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Oliver Wolcott Technical High School is located in Torrington, Connecticut. We have 650 students from 30 towns and enroll grades 9-12. Many of out most utilized resources- like the year long calendar are under Quicklinks.
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Please join us in congratulating Oliver Wolcott Technical High School`s Benjamin Batchelder, who placed first nationally at last week`s SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (#NLSC23) in Atlanta! 👏🏆
Ben, who competed in #Electrical Construction Wiring, was one of eight students from Wolcott Tech that that earned the opportunity to compete nationally.
This is the second time in six years that an Oliver Wolcott Technical High School student has won the national Electrical Competition.
Ben chose to compete instead of attending his graduation, which occurred the same week as the conference. Instead, he graduated early during graduation practice on June 16 in front of his cheering peers and family in the Wolcott Tech Gymnasium.
🔗 More on Ben`s achievement on our website.
OWTS hosts a Financial Reality Fair for Seniors. Credit unions offer reality fairs to teenagers across the country, helping them to understand the need to understand money and budgeting. A reality fair is a fun, hands-on simulation that appeal to teens while giving them a taste of real-world financial realities - giving them a better understanding of the challenges of living on a budget. #ctecs #wolcotttech #wildcats
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School in Torrington is celebrating Black History Month, with food!
Using recipes from the first ever African-American cookbook, "What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking," these Culinary students have been paying homage to author Abigail Fisher and to classic Southern cuisine.
Watch the full feature from WFSB - Channel 3 Eyewitness News ⬇️
https://www.wfsb.com/owts-celebrates-black-history-month-with-food/video_c3d4638b-7c1d-5746-b961-372e9b8790d2.html
#CTEatCTECS #CTEworks #CTEmonth #CulinaryArts #BlackHistoryMonth #CareerTechEd
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Advance CTE: State Leaders Connecting Learning to Work
Hello Wolcott Tech Family,
These past couple of years have been tumultuous, but we`re hoping
to start a fundraiser for the holidays! This fundraiser is being sponsored by
Norwex, a cleaning company established in 1994. There will be a live zoom
demonstration of the cleaning products on Thursday, November 18th for all who
are interested. 20% of all purchases made through our link will go towards
funding school activities (Junior/Senior Prom, Homecoming, etc.), so if you
want a great product and to support these fun activities, use our link! The
deadline is November 22nd and the ordering link is active now,
giving you plenty of time to get your holiday gifts in order. Please feel free
to share the ordering in and zoom meeting link with family, friends and
neighbors.
ZOOM DETAILS
Topic: Class of
2023 Fundraiser
Time: Nov 18,
2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2036752605?pwd=V1RCbnJVcm85bDlRbURmNTdORjZkdz09
Quick Zoom Link:
https://tinyurl.com/OliverWolcott2023
Meeting ID: 203 675 2605
Passcode: 2023
LINK FOR
BROWSING AND FINDING INFO: https://linktr.ee/shannonturner
This is where
the catalog is and videos and the link to order.
Thank you for your support,
Class of 2023
Oct 29 - Wolcott Tech Updates
Dear Wolcott Tech Families & Students,
Calendar - Please remember that Monday is a cycle change. Grade 9 and 12 students will be back in the trade cycle. Also, there is no school Tuesday, November 2 for students. It is a professional development day for teachers.
Grades - The marking period closes Nov. 8. Grade 10 and 11 students need to pay attention to the last academic cycle of the marking period. Make sure you communicate with your teachers and know what assignments you have coming up and if you have make-up work to complete. Grade 9 students will want to focus on their last exploratory cycle to improve their ability to get a trade program from one of their top choices. Questions on grades/assignments are best directed to individual teachers.
Halloween - Students - if you drive a car, please be careful on Sunday. It`s Halloween and many small children will be out on the roadside. If you`re out, please drive carefully and look twice. Better yet, stay home and help give out candy!
