for a presentation at 5:30 PM in the Auditorium, followed by teacher visits from 6-8 PM. 12th Grade Families: Join us for a presentation on Cooperative Education at 5:30 PM in the Conference Room, followed by teacher visits from 6-8 PM. 10th-11th Grade Families: Meet your student’s teachers from 6-8 PM.

🚀 First Meeting of Student Advisory Council with Superintendent 🎓💬 🎓 We recently held the first meeting of our Superintendent Student Advisory Council (SSAC)! These remarkable students are partnering with Superintendent Rachel Monárrez, PhD, to shape the future of our schools through leadership, collaboration, and student-driven initiatives. 💬 The council’s work is guided by a clear agenda focused on: Leadership Development: Strengthening leadership and problem-solving skills by addressing key school challenges. Community Building: Creating connections across diverse student groups to establish shared core values. Policy Engagement: Actively participating in school policy discussions to ensure all voices are heard. Student Agency: Empowering students to take charge of their school environment and make a lasting impact. 🌟 The outcomes we aim to achieve include: Empowerment: Ensuring students feel valued as critical contributors to our school community. Collaborative Problem Solving: Building teamwork and negotiation skills through group activities. Relationship Building: Establishing trust and connection among council members through icebreakers and discussions. 🏫 We’re excited to see how this council will inspire positive changes across our district! Stay tuned for more updates as these student leaders continue to drive progress in our schools.

🌟 Join us for Know Your School Night at WTHS this Wednesday, October 9th! 🌟 9th Grade Families: Join us for a presentation at 5:30 PM in the Auditorium, followed by teacher visits from 6-8 PM. 12th Grade Families: Join us for a presentation on Cooperative Education at 5:30 PM in the Conference Room, followed by teacher visits from 6-8 PM. 10th-11th Grade Families: Meet your student’s teachers from 6-8 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn about your student’s educational journey! We look forward to seeing you there! 📚✨

Dancing the night away at Homecoming! 💃🕺 Celebrating friendship, fun, and all the unforgettable moments! #wths #homecoming #techpride #studentcouncil