Employers emphasize the importance of showing up as a critical employability skill. Likewise, WRVC recognizes being present and showing up on time demonstrates commitment, reliability and responsibility. To celebrate students who are consistently showing up and giving their best, WRVC is excited to share the results of our second attendance raffle, recognizing strong attendance for the second quarter.
We entered over 150 names of students whose attendance has been at 95% or higher between November 3rd and January 9th into a raffle. Our winners for Tech I are: Shelby Easter from Criminal Justice, Brady Griffin from Business Education, and Marcus Katane from Automotive Technology. Our Tech II winners are Isiah Irish from Auto Tech, Landon Misiuk from Culinary Arts, and Isabell Stoll from Medical Occupations. Thank you for showing up and working hard!
The winners of this raffle each receive a coupon for a free drink from WRVC's Brew N Business Cafe! Congratulations! We will be having more raffles moving forward!
about 6 hours ago, Kimberlee Bennett
Ms. Lewis’ Medical Occupations students recently took a hands-on look into anatomy by dissecting a pig’s kidney as part of their Urinary System unit. This engaging lab allowed students to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world context while practicing essential medical skills such as precision with instruments, proper use of personal protective equipment, and careful attention to directions.
Through collaborative work with partners, students made detailed observations, documented their findings, and identified key kidney structures they have been studying. Seeing and handling the organ in person helped deepen their understanding of how the urinary system functions, while also reinforcing professionalism, teamwork, and technical skills that are critical in healthcare careers.
about 14 hours ago, Gloria Noyes
What do students in our Fire Fighting Program do after a major snowfall? They put on their gear and clear snow from around fire hydrants near WRVC! Thanks to Lt. Brooks Fire Fighting for adding community safety into stoday's workout! Great work!
9 days ago, Kimberlee Bennett
Students in the Medical Occupations program recently participated in a hands-on digestive system lab designed to demonstrate how efficiently the human body processes food. During the activity, students combined bread, a banana, and cashews in a zip-top bag to represent the stomach, adding orange juice to simulate digestive fluids. By kneading the mixture, they modeled both mechanical and chemical digestion.
Once the food was fully broken down, the contents were transferred into pantyhose to represent the large intestine. Students then removed as much liquid as possible to illustrate how the large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes. The driest result highlighted optimal large-intestine function.
This engaging lab helps students visualize how food moves through the digestive system while reinforcing key concepts about digestion and nutrient absorption—and it’s always a student favorite!
10 days ago, Kimberlee Bennett
There will be a two hour delayed start of school today, Tuesday January 27. This will give crews, families, students, and staff extra time to finish clearing snow, especially what fell overnight.
This means there is no Tech I session today.
11 days ago, Kimberlee Bennett
There will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Monday, January 26 at WRVC due to the storm. Stay Safe.
12 days ago, Kimberlee Bennett
It's never too early to think about coming to WRVC! This week we welcomed over three hundred 8th grade students into our programs! 8th graders got to visit 3-4 programs where our students, and some instructors, provided some hands on experiences! From using a miter saw in Building Trades and braiding hair in Cosmetology to using handcuffs in Criminal Justice and enjoying freshly made cookies in Culinary Arts, these prospective students got to see and DO a lot! Thank you to Mrs. O'Toole, our school counselor for coordinating with the middle schools to set up these visits. All of the 8th grade students in attendance were respectful and engaged, representing themselves and their schools in a positive way. Thank you to the students and staff at Westbrook and Bonny Eagle Middle Schools for helping to make these visits so successful! We hope many of these students become future students at WRVC!
14 days ago, Kimberlee Bennett
These smiles say it all! Our pre-school students got to enjoy a favorite winter activity, SLEDDING! While much of our snow has melted, the students in our Heavy Equipment Operations program built a sledding hill for our pre-school students to use. Of course, the HEO students had to test the sledding hill for quality assurance - and it passed the test!
23 days ago, Kimberlee Bennett
In Ms. Sherburne's Medical Occupations class, the students are gaining hands-on experience through engaging, real-world instruction. Today’s lesson focused on essential patient care skills, including how to properly inspect a G.I. tube and understand correct placement, the importance of performing oral care every two hours, and ensuring patients are upright after eating to promote safety and comfort.
Students also discussed the value of socialization in healthcare... supporting patients by accompanying them to the dining room and encouraging community interaction to help restore healthy eating habits. In addition, they are learning about colostomy bags and the care involved, building both technical skills and compassionate patient-centered awareness.
23 days ago, Gloria Noyes
A HUGE congratulations to eleven incredible Business Education CTE students who just took and PASSED their Microsoft Office Specialist certifications in Word and PowerPoint!