Girls` Volleyball - Yesterday, the Girls` Volleyball Team won its last regular season game, finishing the regular season at 20 and 0, an undefeated season! We`re always proud of our athletes, but an undefeated season is a rarity and we wanted to share the news with you. Congratulations to Coach Tanguay, Coach Pepper, and all the players. Stay tuned for upcoming info on fall sport playoffs and we still have a few regular season football games left. Schedules available at http://ciacsports.com/site/?page_id=105
Stay Tuned, Stay Healthy
R. Shellman
Principal
Seniors have completed their first art challenge- Painting Without a Plan- where they had no real idea of what they were doing but were challenged to just follow directions as they went. They painted with acrylic paint- freely- non-objectively. Then they used a dish soap and spray paint resist process. The results were successful for ALL students! On display now. Great job! #ctecs #wolcotttech #wildcats
Oct. 14 Wolcott Tech Updates
Dear Wolcott Tech Students and Families,
Cycle Change - The cycle changes tomorrow. Grades 9 and 12 will be back in academics.
Academic Progress - The current marking period closes November 8. All grades have one cycle left in academics before the end of the marking period. There will be no grade `floor` of 50 this year. A low grade earned quarter 1 will be carried throughout the year and may make it harder to earn a passing grade for the course. Students should make every attempt to hand in all assignments on time, be prepared for tests and quizzes, and use after-school help or teacher e-mail if seeking assistance. Academic Access periods are held every Wednesday in period 6. During Academic Access, all teachers and students have a study hall and it is a great time to seek extra help, make up quizzes and tests. As usual, questions about student progress in any class are best directed to the teacher. Teacher phones and e-mails are available on our website at: https://wolcott.cttech.org/about/staff-directory or e-mail through the student`s Google Classroom for that class.
Hoodies Added to Uniform - Wolcott Tech has added student hooded sweatshirts to the approved dress code list. Wolcott Tech hooded sweatshirts are now available on the More Than Words uniform website at https://wolcotttechuniforms.com/products/wildcat-hoodie During this transition, students will be allowed to wear their own hooded sweatshirts through winter break to allow time for purchase. Hooded sweatshirts should not contain any inappropriate text or graphics. Beginning January 2nd, only Oliver Wolcott Tech hooded sweatshirts will be allowed. Please be advised that trade instructors may not allow hooded sweatshirts in some of our shops due to safety concerns with machinery.
Thanks,
R. Shellman
Principal
Hooded Sweatshirts
Good Morning,
After reviewing the new district dress code policy and in conjunction with colder weather, Oliver Wolcott Tech will be adding student hooded sweatshirts to the approved dress code list. Wolcott Tech hooded sweatshirts are now available on the More Than Words uniform website. They will be available in light grey and navy blue.
https://wolcotttechuniforms.com/products/wildcat-hoodie
During this transition, students will be allowed to wear their own hooded sweatshirts through winter break to allow time for purchase. Hooded sweatshirts should not contain any inappropriate text or graphics. Beginning January 2nd, only Oliver Wolcott Tech hooded sweatshirts will be allowed.
Please be advised that trade instructors may not allow hooded sweatshirts in some of our shops due to safety concerns with machinery.
While hooded sweatshirts will be allowed moving forward, hoods are not to be worn over student heads in the building at any time due to safety concerns.
Please contact me with any questions.
Stephanie Becker
Assistant Principal
Sep 21 - Wolcott Tech Updates
Dear Wolcott Tech Student & Families,
First, the `Meet the Teacher Night` originally scheduled for Sep. 23 has been postponed until further notice.
Second, while I had hoped this would not happen, Wolcott Tech has been hit by recent acts of vandalism in our student bathrooms, likely related to the tik-tok challenge circulating around the globe We expect more from our Wolcott Tech students and it is very disappointing that a handful of our students have acted in this way. I rarely, if ever, need to discuss student behavior issues in this forum - we are usually very proud of the way in which Wolcott Tech students behave. We will be discussing this matter with students this week - and reminding them of the core of our Code of Conduct - Respect, Responsibility, and Professionalism. Of course, we will also be reminding them if they do get caught involved in such a foolish action they could be facing some unpleasant consequences including possible criminal and financial sanctions. Fortunately, to date, the damage here has been relatively minor; we hope that your support on this matter will help curtail this nonsense as soon as possible.
Finally, thanks to parents for your continued cooperation on COVID-related issues. Please continue to keep the school informed of COVID cases, close-contact situations, and potential cases. Frequent communication helps us be efficient if we need to quarantine or isolate students and helps us keep the building open. Attached is the reopening plan which has guidelines for COVID related issues. You received this earlier, but given the recent rise in cases, we thought it would be a good idea to send it again.
