Biddeford Center of Technology

As we wrap up the first quarter and completed our fall parent-teacher conferences, I want to thank you for your continued partnership and support. The transition to a Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school is an exciting step for students, and it often comes with new expectations, routines, and responsibilities.

We know that adjusting to a hands-on, career-focused learning environment can take time. Students are learning to manage real-world projects, collaborate in professional settings, and build the skills needed for success beyond high school. Throughout this process, our teachers and staff are here to guide them, celebrate their progress, and help them navigate challenges as they grow in confidence, skill and independence. It is not always easy, but in the end it is rewarding and our students can set themselves up for success.

Thank you for staying engaged in your student’s learning and for the encouragement you provide at home. Together, we can ensure a strong and successful year ahead.

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us or your child’s teacher with any questions or concerns at 207-282-1501.

Sincerely,

Paulette Bonneau

Director

Keeping track of academic progress has never been easier! Infinite Campus provides students and parents with real-time access to grades, attendance, and assignments, making it simple to stay informed and proactive at BRCOT.

By regularly checking Infinite Campus, you can:

Monitor your current grades and identify areas needing improvement.
Track assignments, due dates, and teacher comments.
Stay aware of attendance and how it may impact overall performance.
Communicate more effectively with teachers about progress or concerns.

How to Log in:

Go to www. biddefordschools.me or this link.
Click on Campus Student
Student Username is: Student Number, not Personal ID or State ID number. The Student ID Number is usually found under their birth date. It has 5 numbers.
Password is: First name initial, Last name initial, Date of Birth. For example, if a student was born on September 9, 2004, they enter ts090904
If this fails, please contact Holly Scribner at 282-1501 or at hscribner@biddefordschools.me
If you are a BHS student, the school designation (upper right bar) from BHS to COT, or you will not see COT grades.

Note: If a student/parent forgets their sign-on information, after a few attempts you may get locked out. If this happens, contact Holly Scribner (282-1501) for a reset.

11/25: Early Release Day
11/26-11/28: No School (Thanksgiving Break)
12/10: Early Release Day
12/12: Q2 Progress Reports
12/22-1/4: No School (Holiday Break)

At the end of October, Culinary I and Culinary II students at COT participated in a cook-off challenge hosted by a special guest. The Maine Army National Guard and SSG Steven Thomas hosted the event and brought a wide selection of MREs (Meal, Ready-to-Eat). Culinary students were broken up into small groups and given one MRE per team with a specific goal: use any food and supplies in the kitchen to create an entrée and dessert using all the components of the MRE. The final dishes were sampled and judged by a collection of faculty and staff, where a winner from each class was chosen. It was a great opportunity for students to put their creativity and culinary skills to the test!

Our seniors are rolling up their sleeves and putting their classroom skills to work on a large community wiring project. Braving cold mornings, they’re experiencing firsthand the challenges of real-world installations — turning the skills they’ve learned into tangible results within the local area.

Congrats to our Culinary I and Hospitality students for earning their ServSafe Food Handler Certificates! They passed the National Restaurant Association exam, recognized throughout the industry for its food safety training standards. Way to go, COT students, preparing for jobs in the kitchen, restaurants, cafe’s, catering companies, hotels, and beyond.

On October 9th, students from COT traveled to Bath, ME, to attend the Maine Construction Career Day. Hosted annually by NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction), the event gives students hands-on experience from employers across Maine, including construction companies, state agencies, labor unions, and trade and professional organizations. Students had the opportunity to operate mini excavators, skid steers, a 50-foot boom lift, a 50-ton hydraulic crane, a virtual welding simulator, and much more! Attended by over 800 students statewide and 60+ vendors, the day was an excellent opportunity to expand on what our students learn in our classroom and lab spaces and to see potential opportunities to continue their passion in the trades.

Students from COT’s Health Science programs (CNA, Intro to Med Sci, EMS, Athletic Training, and Sports Medicine) participated in a presentation and workshop hosted by students from Tufts Medical School. The second-year medical students from Tufts Medical School's Maine Track program presented an interactive case-based learning activity that guided students through the process of meeting a patient, observing symptoms, determining a diagnosis, and prescribing treatment. In addition, the medical students shared stories about their journey to medical school, their academic experiences, and the many paths and opportunities available to students in the healthcare field.

In October, students from Welding, Engineering and Architectural Design, Plumbing, and Manufacturing Technology visited Bath Iron Works Training facility for their annual Occupations Trade Show. BIW has over 220 different job titles at the Yard, and the day provided students the opportunity to see training facilities, meet with current employees and hiring managers, as well as observe and use training equipment; seeing firsthand the possibilities available to them and the top-notch training employees at BIW receive. BIW President Charles Krugh and Director of Training Thomas Stevens met personally with students at the event to discuss the current employee shortage at the shipyard and the many varied and impactful opportunities available.

Our seniors are seeing firsthand how the automation and motor controls they’ve studied in our Electrical program keep Boise Building Solutions in Saco running smoothly. The Saw Room and Truss Building systems rely on advanced PLC controls—showing students the real-world impact of the skills they’ve learned in class.

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Maine DOE Student Council

The Maine Department of Education has opened applications for the 2025‑2026 Student Cabinet. This is an opportunity for students in grades 4-12 and first-year college students to help shape educational policy and practice. The deadline to apply is Thursday, November 20th. Click here to learn more.