Press Release:
Bristol County Agricultural High School Welcomes UMass Amherst Chancellor Javier Reyes and Leadership Team for a milestone visit
Dighton, MA – Bristol County Agricultural High School (Bristol Aggie) was honored to welcome UMass Amherst Chancellor Javier Reyes, along with members of his leadership team, to campus on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. This landmark visit, which included representatives from UMass Admissions, Dean Fox of the College of Natural Sciences, the Veterinary and Animal Sciences departments, and UMass Extension, provided a unique platform for Bristol Aggie students, faculty members to showcase the dedication, knowledge, and skill that define the campus.
From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Chancellor Reyes and his team explored the distinctive hands-on educational programs offered at Bristol Aggie. Students continued their Fall Show presentations, exhibits, and tours, giving the visiting leadership team an inside look at the vibrant learning environment Bristol Aggie is known for. The visit even included the chance to connect with UMass alumni who now serve as faculty members at Bristol Aggie, emphasizing the strong ties between the two institutions.
Following the visit, Chancellor Reyes shared his thoughts, highlighting the impact of Bristol Aggie’s programs:
"A terrific visit to Bristol Aggie High School with UMass Admissions, Dean Fox of College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst, Veterinary and Animal Sciences, and UMass Extension. The hands-on training these students receive is clearly preparing them for their post-graduation plans – which we hope include UMass and Stockbridge! As Superintendent Costa said, this campus is going places! It was also a special treat to meet with the #UMass alums who are now faculty at the high school.”
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“This visit was more than just a one-day event for us; it’s a step toward forging future partnerships with institutions like UMass Amherst,” said Derek Costa, Superintendent of Bristol Aggie. “Our goal is to ensure that students have educational pathways that prepare them for both college and career success, with opportunities to earn credits for prior learning and ultimately reduce the cost of post-secondary education for families.”
The visit underscored Bristol Aggie’s commitment to aligning with institutions like UMass Amherst, broadening the avenues for students to continue their education or directly enter the workforce. With the potential for these partnerships, Bristol Aggie students are better positioned to thrive, whatever path they choose.
“Each visit to our campus represents our dedication to creating the best opportunities for every Bristol Aggie student,” Costa added. “Today’s event not only highlighted our students’ hard work and achievements but also the promising future that partnerships with leading educational institutions can provide.”
Bristol Aggie thanks Chancellor Reyes and the UMass Amherst team for their visit and looks forward to exploring future collaboration opportunities that support the success of every student.
