Good Afternoon Students, Parents, and Community Members:
We hope that everyone enjoyed a fun, safe, and relaxing summer. We will be hosting our 2026 Virtual Freshman Parent Orientation meeting on Monday, August 22nd at 6:00 pm (check email for zoom information) to discuss the following topics:
Agenda:
Introductions
Schoolwide Expectations
Safety Protocols
PTO
Know your WHY!
Transportation (Bus Routes)
Food Services
Student Services
BA After Dark
If there is something missing on the list above, that you would like us to cover, please email Mr. Braga (Kbraga@bcahs.com)
Additionally, all students can access their schedules via PowerSchool as well as the BUS ROUTES have been updated on our website. Please click here to access your bus routes. Most freshmen received their schedules at Freshman Academy a couple of weeks ago. For those students that did not attend Freshman Academy, we will be sending out information soon for you to get your schedule as well as pick up your device. We are still making minor adjustments to schedules, so please make sure you check your schedules for updates, especially before the first day of school on Wednesday, August 31st.
FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH TO RESUME FOR THE 2022-2023
With the signing of the FY23 state budget, Massachusetts has become the fifth state to provide state support to extend universal free meals beyond Congress’ expiration date of June 30, 2022. The new state funds will be used to supplement federal USDA reimbursements, allowing for National School Lunch Program meals to be provided to all students at no charge and to be reimbursed at the federal “free” rate during the 2022-23 school year.
However, it is still important that districts participate in direct certification of eligible families and for families to fill out income eligibility forms, because income eligibility numbers will be important in meal reimbursements to districts and for other benefits to families. (For instance, households that establish that their income qualifies them for free or reduced-price meals by August 31, 2022 will qualify for summer 2022 Pandemic EBT.)
On Tuesday, August 2, DESE’s Office for Food and Nutrition will provide initial guidance in its August newsletter. Additionally, Project Bread’s Child Nutrition Outreach Program has created resources to help school districts tell families about the extension of free school meals in Massachusetts. These resources include template language for a letter to families and for a robocall or robotext, and a social media toolkit.
Updated DESE Guidance: The Department of Education released updated COVID-19 Fall guidance, and the highlights are below. Click here for the full memo that was released last week.
DESE and DPH issued a joint memo with COVID information for the upcoming school year aligned with the new CDC guidance released last week. This upcoming school year, districts and schools should focus their COVID mitigation strategies towards vulnerable and symptomatic individuals, while minimizing the need for more restrictive districtwide COVID policies.
The Commonwealth is not recommending universal mask requirements, surveillance testing of asymptomatic individuals, contact tracing, or test-to-stay testing in schools. Districts and schools are reminded that there is no longer any statewide masking mandate in schools (other than school health offices) and there is no testing requirement for schools. As always, any individual who wishes to continue to mask, including those who face higher risk from COVID19, should be supported in that choice. We concluded our statewide testing program in the spring and have provided schools and districts with information about how they can purchase face masks and testing kits, if they choose to do so. DESE will continue to support school districts throughout the year with our Rapid Response Call-in Center (781-338-3500) with any questions or concerns.
Isolation and Exposure Precautions
“Effective August 15, 2022, all students and staff in childcare, school in grades K-12, or participating in out-of-school time (OST) and recreational camp settings should follow the updated isolation and exposure guidance issued by DPH, in alignment with recently issued guidance from CDC. No asymptomatic person should be excluded from school as a result of exposure, regardless of vaccination status or exposure setting. As a reminder, contact tracing is no longer recommended statewide in K-12 schools.”
Stay Connected! Stay Informed!
We continue to encourage families to stay connected with the Bristol Aggie community. The Bristol Aggie Blog, allows students, parents, staff, and community members to stay informed of what is happening at Bristol Aggie. You can sign up for daily emails to ensure you don’t miss anything! You can also view the calendar feature which lists all the events that are happening at BA daily. We continue to believe that “It takes a village” to support a child and we want you to stay connected and please inform us of any information that would benefit your child. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mr. Braga (KBraga@bcahs.com).
