School News

Computer Tech in Air Force Association's CyberPatriot competition

group photo of Computer Technology students who competed in the CyberPatriot competition
Computer Tech competing in the CyberPatriot competition
On Friday, January 11, 2019, Computer Information Systems (Computer Tech) had three teams of students compete in the State Round of the Air Force Association's CyberPatriot Competition (right here in our CIS classroom at BHR) alongside thousands of other high schoolers across the nation. This is CIS’ first time entering a competition of this magnitude. The students competed for a rigorous six hours. We are truly proud of them for taking on such a challenging competition and having fun stopping a…

Criminal Justice program goes climbing

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Criminal Justice visits the high ropes course at Norfolk County Sheriff's Youth Leadership Academy in Braintree.
The 12th grade Criminal Justice students recently visited the Norfolk County Sheriff's "Youth Leadership Academy" high ropes course in Braintree. Students participated in team building and problem-solving activities. The students really get a chance to step outside their comfort zone with support from their peers to solve problems. Special thanks to Norfolk Sheriff's Department Jim Ross (Community Outreach Officer) for setting this up each year, and Matt Lowe and Tony McGaughey for being great instructors…

BHR receives citation from Lt. Governor Karyn Polito for participating in first statewide STEM Week

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STEM Week citation from Lt. Governor Polito
Blue Hills Regional Technical School in Canton has received a citation commemorating the school’s participation in the first statewide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Week from October 22-26, 2018. Blue Hills was among dozens of honorees recognized at an event titled “Partnerships Advancing STEM Education / Celebrating STEM Week,” on December 5, 2018 at the Rondileau Campus Center at Bridgewater State University. The STEM Week citations were given out by Massachusetts Lt. Gov.…

John and Abigail Adams Scholars from the Class of 2019 are honored

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Norwood Adams Scholars
Fifty-eight recipients of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship in the Class of 2019 at Blue Hills Regional Technical School in Canton were honored recently at a ceremony at the school attended by staff, family members, District School Committee members and legislators from Blue Hills’ nine-town district comprised of Avon, Braintree, Canton, Dedham, Holbrook, Milton, Norwood, Randolph and Westwood. The distinguished guests included Senator Walter F. Timilty, who delivered the keynote address, Rep.…

Athletic Director Ed Catabia receives President's Award of Merit from MSSADA

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Athletic Director Ed Catabia and Principal Jill Rossetti
Athletic Director Ed Catabia of Blue Hills Regional Technical School in Canton is the recipient of the President’s Award of Merit from the Massachusetts Secondary Schools Athletic Directors Association (MSSADA). The award is scheduled to be presented to Mr. Catabia in March 2019. This honor is given for “length of service, special accomplishments and contributions to high school athletics at the local and state levels,” according to the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA)’s…