Please ask if you have any questions.
Stay Tuned, Stay Healthy,
R. Shellman
Principal
June 4 - Wolcott Tech Updates
Dear Wolcott Tech Students and Families,
On Monday we start our last cycle of the year. Freshman and seniors will be back in shop. Grade 10 and 11 will be in academics. Students should make sure they are aware of any assignments due during this last cycle. As before, there has been no lifting of graduation or promotion requirements.
Both Wednesday the 9th and Friday the 11th are half days. Friday is graduation for our seniors.
Obviously, students have been learning under less than optimal conditions this year. Wolcott Tech will be offering summer programs for students who may need some extra time to complete assignments or to take summer school courses. Information will be sent to individual families in about a week or so on these programs.
Stay Tuned, Stay Healthy,
R. Shellman
Principal
Summer Programs - Students and teachers have been doing a great job in meeting academic and trade requirements needed for promotion or graduation in a very difficult school year. For students who have not yet met such requirements, we will offer summer programs to help them continue the learning they need. These programs will be free of charge. During July, we anticipate at least offering programs in Math, English, and Health/PE as these are courses students most often need to promote or graduate. For trade areas, we are looking at perhaps offering summer programs as well as programs after school in the fall to help students catch up on what they may have missed. Stay tuned for more details on our summer programs.
Athletics - Congratulations to all our athletes, parents and coaches who helped put together a successful spring season. At the outset, it was unclear what spring sports would bring, but we have been able to offer athletics to all our students for the entire spring - no small accomplishment, and all of our teams were able to see success at league and state levels. Well done!
COVID - As we are all aware, COVID levels have dropped significantly in Litchfield County. Let`s hope this continues. Masks are still required during school activities - inside or out. Please do not forget to keep students home if ill or awaiting test results for anyone in the family, Please let our school nurse know if any of these situations affect your child. Working together, we can keep moving towards a more traditional school environment and keep everyone healthy and in school.
Work-Based Learning - You have likely seen posts from Mrs. Seitlinger, our new Dean of Students, who oversees our Work Based Learning Program. Congratulations to all of our students who have secured WBL positions - Wolcott Tech has one of the best WBL programs in the Technical High School system. If you are interested in a WBL position, contact Mrs. Seitlinger at x. 5365 or stephanie.seitlinger@cttech.org WBL is open to juniors and seniors who are 16 and over, so sophomores who are 16 or will be soon, may wish to start looking into a WBL placement for the next school year.
Wolcott Tech Reopening
Dear Wolcott Tech Students & Families,
On Monday, May 17, Wolcott Tech will be open for all students to return to school. Bus companies have been notified. Grade 12 students who drive to school may use the school parking lot; grade 11 students who drive to school should use the lot in the park behind the school. If you drive to school. make sure to allow plenty of time to arrive on time. When arriving to school, we will use the process we have been using all year, either going directly to shop or the B-wing.
Attendance will be taken in homeroom and for each period. Students listed as in-person learners who are not present in homeroom will be marked as absent and calls home will be made. Students tardy to school who arrive through the main entrance and check in at the main desk.
If ill, students should remain home. Quarantined or close contact students should remain home. Any student not in school should log in for virtual learning as we have done all year.
Students and faculty will be required to wear a mask at all times while in the building. Outdoor mask breaks will be provided throughout the day. We are aware of impending changes in CDC guidelines, but most students have not yet been vaccinated and our district guidelines have not yet changed.
Those families who have chosen to remain in distance learning may do so.
Wednesdays will still be half days, but both trade and academics will be in.
Please ask if you have questions.
R. Shellman
Principal
May 7 - Wolcott Tech Updates
Dear Wolcott Tech Students & Families,
Reopening - While a final decision has not yet been made, Wolcott Tech is on track to have 100% of students back for Monday, May 17. This is also the start of a new cycle and a switch on that day will give each student a complete academic and trade cycle to end the year. COVID cases in the area are declining and we are in the process of making some final adjustments to classrooms and schedules. A final decision and accompanying details will be communicated next week.
Parent/Guardian Survey - The parent/guardian survey is still open. The link can be found at https://rezed.io/11665850698 and the survey takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Your input is valued and will help us rebuild and prepare for next year.
Calendar - See this weeks calendar below:
Mon., May 10
Grade 9&12-Trade A/B
Grade 10&11-Blue In, Yellow Virtual
Tues., May 11
Grade 9&12-Trade B/C
Grade 10&11-Blue Virtual, Yellow In
Wed., May 12 Half Day
Grade 9&12-Trade C/A
Grade 10&11-Virtual Only
Thu., May 13
Grade 9&12-Trade A/B
Grade 10&11-Blue In, Yellow Virtual
Fri., May 14
Grade 9&12-Trade B/C
Grade 10&11-Blue Virtual, Yellow In
The 2021 CAS-CIAC Virtual Scholar-Athlete Banquet will take place this Sunday 5/2/21 at 6:30 p.m.
Congratulations to Wolcott Tech`s Zoe Orie and Tyler Brzezicki who will be among the 363 student-athletes honored. The show can be seen live in the following places:
* Fox 61 TV
* Fox 61 Facebook page
* CIAC YouTube page
* NFHS Network
It will also be available for on-demand viewing on the CIAC YouTube page after the livestream. Please be sure to inform your honorees and their families.
Schedule Changes Today Wednesday 4/28
Dear Grade 11 Students,
Just a reminder that beginning today, students will attending in-person school for academics 2 times per week. There is no change to the trade schedule. For April 28, all academic students are virtual, but on Thursday, the blue group will attend in-person school, and on Friday, the yellow group will attend in-person school. For the next week, blue group students will be in both Monday & Thursday and yellow group Students will be in Tuesday and Friday.
Since we are still social distancing in school, this means a few schedule changes. If you used to have Mrs. Dyer for homeroom, you now have Ms. Tammaro for homeroom in B013. If you used to have Ms. Russell for homeroom, you now have Mr. Derhak in B015. The new schedule is posted and sent in your email. The locations and teachers of some study halls has also changed. Changes from the old schedule are highlighted in green. Make sure you check to follow the `Th/F` on Thursday when you return to school to make sure you are in the right place for a Thursday!
Those of you currently utilizing distance learning may continue to do so.
April 23 - Wolcott Tech Updates
Dear Wolcott Tech Families,
Parent/Guardian Survey - It`s that time of year for the parent/guardian survey. The link can be found at: https://rezed.io/11665850698 and the survey takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Your input is valued and will help us rebuild and prepare for next year. The greater number of respondents to the survey, the more accurate the information and the better improvements we can make. Students will also be taking the student version of the survey while in school starting next week.
Calendar - See below for next week`s calendar. Note that the cycle changes Wednesday. As we have done with grades 9 and 10, starting on Thursday, the blue academic group for both grades 10 and 11 will come in two days a week - Monday and Thursday. Then starting on next Friday, both yellow groups will come in for grades 10 and 11., so that beginning with the week of May 3, students will be scheduled for two days a week of in-person academics. As there are some room changes, separate e-mail messages will be sent out to grade 10 and 11 students with more details.
Mon., Apr 26
Grade 9&12-Blue In, Yellow Virtual
Grade 10&11-Trade C/A
Tues., Apr 27
Grade 9&12--Blue Virtual, Yellow In
Grade 10&11-Trade A/B
Wed., Apr 28 Half Day
Grade 9&12-Trade B/C
Grade 10&11-Virtual Only
Thu., Apr 29
Grade 9&12- Trade C/A
Grade 10&11-Blue In, Yellow Virtual
Fri., Apr 30
Grade 9&12-Trade A/B
Grade 10&11-Blue Virtual, Yellow In
Stay Tuned, Stay Healthy,
R. Shellman
Principal
Congratulations to our Oliver Wolcott Technical High School 2021 Skills USA participants and winners!