Bristol County Agricultural Using State-of-the-Art Milking Robot at New Dairy Barn
Bristol County Agricultural High School’s new dairy barn has capacity for more than 20 milking cows.
As part of a major expansion project and upgrade on its campus, Bristol County Agricultural High School in Dighton has installed a new state-of-the-art milking robot in its new dairy barn. The new first-of-its-kind technology was announced by the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA) and Kevin Braga, the school’s Acting Superintendent/Principal.
Last month Bristol Aggie began utilizing a new milking system at its recently opened dairy barn on campus. The centerpiece of the new barn, a fully automated robotic milking machine, allows for cows to be milked 24 hours a day in a controlled environment. Prior to last month Bristol Aggie staff would start at 5 a.m. daily and milk cows on a twice-a-day schedule.
Once a cow makes its way into the machine room, the milker will drop down grain for the cow to feed while it is being milked. The robotic arm will safely milk the cow and a recording of the process will be made for staff to view either in real-time or at a later date.
The cows were moved into the new barn at the end of June, and for the first week they were only in the space for a few hours a day. The following week they spent time in the barn overnight and started milking with the new machine on June 23. Staff members and cows have been getting comfortable with the new space since then.
Students assisted moving the cows in and out of the barn during the first week. As it was right at the end of the school year, they have not been able to fully utilize the space, but the school is already looking forward to having the students benefit from the barn starting with the next school year.
The front view of Bristol Aggie’s new dairy barn.
“Our students are involved in the care and maintenance of our animals every day, so this barn will be a tremendous resource to have and a great hands-on learning opportunity,” Bristol Aggie Animal Science Department Chairperson Leslie Blanchette said. “Right now, we are all still learning and getting adjusted. The cows’ behavior will dictate how the barn is fully utilized, as the health and well-being of our animals is of the utmost importance. We look forward to being more comfortable with the space by the time school starts up again in the fall.”
Bristol-Aggie is currently the only high school in the state (and as far as staff believes, the country) to utilize a fully automatic robotic milker, which is specifically a DeLaval-brand voluntary milking system (VMS). Some colleges, including the University of Connecticut, use such a system as well.
“This is a very exciting time for our school, as we are now ahead of the curve using such cutting-edge technology like this,” Acting Superintendent Braga said. “Our students and staff have always done such amazing work with so little, and with these upgrades the sky is really the limit once they are given tools like this.”
Bristol Aggie consulted with Mark Duffy, the school’s Agri-Mark cooperative representative, for more than two years during the planning of the new facility. The overall expansion project was funded in part through a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
The rear view of Bristol Aggie’s new dairy barn.
A State-of-the-Art Space
The school’s new dairy barn is part of a larger 196,000 square-foot campus expansion and renovation project that officially concluded this spring. The project also included the addition of a new Student Commons, Center for Science and the Environment (CSE) and renovations to Gilbert Hall and the agricultural mechanics building.
Each cow in the barn is equipped with an identification tag that is read as the cow comes through the gate to be milked, which will monitor feeding times. Cows are also given biometric collars that can track their movement as well as health measurements. The machine itself has a high-resolution camera that can provide data to staff members through a mobile app as the milking occurs.
“Not only is the milking machine fully automated, but we receive all of this data in real-time as well,” Animal Science instructor Caitlin Bosworth said. “This is not only highly beneficial to us and for the health and safety of the cows, but it will provide tremendous educational advantages to our students. The barn and all of its features will give students the opportunity to see the real operation of a full working dairy barn, with the added benefit of it being totally state-of-the-art.”
Bristol County Agricultural High School’s new dairy barn features several technological advancements for its 20-plus milking cows.
In addition to the separate automated milking area, the new barn allows the approximately 25 milking cows 24/7 access to food and water as well as comfort areas where they can lie down and relax. Extra tall ceilings provide increased ventilation, and air exchange fans prevent flies and regulate temperature.
The barn is also equipped with self-operating tools that operate multiple times a day to keep the space clean for the animals. There is a separate viewing area by the milking station so staff and technicians can view the milking in real-time.
The school is looking forward to allowing all students — not only those in the Animal Science program — to benefit from the barn and its numerous technological advancements.
