Students in the Environmental Conservation Department (ECD) work together daily on a variety of wildlife projects. These projects require students to observe and monitor each individual to ensure they are accounted for, healthy, growing properly, and receiving the correct diet and supplement amounts.
Students will soon release some of these animals back into the wild later this spring, while others are part of the Natural History Museum collection on campus, helping students and visitors learn more about local wildlife and conservation efforts.
@BristolAggieECD #BristolAggieECD #BristolAggie #EnvironmentalConservation #EnvironmentalEngineering #NaturalResourceManagement #NaturalHistoryMusuem #HandsOnLearning #MarineBiology #WildlifeBiology #Zoology
🐄📊 Real-World Learning at Bristol Aggie
Our Veterinary Science students are using SmaXtec herd monitoring technology to analyze real-time cow health data before heading to the barn. By combining data with hands-on observation, students recently identified a cow coming into heat and confirmed it in the barn—connecting classroom learning directly to real farm management.
Students also saw how the system can flag health concerns days before visible symptoms appear, giving farmers and veterinarians a powerful early-warning tool.
When students compared healthy vs. unhealthy data trends, the reaction said it all: “Whoa!” — a powerful moment showing how technology is shaping the future of animal health and agriculture.
👏 Thank you to Ms. Bosworth, Ms. Clements, Farm Manager Joey Guimond, and our farm team for bringing cutting-edge agricultural technology into the classroom and the barn. #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence
In February, Bristol Aggie proudly hosted the SEMAP Conference, welcoming nearly 300 attendees from across the region.
This week at assembly, we recognized the students who presented at the conference and represented our school so well. In appreciation of their hard work, professionalism, and willingness to share their knowledge, each student presenter was awarded a $150 check for their services.
We are incredibly proud of these students for stepping into leadership roles and showcasing the talent, knowledge, and confidence that define the Bristol Aggie community. 👏
#BristolAggie #StudentLeadership #HandsOnLearning #SEMAP
🏅 Ms. Kirby Recognized by @AthleticTrainersMA !
Her commitment to student-athlete health, safety, and performance goes above and beyond every day, and this recognition highlights the incredible care and professionalism she brings to our athletic programs.
👏 Join us in congratulating Ms. Kirby on this well-deserved spotlight! Your passion and expertise make a real difference for our students and our school community.
#BristolAggiePride #AthleticTraining #ExcellenceInAction #StudentAthleteCare
Come join us here at Aggie for an Intro to Liberty clinic with Sam Van Fleet Mustangs April 26th! Contact kfitch@bcahs.com for more information. #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #Equine #Liberty
Our Livestock and Dairy Management teachers returned from a trip to the Northeast Dairy Innovation Summit Wednesday night! They had the opportunity to network and meet people from all walks of life and different backgrounds, making connections that they'd love to carry over to the school in some form. Through this experience they learned a lot about different industry trends and possible career opportunities for our students.
Words from our staff: "I wanted to thank Bristol Aggie for the opportunity to attend the conference. I’m so glad we were able to meet some of the individuals involved with such a fantastic organization and who provided our school with the funding to innovate. I am so grateful to be a part of a school that wishes to provide staff with opportunities to further our own education, keeping us inspired and helping us make connections with others in our industries. I’m feeling excited and motivated to bring this new knowledge back to my classroom!"
#BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #Livestock #Dairy #Cows
This past weekend, Bristol Aggie hosted the Regional 4-H Visual Presentations competition. Visual Presentations is a public speaking event for youth ages 5-18, where youth present on a topic of their choice to a set of judges. Many of our 4-H-involved students took part in the event, and many qualified to present at the state competition in a few weeks or at the Big E 4-H Day! Congratulations, 4-Hers!🍀 #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence
It was a busy day in the greenhouse! Floriculture Juniors prepared funeral arrangements to be sent out. Floriculture Seniors worked on potting plants for their Spring Expo sale (May 2nd!) Be sure to mark your calendars!🌱💐 #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence
Please help support the drama club at our give back fundraiser with Chili's! The event will be held next Tuesday, 3/17, from 5-9 pm at the Raynham Chili's. We just so happen to have this day off from school, so it's a perfect excuse to go out with friends and family!
In order for your meal to count towards the fundraiser, you must bring the flyer attached below or show them a picture of the flyer. All necessary information can be found on the flyer as well.
Thank you for your support! #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence
Students in Equine Science had the opportunity to watch the floater (equine dentist). In addition to watching, they also felt inside the horses' mouths to understand the anatomy and importance of routine floating. 🐴🦷#BAPride #CultivatingExcellence
On March 4th, The Landscape Design and Contracting Department attended the NE Turf Conference in Providence. Today, Juniors are collecting hardwood cuttings around campus to propagate and grow for their nursery sales! #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #Landscape
On Friday, we attended the Plymouth County Farm Bureau Legislative meeting. We heard from agriculturalists on their views about proposed bills, legislators, and our own Mr. Costa, BA alumna Hope Healy, and Plymouth County Extension Educator, Meg Riley, about how the future of our students is shaped by the new proposals. Thank you so much to our legislators, specifically Senator Dooner and Rep. Sweezey, for your continued support with ag education and Bristol Aggie. #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence
Students in Mrs. Almeida's Honors Precalculus class went around campus to measure angles of elevation and depression using their knowledge of trigonometric ratios. They assembled their own inclinometers to do this! #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #Math
This Saturday Taylor Nascimento Allie Edwards and Mary Alice Sperry competed at their region 6 IEA finals. Taylor qualified in Varsity intermediate flat, Allie qualified in Varsity open flat and was the high point open rider, Mary Alice qualified in JV novice over fences. They will be competing at zone finals the last weekend in March! #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #Horses #IEA
Spring is almost here! We heard from our Herd Manager, Mr. Guimond, about the happenings on the farm and are excited to share them with you. Make sure to stop by the farm store to pick up some fresh beef that we just received from our steers!
We are also thrilled to share our new partnership with Raw Seafoods out of Fall River! Being able to serve our students fresh meals is our top priority and we are greatful to our partnerships who allow us to do so!🌸🐟 #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence
🏆 State Champion! 🏆
Congratulations to Hannah Dykman on capturing the State Wrestling Championship last weekend! Your hard work, determination, and grit on the mat have truly paid off. We are incredibly proud of the dedication you’ve shown all season to reach the top of the podium.
Hannah will now represent Bristol Aggie at the New England Championships this weekend.
💪 Join us in wishing her the best of luck as she takes on the region’s best competitors!
#BristolAggie #StateChampion #AggiePride #Wrestling #NewEnglands #HardWorkPaysOff #CultivatingExcellence #BAPride
🌟 Alumni Night at Bristol Aggie 🌟
On Wednesday evening, Ms. Johsnton and the Class of 2029 were honored to welcome a group of outstanding alumni back to campus to speak with our students about their experiences at Bristol Aggie and how their education helped shape their career paths. Hearing firsthand how their time here influenced their professional journeys was truly inspiring for our current students.
A sincere thank you to the alumni who generously gave their time and insight:
• Steven Dors – Class of 1976, Animal Science
• Melissa Lopes-McKenna – Class of 1985, Animal Science
• Scott Fournier – Class of 1986, Agricultural Mechanics
• Scott Rose – Class of 1989, Landscape Design & Contracting
• Mauritha Sidebottom – Class of 1998, Floriculture
• April Baronas – Class of 2008, Animal Science
• Jason Yelle – Class of 2016, Agricultural Mechanics
• Cyrus Gonsalves – Class of 2023, Arboriculture
Your willingness to share your experiences, career journeys, and advice helps inspire the next generation of Bristol Aggie students. We are grateful for your continued connection to the school and for giving back to the community that helped shape you.
💛💚 Once a Bristol Aggie student, always part of the Bristol Aggie family. #CultivatingExcellence #BAPride
Seniors in Equine Science currently in Companion Animal Science are doing chores and spending time with the animals!
Prior to break, they also spent some time making personalized Valentine's bandanas for the daycare dogs. Thanks to Mrs. Noel for helping to show our students how to sew them! #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence
Prior to break, students from our Bristol FFA Chapter competed in the State Veterinary Science competition at Norfolk Aggie. Congratulations for placing silver as a team and to Mason Tavares for placing Silver individually and Madelynne Sylvester for placing Bronze individually! #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #FFA #VeterinaryScience
Senior Companion Animal students in Veterinary Science & Laboratory Technology for the term had the opportunity to run two routine vaccination appointments for our community patients.🐾 #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #VeterinaryScience
