Announcements

DESE School of Recognition

Bay Path Regional Voc-Tech Named 2026 School of Recognition by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Bay Path is the only voc-tech in Massachusetts to receive the distinction, and among 56 statewide honored for academic gains, 98.9% graduation rate and zero dropouts.

 

CHARLTON, Mass. – Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School is the only regional vocational technical school in Massachusetts named a 2026 School of Recognition by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The annual honor goes to a small group of schools for progress toward state accountability targets, especially improved achievement in English language arts and math. This year, 56 public schools statewide made the list.

Bay Path met 60% of its state accountability targets this year, up from 49% in 2025. That moved the school into DESE’s "substantial progress” category and placed it in the 76th percentile of Massachusetts high schools. The gains came while Bay Path’s roughly 1,200 students also trained across 23 vocational programs. The students come from Auburn, Charlton, Dudley, North Brookfield, Oxford, Paxton, Rutland, Southbridge, Spencer and Webster. Bay Path is the only school from those ten towns on this year’s list.

“As a school community we are very proud of this accomplishment,” said Kyle Brenner, Superintendent/Director. “Over the past several years, we have been intentional about building strong systems of learning. We’ve raised academic rigor, strengthened curriculum and instruction, and brought our academic and vocational programs into closer alignment. This recognition reflects the work of our entire school community.”

Bay Path students demonstrated measurable academic growth in the following areas:

  • English Language Arts achievement increased 3.4 points.

  • Mathematics achievement increased 3.8 points.

  • English Language Arts growth exceeded typical growth.

  • Mathematics growth exceeded typical growth.

  • Four-year graduation reached 98.9%.

  • The annual dropout rate was 0%.

  • Chronic absenteeism decreased from 11.1% to 10.2%.

“These numbers represent real progress for our students,” said Dean Packard, Bay Path principal. “This is what happens when educators collaborate around student needs, when students take ownership of their learning, and when adults across our building refuse to settle for what was good enough yesterday.”

Here is more information about Massachusetts’ School and District Accountability System, and Bay Path’s 2026 Official Accountability Report.

About Bay Path

Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School prepares students for both college and careers through a rigorous blend of academic coursework and hands-on technical training. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Bay Path serves ten Southern Worcester County communities: Auburn, Charlton, Dudley, North Brookfield, Oxford, Paxton, Rutland, Southbridge, Spencer, and Webster. Opening in 1972 atop Muggett Hill, the school has spent more than five decades offering 23 career areas alongside its academic program.

Announced: October 16, 2026

2026-2027 Bus Routes

Bus Routes can be regularly found on the Parents & Students page under the School Year Information section.

 

Announced: August 17, 2026

2026-2027 Approved Calendar

The 2026-2027 Approved District Calendar can now be found under the "School Calendar" link located at the top of the website!

Announced: March 09, 2026

2026-2027 Admissions Lottery!

Updated: July 23, 2026 - Sibling Preference Waiver

Admissions Lottery

In accordance with our Admissions Policy and State Regulations, Bay Path admits applicants through an electronic, random-number-generated lottery.

To ensure equitable access, Bay Path utilizes a fair, transparent, lottery-based system for allocating admissions among our member communities.

 

Lottery Dates and Information

Class of 2030 Admissions Lottery for Fall 2026 Admission

 

Announced: March 05, 2026

Competency Determination

Massachusetts Competency Determination (CD)

In Massachusetts, earning a high school diploma requires more than just passing classes; students must also receive a Competency Determination. This means our district must verify that each student has mastered the essential skills and knowledge outlined in the state’s curriculum. This mastery is shown through the successful completion of specific coursework and local assessments that meet state academic standards.

The Role of MCAS

While MCAS tests are still administered, they are no longer the sole "pass/fail" barrier to graduation. They now serve as one of several indicators used by districts to verify that a student has met state standards.

To show mastery, a student must successfully complete, in accordance with Bay Path’s graduation policy:

  1. The state standardized assessment or a Skill Plan

  2. Coursework and course assessments

  3. A career portfolio

 

Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School’s district grading policy and requirements are outlined in the attached document: Competency Determination Requirements

 

Announced: January 16, 2026

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This Facebook page is run by Bay Path and is used to recognize and tell our story! #BPFamily

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Announced: December 15, 2025

Archived Announcements

School Pictures!

2024-2025 School Pictures!

Sophomore & Juniors: Thursday September 5, 2024

Freshmen Pictures: Thursday September 12, 2024

Please see attached flyer from Casson-Foster!

Announced: August 29, 2024

Career Technical Initiative

Bay Path Awarded $800,000!

Media Contact: Marci A. Komssi
Phone: 508.248.5971 ext. 1707
Email: mkomssi@baypath.net

Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School has been awarded over $800,000 to continue helping the unemployed and under-employed of Central Massachusetts.