Shawn Bournique-1st place in Cabinetmaking
Casey Gelirmino-1st place in Related Technical Math
Zoie Orie-1st place in Pin Design & 2nd place in T-Shirt Design
Lillian Morrison-1st place in Customer Service
Lucas Chaponis-1st place in Electronics Technology
Elijah Salamacha-2nd place in Customer Service
Lexi Hawk-3rd place in Customer Service
Hunter Jayson-2nd place in Electronics Technology
The following students were finalists 4th-6th place: Aaliyah Chausse-Customer Service, Keegan Robinson-Customer Service, Austin Gilpatric, Amberly Palmer-Electronics Technology, Kyle Barnes-Electronics Technology
Great job, we are so proud of you all. Special thanks to our Skills USA Advisor Mr. Allard who made it all possible! 🏆
#ctecs #skillsusa #wildcats
New Schedule Tomorrow
Dear 9th Grade Students & Parents
Just a reminder that beginning tomorrow, students will attending in-person school for academics 2 times per week. There is no change to the trade schedule. For tomorrow, April 20, only yellow group grade 9 students will attend in-person, but on Thursday, the blue group will attend in-person school, and on Friday, the yellow group will attend in-person school.
Since we are still social distancing in school, this means a few schedule changes. If you used to have Mrs. Dyer for homeroom, you now have Mr. Derhak for homeroom in B015. If you used to have Ms. Russell for homeroom, you now have Mr. Rivera in B016. The new schedule is posted below. The locations and teachers of some study halls has also changed. Changes from the old schedule are highlighted in green. make sure you check to follow the `M/T` tomorrow to make sure you are in the right place for a Tuesday!
In keeping with the Superintendent`s message of last week, those of you currently utilizing distance learning may continue to do so. Please note that tomorrow, Tuesday is a half day, and all academics will be virtual on Wednesday.
April 9th Updates
Dear Wolcott Tech Students & Families,
Change to Schedule - Students return to school from vacation on Monday, April 19. Starting on Tuesday, April 20, both grade 9 and 12 yellow group students will attend in-person classes. On Thursday, Apr. 22, both 9 and 12 blue group students will attend in-person academic classes, and on Friday Apr. 23, we will go back to both grade 9 and 12 yellow group. Similar changes will occur when the cycle changes on April 26. We are not starting the change for the Monday after vacation because of some changes that need to be made in rooms and teaching assignments, as we will still be maintaining social distancing protocols. Students will still be required to wear a mask while in school. Please continue to keep students home from school when necessary due to COVID-related issues and notify the school of such issues. Working together we can return more students to school and keep the school open as much as possible. Information on changes associated with the new schedule will be e-mailed to students separately.
Half Days - Please note that Tuesday, April 20 & Wednesday, April 21 are half days.
Grading - April 19 will start marking period 4. Many students have been successful in improving attainment of graduation and promotion requirements. Thank you for all of your hard work and thank you to all those family members who helped. The school is committed to helping all students do the best they can in these conditions and we will do what we can to provide support for the 4th marking period. We will have options available for summer for those students who need it. Stay tuned for more information on academic support for quarter 4 and beyond.
Vacation - Next week is a well-earned rest for everyone. I hope all of you can make the best of it and students can return to school on the 19th refreshed and ready to start the last, and maybe most important, part of the school year. Enjoy!
W. F. Kaynor Tech Graduation 2024
Talking Shop Episode 14: Becoming an Apprentice in Connecticut: Step-by-Step with CTECS
Career Insights - Vision of a Graduate: A Business Owner Perspective
Career Insights: Women in Construction
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School Signing Day - Monday 5/13 - 9:00am
CTECS 2023-24 School Year: Quarter Three Highlights
Talking Shop Episode 13: Grow Your Workforce: An Employer’s Insights on Work-based Learning Programs
Alumni Success Stories, Ep. 9: Eric Preneta, Automotive Technology
Kaynor Tech Graduation Class 2022
CTECS 2023-24 School Year: Quarter Two Highlights
W.F. Kaynor Tech School of Distinction Award
Talking Shop Episode 12: Through the Learners Lens: A Student Perspective on CTECS
CTECS 2023-24 School Year: Quarter One Highlights
Talking Shop Episode 11: Succeeding in the Modern Workforce: Tips from Industry Experts
A Look Inside the Manufacturing Cluster at Connecticut's Technical High Schools
Talking Shop Episode 10: Bridging the Gap, How Tech High Schools are Adapting to Meet Employer Needs
Strategic Operating Plan Goal 2: Trade and Academic Programming
Wolcott Tech Culinary Program Celebrates Black History Month
Talking Shop Episode 06: The Story of U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona
Talking Shop Episode 05: Biliteracy in a Global Economy; a CTE Perspective
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