“This type of facility is great for drawing attention to our school and recruiting incoming students, and also being a tool available for students from programs such as robotics, environmental engineering, and more,” Blanchette said. “It is something our entire school community will greatly benefit from.”
While dairy farming might not be a major industry in Massachusetts, the ability to provide such a high level of real-world, hands-on education with state-of-the-art technology is something that will position Bristol Aggie students to get jobs in major farming communities across the country, from New York and Vermont to Wisconsin.
A cow enjoys a comfort brusher in the dairy barn.
MAVA, the professional association that represents the interests of agricultural and vocational-technical high schools throughout Massachusetts (of which Bristol County Agricultural is a member), celebrates the school’s technological and education advancements.
“We applaud Bristol Aggie for its forward-thinking approach to its new dairy barn,” said MAVA President and Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Superintendent Dr. Andrew Linkenhoker. “We have seen time and time again vocational and technical schools leading the way in Massachusetts in terms of giving students access to the tools needed to immediately succeed in the workplace. We look forward to seeing Bristol Aggie students getting to use this new space and enjoy all of the educational advantages it provides.”
Cows at Bristol County Aggie get robotic milking machine: how that will change things
Bristol County Agricultural High School in Dighton recently unveiled its new dairy barn to the public and students featuring new milking technology
Joy M. Hosfordwickedlocal.com
You've seen delivery robots, police robots and even robotics in food service, now farming education at Bristol County Agricultural High School in Dighton will have its own robotic component after the recent unveiling of a cow milking machine.
This new piece of technology was installed at the aggie's newest dairy barn in June 2020 and was a part of the school's expansion and upgrade of its campus.
School staff consulted with Mark Duffy, the school’s Agri-Mark cooperative representative, for more than two years during the planning of the new facility, which was funded in part by the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA.)
The machine is the first of its kind and was announced by the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA) and Kevin Braga, Bristol County's acting superintendent/principal.
The robot is a DeLaval-brand voluntary milking system (VMS.)
The technology is utilized at the college level including at the University of Connecticut.
The students who will work with the milking robotics technology the most will be enrolled in the Animal Services shop.
According to Braga, the "fully-automated robotic milking machine, allows for cows to be milked 24 hours a day in a controlled environment."
In the past school staff and students would start their daily cow milking routine at 5 a.m. and kept the livestock on a twice-daily schedule.
School staff described the process as, "Once a cow makes its way into the machine room, the milker will drop down grain for the cow to feed while it is being milked. The robotic arm will safely milk the cow and a recording of the process will be made for staff to view either in real-time or at a later date."
Livestock was moved into the new barn at the end of June, and for the first week, they were only in the space for a few hours a day. The cows were introduced to the new robotic milking machine on June 23.
The dairy barn is one piece of the 196,000-square-foot campus expansion which was completed this Spring.
“Our students are involved in the care and maintenance of our animals every day, so this barn will be a tremendous resource to have and a great hands-on learning opportunity,” Bristol Aggie Animal Science Department Chairperson Leslie Blanchette said. “Right now we are all still learning and getting adjusted. The cows’ behavior will dictate how the barn is fully utilized, as the health and well-being of our animals is of the utmost importance. We look forward to being more comfortable with the space by the time school starts up again in the fall.”
Cows are marked as milked with electronic tags and wear biometric collars which record their movement and health status.
The machine is outfitted with a high-resolution camera sending information to a mobile app for students and staff to monitor.
“Not only is the milking machine fully automated, but we receive all of this data in real-time as well," Animal Science instructor Caitlin Bosworth said. “This is not only highly beneficial to us and for the health and safety of the cows, but it will provide tremendous educational advantages to our students. The barn and all of its features will give students the opportunity to see the real operation of a fully working dairy barn, with the added benefit of it being totally state-of-the-art."
CAPITAL SKILLS GRANT PRESS RELEASE
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced $22 million in Skills Capital grants awarded to 70 educational institutions, and an additional $10 million awarded to 23 vocational technical schools to expand programs for both young people and adults as part of the Career Technical Initiative (CTI).
Vocational technical & agricultural education continues to be an integral component of the Massachusetts workforce and the future of the Commonwealth as these schools prepare the next generation of innovative leaders in cutting-edge industries.”
