Bronco Bulletin

Members of the Keefe Tech Community,

I am pleased to provide an update on our school building project.

On Monday, April 6th, our school committee is scheduled to vote on funding the Feasibility Study for our Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) project. Following this approval, we will begin working with a design team to plan the details of our project. The Feasibility Study will determine the type of project (renovation, expansion or new construction), the number of students we will serve, program offerings and other design details. This exciting phase of the project will begin in the summer and fall. While construction would not begin until after 2030, this is still an exciting milestone in a long process. We look forward to updating you on our progress and plans to serve the students who choose Keefe Tech for decades to come.

I wish all of our families a wonderful long weekend.

Superintendent Evans

This heartwarming and hilarious show will leave a smile on your face as you watch Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the whole gang come to life live on stage!

Show times: April 10th @ 7 pm, and April 11th @ 2 pm.

Tickets: $5 for students, children, & senior citizens, $10 for adults.

They can be purchased online at Gofan.co (search Keefe Tech), or at the door.

Location: Keefe Tech Auditorium

See you at the theater!!

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Framingham, Natick, and Ashland Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

The Out and About Club meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month with Chef Tony in the East Side Room. Come join the fun!

No school - April 3, 2026 - Good Friday

Save the Dates for "You're a Good, Man Charlie Brown" Upcoming shows on April 10th and 11th!

April Break - April 20 - 24 - no school

The Fine Art Department is excited to announce our upcoming Art Show on April 30th, from 6-8pm at The Mill Contemporary Art studios in Saxonville (Framingham). We hope you will join us for an evening of Art and Community, and celebrate our incredibly talented students' hard work. More details to come, but we hope to see you there!

How to add money to your myschoolbucks account: see the attached document from our Food Service Department

Teens, Stress, and How Parents Can Help

Change to Chill - Mindfulness and Stress Relief Resources for Teens

https://siol.nami.org/

Congratulations Auto Sophomores for passing 2 ASE Exam Certifications!

Sophomore Health Careers students using Tremor Simulators to support their learning about Nervous System disorders like Parkinson's Disease and ALS.

Class of 2025's Jayda Louis came back to visit Health Careers. Jayda is proudly serving her country in the US Navy.

Sophomore Health Careers students learning about Hearing Disorders using a Hearing Simulator that made them feel like they had profound hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and Alzheimer's disease.

Samples of DVC student Notans on black and white paper.

Dental Assisting group working with our junior class in the clinic and some class projects!

Criminal Justice Shop visited the Worcester Superior Court and spoke with numerous judges, prosecutors and court officers.

DVC sophomores and seniors are engaged in hands-on creative work, painting sets for the upcoming theatre production. Sophomores are also exploring the study of Notan, a traditional Japanese concept that focuses on the balance between positive and negative space.

9th grade ECET students learned about disabilities this week. Students did some disability simulations with the assist of some juniors.

Landscape and Design presented to ECET 9th grade students about safe spring planting with children.

The deadline for submission is Friday, April 17th, at 2pm. Work will not be accepted after this date! Please submit all work to Ms. Garabadian in room 318.

The Keefe Tech Fine Art Department will be holding an Art Show on April 30th, from 6-8pm at the Saxonville Mills. Please join us in The Mills Contemporary Art Gallery for some light refreshments, and to celebrate our talented student artists.

Mr. Adamiak's Forensics students analyzed blood droplets at different heights and angles.

• Fill out this counselor request form online
• Stop by the counseling office to fill out an appointment request
• Email your School Counselor
• Call your School Counselor

Seniors who are planning to apply to 4-year colleges and universities should be working on their college applications, completing necessary essays and making sure they have connected with teachers about recommendations. Counselors are planning to do presentations in grade 12 English classes this month to review the process. After these presentations, students are encouraged to make an appointment with their School Counselor to review their plans. Deadlines come up quick and we want to make sure they everyone is on track.

