Bronco Bulletin

Last night, on a beautiful evening at the Warren Conference Center in Ashland, Keefe Tech celebrated 205 graduates from the Class of 2026. Sixty-one percent are headed to post-secondary education at schools including MIT, George Washington University and UMass Amherst. Thirty-seven percent are entering the workforce or apprenticeships, including with IBEW Local 103, and 2% will serve in the military.

"This class has demonstrated everything we hope to cultivate at Keefe Tech: technical skills, academic rigor and a genuine commitment to their communities and to one another. Whether they are headed to college, into the trades, or into uniform, every one of these graduates leaves here prepared and ready. We could not be more proud of what the Class of 2026 has accomplished, and we cannot wait to see what they do next."

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This spring, the school's inaugural HVAC-R class graduates with four years of hands-on training behind them, certified in everything from electrical systems and heat pumps to refrigeration, ductwork and sheet metal fabrication. Instructors Richard Thompson and Kevin Madden built a program from the ground up that is already producing results.

Seven students secured co-op positions before graduation day, a remarkable outcome for a first-year program. Others are headed to college with plans to enter the trade after. Either way, the pipeline is open. In a region where skilled HVAC-R professionals are in high demand, Keefe Tech's newest program is already making an impact.

For the last time this year, sophomore cosmetology students performed weekly services for their freshman classmates, closing out a tradition of hands-on learning and peer connection that has defined the school year.

Horticulture sophomores spent time at the Community Harvest Project orchard in Harvard, Mass., helping with orchard maintenance by painting the stems of newly planted apple trees, a technique that protects young trees from sun damage and rodents. Community Harvest Project is a nonprofit dedicated to addressing food insecurity through sustainable farming, giving students a chance to put their skills to work for a cause that matters beyond the classroom.

Junior HVAC-R students got a real-world lesson last week, digging a trench for a buried gas line and discovering what New England soil is famous for: rocks, and plenty of them. Eighteen inches down over 12 feet yielded enough stone to fill a small quarry. The work was unglamorous, but that's the point. Problem-solving and adaptability are skills built one trench at a time.

Students from Keefe Tech's Horticulture and Landscape Management program visited Bethany Health Care Center recently, teaching residents how to create floral arrangements and working side by side to build spring centerpieces. The afternoon wrapped up with a shared lunch. A simple visit with a lasting impact.

Freshmen act out the final scene of Romeo and Juliet in Mrs. Guastella's class!

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Transitions are not always easy for young people because they also trigger the fear of change, as well as anxiety about uncertainties. This summer, your child may be graduating into their sophomore, junior, or senior years; or moving on to life after Keefe Tech. To help assist your teenager with this transition period, consider the following pointers:

• Validate Their Emotions: Let your teen know it is okay to feel anxious or upset. Listen to their worries without immediately trying to "fix" the problem.
• Maintain Consistency: Keep familiar routines in place, particularly regarding sleep, meals, and family time, to provide predictability during chaotic changes.
• Encourage Preparation: Use a visual countdown or schedule so they know exactly what to expect in the coming days and weeks.
• Build an Emotional Toolbox: Help them identify constructive ways to cope, such as physical activity, creative expression, talking with friends, or meeting with a local counselor.
• Foster Independence: Give them choices whenever possible, and help them advocate for themselves in new environments (like school or new social groups).

Interested in seeing a new club at Keefe Tech next year? We want to hear from you! Take a few minutes to share your input.

Students from the Teens Advocating for Change Together Club attended a conference held by Lieutenant Governor Driscoll in Boston on Thursday. Students participated in workshops focused on healthy relationships and youth leadership with other students from all across Massachusetts. They look forward to bringing ideas

and resources they learned at the conference back to the Keefe Tech Community.

It has been a great season for our Bronco spring athletes. Check out some highlights below, and find more photos from the season in our online photo album.

Congratulations to Daniel Osei-Tutu and Marley Matos, both of Track and Field, named Keefe Tech's Student Athletes of the Month for April.

Both teams opened the week with hard-fought victories. Baseball defeated Monty on May 5, and softball edged Quaboag on May 4.

Estella Teixeira, Arianna Carbino and Coach LaShombe represented Keefe Tech at the MIAA Girls and Women in Sports Day on May 19.

The MassCEC Clean Energy Internship Program connects vocational-technical high school students and recent graduates with paid internships at clean energy companies across the state. The program runs year-round and is open to students over 18 who are approved for co-op. Learn more and create an intern profile at masscec.com.

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