Vocational technical & agricultural schools were awarded nearly 45% of all the Skills Capital Grants and 100% of the Career Technical Initiative Grant. The schools were granted a total of $18,801,602.
The Baker-Polito Administration’s establishment of the Skills Capital Grant Program has allowed vocational technical & agricultural schools/programs across the Commonwealth to update equipment and expand high school student enrollment in Chapter 74 programs. In collaboration with industry partners, the grants are directly aligned to reduce skills gaps in high priority industry sectors.
The Career Technical Initiative awarded an additional $10,000,000 to expand programs for both young people and adults. The funding will help train more than 1,600 people for new careers in construction, manufacturing and other trades with growing workforce demands.
Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, along with Secretary of Education James Peyser, Secretary of Labor & Workforce Development Rosalin Acosta, and Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Mike Kennealy, visited Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School in Lexington for the awards ceremony as well as meet with middle school students who are exploring different career technical programs this summer.
Not part of the PRESS RELEASE, but background information.
In February 2022, Ms. Blanchette, Ms. Moriarty, and Mr. Braga worked together to apply for a Vet Science grant that would furnish the Vet Clinic located on the first floor of CSE. The grant application was for $464,761.73. In July, we were notified that we were awarded the full amount of funding. We will begin the retrofitting of the space (due to temporary moves during the Gilbert Hall renovation) in early fall and hope to have a facility that serves our community in January.
Freshman Academy Each year our upperclassmen train over the summer in preparation for our incoming freshmen students. We want to make sure that our students have a wonderful first impression and help ease the anxiety of high school. Each day there is a specific theme for instance: introductions and making new friends, touring the campus by walking their schedule, and team building activities for a preview to Spirit Week. We received positive feedback from students and mentors from the event. Thank you to everyone who participated.
FRESHMAN PARENT ORIENTATION- Unfortunately we are unable to host the Freshman Parent Orientation in person, however, we will be able to host a virtual event for parents. Orientation will be held Monday, August 22nd at 6:00 pm via zoom. Please
Welcome Aboard!: We have had the opportunity to hire a few new members to our staff. Below is a short bio on each new member of the Bristol Aggie family.
Name: Mrs. Bowden
Position: English
High School: Fairhaven High School (1998)
College: UMass Dartmouth- 2003 BA Literature and UMass Dartmouth- 2017 MAT
Hobbies: My hobbies and passions are taking care of my chickens and keeping my three energetic sons busy. I enjoy reading, cooking, and gardening.
What is the 1 thing you want your students to know about you?
I want my students to know that I am here to support them.
What is 1 thing you want your parents/community to know about you?
I would like the parents and community to know that I will help their students grow in their reading and writing abilities and am here with an open mind.
What are you most excited about for the 2022-2023 school year?
Excited about new opportunities and cooler weather :)
Name: Ms. Slaney
Position: Long Term Substitute Flori (Mrs. Chevalier’s maternity leave)
High School: Bristol County Agricultural High School (2016)
College: Bridgewater State University Class of 2021
Hobbies: Floral design
What is the 1 thing you want your students to know about you?
How much I love being creative and want them to learn
What is 1 thing you want your parents/community to know about you?
How much I care about the success of the student I teach
What are you most excited about for the 2022-2023 school year?
To hopefully inspire the students
Name: Mrs. Hopkins
Position: Science
High School: Coyle and Cassidy (2001)
College: University of Massachusetts Boston, 2008 (BS in Biology), Bridgewater State University, 2015 (Post-Bac for Initial License), American International College, 2019 (M.Ed)
Hobbies: I love to travel and hope to visit more of our country's National Parks. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy listening to finance podcasts, reading mysteries and thrillers, walking my dog, and watching football on Sundays. My favorite fictional characters include Dwight Schrute and Mary Poppins.
What is the 1 thing you want your students to know about you?
My job is to support you in your growth as a student and as a human being. While we'll do that through the lens of science, the lessons you'll learn and the work habits you'll develop can be applied for success throughout life. This is a formative time in your development and the challenges you overcome today will help shape the person you become.
