Computer Science Monthly Update

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Superintendent Amanda Isabelle and Mascoma Valley Regional High School (MVRHS) Principal Tina Fleming are pleased to share that Computer Science Teacher Joanna Marcotte has been named a New Hampshire Affiliate Educator Award winner.

Marcotte was selected for the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Aspirations in Computing Educator Award. The award identifies and celebrates exemplary educators who play a pivotal role in encouraging students to explore their interest in computing and technology.

The award honors those who work inside and/or outside of classroom spaces to increase involvement in computing by providing educational opportunities and working to remove barriers to participation.

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The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award honors 9th - 12th grade women, genderqueer, and non-binary students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and future plans. Since 2007, more than 25,000 students have received an AiC Award.

The multi-tiered award structure includes Winner, Honorable Mention, and Rising Star designations at National and Regional Affiliate levels, serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, all U.S. overseas military bases, and Canada. Regional Affiliate Award programs are hosted in 79 locations nationwide by NCWIT Alliance member organizations—a powerful, national network of universities, companies, non-profits, and government organizations working to increase the influence and meaningful participation of girls and women from every community.

The NCWIT AiC High School Award is sponsored by Apple, Bank of America, Jane Street, and Microsoft.

Coral G. - State Winner

Andryana S. - State Honorable Mention

Samantha H. - State Honorable Mention

Quin H. - Rising Star

Leo B. - Rising Star

This year we have 5 students are are being recognized by the NH Affiliate of NCWIT.

The next round of award applications will open in September of 2025 - All students taking Computer Science, involved with Robotics, and AV Club are encouraged to apply for this recognition.

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Students in Python have been working on a Games & Animation unit. Below are a few highlights of student projects from the first part of the semester

Summer can be a great time to get those senior photos done. In September Seniors will get a Google form to complete where they can upload their formal photo, a baby photo, and a casual photo. The deadline for these submissions is December 5, 2025

Additionally, seniors want to be thinking about what they would like for a Senior Quote.

You may want to schedule for the summer of 2025 now with a photographer to make sure your photos are ready for submission.

Other things to consider when taking photos are as follows:

Yearbook Senior Photos

All senior portraits shall be of the student only with a traditional indoor or outdoor

background. No props, instruments, pets, athletic equipment, hobby items, or vehicles

shall be allowed in the photographs. Clothing shall be modest and free of slogans and/or

political expressions and such clothing shall be in conformance with the School District’s

dress code. Photographs of seniors engaged in non-School District sponsored sporting

events (only Olympic or NHIAA sanctioned events qualify) may be submitted for

inclusion on the community sports page.

ADVERTISEMENTS:

The Mascoma Valley Regional High School yearbook and other school yearbooks are not a

public forum. Accordingly, any advertisements must be free of political expression and

reflect the common values of the MVRHS. Advertisements shall not

promote the use of tobacco, alcohol, drugs or the use of other items prohibited from use

on school grounds.

SENIOR MESSAGES :

All senior messages shall be free of personal attacks, abusive language, racial

epithets, vulgar comments, sexual innuendo, and all other speech that is inconsistent with

the shared community values of the Mascoma Valley Regional School District.

Seniors must submit via the Google Form which has been emailed to them.

On Sale for $80 while supplies last. We currently have 27 books remaining for purchase.

• You can break up payments into 3 installments
• Online sales open July 1st - Students can order onsite in RM E5 with Ms. Marcotte through the end of Feb.

Senior Parent Recognition Ads are also on Sale for the class of 2025 **There is limited space in the book - ads are first come and space availability dependent - You can start designing your ad today!

Business Ads are on Sale **There is limited space in the book - ads are first come and space availability dependent **ads open July 1st, 2025

We are fortunate to have Brenna Muldowney visit our CS classes & Flex Your Future. Brenna is a Senior at Rochester Institute of Technology and a former student of Ms. Marcotte. Brenna shared her journey to discovering her Engineering Pathway, lessons learned from High School, and a bit about the college experience at RIT and her internship experiences. As a high school student Brenna was recognized by NCWIT Aspirations in Computing & Technology Award.

Find out more about Brenna here

Several of our Fine Arts and Graphic arts students visited New England College on March 7th. They experienced a college tour and demonstrations by NEC professors. Students were able to engage in a small group setting getting questions answered about what college courses are like, software used, and various mediums of art study available on campus.

Rick Pellegrino Associate Professor of Comic Arts and Illustration shared several of his works, discussed his creative process, and free lancing as a artist. For more information about his work check out his LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-pellegrino-art/

Be on the lookout for Guardian notification invites from Google Classroom. The calendars below are updated daily.

Throughout the academic year, BAE Systems hosts Engineering Career Day opportunities.

The Engineering Career Day program introduces New England high school students to various disciplines of engineering.

In this one-day program, students:

• Receive information on what it means to be a design or operations engineer.
• Tour one or more BAE Systems factories or labs.
• Learn about the products BAE Systems makes.
• Enjoy a complimentary lunch with the opportunity to speak with current engineers and directors.
• Partake in hands-on activities and engineering challenges.

To find out about their next offering go here

Coding, Sisterhood, Bravery

High school students gain the computer science skills they need to make an impact and prepare for tech careers in our free, virtual Summer Programs. With two program options to choose from, beginner to advanced coders can develop valuable skills, find community, and build their professional networks at a pace and format that works best for them.

Girls Who Code offers two Summer Programs:

• The Summer Immersion Program, a two-week experience to learn game design in live virtual classrooms while making friends and gaining practical college and career advice from industry leaders.

  
  

• Pathways, a six-week opportunity to explore some of the biggest topics in tech independently

Apply Today

The GenCyber program aligns with the goals of the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program in order to provide awareness of college and career pathway opportunities for secondary students and educators. GenCyber programs are offered in three formats:

• GenCyber Student Programs
• GenCyber Teacher Programs
• GenCyber Combination Programs

To ensure a level playing field for all, GenCyber programs are offered at no cost to student and/or teacher participants.

The Goals of GenCyber Are To:

Opening this fall - https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/scholarships

Requirements:

☑️ Be a high school senior in the U.S. who is currently enrolled in or who has completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science or engineering is the subject. Students who have not taken this course can opt-in to take an assessment offered by Amazon.

☑️ Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Example: Employment Authorization Document holder, Permanent Resident, or U.S. Citizen.

☑️ Must demonstrate financial need.

☑️ Be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or other computer science related field of study from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college.

☑️ Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).

Eligibility of the WTS-NH Undergraduate scholarship includes:

• Students currently enrolled in a NH High School or college; and students who graduated from a NH High School in the past year.

• Students studying science, technology, engineering, math or other sustainability related majors.

• Students considering a career in a transportation- or sustainability-related field.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred, a minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.

Click here for more information to apply