Bristol County Agricultural High School

Juniors in the Environmental Engineering program explored the importance of soil health through an engaging microbiology demonstration on Monday. Students learned about the components of the soil food web and examined samples from both fertile and infertile soils to determine the diversity of microorganisms present in each. This experience provided valuable insight into the critical role that soil microorganisms play in supporting healthy, productive ecosystems. A special thank you to John Duke for sharing his expertise, knowledge, and resources with our students, who will continue to utilize these practices on campus to assess soil health conditions. #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence

Bristol Aggie has recently been hosting an afterschool program for youth through the school 4-H club. This week the group learned about plants, cultivating their passion for horticulture!🍀 #FarmtoSchool

Junior Landscape Design & Contracting students are working on a herringbone-patterned brick paver area outside of CSE. Today, they were carefully cutting and laying bricks, along with installing custom engraved legacy bricks, on a prepared setting bed. To purchase a legacy brick, fill out the link on the Bristol Aggie website!🧱 #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #LandscapeDesign #LegacyBrick

⚾🥎 Thank You, Bristol-Plymouth Carpentry! 🥎⚾ A huge thank you to our talented Bristol-Plymouth Carpentry students and Carpentry instructor Mr. Bettencourt for their outstanding work on our softball field this year. Through their hard work and craftsmanship, the team now has newly built dugouts, updated fencing, and an improved backstop. Special thanks as well to Mr. Beane for his consultation and support throughout the project. These improvements not only enhanced the appearance and functionality of the field but also provided a great environment for our student-athletes to compete and grow. After an impressive softball season, we'd like to think these upgrades may have played a small part in the team's success! Thank you for investing your time, skills, and dedication into a project that will benefit our softball program for years to come. #BristolPlymouth #BPVT #CarpentryProgram #StudentSuccess #SoftballPride #SkilledTrades #Teamwork #CommunityPride #BuildingTheFuture #GoCraftsmen

🚗✨ 2nd Annual Alumni Car Show ✨🚗 Rev up your engines and join us this Saturday from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM for our 2nd Annual Alumni Car Show! Come check out an amazing collection of classic, custom, and modern vehicles while reconnecting with fellow alumni, friends, and community members. 📅 Saturday ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 🎟️ Free Admission for Guests 🚘 Vehicle Entry: $20 per Car Whether you're showing off your ride or just coming to enjoy the cars, there's something for everyone. Bring your family, invite your friends, and spend the afternoon celebrating automotive passion and alumni pride! #AlumniCarShow #CarShow #CommunityEvent #ClassicCars #CustomCars #CarEnthusiast #AlumniPride #SundayFun #SupportOurSchool #SeeYouThere 🚘🔥

NRM Juniors Celebrate Annual Turtle Release Day! This week, our Natural Resource Management juniors celebrated the culmination of nine months of conservation work by releasing more than 200 rare turtle hatchlings raised through our head-start program. Throughout the school year, students cared for these turtles while collecting growth data, maintaining detailed records, conducting research, and learning firsthand about wildlife management and species recovery. Before release, students completed final measurements, refreshed each turtle's unique identification markings, and assisted wildlife biologists with preparing select turtles for post-release monitoring. These efforts help researchers evaluate the success of conservation programs and guide future management decisions. This project is made possible through partnerships with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, New Jersey Fish & Game, Oxbow Associates, Inc., and National Grid. One of the most exciting aspects of this work is seeing the long-term impact of conservation. Some of this year's hatchlings were produced by female turtles that were originally raised through the early years of this very program—a reminder that conservation success often takes decades of commitment and collaboration. As we celebrate #WorldTurtleDay and #WildTurtleWeek, we're reminded that protecting threatened and endangered species requires teamwork among wildlife biologists, researchers, wildlife agencies, conservation organizations, educators, and future environmental professionals. Thank you to our students and partners for helping make a lasting impact on wildlife conservation throughout the Northeast that makes a lasting impact! @ECDBristolAggie @usfws @mass.wildlife @nj.dep @universityofga @ugasrel @oxbowassociatesinc @nationalgrid @parcconserve @arcprotects @worldturtleday #BristolAggie #ECDBristolAggie #WorldTurtleDay #WildTurtleWeek #EnvironmentalConservation #NaturalResourceManagement #HandsOnLearning #WildlifeConservation #TurtleConservation #CareerReady #Fieldwork #STEMEducation #Conservation #HabitatManagement #Herpetology #EndangeredSpecies #Wildlife #FutureEnvironmentalProfessionals

🔥 NRM Juniors Complete NWCG Wildland Firefighter Training! 🔥 After successfully completing their National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Wildland Firefighter Type 2 training and certifications, our Natural Resource Management juniors welcomed the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) Forest Fire Control District 3 crew for an engaging day of career exploration and skills demonstrations. Students learned about careers in forestry, fire management, conservation, and public service while gaining insight into the many opportunities available within DCR. They also participated in practical training exercises that challenged them to apply their earned certifications in real-world scenarios. 💦 Hose relays 🔥 Fire shelter deployment 🪓 Mop-up operations 💥 Ignition strategy discussions Experiences like these connect classroom learning to industry practice and help students develop the technical skills, professionalism, and confidence needed for future careers. An additional highlight this year was seeing Principal Mr. Braga join the crew as a firefighter trainee, working under the direction of a student squad boss and giving our students the opportunity to demonstrate their leadership, communication, and technical skills in a real-world setting. Thank you to our valued partners at @massdcr for investing in our students and helping provide authentic, career-focused learning opportunities. @ECDBristolAggie @massdcr #ECDBristolAggie #BristolAggie #EnvironmentalConservation #NaturalResourceManagement #Forestry #Wildlandfire #Conservation #ForestEcology #VocationalEducation #Nature #HandsOnLearning #Wildfire #Firefighter #MADeptofFireServices #Fieldwork #NRMProud #WildlandFirefighterTraining #ForestryInAction #HabitatManagement #MassDCR #CareerReady

