Winchendon Weekly News -- March 22, 2024
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Murdock Middle School Offers Band, Choir and Guitar Club
Band, Choir or Guitar Club is now available for all middle school students!
Band: Monday/Thursday
Choir: Tuesday/Friday
Guitar Club: Wednesday
For more information, contact: Mr. Freitag, Middle School Music Teacher at: kfreitag@winchendonk12.org
Kindergarten Registration Open for 2024-25 School Year
If you have a child that will be eligible for Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year, the registration forms and more information can be found at:
2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration
Eligibility Requirements:
- Your child must be five (5) years of age by August 31, 2024.
- Original Birth Certificate must be provided.
- Proof of Residency must be provided (current utility bill, lease or mortgage)
- Physical examination, including vision and hearing screening by your physician, dated after August 31, 2023 must be provided.
- Immunization verification must be provided by the end of August, 2024. (Must include lead screen results.)
2024 Ford Mustang GT Generously Donated to MWCC Automotive Technology Program
MWCC Automotive Students with the donated Ford Mustang
Photo courtesy of Nia Carignan
GARDNER, MA - March 28, 2024 - The Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) Automotive Technology Program is thrilled to announce the generous donation of a 2024 Ford Mustang GT by Townsend Ford and the Ford Motor Company in recognition of MWCC's utilization of the Ford Automotive Career Exploration (ACE) program. This exciting donation will significantly enhance the hands-on learning experience for students enrolled in the program, offering them the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art automotive technology.
"We are immensely grateful for the generosity of Townsend Ford in providing us with this cutting-edge vehicle," said MWCC President James Vander Hooven. "This donation will enrich the learning experience of our students, allowing them to work with the latest technology and prepare them for successful careers in the industry."
The ACE Program is a dealer-sponsored program intended to raise awareness and increase interest in career opportunities within the automotive industry, ultimately as a service technician at a Ford or Lincoln dealership. ACE is a partnership program between Ford Motor Company, Ford/Lincoln dealerships, and secondary and post-secondary educational institutions. Through ACE, MWCC students complete online Ford Service Training that stays with them as they start their career in a Ford Dealership as a Service Technician.
Delivering the vehicle to the college were Townsend Ford's Vice President, Joseph Cleary and Internet Manager, Stephanie Alderson, and Erin Powers, Market Area Coordinator for Ford Motor Company.
"We believe that investing in your education is an investment in the future, the skills you are acquiring are more and more in demand every day." Powers told students. "The certifications you have earned and continue to earn will be with you for your whole career."
"We are so thankful for the MWCC Automotive Technology Program and the relationship we've built with your instructors," added Cleary. "We hope you enjoy working with the Mustang and look forward to seeing you with us in the future."
"The donation of the Mustang GT underscores Townsend Ford's commitment to supporting education and empowering the next generation of automotive technicians," noted Eric Almeida, Director of the MWCC Automotive Technology Program. "The vehicle will serve as a valuable asset for students to gain practical skills and knowledge in automotive repair, maintenance, and diagnostics, and help equip them with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the industry."
The MWCC Automotive Technology Program is dedicated to providing students with comprehensive training and preparation for careers in automotive service and repair. The addition of the 2024 Ford Mustang to the program's fleet will undoubtedly contribute to the success of its students and reinforce MWCC's position as a leader in automotive education.
For more information about the MWCC Automotive Technology Program and how to support its mission, please visit mwcc.edu.