CHARLTON -- Superintendent-Director Kyle Brenner and Career Technical Initiative (CTI) Coordinator Marci Komssi are pleased to share that Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School has been awarded the Career Technical Initiative Implementation Grant by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development for the second time.  Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School has received $893,480.00 as part of the grant to provide training and placement to prepare unemployed or underemployed individuals for positions in Auto Collision, Building Maintenance, Sheet Metal, Advanced Manufacturing, Culinary Arts, Heating Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Grant employer partners include All Points HVAC, ckSmithSuperior, General Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Dexter, FLEXcon, A&M Tool & Design, Kinefac Corporation, Package Steel Systems, Inc., RPM Heating and Air Conditioning, Primetals Technologies, Menkiti Group, DCU Center/ASM Global, BAPS, Long Subaru, Woody’s Auto Body, Fuller’s Collision Center, Pine Ridge Country Club, Niche Hospitality Group, The Overlook, UMass Memorial Health.Grant funds will cover the total cost for students, including classroom time, textbooks, and certifications. In addition to training, the grant also allows Bay Path to offer support services such as career readiness lessons and post-employment follow-ups.  Regarding the grant, Superintendent Kyle Brenner stated, "Bay Path is truly grateful to be a recipient of this round of funding, as it will allow us to expand our successful CTI programming, in turn providing more valuable skills training opportunities to meet our community's demand for a skilled workforce."  Adults interested in pursuing a career in Advanced Manufacturing, Culinary Arts, Heating Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Auto Collision, Sheet Metal, or Building Maintenance must be willing to enroll and commit to 200 hours of training at Bay Path and willing to obtain training to qualify them for industry-recognized credentials essential to work in the field of their choice.  Worcester County participants must be 18 or older, unemployed, or underemployed (annual income is less than $51,600, gross). Most recent high school graduates qualify as underemployed.  Prospective students must go through an application and acceptance process. To apply, contact Mass Hire Career Centers in Southbridge and Worcester.  The application and interview process must be completed before the start of class in September. Seats are limited to 12 per program.  Bay Path will recruit, assess, and screen participants aligned with the program requirements, in partnership with Mass Hire Career Centers in Southbridge and Worcester.  As a result of the support from the Healey-Driscoll Administration,$13.4 million was allocated to the Career Technical Initiative in the Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget to support the ongoing economic recovery and growth objectives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. These strategic investments are part of the ongoing effort by theMassachusetts Workforce Skills Cabinet to scale effective career pathway programs that better position residents who want to be hired into jobs that businesses need to fill.

Announced: August 22, 2024

MCAS After School Program

Program details & Sign up form!

This program meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays of your child's vocational week. 

The objective of the program is to increase your child's ability and confidence on their required exams. A competency determination must be met or exceed in all three exams; Math, ELA, and Biology.
The classes are taught by highly qualified instructors who make learning fun and engaging. Please use this form to sign up now. Classes will begin in mid September. Children who have a history of struggling on state mandated exams are highly encouraged to attend.
Grade 9 Biology
Grade 9 ELA
Grade 10 Math
contact: nalpine@baypath.net
Students who have previously failed an exam will be automatically enrolled in the proper class.
 

Sign Up Today!

Announced: July 19, 2024

Strategic Action Plan

2024 - 2027

Please see attached PDF for details.

Announced: July 07, 2024

Summer School Bus Routes

Please see attached PDF for the summer school bus routes!

Announced: July 07, 2024

Spanish Online Summer Program

Visit the Bay Path Spanish Online Program for details of our Spanish Online Summer Program Session for 2024!

Registration ends on June 26, 2024 for the summer session!

Announced: June 17, 2024

2024 Summer Reading!

Bay Path Summer Reading

There will be book talks and schoolwide contests connected to these books in the fall of 2024. Students who participate in the activities will be eligible to win gift cards and other prizes for their work.  Students enrolled in Advanced Placement Courses have their own summer work (see below) but are encouraged to participate as well.

Read at least one of the following nonfiction books recommended by the BP staff:

  • The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism by Naoki Higashida
  • Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Begman
  • How Starbucks Saved My Life: A Son of Privilege Learns to Live Like Everyone Else by Michael Gates Gill
  • Breaking Night: A Memoir by Liz Murray
  • No Excuses: The True Story of a Congenital Amputee Who Became a Champion in Wrestling and in Life
  • Spare Parts by Joshua Davis

See attached 2024 Summer Reading Flyer.pdf for full details!

AP Summer Reading Assignments

Announced: June 13, 2024

Public Notice

Sewer Connection Project

The Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District hereby invites sealed bids for:

INSTALLATION OF SEWER CONNECTION FOR BUILDING B/ENERGY HOUSE AT BAY PATH REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

At Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School until June 20, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Business Office, at which time quotes will be opened. Faxed quotes will not be accepted.

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Announced: June 04, 2024

FREE Summer MCAS Enrichment Program

Registration Deadline - June 14, 2024

 

15 Day Program

Dates: June 24- 28 & July 8 - 19, 2024, no classes July 1-5

Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Transportation: Limited bus transportation available

 

Who Can Attend?

  • Incoming accepted Freshmen from our sending towns
  • Bay Path Rising Sophomores (these are the current Freshmen)
  • Bay Path Rising Juniors (these are the current Sophomores)

Registration Form

Announced: May 21, 2024

Summer Explorer Camp

Bay Path Summer Explorer Camp Adventure for rising 7th and 8th graders!

Get ready to embark on a fun journey in our Bay Path Summer Explorer Camp Adventure for rising 7th and 8th grades (these are the current 6th and 7th grade students) ! Join us for an action-packed week filled with creative exploration in one of our technical programs and finding new friendships!

REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED!  The Summer Camp is FULL.  Thank you to everyone who signed up!

Choos ONE week: July 8-12, 2024 OR July 15-19. 2024

Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Summer Explorer Camp Exit Ticket

Announced: May 14, 2024