Today Juniors in Vet Science had the opportunity to assist in two ultrasounds; one to check on one of our Bristol Aggie rats, and one to confirm pregnancy on a recent patient. Congrats Winni! #BAPride #CulitavingExcellence

The Floriculture department is very busy growing vegetables! Students are learning about the entire process from seed to table.🥦🫜 #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #FarmtoSchool #AgEducation

🌳🪢 Freshman Arbor Students Showcase Their Skills! 🪢🌳 Our Freshman Arbor students recently competed in the annual Knot Tying Contest, demonstrating the precision, knowledge, and hands-on skills they have been developing throughout the year. This year's submissions were some of the best we've seen to date, reflecting the hard work, dedication, and attention to detail these students have invested in mastering an essential arboriculture skill. From proper technique to neat execution, the level of craftsmanship on display was truly impressive. We are proud of all the students who participated and represented our program with excellence. Keep up the great work as you continue to grow your skills and prepare for future success in the industry! 👏 Congratulations to all of our competitors! #Arboriculture #CultivatingExcellence #BAPride 🌳🪢🏆

🌳🪢 Freshman Arbor Students Showcase Their Skills! 🪢🌳 Our Freshman Arbor students recently competed in the annual Knot Tying Contest, demonstrating the precision, knowledge, and hands-on skills they have been developing throughout the year. This year's submissions were some of the best we've seen to date, reflecting the hard work, dedication, and attention to detail these students have invested in mastering an essential arboriculture skill. From proper technique to neat execution, the level of craftsmanship on display was truly impressive. We are proud of all the students who participated and represented our program with excellence. Keep up the great work as you continue to grow your skills and prepare for future success in the industry! 👏 Congratulations to all of our competitors! #Arboriculture #CultivatingExcellence #BAPride 🌳🪢🏆

🌟 BA Excellence Award Spotlight 🌟 Congratulations to Ms. Clements, who was honored with the BA Excellence Award on Monday by her 10th Grade Livestock students! 🐄🐖🐑 This recognition reflects the positive impact she has made through her dedication, passion, and commitment to student success. Ms. Clements consistently goes above and beyond to create meaningful learning experiences, inspire confidence, and foster a love for agriculture and livestock education. The fact that this award was presented by her students makes it especially meaningful—a true testament to the relationships she has built and the difference she makes every day. Please join us in celebrating Ms. Clements and this well-deserved honor! 🎉👏 #BAExcellenceAward #StudentRecognition #AgriculturalEducation #LivestockLearning #TeacherAppreciation #ExcellenceInEducation #BAProud #MakingADifferenceEveryDay 🐾🌟

Yesterday, Bristol Aggie welcomed Commissioner Ashley Randle, Deputy Commissioner Winton Pitcoff, representatives from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), the Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Board, and some of the new members of the MDAR Youth Council to campus as part of their tour celebrating the start of Dairy Month in Massachusetts. The visit highlighted our Dairy & Livestock Management program and the work happening on our farm. A special thank you to our Farm Manager, Joey, for leading the tour and showcasing our dairy operation! #DairyMonth #MassachusettsAgriculture #MDAR #MassDairy #AgriculturalEducation #BristolAggie

Underclassmen in Livestock and Dairy Management had a very hands-on morning, practicing different skills. Plymouth County Extension Educator, Meg Riley, visited campus to teach the group about evaluating fleeces, ways to utilize wool, such as fertilizer and nutrients for crops, and the process of preparing a fleece to sell. The students skirted the fleeces from our sheep, which were harvested last week, removing debris and tags.🐏 Other students were also busy practicing their clipping skills on the heifers. These fitting skills will be put to the test in a few months at Fall Show!🐄 #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #AgriculturalEducation #Wool

Juniors in Landscape had a quiz on plant ID. They are using their skills to identify trees, shrubs, and perennials around campus. #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence

Lily Berube, (class of 2019 + current owner of Little Fern Florals in Westport) worked with our junior class on a large wedding. Students replicated her design for the aisle markers, which she later used at a wedding in Mashpee. We are grateful for her support and allowing more design opportunities for our students! Support Lily at littlefernflorals.org!🌸 #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #Floriculture #FloralDesign

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 on reaching this monumental step in your journey. Last Thursday, the community came together for a beautiful celebration of this special moment, despite the downpour. It is once again realized that weathering the storm will lead to a rainbow. To the graduating class, thank you for allowing Bristol Aggie to be a part of your story. We will always be rooting for you!🌈🎓 #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #Classof2026 #Graduation

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Mr. McKeen’s sophomore geometry class is spending time outside working on their project. They are finding the area of places around campus to apply what they’re learning to real life! 🌳📐 #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence