The Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School District Committee adopted the 2005-2006 District School Improvement Plan, as required by the Massachusetts Education Reform Act, at its meeting on September 21, 2005. The Plan was prepared and recommended by the Old Colony School Council.

Three times each school year, the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School District publishes a newsletter for parents and community residents. The newsletter addresses significant educational issues and highlights activities at the technical high school. The school maintains a mailing list of individuals who receive the periodic newsletter. Community residents interested in being added

The Old Colony Cosmetology Department is open to the public. Appoinments may be made Monday through Friday. The Cosmetology Department instructors train students in facials, manicures, scalp treatments, permanent waves, hair coloring, highlighting techniques, and (new this year) hand and arm paraffin wax treatments. Charges are minimal to patrons. Gift certificates are also available.

Under the leadership of the Assistant Superintendent/Principal, Gary Brown, the School Council at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School will be meeting on the following Wednesdays at 3:00 pm. February 15, 2006 March 15, 2006 April 26, 2006 May 17, 2006 June 14, 2006

The Southcoast Mobile Health Van will continue to serve Old Colony RVTHS students and faculty for the 2005-2006 school year. Services will include blood pressure screening, cholesterol screening, vision examinations, glucose screening, Std information, family planning referrals, teen resource information, nutritional education, and health education services. The Van will provide services from 8:00 am to

– (12/12/05) The Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School District School Committee is pleased to announce that the school is the recipient of a $5,000.00 competitive grant. The proposal, written by CIT instructor Jacqueline Machamer, is called “Technology Integration Pilot Project.” It is funded through the Massachusetts Department of Education. All vocational-technical programs now

– (12/12/05) Mr. David Lamontagne, a science teacher at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, was selected by the administration last year to participate in the statewide Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators’ Leadership Academy. As part of this program, Mr. Lamontagne attended numerous classes, including several weekends during the school year and summer. The

– (12/12/05) School Committee Chairman, Vincent Ryan (Rochester), announced that the seven-member committee appointed to conduct a policy review and revision one year ago, is meeting with great success. The Committee hopes to complete its work by March 2006. Members serving on the Committee include: Acushnet – Linda Enos Carver – Darrin McDonald & Paul

– (12/12/05) The administration and staff at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School are pleased to announce the nomination of an English teacher, Mr. Paul Brodeur, as their nominee for the National Teachers Hall of Fame Induction Program. Mr. Brodeur, a Somerset resident, was the overwhelming selection of the Old Colony professional staff. A