Worcester Technical High School
The School That Works
🌱 Growing, Harvesting & Sharing at WPS Transition!
Worcester Public Schools students in the Transition program recently worked with Ellen Fernate, Master Gardener, and Eliza Lawrence, School Gardens Coordinator for the Regional Environmental Council (REC) to harvest the school's garden beds.
Students rolled up their sleeves to harvest, clean, and prepare fresh vegetables from the garden. After, they worked together to create a delicious salad for all of our students to enjoy!
The remaining harvest was packaged and shared with families at Know Your School Night, extending the experience beyond our classrooms and into our school community.
It was a wonderful hands-on learning experience that connected students to gardening, healthy eating, teamwork, and community.
Worcester Public Schools students in the Transition program recently worked with Ellen Fernate, Master Gardener, and Eliza Lawrence, School Gardens Coordinator for the Regional Environmental Council (REC) to harvest the school's garden beds.
Students rolled up their sleeves to harvest, clean, and prepare fresh vegetables from the garden. After, they worked together to create a delicious salad for all of our students to enjoy!
The remaining harvest was packaged and shared with families at Know Your School Night, extending the experience beyond our classrooms and into our school community.
It was a wonderful hands-on learning experience that connected students to gardening, healthy eating, teamwork, and community.
State of Education Forum at Worcester Tech! 🎓✨
Educators, civic leaders, and community partners gathered at Worcester Technical High School for the State of Education, hosted by the Worcester Education Collaborative (WEC).
Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Brian E. Allen shared reflections on the current state and future direction of Worcester Public Schools, highlighting district priorities, emerging opportunities, and ongoing challenges.
Superintendent Allen also provided updates on positive student outcomes in the classroom, the Burncoat Building Project, the WPS realignment project, and our commitment to Stay the Course for the 2026-27 school year.
Guest speakers included Viviana Abreu-Hernandez, President of the Massachusetts Budget & Policy Center, Joshua Boucher of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, and Dr. Chad D'Entremont, Executive Director of the Rennie Center. The event wrapped up with a Q/A session for attendees.
Educators, civic leaders, and community partners gathered at Worcester Technical High School for the State of Education, hosted by the Worcester Education Collaborative (WEC).
Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Brian E. Allen shared reflections on the current state and future direction of Worcester Public Schools, highlighting district priorities, emerging opportunities, and ongoing challenges.
Superintendent Allen also provided updates on positive student outcomes in the classroom, the Burncoat Building Project, the WPS realignment project, and our commitment to Stay the Course for the 2026-27 school year.
Guest speakers included Viviana Abreu-Hernandez, President of the Massachusetts Budget & Policy Center, Joshua Boucher of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, and Dr. Chad D'Entremont, Executive Director of the Rennie Center. The event wrapped up with a Q/A session for attendees.
Don't forget—STEM Club starts TODAY! 🔬⚙️
📍 Room C-409
⏰ Thursdays, 1:45–2:45 PM
Open to all students. Questions? See Ms. Szydlo!
#techpride #science #stem
📍 Room C-409
⏰ Thursdays, 1:45–2:45 PM
Open to all students. Questions? See Ms. Szydlo!
#techpride #science #stem
🛡️ Bullying & Cyberbullying Resources for Families
October is Bullying Awareness Month, and Worcester Public Schools is committed to ensuring every student feels safe, valued, and supported in our classrooms, at school events, and online. 💙
Bullying and cyberbullying can have a significant impact on students. We’ve gathered trusted educational and digital safety resources to support families and students, including information on recognizing bullying, preventing cyberbullying, practicing digital safety, and knowing when to ask a trusted adult for help. 💬
🔗 Learn more: Visit the WPS Bullying & Cyberbullying Resources webpage for district policies, reporting procedures, and support information: https://www.worcesterschools.org/page/bullying-and-cyberbullying-resources
Thank you for partnering with us to help keep our school community safe, supportive, and welcoming. 🤝
October is Bullying Awareness Month, and Worcester Public Schools is committed to ensuring every student feels safe, valued, and supported in our classrooms, at school events, and online. 💙
Bullying and cyberbullying can have a significant impact on students. We’ve gathered trusted educational and digital safety resources to support families and students, including information on recognizing bullying, preventing cyberbullying, practicing digital safety, and knowing when to ask a trusted adult for help. 💬
🔗 Learn more: Visit the WPS Bullying & Cyberbullying Resources webpage for district policies, reporting procedures, and support information: https://www.worcesterschools.org/page/bullying-and-cyberbullying-resources
Thank you for partnering with us to help keep our school community safe, supportive, and welcoming. 🤝
Know Your School Night is coming up on October 8th!
Parents & caregivers — come get to know the people and places that make our school special!
