 Rain Symbolizes Taconic Class of 2024's ResilienceThe rain eased right before Taconic's 54th graduation ceremony on Sunday. Families, friends, and alumni gathered on the school's lawn in raincoats and smiles to celebrate 190 graduates.  Beverly Gans Marks 60 Years & Counting in the Pittsfield SchoolsGans will mark 40 years as secretary to principal at Taconic High School in June.  Pittsfield School Committee Approves Vocational Admissions Policy, CoursesThe School Committee approved a pilot tutoring program, courses, and the vocational admissions policy for Taconic High School last week.  2023 Toyota Truck Donated to Taconic Automotive Programaconic High School's automotive program now has a "Thundra" pickup that students can train on. Taconic Students Highlight Importance of Good Public Bathrooms, Push for ResourcesA letter from sophomores Nick Kerwood and Eva Matkovska was brought forward at Tuesday's Parks Commission meeting.  Pittsfield School Committee Votes Taconic All-VocationalIn a historic move fueled by the growing demand for skilled tradespeople and the evolution of career technical education, the School Committee has decided that Taconic is a solely vocational school.  Ahead of Taconic Vote, Students Talk Vocational ProgramsSa'lina Rheaume went through the career exploration program at Taconic High School before finding electrical work to be rewarding as well as being the potential for a well-paying career.  Pittsfield Decides Taconic Vocational Status Next WeekIs Taconic a traditional high school or a vocational one? The School Committee will decide next week.  Vote on Taconic High's Vocational Status Set for JanuaryIf the panel is in favor, Taconic will only accept Career Technical Education (CTE) students in the fall of 2023 and, by the fall of 2027, will be all vocational. Pittsfield Discusses Taconic Transition to Vocational FocusThe School Committee discussed the concerns raised by community members regarding Taconic High School transition to vocational focus.  Administrators Push for Taconic's Transition to All VocationalThe School Committee at its last meeting continued this conversation that started about two years ago. In March, it was recommended that the school move toward the all-vocational model beginning next year.  Taconic's Student Voice Club Has Successful School Year, Looks for New MembersThe now-graduated student laid the foundations for the voice club in April 2021 and its first meeting was held in October 2021. Prior to the club, there were no student government organizations at the high school.  Taconic Class of 2022 Told to Make the Best of a Challenging SituationTaconic High School valedictorian William Garrity urged his classmates to make the best out of a challenging situation, both with the class's high school experience and with their futures. |
