Bronco Bulletin

Dear Keefe Tech Community,

Happy Halloween! I hope everyone has a safe and fun weekend.

As October comes to a close, I want to share a few updates with you.

As you know, Keefe Tech is working with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) on a potential new building. Earlier this week, our School Building Committee selected Left Field as our Owner’s Project Manager (OPM), an important milestone in this process. An OPM serves as the district’s representative throughout a building project, helping to manage the schedule, budget, and design process.

Left Field will work alongside our team during the Feasibility Study as we explore options and develop a plan for a building that will serve future generations of Keefe Tech students. The firm brings valuable experience, including its work on South Shore Tech and the new Waltham High School, which houses several career and technical education programs.

Additionally, Keefe Tech is excited to partner with the Curtis Family Thanksgiving to help provide holiday meals to local families in need. Thank you to our Culinary Arts students and staff for supporting this longstanding community tradition. If you know a family or individual in need, please see the information below on how to receive a free hot meal on Thanksgiving.

As always, thank you to our students, staff, and families for your continued support. We are excited about the progress being made and what lies ahead for Keefe Tech.

Sincerely,

Jon Evans
Superintendent

Keefe Tech Homecoming Dance is next week on Thursday, November 5 from 6-9pm. Tickets are on sale for $10 at all lunches. We hope to see you there!

See Mr. Beling or Mrs. Portney, Class of 2029 Advisors with questions.

Keefe Tech is partnering with Curtis Family Thanksgiving to help provide hot Thanksgiving meals to local individuals and families in need. Now in its 36th year, the initiative delivered approximately 1,700 meals last year.

After learning about the organization's needs through School Committee Chair Ed Burman, Keefe Tech will provide food storage space and support with meal preparation. A special thank you to our Culinary Arts students who will be helping prepare turkeys on Thanksgiving morning!

Those interested in receiving a meal, volunteering or donating can contact curtisthanksgiving@gmail.com.

Our School Health Office is always here to support your health and well-being so you can focus on learning. To make sure the Health Office remains a safe and efficient space for students who need urgent medical attention, please review these quick guidelines on when to visit and Health Office etiquette.

Remember, our School Health Office is a medical space where some students are coming with active illnesses. Our Health Office bathroom is reserved for students with medical needs and illnesses. Our Health Office space is small so it is difficult to have lines/crowds. Please choose the restroom closest to your classroom so you’re not missing too much class time.

Some concerns are not urgent and can wait for a better time. You can always email us if you have a question about your sports eligibility, need a copy of your physical for a job application, want to tell us about an upcoming appointment, or have a non-urgent medical question. These are not reasons to miss educational time.

Your priority is being present in your classes and actively participating. Remember some concerns are better addressed at home and in consultation with your doctor versus missing time from your education and training.

Thank you for helping us keep the Health Office organized and available for those who need it most!

Keefe Tech students visited Framingham State University on October 21 as part of Massachusetts STEM Week to explore careers in clean energy and sustainability.

Students connected with industry professionals, learned about sustainable business practices and explored the Eversource Mobile Energy Efficiency exhibit, which showcased energy conservation technology. They also gained insight into careers in renewable energy, environmental policy, sustainable transportation and more.

Special thanks to science teacher and advisor Mr. Matthew Sadowski for accompanying students!

Keefe Tech students from the Horticulture and Landscape Management program traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, this week to attend and compete at the National FFA Convention.

The event brings together students from across the country to develop leadership skills, explore agricultural career opportunities and participate in competitions.

Congratulation to the Agriculture Sales Team on earning a Bronze Metal and to Gabe Rettig for earning an individual Silver Medal! Shout out to Horticulture Instructor, Doug Paul and CTE Director, Joe Flynn for making the trip!

Keefe Tech Early Childhood Education students have been busy with hands-on activities! Seniors developed themed art lesson plans, creating activities and sharing them with their classmates. Meanwhile, sophomores explored child brain development by building 3D models highlighting the different lobes of the brain and their functions.

Dear parents/guardians:

Those of us in the school counseling department who talk to students every day who feel overwhelmed by classes, social pressures, and the looming weight of the future. When your teenager comes home stressed, your natural instinct as a part is to jump right into problem-solving mode: "Have you emailed your teacher?," "Let’s make a spreadsheet for that project."

