Bronco Bulletin
Keefe Regional Technical School
September 18th, 2026
Dear Keefe Tech Community,
It has been great to see our students settling into the school year and getting into their routines at Keefe Tech. Our ninth graders are adjusting well to their first year, and we are excited to see them continue to grow throughout the year.
Our fall athletics season is also off to a great start. Football picked up a win last week, and our volleyball and soccer teams are off to strong starts. We are proud of our student-athletes and can’t wait to cheer them on throughout the season.
Our seniors recently came together for Senior Sunrise, giving the Class of 2027 a chance to spend time together and celebrate the beginning of their final year at Keefe Tech.
I am also proud of the ways our students continue to serve our community. Our Keefe Tech cheerleaders joined the Framingham Fire Department at Cushing Park to help place 3,000 American flags in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
It has been a great start to the school year, and I am proud of all our students have already accomplished. I look forward to seeing what the rest of the year brings!
Sincerely,
Jon Evans
Dear KT Community:
Keefe Tech Curriculum Night is scheduled for September 29th from 6-8PM. Curriculum Night allows parents/guardians to follow their student’s schedule and to learn about each course your student is enrolled in this year. Teachers are planning brief presentations to explain the course and major topics to be studied, options for getting extra assistance, grading, and homework requirements.
A copy of the schedule for Curriculum Night and a copy of your student’s schedule will be mailed next week. Please plan to bring the copy of your student’s schedule with you. You will need the schedule to guide you through the evening. Curriculum Night will begin promptly at 6 PM. Please note that the add/drop period has not ended, so if your student makes changes to their schedule, have them let you know so you are following the most up to date schedule.
If you are interested in a more personalized meeting with your student’s teachers, individual parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for January 27th and January 28th, 2027. You are always welcome to reach out to your student’s teachers and counselors through email, phone calls and/or by setting up in-person meetings.
In addition to Curriculum Night, the Special Education Department will be hosting an overview of transition services at 5:00PM, followed by the annual Special Education Procedural Safeguards presentation at 5:30PM. Both meetings will be held in the auditorium.
We look forward to seeing many of you on September 29th!
Dr. Snow
Earn the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy
Keefe Tech is once again participating in the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy program, which recognizes students who demonstrate proficiency in English and another language. Students who earn the Seal are recognized at graduation and receive the designation on their transcripts.
Registration for students in the Classes of 2027 and 2028 will be open Nov. 9 through Dec. 4, with testing scheduled for Dec. 16, 17 or 21. For questions, contact Assessment Coordinator Mark Johnson at mjohnson@jpkeefehs.org.
Attention Grade 12 Students:
Time Management Tips for Students
Dear parents/guardians:
When students return to school in the fall, it can be stressful adjusting to managing time and schedules. In this issue, we offer a few tips about how to make this process easier, which will hopefully ease some of that anxiety.
For example, a common mistake students make is using a digital calendar like a traditional to-do list—they just write "Study for Chemistry" at the top of the day on the calendar. A suggestion is to block out specific hours for their work.
Also instead of writing "Homework" as an all-day event, students can drag a block from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM specifically for math problems and history reading. Seeing empty spaces fill up visually alerts them to how much real time they have left in the evening after their club or sports commitments end.
Digital calendars have an advantage over paper: they can talk back. Students can leverage notifications so they never get caught off guard: For example:
- The 24-Hour Warning: Set a notification for 1 day before a major project is due or a club presentation is scheduled.
- The 1-Hour Buffer: Set a notification for 1 hour before a club meeting or sports practice to ensure they have their gear packed and are ready to transition.
Read more tips in the attached time management guide for teenagers.
Thanks,
Julia Fairclough LICSW, SAC
Adjustment Counselor
Hands-On Learning in Health Careers
Health Careers freshmen took part in an aging simulation during their first exploratory cycle. Students wore geriatric suits that limited their eyesight, dexterity and mobility while completing everyday tasks, giving them a better understanding of some of the challenges older adults may experience.
The hands-on activity gave students a new perspective as they continue exploring the Health Careers program.
Exploring Accessible Playgrounds
Early Childhood seniors are learning what goes into creating an accessible playground for children with different needs. Students are exploring features such as communication boards, sensory and music elements, wheelchair accessibility, inclusive swings and activities that support gross motor development.
The project is giving students a closer look at how playgrounds can be designed so all children can participate and play.
A Look at Freshman Exploratory
Biology Puts the Scientific Method into Practice
Grade 9 Biology students recently took their learning into the lab to review the scientific method. Through the hands-on activity, students practiced the steps of the scientific method and applied what they have been learning in class.
Physics Takes Learning to the Field
Grade 11 Physics students recently headed to the football field to put classroom concepts into practice. Students measured and compared distance and displacement, using the field to explore both concepts firsthand.
Explore Finance Beyond the Classroom
Keefe Tech’s new Financial Literacy Club gives students the opportunity to learn more about personal finance, investing, financial markets and careers in finance. Through discussions and guest speakers, students can build practical financial knowledge while exploring topics and career paths that interest them.
Students, faculty and staff are welcome to get involved. For questions or to sign up, students can contact mmediannikova2029@jpkeefehs.org.
Keefe Tech Cheer Tumbler Fundraiser
Support KT Cheer and show your Bronco pride with a Keefe Tech tumbler! Choose from more than 70 styles in multiple colors, with Keefe Tech or Keefe Tech Athletics designs available.
Scan the QR code below to support the fundraiser and find your favorite tumbler!
Fall Athletics Update
Fall sports are underway at Keefe Tech, with several Bronco teams picking up early-season wins. Boys Soccer is #-1 with wins over Bay Path Regional, Burncoat High, and Nipmuc Regional, while Girls Soccer is 3-0 after wins over Southeastern Tech, Assabet Valley, and Abby Kelley. Girls Volleyball is 2-1 with wins over Blackstone-Millville and Bartlett High.
Football opened the season with a win over Murdock High, and Boys Cross Country is 2-0 with wins over Monty Tech and Doherty. The Golf team has also been back on the course, recently taking on Worcester Tech.
Good luck to all of our Broncos as the fall season continues!
Keep In Touch
Website: keefetech.org
Location: 750 Winter Street, Framingham, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 416-2100
Facebook: facebook.com/keefetech
Instagram: @keefe.tech.hs