Take the opportunity to:
👋 Meet our amazing staff
🔧 Explore our technical areas
🏫 Visit classrooms
🍎 Connect with teachers
💬 Learn more about your student’s school experience
#techpride #knowyourschool #worcester
Parents & caregivers — come get to know the people and places that make our school special!
Take the opportunity to:
👋 Meet our amazing staff
🔧 Explore our technical areas
🏫 Visit classrooms
🍎 Connect with teachers
💬 Learn more about your student’s school experience
#techpride #knowyourschool #worcester
IT'S TODAY! 8th graders, join us for our Open House to explore our shops, meet our amazing staff, and see what makes Worcester Technical High School special!
#techpride #vocationaleducation
#techpride #vocationaleducation
Belmont Street Community School Partners with Good Sports & TJX for Sports Equipment Donation 🏀⚽
Belmont Street Community School celebrated a new partnership with national nonprofit Good Sports on September 18 with a Mini Field Day featuring a major donation of sports equipment and athletic apparel.
Through the two-year partnership, the school will be able to request equipment as needed to expand after-school programming and strengthen its physical education curriculum.
The donation includes equipment for pickleball, volleyball, basketball, soccer, badminton, gymnastics and flag football, along with more than 200 t-shirts, athletic socks, training and recovery gear, and equipment maintenance supplies.
Students and staff put the new equipment to use during the Mini Field Day, taking part in pickleball, soccer drills, flag football and team games alongside volunteers from TJX Companies.
The partnership will help create more opportunities for students to stay active, try new sports and enjoy outdoor play.
South High Community School Alumna and Worcester Educator Nancy Mayer Bates Honored with Court Dedication 🏀
The City of Worcester recently dedicated the basketball court at Greenwood Park to Nancy Mayer Bates '82, honoring the South High alumna whose legacy spans both athletics and education in Worcester.
Bates was a standout student-athlete at South High before going on to play women’s basketball at the University of Virginia, where she served as a two-time team captain. After her playing career, she returned to Worcester Public Schools and spent three decades as an educator at North High School.
The court dedication celebrates Bates’ accomplishments as a student-athlete and her lasting impact on generations of Worcester students and the WPS community.
The City of Worcester recently dedicated the basketball court at Greenwood Park to Nancy Mayer Bates '82, honoring the South High alumna whose legacy spans both athletics and education in Worcester.
Bates was a standout student-athlete at South High before going on to play women’s basketball at the University of Virginia, where she served as a two-time team captain. After her playing career, she returned to Worcester Public Schools and spent three decades as an educator at North High School.
The court dedication celebrates Bates’ accomplishments as a student-athlete and her lasting impact on generations of Worcester students and the WPS community.
Seniors, its time to celebrate the first senior activity of the year together! See you tomorrow at the upper field! 🌅
🎉 HOMECOMING CARNIVAL!
📅 October 16th
🕒 2pm - 5pm
📍 Worcester Technical High School Upper Field
More details coming soon… 👀
You won’t want to miss it!
#WorcesterTech #HomecomingCarnival #SaveTheDate #SchoolSpirit #WTHS
📅 October 16th
🕒 2pm - 5pm
📍 Worcester Technical High School Upper Field
More details coming soon… 👀
You won’t want to miss it!
#WorcesterTech #HomecomingCarnival #SaveTheDate #SchoolSpirit #WTHS
Future Class of 2031, your high school journey starts here! Join us for our 8th Grade Open House to check out our programs and learn about the application process.
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Info Session (Auditorium)
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Program Exploration
#techpride #wths #vocationaleducation
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Info Session (Auditorium)
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Program Exploration
#techpride #wths #vocationaleducation
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Today kicks off a month of celebrating the history, culture and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities that make our school and our city what they are. Follow along with us all month.
#techpride #hispanicheritage #worcester
#techpride #hispanicheritage #worcester
✊🏽 Stand Against Racism Assembly at Doherty and North ✊🏽
Doherty Memorial High School and North High School each held assemblies for fall student-athletes to Stand Against Racism this week.
Student-athletes came together to read the student pledge against racism, affirming a commitment to standing against racism in the Worcester community.
WPS has partnered with the Worcester NAACP and YWCA of Central Massachusetts to stand against racism throughout the 2026–27 school year.
Together, we stand against racism. Together, we stand with our student-athletes.
Doherty Memorial High School and North High School each held assemblies for fall student-athletes to Stand Against Racism this week.
Student-athletes came together to read the student pledge against racism, affirming a commitment to standing against racism in the Worcester community.
WPS has partnered with the Worcester NAACP and YWCA of Central Massachusetts to stand against racism throughout the 2026–27 school year.
Together, we stand against racism. Together, we stand with our student-athletes.