What is 1 thing you want your parents/community to know about you?
I am excited for the opportunity to work with BA families to help support their student's success. It takes a village to raise a responsible, independent, and confident young person and I'm honored to be working alongside you to help achieve that end.
What are you most excited about for the 2022-2023 school year?
I'm most excited about joining the BA family - getting to know the students and learning the BA traditions!
Name: Mr. Coutu
Position: Math
High School: Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School (2010)
College: Undergraduate at UMass Amherst (2014), Master’s WPI (2023)
Hobbies: Exercising
What is the 1 thing you want your students to know about you?
I really enjoy exercising.
What is 1 thing you want your parents/community to know about you?
Extensive background in mathematics, statistics and their applications in current careers
What are you most excited about for the 2022-2023 school year?
Formerly teaching in a non-vocational school, looking forward to seeing students in their vocational classes.
Name: Mr. Hall
Position: Landscape Design and Contracting
High School: Bristol County Agricultural High School (2016)
College: Undergraduate at University of Massachusetts Amherst- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, 2020
Hobbies: My passions include sustainability/environmentalism (especially in regards to The Green Industry and Agriculture), Botany, Biology, and being more mindful of the world around me. My hobbies include anything related to being out in nature: Exploring state parks, hiking, going to the beach, or even a quick stroll through the woods!
What is the 1 thing you want your students to know about you?
As someone who was (and still continues to) ask the "why" questions, I am excited to share all the things I've learned on my journeys in the industry to now help you answer those same questions. At my time as a student at Bristol Aggie I came in with the intent of Large Animal Science and ended up becoming a Landscape Major because I loved it so much. Keep an open mind to all of your possibilities because you never know where the road will take you!
What is 1 thing you want your parents/community to know about you?
Student engagement and success is one of my top priorities. My goal is to inspire, intrigue, and instill an overall passion for Landscaping and Horticulture. The Green Industry is an ever-growing field with so many opportunities in which I hope to introduce to students and spark career interests.
What are you most excited about for the 2022-2023 school year?
As a returning alum of the Landscape Program (now on the other side of the desk) I am most excited about seeing how the school has evolved and grown through the years since my time at BA. I am incredibly excited to share my knowledge and passion for landscape with the incoming class and returning upperclassmen!
Name: Ms. DeMelo
Position: Environmental Engineering/Science
High School: Bishop Stang High School (2013)
College: UMASS Dartmouth (2017)
Hobbies: I love spending time with my family especially in nature.
What is the 1 thing you want your students to know about you?
I worked at the New England Aquarium prior to pursuing a career in education.
What is 1 thing you want your parents/community to know about you?
I cannot wait to share my knowledge and passion with students and all of you.
What are you most excited about for the 2022-2023 school year?
I am excited to get to know all my students and teach them about the things I love.
Name: Ms. Costa
Position: History
High School: Seekonk High School (2016)
College: Bridgewater State University (2020)
Hobbies: Camping, traveling, and reading.
What is the 1 thing you want your students to know about you?
I love animals and am trying to find the time to get a dog!
What is 1 thing you want your parents/community to know about you?
I work extremely hard (sometimes too hard) at being successful and the best version of myself I can be in all aspects of my life. Whether it's professionally, personally, or a blend of both, I am always trying to reflect and improve.
What are you most excited about for the 2022-2023 school year?
Finally having a school year that has COVID in the rearview mirror so that way I can get involved at Bristol Aggie in and outside of the classroom!
Name: Ms. Kirby
Position: Athletic Trainer/Health
High School: Westport High School
College: Bridgewater State University
Hobbies: Dogs!!! Farming, blue crabbing, riding my pontoon, or Harley. Camping and hanging out with my family.
What is the 1 thing you want your students to know about you?
That I am a person who they can come to for anything and if I do not have the answer I will find someone who does.
What is 1 thing you want your parents/community to know about you?
Being a survivor of breast cancer and going through COVID, I truly believe that the most important thing in life is family and friends. I understand what a positive support system can provide and I am excited for this opportunity to join the great facility, staff, and students here at BA.
What are you most excited about for the 2022-2023 school year?
Learning new adventures with BA students and co-workers.
Name: Mrs. Roy
Position: English
High School: Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School (2010)
College: Bridgewater State University
Hobbies: I enjoy reading in my spare time and camping with my family. It is a passion of mine to continue my own professional learning.
What is the 1 thing you want your students to know about you?
I want my students to know that I truly care and am here to ensure they will always have a safe space in my classroom.
What is 1 thing you want your parents/community to know about you?
I am consistent with reaching out to families to ensure an ongoing dialogue. I also am excited to be very involved in the BA community.
What are you most excited about for the 2022-2023 school year?
I am most excited to meet all of my students and to have a fun school year!
Name: Mrs. O’Connell
Position: School Adjustment Counselor
High School: BMC Durfee High School (2002)
College: Undergraduate Bridgewater State University (2015) and Master’s at Cambridge College (2022)
Hobbies: I enjoy nature walks, cooking new recipes, doing DIY projects, and I love family game nights!
What is the 1 thing you want your students to know about you?
I keep snacks and fidgets in my office at all times.
What is 1 thing you want your parents/community to know about you?
Integrity means everything to me, so if I say I’m going to do something, you can trust that I will get it done.
What are you most excited about for the 2022-2023 school year?
I’m super excited to be joining the team and that fall show will hopefully be back on this year!
Name: Ms. Clements
Position: Vet Science
High School: Bishop Stang High School (2018)
College: University of Massachusetts Amherst (2022)
Hobbies: My hobbies include caring for my goats, chickens and other pets, gardening, horseback riding, and golf. I love spending time outdoors and with my family.
What is the 1 thing you want your students to know about you?
I love sharing my experiences with going to college and choosing jobs in the animal field. Feel free to ask me any questions you may have about these experiences and I'd love to share what I know!
What is 1 thing you want your parents/community to know about you?
I am truly looking forward to getting to know everyone involved in the community. I can't wait to share my experiences and knowledge with my students and hope that they enjoy learning from me as much as I enjoy teaching them.
What are you most excited about for the 2022-2023 school year?
I am so excited to become a part of the Bristol Aggie community. It seems like a fantastic group to join. More specifically, I am very excited to be involved in the Fall Show!
Name: Mrs. Fullen
Position: Vocational Coordinator
High School: Somerset Berkley High School (1999)
College: Undergraduate at UMass Dartmouth (2005) and Master’s at Bridgewater State (2007)
Hobbies: Taking care of the farm, Art & creating in anyway I can, snowboarding, fishing & being on the water
What is the 1 thing you want your students to know about you?
I didn’t get to where I am today without a whole lot of effort, tons of hard work, overcoming a lot of fears and knowing at times I had to sacrifice.
What is 1 thing you want your parents/community to know about you?
I am dedicated to getting to know their kids and will do everything I can to ensure they realize their gifts and potential in this life.
What are you most excited about for the 2022-2023 school year?
Getting to know everyone and building rapport, learning all the aspects of my job and how I can be most useful to the school community, and enjoying the campus and all this beautiful land
Name: Ms. McCann
Position: Physical Education/Health
High School: BMC Durfee (2013)
College: Bridgewater State University-BS in Physical Education (2017), In progress Master’s in Sports Leadership Endicott College (in progress
Hobbies: I love to still compete in competitive softball, my summer weekends consist of tournaments with friends! If I’m not at a softball field playing or giving pitching lessons you can find me by the beach or the pool in the summer! I also love to go on adventures with my almost 4 year old daughter to the zoo, museums and to find the best playgrounds.
What is the 1 thing you want your students to know about you?
That I am someone they have in their corner and that I truly care for them. I am excited to be a part of their high school journey and excited to teach them what I’ve learned!
What is 1 thing you want your parents/community to know about you?
I am so excited to be a part of the BA community and work together to support their student’s needs and help them succeed. My goal is to teach content that can be used for the rest of their life, using my own passion to create curiosity in physical activity and health and wellness.
What are you most excited about for the 2022-2023 school year?
I am so excited to meet and get to know my students while teaching them the things I love. I am also excited to work alongside some great teachers and to get involved in the BA community!