While your help comes from a place of love, teens often shut down when they feel managed rather than heard. We find that we spend a lot of time simply validating how hard high school life is and that students sometimes get that look on their face that they are shutting down if we go right to the solution. This week, try shifting from fixer to co-pilot. When your teenager vents or looks overwhelmed, pause and ask these open-ended questions instead:

• "Do you want me to just listen right now, or are we looking for ideas to fix it?"
• "What is feeling the heaviest for you today?"
• How would you like to handle this, and how can I best back you up?"

High school is a massive exercise in building independence. By letting them own the problem-solving process—with you safely in the passenger seat—you build their confidence and keep the lines of communication wide open. Please see the attached to read more about the power of validating.

Thank you,

Julia Fairclough LICSW, SAC

Adjustment Counselor

Juniors and Seniors - stay on the lookout for an email about Dual Enrollment opportunities at MassBay. Courses they are planning to offer are for the Spring 27 term ( January 19, 2027 – May 16, 2027) are:

• Contemporary Nutrition – Fully online – There are two sections of this class.
• Drugs and Society – Fully Online
• Health Careers Exploration – Hybrid format – In-person classes on Thursdays 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM on the MassBay Framingham campus on these dates: 1/21/27, 2/25/27, 3/25/27, 4/15/27, 5/13/27. The rest of the class is fully on line.
• Introduction to Criminal Justice – In-person – Tuesdays – 6:00 PM-8:45 PM on the MassBay Framingham campus
• Introduction to Business – In-person – Wednesdays – 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM on the MassBay Framingham campus

Once we have the link for students to register, we will send out to grade 11 and grade 12 students.

Interested students!

Wellesley Hills Campus, Saturday, November 7, 2026 (9am to 12pm) Explore their 70+ academic programs! Use this link to register.

The Keefe Tech Drama Company is looking for students to join the backstage crew for its upcoming production of Puffs! Students can put their creativity and technical skills to work through set construction, painting, lighting, sound, costumes, hair and makeup, concessions and ticket sales.

No prior theater experience is necessary! Interested students can contact Ms. Rettino at erettino@keefetech.org or Mr. Lamb at glamb@keefetech.org to get involved.

The Financial Literacy Club is excited to announce a special educational visit to Bentley University's Trading Room on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM!

Organized by club founder and president Maria Mediannikova in collaboration with Bentley University, the visit will give students an opportunity to explore professional financial technology, learn about Bloomberg terminals and stock market analysis, and connect with Bentley students to discover educational and career opportunities in finance.

The visit will last approximately 90 minutes. Students interested in participating are encouraged to contact Maria Mediannikova (mmediannikova2029@jpkeefehs.org) for more information.

Congratulations to the winners of the Gatorade Badminton Doubles Tournament in Team Sports! Students competed in pairs, showcasing their teamwork and badminton skills.

Winning teams included Jaxon Fertel and Jake Keane, Finnigan Paynter and Shayne Henry-Alberini, and Luis Lopez-Diaz and Geo Cameron-Felty.

Congratulations to Keefe Tech's September Student-Athletes of the Month! Lena Keefe from Girls Volleyball and Grady St. Pierre from Golf were recognized for their efforts and dedication to their respective teams.

Way to go, Lena and Grady!

Keefe Tech SkillsUSA chapter members volunteered at Senate President Karen Spilka's 55+ Health and Wellness Fair, assisting with parking, unloading vendors, welcoming guests and serving lunch to 280 attendees.

The event also welcomed back Keefe Tech alumna Grace Arena, Class of 2024, who administered a flu shot to her former teacher. Grace is currently in her final year of the RN program at MassBay Community College.

Keefe Tech's fall athletic teams have been busy competing! Girls Soccer celebrated Senior Night with a 3-2 victory over Parker, while Girls Volleyball earned a 3-0 win against Oxford and battled Worcester North in a close five-set match, falling 3-2.

On the football field, the Broncos secured an impressive 42-6 victory over Abby Kelley.

Congratulations to our student-athletes on their continued hard work and dedication!

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