Alumni Spotlight: Timothy Lavoie ‘17 Becomes First to Earn Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine Through Tufts at Tech Experience
Worcester Technical High School Class of 2017 alumnus Timothy Lavoie recently became the first to earn a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) since the veterinary assisting partnership with Tufts University—known as Tufts at Tech—was established in 2012.
Tim shared his journey with us in a recent interview and discussed how his Tufts at Tech experience paved the way for his young veterinary career.
Read the full story here: https://www.worcesterschools.org/article/2087305
Ready to make a difference? Join Unified Track this spring! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Interested? Contact Coach Shea
#BeTheChange #UnifiedTrack #InclusiveSports #wths #techpride #wps #explorepage #track #field
Congratulations to Victoria Salau, on finishing 38th in the Frosh 60M at the Nike Indoor Nationals in New York!
#track #eagles #techpride #wps #sports
🏫🎾 Worcester Public Schools Receives USA Pickleball Grant to Expand Physical Education Curriculum
Worcester Public Schools has been awarded a grant from USA Pickleball’s inaugural “Grow the Game” program! This initiative will help expand access to pickleball in our schools and communities by providing essential equipment and resources.
As part of the grant, WPS will receive 72 paddles, 3 nets, and 200 pickleballs, plus educational materials to support the integration of pickleball into the physical education curriculum. PE teachers recently participated in professional development at Doherty Memorial High School, learning how to teach pickleball to students.
This program will help students get active and engaged in a fun, growing sport that promotes fitness and social interaction. 🎾💪
Read more: https://www.worcesterschools.org/article/2075969
School Social Worker / Adjustment Counselor Appreciation Week 🧑🏫💙
This week, we recognize and celebrate the contributions of our School Social Workers / Adjustment Counselors. 💙 They support students, families, and educators in creating a safe and inclusive learning environment. 🌱📚 School Adjustment Counselors address social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, helping students succeed. 🎯
Their work helps bridge gaps, provide resources, and support resilience in our school communities. 🤝💪
To all our School Adjustment Counselors—thank you for your work and support. 🙏 We appreciate everything you do! 🌟
Check out some of the photos of our dedicated team! 📸
🎓High School Graduation Dates for the Class of 2025!
The time is almost here! Check out the graduation dates for Worcester Public Schools’ Class of 2025:
Tuesday, May 27: Doherty Memorial High School
Wednesday, May 28: Worcester Technical High School
Thursday, May 29: University Park Campus School
Monday, June 2: Gerald Creamer Center
Tuesday, June 3: Worcester Alternative School
Tuesday, June 3: Burncoat High School
Wednesday, June 4: South High Community School
Friday, June 6: North High School
Monday, June 9: Claremont Academy
Celebrate the hard work and dedication of our graduates as they move on to their next chapter! 🎓🌟
For full details on graduation dates, visit: https://buff.ly/frXUZaR
🥣 National School Breakfast Week is here! 🥑🍎
A healthy, tasty breakfast sets students up for success—and the best part? It’s completely FREE for all students! 🎉 Come grab a breakfast and fuel up to kickstart a day of learning and achievement! 🍽️🌟
This week, we’re celebrating with delicious and healthy options, including a new recipe in the works!
Introducing waffle sticks with blueberry compote—made with real blueberries, a splash of lemon juice, and a touch of honey. 🍯🫐 The perfect balance of sweet and tangy, this tasty new breakfast could be your next favorite!
Would you give it a try? Let us know! 👇
📚✨ Attendance Matters! 🏫
March has 20 school days — let’s make each one count! 🙌
Consistent attendance helps students stay on track, succeed academically, and build great habits. 📝💪
Let’s show up, learn, and thrive together! 🎓🌟
✨ Staff Development Day in Action! ✨
Today, Worcester Public Schools educators came together for a day of collaboration, growth, and skill-building—all with the goal of better supporting our students! 📚🎶🍎
Some highlights from the day:
🎼 Music Educators – Mapped scope & sequence, reviewed, and developed curriculum maps to enhance middle and high school music instruction.
🛡️ Risk Mitigation Training – School Adjustment Counselors and Behavior Specialists engaged in professional development on proactive strategies to identify and address student needs, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.
🥗 Nutrition Team Trainings – Participated in Manager/Cook training and a chemicals presentation, reinforcing best practices in food safety and kitchen operations.
👏 A huge thank you to all WPS staff for your commitment to excellence and student success!
No School on Tuesday, March 4
Teachers and school staff will have a professional development day on Tuesday, March 4, so there will be no school for students.
District offices will remain open. 🏫
Quarter Two Honor Roll Listings 📝
Congratulations to the many scholars who are being acknowledged for their academic achievements during quarter two!
Please note: If a parent or guardian has opted out of media consent for their child, their child's name will not be included in the honor roll publication.
Find your scholar here 👉 https://buff.ly/3Xhc3fW
Spreading love across generations! ❤️✨ Early Childhood students visited Christopher House to create Valentine’s Day cards with the children and elderly. They shared smiles, laughter, and heartfelt moments. 💌💕
#valentinesday #love #techpride #earlycholdhood
🏀 Game Day Alert! 🏀 It’s Senior Night for our Varsity Boys Basketball team! Come out and support Freshman, JV, and Varsity as they take the court. Let’s pack the stands and celebrate our seniors in their final home game!
#seniornight #basketball #techpride #wths
🏀 Game Day Alert! 🏀
It’s Senior Night for our Varsity Boys Basketball team! Come out and support Freshman, JV, and Varsity as they take the court. Let’s pack the stands and celebrate our seniors in their final home game!
#seniornight #basketball #techpride #wths
Worcester Music Awards 2025 is here, and Serenity “Lil Rennie” Jackson is ready to make history again! As Worcester Tech’s own hip-hop artist and Worcester’s Youth Poet Laureate, she’s already won Best Hip-Hop two years in a row—let’s make it three! 🏆🎤
Worcester Public Schools is also proud to have Angelo Grey from Nelson Place nominated in the "Up-and-Coming" category!
Show your support and cast your votes!
The Black Student Unions of each WPS high school recently came together to celebrate Black History Month at Worcester Technical High School.
The event drew over 200 students from Burncoat High School, Doherty Memorial High School, North High School, South High Community School and Worcester Tech. Students from Abby Kelley Foster School also participated, highlighting the spirit of unity among Black students across Worcester.
Throughout the evening, students came together to enjoy the camaraderie of friends, play fun games with peers, and share a delicious buffet-style dinner, creating a vibrant atmosphere of celebration for Black History Month.
🏀🔥 BIG CONGRATS to our very own Teriq Goodman for dropping his 1000th career point Friday against South High! 🏅 Your determination and grind on the court are unmatched. The entire WTHS community is proud of you!
#1000points #techpride #wths #boysbasketball #sports #viral #schoolspirit
WPS High School Scholars Join 2025 Pipeline Dreams Program at UMass Chan Medical School
High school juniors and seniors from Worcester Public Schools (WPS) will be participating in the 2025 Pipeline Dreams Program, a 12-week learning experience organized by the UMass Chan Collaborative in Health Equity.
The Pipeline Dreams Program, which began on January 15 at UMass Chan Medical School, is intended to expose students to future careers in medicine, scientific research and public health. It is a program of Patients R Waiting, Inc.
Click here for more information: https://buff.ly/40Nc9g6
🍽️✨ Look What’s Coming Back on February's Menu!
Say hello to Chicken and Veggie Dumplings with Soy Sauce, paired with a tasty Edamame Salad and a sweet Fortune Cookie! 😋
This delicious combo will be back on the February menu – don’t miss it! 🌱🍜
⭐ Morgan Blundell, 12th Grade Scholar at Worcester Technical High School ⭐
“Morgan has volunteered her free time with the local non-profit, Simon Says Give-Worcester, since 2018. During this time she helped fundraise, prepare and deliver over 1,500 backpacks & binders to rising middle schoolers. She has also helped to deliver or host Birthday parties for underprivileged children 12 and under, who wouldn't otherwise have one. She was the first applicant for their Kid Advisory Board, and held a 2 year tenure as President of the Worcester organization. Aside from that, she attains great grades academically and does amazing in her carpentry shop, in which she and her peers also built a house in the city. She exemplifies kindness, community, and brilliance.”
This work demonstrates that Morgan is an Engaged Community Member, a disposition of the Vision of a Learner framework, as she identified needs in the community and developed an action plan to address these needs (EC.M2).
⭐ Do you know a WooStar? We are looking for students and staff who have gone above and beyond to feature on our social media channels.
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