25 years later, we pause to remember the lives lost, the courage shown, and the unity that followed. We will never forget 🇺🇸
🚲 E-Bikes: Know the Rules. Ride Safe.
E-bikes can be a convenient way for students to get to and from school, but they’re heavier, faster, and handle differently than traditional bicycles.
Road safety is a shared responsibility. Riders and drivers can each help keep our roads and school communities safe.
Visit worcesterschools.org/e-bikes for information and safety tips.
Before you ride, remember to:
→ Practice in a safe area and start slow
→ Follow the rules of the road
→ Ride predictably and yield to pedestrians
→ Wear a helmet
→ Use a white front light and red rear light when riding at night
→ Know where e-bikes are allowed to ride
Riders, stay safe! 🚲
🏫 Know Your School Night Dates Announced! 💙💛
Worcester Public Schools will host its annual Know Your School Nights at schools across the district!
These events are a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to:
👋 Meet teachers and school staff
📚 Learn about curriculum and programs
🏫 Visit classrooms
🤝 Connect with your school community
💡 Learn about PTO and volunteer opportunities
📅 Dates and times vary by school. Find your school’s Know Your School Night date and time: https://www.worcesterschools.org/article/3104835
Questions? Please contact your school’s main office.
Worcester Public Schools will host its annual Know Your School Nights at schools across the district!
These events are a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to:
👋 Meet teachers and school staff
📚 Learn about curriculum and programs
🏫 Visit classrooms
🤝 Connect with your school community
💡 Learn about PTO and volunteer opportunities
📅 Dates and times vary by school. Find your school’s Know Your School Night date and time: https://www.worcesterschools.org/article/3104835
Questions? Please contact your school’s main office.
Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸 🎉
Did you know Labor Day honors the contributions and achievements of American workers? 👷♀️👷♂️ Signed into law by President Grover Cleveland on June 28, 1894, Labor Day is a time to reflect on the impact of the labor movement. 📜
We wish all of our WPS community a relaxing and restful Labor Day! ☀️😌
📚 Visit the link below to learn more about the history of Labor Day.
👉https://buff.ly/2M10oPj
Did you know Labor Day honors the contributions and achievements of American workers? 👷♀️👷♂️ Signed into law by President Grover Cleveland on June 28, 1894, Labor Day is a time to reflect on the impact of the labor movement. 📜
We wish all of our WPS community a relaxing and restful Labor Day! ☀️😌
📚 Visit the link below to learn more about the history of Labor Day.
👉https://buff.ly/2M10oPj
✊🏽 Stand Against Racism Assembly at South High ✊🏽
Fall student-athletes at South High Community School came together this week to take the Stand Against Racism pledge ahead of the fall athletic season.
South High student-athletes read the pledge together, affirming their commitment to standing against racism directed toward Worcester Public Schools student-athletes.
Fall student-athletes at Burncoat High School also took the pledge this week during a similar assembly, standing united against racism. 🤝
During the assembly, Superintendent Brian E. Allen and WPS Athletic Director Dave Shea spoke with students about the campaign, encouraging them to have each other’s backs and lead by example in their school communities.
The campaign stems from racist comments shared online about members of the South High girls basketball team during the 2025–26 basketball season.
WPS has partnered with the Worcester NAACP and YWCA of Central Massachusetts to stand against racism throughout the 2026–27 school year.
Together, we stand against racism. Together, we stand with our student-athletes. ❤️✊🏽
Fall student-athletes at South High Community School came together this week to take the Stand Against Racism pledge ahead of the fall athletic season.
South High student-athletes read the pledge together, affirming their commitment to standing against racism directed toward Worcester Public Schools student-athletes.
Fall student-athletes at Burncoat High School also took the pledge this week during a similar assembly, standing united against racism. 🤝
During the assembly, Superintendent Brian E. Allen and WPS Athletic Director Dave Shea spoke with students about the campaign, encouraging them to have each other’s backs and lead by example in their school communities.
The campaign stems from racist comments shared online about members of the South High girls basketball team during the 2025–26 basketball season.
WPS has partnered with the Worcester NAACP and YWCA of Central Massachusetts to stand against racism throughout the 2026–27 school year.
Together, we stand against racism. Together, we stand with our student-athletes. ❤️✊🏽
🎉 First Day of Pre-K and Kindergarten in WPS! 🎉
It was big day for our littlest learners as they headed into their first day of Pre-K and Kindergarten!
We stopped by Francis J. McGrath Elementary School and City View Discovery School to say hello as families and caregivers dropped off their little ones.
To all our Pre-K and Kindergarten students and their families, good luck on this exciting new journey! We wish you great success! 📚✨
Day one is officially in the books! 🦅 Thanks for a great first day, Eagles — see you tomorrow.
#techpride #highschool #firstday #welcomeback
#techpride #highschool #firstday #welcomeback
