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There is no school tomorrow, Thursday, February 9,  2017, due to the predicted snowstorm/blizzard for our area. Classes will resume at Old Colony on Friday, February 10, 2017.

The epidemic of opiate abuse, addiction, and overdose deaths rising across the country increasingly impacts our families and loved ones in our OC community. Click this link  to find out more through this community awareness series, co-sponsored by St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church and the Healthy Tri-Town Coalition, and supported by our OC Wellness Committee. Together,

This month, the School Adjustment Counselor, our intern, and the physical education/health instructors will conduct an Old Colony Youth Risk Behavior Survey for all of our students. The purpose of the survey is to better understand youth risk and protective healthy behaviors as they are related to student health, educational success, and student problems.  Data

Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School and the Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board partner to welcome Dr. Temple Grandin to the Old Colony campus on Saturday, March 11th at 9 a.m. For more information please visit http://bit.ly/2isRAyB. Dr. Temple Grandin, named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people, is the most accomplished and

Faculty, students, families, and prospective students and their families are invited to join us for a private screening of “Star Wars: Rogue One” on Saturday morning, January 21, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at Flagship Cinemas in Wareham, MA. Tickets can be purchased at http://bit.ly/2h0XTJO. Please note that tickets will not be available at the door. Proceeds will

On Friday January 6th, the Old Colony carpentry department delivered a three foot by nine foot oak table to the new Fire Department Headquarters in Carver. Old Colony Carpentry first became involved in this project when Chief Weston reached out to Mrs. Machamer (Vocational/Assistant Principal) about the project in June of 2016. OC Carpentry started

Please checkout Old Colony’s brand new Quarterly Newsletter. The purpose of the Newsletter is to keep you informed of everything happening at Old Colony! To read the newsletter click here.

Thursday January 12th marked the first meeting of the new Old Colony Music Club. The club meets weekly as a space for students to collaborate in creating music. The first meeting was attended by students of all grades…12 in all! The students, along with their advisor Mr. Robidoux, are excited to see what happens in

Today 1/10/17, Seniors in the Carpentry program traveled to Apponequet in Lakeville to give a trophy display case a “face lift”. Mr. Gadbois was contacted earlier in the year about this revamp and came up with a design and the measurements.The students from the Class of 2017 and 2018 both worked on the 1st phase

On June 3, 2016, Governor Baker signed An Act to Improve Public Records into law. Many of the provisions in the new law will take effect on January 1, 2017. Please be aware, the current law will remain effective until that time. To read more on the subject and to see Old Colony’s Records Access

Starting January 12, Old Colony will begin hosting a weekly music club on Thursday afternoons (2:20pm – 3:15pm). The club is for anyone interested in playing, writing, recording, or learning about music…from beginner to expert, all are welcome! If you have any questions or want to help out, contact Mr. Robidoux in CIS (rrobidoux@oldcolony.info).  See you on the

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY Each year, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) surveys families of students with an IEP in selected school districts to determine how well your child’s school is communicating with you and promoting your engagement in your child’s education. It’s your district’s turn this year. The web-based survey will be

  Over 300 bags were distributed to preschoolers by the National Honor Society as part of our “Kits We Care Project”. The entire Old Colony community came together to support the effort and were represented by Mrs. Gifford, Ms. Gamelin, and 24 students who had the opportunity to deliver the gifts in person. Thank you

Our Cosmetology students recently helped the Rochester Police Department clean up after No Shave November.  The police officers participated in No Shave November for Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital program that helps the military and their families with combat-related issues.  The Cosmetology students helped out by shaving the police officer’s beards