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August 5, 2008 Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions. Please click on the position of interest for notice of vacancy and application procedure. Horticulture Instructor
May 27, 2008 Student Career Planners Freshman and Sophmores need to complete the required academic and vocational entries before the end of the school year. A Freshman should have their completed shop selection essays. Several Related teachers have indicated that they are giving a test grade or extra credit to their students as an incentive for them to incorporate the required paperwork.
May 12, 2008 2008 SkillsUSA State Conference Results On May 1-3, 2008, eleven students from Pathfinder RVTHS competed at the 34th Annual State SkillsUSA conference held at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational High School at the Best Western Royal Plaza in Marlboro, MA. The students represented the shops of Collision Repair, Culinary Arts, HVAC, Health Occupations, Machine Technology, as well as Extemporaneous Speaking and Related Technical Math. Hard work in preparation paid off, with five students receiving silver medals and second place in their trade competitions. For more information as well as pictures from the event,

General School Information
ASBESTOS HAZARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACT (AHERA, 40CFR Part 763 of Title II of the Toxic Substance Control Act) Asbestos management plans have been developed for Pathfinder Regional. These plans are available and accessible to the public in the school maintenance office.
February 29, 2008 Skills USA The following students received medals at the Skills USA District Conference held at BayPath Regional Vocational Technical High School on February 28, 2008: Keila Bayanilla with a Bronze in Basic Health Care Skills Thomas Matrow with a Silver in Basic Health Care Skills Mark Trevathan with a Silver in CNC Turning Technology Mathew Berthiaume with a Silver in Collision Repair Technology Bobby Mansfield with a Gold in Culinary Arts Robert Harris with a Gold in Heating, Ventilation, A/C and Ref. Yvonne Simard with a Gold in Nurse Assisting Adam Girard with a Bronze in Precision Machining Technology For pictures and more information about Skills USA,
January 22, 2008 MCAS Dates Spring 2008 Retest: Math - March 3-4 ELA - March 5-7Spring 2008 Sophomore Tests: ELA - March 25-27 Math - May 21-22 History - May 23 Science - June 3-4 (including grade 9 students in PLTW/Pre-Eng. Testing will run the first three periods each day. Sophmore PLTW students will report to the library during testing.) Also, please remember that we will need to flip weeks to accommodate the Math & History testing. The week of March 24th - March 28th will be a Week II and the week of March 31 - April 4 will be a Week I. All other weeks will remain the same.

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May 12, 2008 Arthur, Son of Pendragon The curtain opens on Pathfinder Drama's spring production, Arthur, Son of Pendragon, this Friday, May 16th and Friday, May23 at 6:30 pm. Tickets are available from Mrs. Blake and drama members or may be purchased at the door.
April 28, 2008 Freshman Information There will be a freshman class meeting tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 in the gym. A representative from Balfour Class Rings will meet with the class to discuss the ring options and to distribute information to take home.
April 9, 2008 Pathfinder Senior Mentors Auction Auction to be held on May, 17, 2008 5:30-9:30 pm at St. Peter & Paul's Parish 276 Main Street Three Rivers , MA 01080 Admission $10.00 (includes a meal) The event is being put on under the non-profit organization Junior Achievement. The Pathfinder Senior Mentor class is being run and observed by our instructor-Mr. Jerry Costello (who can be reached at Pathfinder R.V.T.H.S. at 413-283-9701 ext. 133 or Costello@pathfindertech.org ) and a volunteer from Junior Achievement-Mike Cialowicz (who can be reached at 978-3174-5269 or Mike.cialowicz@lexalytics.com ). Proceeds will be donated to Camp Comfort Zone (see www.CampComfortZone.org ). A camp which welcomes children ages 7-17 from across the country who have experienced a loss of a parent, sibling or primary care giver. The camp is free and held primarily in Richmond, VA with a satellite program in the New York/New Jersey area. Travel scholarships for a child and a parent/guardian are also available. There are a number of families planning to expand camps to Massachusetts in 2009. Our (Pathfinder Senior Mentors) first goal is to raise money so we can send a group of campers and volunteers to the camp in New Jersey during the coming year. We are looking for donations of items to auction off, both small and large items, we would love to have some eye catching things such as: Vacations, Restaurant Gift Certificates, Artwork, Tool/Lawn equipment, Spa Packages, Home Improvement Packages, Home Furnishings, Sporting Goods, etc. Anyone wishing to either help out or donate should contact one the staff members above. Thanks you in advance for your support! Hope to see you at the auction May 17, 2008!