SAT/ACT Dates:

While the SAT and/or ACT is still not required for a lot of colleges/Universities, we want to make sure that seniors are aware of the testing dates and deadlines to register. Please check with individual colleges about their testing policy. Our school code is: 220854

Here is the link to the SAT dates for the 2025-2026 school year

Here is the link to the ACT dates for the 2025-2026 school year

Accommodations for the SAT:

Students who feel that they require accommodations for the SAT must request accommodations through the College Board. This typically is for students who maintain a 504 plan or IEP. Your counselor can help facilitate this process, but is not in charge of it. Decisions are made by College Board. In order for your counselor to help you apply for accommodations, you parent/guardian must sign the attached form, giving Keefe Tech permission to release some of your personal information. Get this form to your counselor ASAP because the College Board processes these requests as they receive them.

Federal Student Aid ID Reminder
As high school seniors and their families wait for the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be available on October 1, there is an opportunity to apply now for their Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) so that they will be ready when the application opens. Other resources available to help students afford a college degree include:

• MassEducate provides free tuition and fees at the state’s community colleges for all eligible Massachusetts students.
• MASSGrant Plus can provide significant discounts (up to free tuition and fees) at the state’s four-year universities depending on family income.
• Eligible, non-U.S. citizens can apply for state financial aid through the Massachusetts Application for State Financial Aid (MASFA).
• Information about applying for financial aid, including links to information and one-on-one help, is available online.

MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority) provides excellent information and free webinars:

As an intern, you'll gain valuable experience and have opportunities to network within the clean energy sector.

If you are over 18, you can get matched with an employer for a MassCEC-sponsored internship by creating an intern profile on our online Workforce Portal. You'll then have access to view internship postings, and potential employers will have the opportunity to review your qualifications and invite you to an interview. Our internship program runs throughout the year, with sessions available in Spring, Summer, and Fall. Various internship opportunities are available for individuals with diverse educational backgrounds.

Get more information on Eligibility, Program Schedule, or How to Participate in the sections below, or skip to the online Workforce Portal now. Population:

• A Massachusetts vocational or technical high school student approved to participate in a co-op program
• A high school After Dark student
• A Career Technical Initiative (CTI) program participant
• A high school graduate or training programs student who graduated within the past year

https://www.masscec.com/clean-energy-internships#:~:text=The%20Massachusetts%20Clean%20Energy%20Internship,technical%20high%20schools%2C%20or%20training%2F

Internships (Spring 2026) Openings:

• Kona Ice (Framingham/ regional): 2-3 positions open as an Associate (Age 16+) - Will receive mentorship on entrepreneurship and business.

• Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce(Marlborough): 1 tentative position open (Age 17) - Marketing and Admin

• Blush and Ivy (Marlborough): 1 tentative opening (Age 16+) - Social media intern. Will receive mentorship on entrepreneurship and business.

• Acton Fire Department ( Acton): 2 positions open (Age 16+) - Inventory/ Emergency Management and Statistical Analyst

• Dina Decor (Framingham) 3 positions open (Age 16/17 +) - Photographer, Sales Outreach and, Social Media Intern

• Pelham Lifelong Learning Center (Framingham): 1-2 positions available (Age 15+) - Program Aide

• Robie Canvas (Bellingham): 1-2 positions open (Age 17+) - Marine Canvas Fabricator (Trade)

• Marlborough/ Hudson Boys and Girls Club: Multiple tentative positions open (Age 15+) - Part-time instructor

• The Lashary (Wayland): 1-2 positions open (Age 16+)- Intern at a Lash studio

• Winter Properties (Framingham): 1-2 positions - Real Estate Office (Age 16/17+) - real estate Admin

• RE/MAX (Hudson): 1-2 positions (Age 16+) - Real Estate - Admin

• Downtown Framingham Inc. ( Framingham): 1-2 positions (Age 16+) - Community engagement/outreach - Social media content creator

Tax Preparation: FindYourFunds Online Tool

FindYourFunds offers tools to help individuals and families access free tax filing options, locate VITA tax prep sites, and learn about tax credits like the Child and Family Tax Credit. Downloadable flyers are available in 11 languages.

Important Changes to SNAP Eligibility

Due to federal changes in law, new SNAP work requirements and eligibility are in effect for Massachusetts. Visit Legal Key’s MA Digital Digest-Food and Income Security page for more information on General Work Rules and links to helpful resources.

The Framingham Public Library has free homework help at both the main library and McAuliffe.

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