Paw Prints Family Newsletter
Dear GNBVT Families,
I hope this Paw Prints Newsletter finds you in good health and high spirits despite the challenges that life often throws our way. Today, I write to you with a heavy heart, as our school community mourns the loss of one of our own, Jacob Pothier. It is never easy to navigate through such moments, but it is in times like these that the strength of our community truly shines.
Over the past week, our dedicated Guidance and School Adjustment Counselors, along with our compassionate teachers, staff, faculty, and administration, have worked tirelessly to provide support to those students who have been most deeply affected by Jacob's passing. Throughout this week we have used our Student Forum as a space for healing and reflection, fostering an environment where our students can find solace in the midst of grief.
As a father of three teenagers, each around Jacob's age, I cannot help but empathize with the pain that his parents and family members are going through. In the face of unimaginable loss, they are showing tremendous strength and resilience to keep their family together during this challenging time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them, and we stand united as a school community to offer our unwavering support.
Tonight, we have the opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate Jacob's life and legacy. Our girls' basketball game at 5:00 pm and boys' basketball game at 6:30 pm, both against Sturgis West, will be played in Jacob's honor right here at GNBVT. The entire admission proceeds from these games will contribute to a scholarship established in Jacob's name, a fitting tribute to a vibrant young soul who left an indelible mark on our hearts.
I am confident that Jacob, with his larger-than-life personality, is rocking the heavens, and his memory will continue to inspire us all.
May he rest in peace.
Warm regards,
Principal Williams
Located in the Student Handbook:
STUDENT TECHNOLOGY USE POLICY
GNB Voc-Tech provides technology resources to its students to
promote educational excellence in the school by
facilitating resource sharing, innovation, and communication
with the support and supervision of the
administration. The use of technology is a privilege, not a right.
With global access to resources across the Internet comes the
possibility of material that may not be considered
to be of educational value in the context of a school setting;
GNB Voc-Tech firmly believes that the value of
information, interaction, and research capabilities available
outweighs the possibilities that students may obtain
material that is not consistent with the educational goals of the
district.
Proper behavior, as it relates to the use of computers, is no
different than proper behavior in all other aspects of
school activities. All students are expected to use the computers
and computer networks in a responsible,
ethical, and polite manner. This policy is intended to clarify
those expectations as they apply to computer and
network usage. Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary
action, a loss of computer privileges, and if
appropriate, legal action. Please read full policy here.
ADDRESS:
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School
1121 Ashley Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02740
508.998.3321
INTERNET/SOCIAL MEDIA:
WEBSITE: www.gnbvt.edu
INSTAGRAM: @gnbvoctechhighschool
X: @GNBVocTechHS