April 2 , 2008 Awards Night The 34th Annual Academic/Vocational Awards Night will be held on Thursday, May 15, starting at 6:30 pm for refreshments and 7 pm for the awards ceremony. Letters will be sent home to all students' families who will be receiving an award. All other students are also welcome to attend this exciting evening in recognition of student achievement.
February 27, 2008 Jeremy Lamotte wins Western Mass wrestling Title In the wrestling team's second year of competition, Jeremy Lamotte became Pathfinder's first Western Mass. Champion. During the season (wrestling at 171 lbs), Jeremy finished 2nd in the Agawam tournament and had a dual meet record of 12-5 having missed 12 matches due to a shoulder injury. Seeded 4th in the Western Mass. Tournament, he pinned Dean Schindler from Greenfield in 1:02, decisioned Tyler Prottengeier from Granby 16-7, pinned 1st seed Dominic Scapin from Monument Mountain in 1:48, and then in the finals decisioned Matt Gingras from Mount Everett 6-3. This qualified Jeremy to compete in the Division III State Wrestling Tournament where he placed 5th . Jeremy finished the season with a 19-7 record giving him a two-season career record of 37-13.
February 4, 2008 Senior Cap and Gown Measuring Seniors will be measured for caps and gowns THIS Friday (2/8) commencing at 8:00 in the cafeteria. Seniors will be called by shops to the cafeteria. Any senior on co-op will be measured next week at a time to be determined. The cost for the cap and gown is $18.00 and checks may be made out to BALFOUR.
January 22, 2008 West Springfield College Fair West Springfield High School is hosting a College Fair on Thursday January 24th at 6:00 p.m. Pathfinder students are welcome to attend this free event. A listing of schools and military branches who will have a representative in attendance is posted in the display cases near Guidance and the Library. Directions to West Springfield High School are available in Guidance.
January 22, 2008 No Name Calling Week Pathfinder will once again be observing No Name Calling Week Jan 22-25. This is an unfunded Federal DOE initiative that we gained some notoriety and good press last year as we were the only area school participating. Make students conscious and aware of just how pervasive name calling is - both in our society and in our school. Make students aware of how hurtful name calling can be. Have teachers and students gently reminding each other when they do name call. The extent to which you participate (class discussions assignments) is entirely up to you, but a concerted effort might go a long way to creating a more tolerant, caring atmosphere for all of us at Pathfinder. "Students don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care." - Cavett Roberts Teachers who have T-shirts from last year are asked to wear them on Wednesday.
January 07, 2008 College Fair The Springfield College Fair is being held at the Eastern States Exposition (The Big E) on Sunday March 2 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Monday March 3 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Colleges throughout the country will be represented. There will be presentations re: College Financial Planning, Navigating the Admission and Planning Process and The Student Athlete: NCAA Overview. Guidance Department encourages Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors to attend.
November 20, 2007 Guidance Information The PSAT is being offered October 17th. The cost is $13 and the deadline to register is October 12th. Sign-up sheets are located in guidance. The registration deadline for the November SAT is October 2nd. Registration packets are available in guidance. Representatives from the following colleges will be visiting Pathfinder at these times: Fitchburg State College - September 19th @ 1:15 Johnson & Wales University - October 1st @ 9:00 Holyoke Community College - October 2nd @ 9:00 Vermont Technical College - October 19th @ 11:00 Western New England College - October 23rd @ 8:00 Ana Maria College - November 13th @ 10:00 Springfield Technical Community College - TBA Becker College - TBA On Tuesday, October 2nd there will be a freshman presentation titled "Making High School Count." Presentation begins at 8:45 in the cafetorium. Thursday, October 25th is the HCC Fall Open House for prospective students and their families/support network. The open house runs from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm and offers a wide variety of breakout sessions for students and their families. Many of the nearly 120 degree and certificate programs will be represented at this expo style event! An admissions representative from Bay Path College will be visiting Tuesday, November 6th @ 12:30 pm. Sign-ups are available in guidance.
November 6, 2007 Magic Show Our own Mr. Thompson will be hosting a magic show for the senior class at Pathfinder on November 30th. Tickets are $8 and the show starts at 7 pm sharp. Sports Banquets Soccer - November 13th Football/Cheerleading - December 6th Both banquets will be held at St. Thomas Church in Palmer at 6 pm sharp. Tickets will be available at home games, through your coach, or a booster clup representative. Athletes get in free and may take up to four guests for $5.00 each. All tickets must be paid for in advance and will not be available at the door.
December 17, 2007 ASVAB Test The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test helps a student identify their interests and provides information about their Verbal Skills, Math Skills, and Science Skills. The Career Exploration Program helps students find out how their interests and skills relate to the demands of more than 400 occupations. Even though the test is sponsored by the military there is no commitment by the student to join the military. The test also assists in making your educational and career plans.