Name: Ms. Minster
Position: Admissions Coordinator
High School: Royal Academy, Grey ME (2001)
College: Southern New Hampshire University (2022)
Hobbies: I love to cook, garden, and work on (and occasionally complete) The New York Times Crossword puzzle.
What is the 1 thing you want your students to know about you?
That I am someone they have in their corner and that I truly care for them. I am excited to be a part of their high school journey and excited to teach them what I’ve learned!
What are you most excited about for the 2022-2023 school year?
I'm very happy to talk with you! Especially parents of incoming freshmen, please shoot me an e-mail or call me if you have any questions.
Student Parking Parking Form: NEW Parking Requests
Please click this link to fill out the Student Parking Parking Form. If you already have a parking spot from the 2021-2022 school year, please do not fill out this form. Parking spots will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. You will be notified through email when you are assigned a parking spot. Please follow the instructions and complete ALL the information on the Student Parking Parking Form. Incomplete applications will not be processed. A valid driver's license will be requested.
Letter from Mr. Poloskey:
Dear Parents/Guardians & Prospective Student Athletes,
We hope that everyone is enjoying a much needed summer vacation and we are excited to begin our Fall sports seasons. Before students can participate in athletics, the student athletes must have an updated physical (within the last year) on file with our school nurse and the necessary paperwork turned in through www.rankonesport.com. If the student athlete needs to submit an updated physical, it may be turned in with our main office or at the first practice. The paperwork can either be completed electronically on the www.rankonesport.com website or as a hard copy. These forms include the emergency contact, head injury concussion, and read and consent. You do not need to create a profile on the website and the following paperwork can be completed as a guest.
Date & Times to Remember:
August 22nd: Fall Sports Begin: Boys & Girls Cross Country, Boys & Girls Soccer, Volleyball
Location & Time:
Girls’ Volleyball:
Aug 22nd 1:00-3:00 PM, Aug 23-26 10:00-12:00 AM
Boys’ & Girls’ Soccer:
Boys Soccer Aug 22-26 3:00-5:00 PM
Girls Soccer: Aug. 22nd 12:30-2:30 PM, Aug 23-26 10:00-12:00 AM
Town Hall (979 Somerset Ave, Dighton)
Boys’ & Girls’ Cross Country:
Aug 22nd 3:00-5:00 PM, Aug 23-26 8:30-10:00 AM
Town Hall (979 Somerset Ave, Dighton)
Coaches Contact Information:
Varsity Volleyball: Alex McKeen, Amckeen@bcahs.com
JV Volleyball: Kellie Costa, kcosta@bcahs.com
Boys Soccer: Dan DeMello, DDeMello@bcahs.com
Girls Soccer: Sarah Couto, scouto@bcahs.com
Varsity Cross Country: TBD
JV Cross Country: Rochelle Gagne, rgagne@bcahs.com
Have an updated physical (within the last 13 months) on file with our Bristol Aggie school nurse Emily Anderson. Emily’s email is the following eanderson@bcahs.com
Complete all the necessary forms on the rankonesport.com website or have them printed out as a hard copy. They include the emergency contact, read and consent, and pre-participation concussion.
If you have any questions you can contact myself or the coaches by email at kpoloskey@bcahs.com. Enjoy the rest of your summer and I look forward to the upcoming sports season.
Sincerely,
Keith Poloskey
Director of Athletics
1 Week before school opens
Monday, August 22
Fall Sports returns (see above schedule)
Virtual Freshman Parent Orientation @ 6:00 pm (via zoom)- check email for details
1st Week of School-A Week
Monday, August 29- No School- Teachers 1st Day Back
Tuesday, August 30- Teachers 2nd Day Back
Wednesday, August 31-1st Day of School
Report to the gym for our Welcome Back Assembly
Thursday, September 1
Class Assemblies (Expectations and ALICE protocols in Student Commons)
Period 1: No assemblies
Report to class for attendance. An announcement will be made for students and teachers to report to the Student Commons.
Period 2: Seniors
Period 3: Juniors
Period 6: Sophomores
Period 7: Freshman
Friday, September 2- No School- Labor Day extended weekend
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