These students didn’t just learn the software—they proved they can use it like professionals: creating polished documents, building powerful presentations, and mastering real workplace skills that employers and colleges value.
What a great way to represent WRVC's Business Education program -with focus, effort, and excellence. The future is looking bright!
Students, as pictured eft to right: Gabby Canas, Claudia Anontio, Zoe Gorham, Everett Rovan, Ayden Croteau, Tavia Thomas, Zabdiel Cayetano, Zach Pham, Brady Griffin, and Evan Gilbert.
24 days ago, Kimberlee Bennett
Today marked the kickoff of our recruitment visits and presentations at Windham High School!
Ms. Bennett and Ms. O’Toole, joined by several outstanding current WRVC/WHS students, highlighted the 14 dynamic WRVC programs that may be a great fit for future students. We were also excited to debut our new recruitment video, made possible through the support of the Bridge Academy and the incredible talents of our student filming crew... Emerson, Max, and Quinn.
A special thank you to our student speakers, Windham High School, and the WRVC staff for making this kickoff a success.
about 2 months ago, Gloria Noyes
Culinary Arts was busy today!! In addition to catering a special lunch for a meeting involving the Department of Education, they are baking and building gingerbread houses for next week's in-house competition! We will share the decorated gingerbread houses next week! Thanks to the culinary students and Chef Hernandez!
about 2 months ago, Kimberlee Bennett
This week, two of our Bridge Academy-enrolled programs, Business and Culinary Arts, visited Southern Maine Community College to explore future learning opportunities at this gem of a school. We are grateful to the SMCC staff who opened their classrooms and helped organize such a meaningful experience, as well as our fantastic tour guide. Special thanks also go to the Westbrook Transportation Department and the Bridge Academy for their continued support in making visits like this possible. It was a wonderful trip, and we’re proud of our WRVC students for engaging so enthusiastically in this CTE-focused exploration! To learn more about the Bridge Academy program, please check out...
https://www.bridgeacademymaine.org/2 months ago, Gloria Noyes
Program Collaboration is strongly encouraged at WRVC. Last week we got a delivery of rubber mulch for the nursery school playground, run by our Education Pathways program. Last week our first year Heavy Equipment Operation students unloaded the mulch, and today they spread it out and did a great job! Thank you to our HEO students and instructor, Kevin Henry, for taking on this important task, especially before the storm hits! The Education Pathway program and its nursery school students are especially grateful!
2 months ago, Kimberlee Bennett
Huge shoutout to our amazing Culinary Arts students and their rock-star teacher for absolutely crushing it with the pie sales! 🍎🥧 From the cozy apple crumble top to the perfect pumpkin and the oh-so-tempting pecan, every bite is sure to be pure deliciousness. Incredible job, chefs-in-training! 👩🍳✨
2 months ago, Gloria Noyes
Our Education Pathways students chaperoned the nursery school students on a trip to WRVC's Fire Fighting Program! The Fire Fighting students got to show the nursery school students some of their equipment. As you can imagine, the fire truck was a huge hit! These two nursery school students look pretty excited -do you think they will be in WRVC's Fire Fighting program in a few years?
2 months ago, Kimberlee Bennett
We were delighted to capture a heartwarming moment on campus this week: our Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Kim O’Donnell, reconnected with her former student, Paul. Years ago, Dr. O’Donnell was Paul’s elementary principal in the SAD 6 district, and seeing him now thriving in our Cybersecurity program was a proud and special moment for her.
Their reunion is a wonderful reminder of the lasting impact educators have, and the incredible pathways students can take to pursue their passions. We’re thrilled to have Paul in the program and grateful for the dedication and inspiration leaders like Dr. O’Donnell bring to our community.
3 months ago, Gloria Noyes
WRVC has had a film crew on campus over the past several days, capturing footage for our new recruitment video, and we can’t wait to share the final product with future students. A huge thank-you to Emerson, Max, and Quinn for sharing their talents and helping to bring our story to life!
3 months ago, Gloria Noyes
We all know the importance of clear communication when it comes to getting our hair cut! Students in our cosmetology program did an exercise in which one student was the leader and the other student, blindfolded, was the hands. The 'leader' directed the 'hands' on what to do using industry specific vocabulary to describe the actions that needed to be taken. This was a great activity for building vocabulary, strengthening communication and developing trust!
3 months ago, Kimberlee Bennett
To our staff members who served in a military branch. Your service is valued beyond words. A special thank you to our Westbrook Army National Guard for all they do to support WRVC students!
3 months ago, Gloria Noyes
