Reggie Happenings Biweekly Update
Sunday, 5/4/2025
SUPERINTENDENT & PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Hello GLTS Community,
This past Tuesday evening, members of our school's leadership team, along with Superintendent Lavoie, had the wonderful opportunity to present a Teaching and Learning Update to our District Committee. This was a chance for us to share the story of the exciting progress and innovation happening every day in our classrooms and career-technical shops.
We highlighted how our teachers and staff are creating the best possible learning experiences for our students. We were thrilled to share some major successes, including:
National Recognition: The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) recently named GLTS a Featured District for our outstanding work in implementing a new, high-quality math curriculum.
Expanding Opportunities: We have secured a significant CTE Expansion Grant that will allow us to grow our popular Health and Medical programs, creating more spots for interested students and adding new, in-demand career pathways.
These accomplishments are a direct result of the hard work of our entire school community. I am incredibly proud of our students for their engagement and our staff for their dedication. The progress we are making together ensures that GLTS continues to be a place where students are prepared for success in college, career, and life.
If you would like to see the full presentation and learn more about the great things happening at our school, you can view it via the button below.
Thank you for your continued partnership.
John N. Lavoie
Superintendent-Director
Chet Jackson
Principal
See Our Up Coming Events in The Link Below
Upcoming Events
- Thursday 10/23: Advisory Board Meeting
- Thursday, 10/23: Annual Lawrence Disability Awareness Month event
- Tuesday 10/28: Middle School Counselor's Breakfast in Four Winds - 8:00am to 9:30am
- Wednesday 10/29: Delayed Student Start PD - 7:30am to 10:30am
- Sunday 11/2: Open House from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
- Tuesday 11/4: Last Day of Quarter 1
- Wednesday 11/5: First Day of Quarter 2
- Friday 11/7: Homecoming Dance for GLTS Students Only 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Our New Aviation Program Takes Flight!
This past Wednesday, October 15th, was a landmark day for the GLTS community as we celebrated the official grand opening of our state-of-the-art Aviation Program! We were thrilled to welcome local leaders and media to Lawrence Airport and our own campus to showcase this incredible new opportunity for our students.
This program is more than just a new class: it's a direct pathway for students to enter one of Massachusetts's fastest-growing technical fields. Participants will be prepared for high-demand careers in aircraft maintenance and service technology. They will gain hands-on experience, learning the essential skills to inspect, repair, and maintain aircraft.
What does this mean for our students? Upon completing the program, graduates will be uniquely prepared for their next step, whether it is:
Entering the workforce directly as skilled, certified technicians.
Continuing their education at prestigious institutions like the National Aviation Academy or UMass Lowell, which offers a Mechanical Engineering major with a minor in Aerospace Studies.
This amazing achievement was made possible by the vision and hard work of many of our dedicated staff members who worked tirelessly to bring this program to life. A special thank you to all involved!
We are excited to announce an additional late bus option for students who stay after school for extra help or activities.
In addition to our 4:30 PM late buses, we now have buses departing at 3:10 PM.
Here are the details:
Departure Times: 3:10 PM (2 buses) and 4:30 PM (4 buses)
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
Pickup Location: At the front of the building
Staying after school is a great opportunity for students to connect with teachers, retake assessments, and get additional academic support. Teachers will post the days they are available for extra help on their classroom whiteboards. We encourage students to speak directly with their teachers to arrange a time to stay.
We hope students will take advantage of this new, convenient option.
Please click the buttons below for the late bus routes or see the entire schedule on our website
GLTS will be hosting a "Walk for Nicey" charitable event here at GLTS on Sunday, 10/26, at 10am. All money raised from this event will go to "The Coach Niceforo Scholarship" - earmarked for an athlete(s) who ran XC and/or wrestled.
We are hoping this is a big community event with music, food trucks, games, raffles and more all to honor Rob and generate funds in his remembrance.
Registration: 9:00 AM on the day of the walk
Walk time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration Cost: $30
PLEASE REGISTER THE DAY OF THE EVENT
THE DONATION LINK IS NOT FOR REGISTRATION
Location:
Greater Lawrence Technical School
57 River Road, Andover MA 01810
Donations: If you are unable to attend the event and would like to make a donation Click to Donate Here
Delayed Opening October 29
Wed, 10/29: 3-Hour Delayed Opening for GLTS Staff Professional Development. Please see the bell schedule below for our delayed opening or follow the link to our website.
Advanced Manufacturing Program
Clubs & Activities
GLTS College Fair Oct. 23, 2025
Attention Seniors! GLTS will be hosting a College Fair here at GLTS on Thursday Oct. 23, 2025 (Black Day) in the Cafeteria. Approximately 30 colleges, trade schools and military branches will be here to talk with you about programs they offer and answer questions about applications.
The schedule for seniors to attend is:
8:15 - 9:00: All Academic week seniors
9:05 - 9:50: All Shop week seniors
We hope you take advantage of this opportunity to help you with your post-high school plans.
Career and Job Support
Want to learn more about MassHire and the FREE Services they can provide you with? They offer job search support, interviewing prep, and much more. Best news....they are offering it here during the school day!
On MyFlex, book MASSHIRE on Thursday or Mondays to meet with someone from MassHire in the Guidance Office. Space is limited!
PSAT Success!
We’re proud to share that our recent PSAT administration was a great success, with 235 students participating! A big thank-you to our GLTS staff for their seamless coordination and to our students for showing up ready to do their best. This milestone marks an important step in preparing for future academic opportunities!
Partnering with Cartwheel: Supporting Students’ Mental Health
GLTS is committed to supporting the well-being of our students and believes supporting mental health is an important part of overall student health. We partner with Cartwheel to provide teletherapy, family check-ins and guidance, and psychiatric care—all with licensed clinicians and no waitlists.
Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, having a hard time staying focused, or just needs someone to talk to, Cartwheel is here to help. Learn more about Cartwheel and what common signs to look for to determine if your child might benefit from mental health support here.
After Dark and Adult Workforce Programs
❄️ Looking Ahead: Winter 2026 Programs❄️
We're already preparing for the next round of opportunities launching in January 2026! Our focus remains on providing direct, trade-specific training to ensure adult trainees are prepared to enter high-demand sectors.
We'll be offering new cohorts in:
HVAC
Automotive Technology
Auto Collision
Advanced Manufacturing for Multilingual Learners
Our adult workforce development programs are officially underway! We’ve had a fantastic launch, and we appreciate your support in making these opportunities a reality.
Here’s a quick recap of what's started and what's next:
Auto Tech Program
Status: Launched on October 6th!
Next Steps: Students are now diving into training.
Welding Program
Status: Launched on October 6th!
Next Steps: Students are fully engaged in building their skills.
Construction Program
Status: Starts October 21st!
Next Steps: Enrollment is continuing and we’re excited to welcome the next cohort. We are excited to provide this opportunity for adult learners to develop the skills they need to successfully join the workforce in their preferred trade. Below is a photo of the Automotive Technology class on the first day!
Nursing
Attention Grade 10 Students
Nursing will be starting hearing, vision and body mass index screenings. These screenings are mandated by the state. Students will be called down during their shop class. Letters will be mailed home for any students who require further follow up.
Reminder
In conjunction with CVS Pharmacy, there will be a Flu and Covid vaccine clinic on Friday, October 31st at GLTS. This clinic is open to all staff and students. Please email nursing to register your student (nurses@glts.net)
