Bristol County Agricultural High School

Juniors in Veterinary Science and Companion Animal Science had the opportunity to visit and tour UMass Amherst’s Charles River campus (formerly Mount Ida) to learn about their Vet Tech program. They were also able to visit the Advanced Veterinary Specialty Center of New England to see all of their new facilities and learn about specialties in the veterinary field. Huge thank you to Dr. Gueye at UMass and Dr. Kube and Chastity McPherson at AVSCNE.

Aggie farm to school is in full swing—our steak and cheese sandwiches were a huge hit today, with students loving every bite! Meanwhile, Floriculture is hard at work growing fresh vegetables, setting the stage for even more farm-to-school meals to come. 🥬🥔 #FarmtoSchool

Yesterday Equine Science Juniors and Seniors welcomed Flora Ketchum and Victoria Hooker to the Aggie! Flora spoke about her journey as an entrepreneur and owner of FK Arena Design and Maintenance. Flora and Victoria spoke about the daily schedule and work they do. They also explained the depth of networking and relationship building they have experienced. Students had great feedback about their time with Flora and Tori! Thank you FK Arena Design and Maintenance! @fkarenadesigns “I learned that building positive relationships with clients is the best way to run a successful business.” - Sarah Doherty ‘26 “I learned to always go into business with a positive attitude, even though you may experience difficult challenges.” - Victoria Sefrino ‘26 “Right now as young adults is an important time to build relationships and our reputation.” -Kylee Berwick ‘26

On Monday, a group of Livestock and Dairy Management Juniors visited New England Ovis. NEO Farm is known for their disease free flock, considered to be the healthiest sheep in the world due to being specific pathogen free. On the field trip, students were able to get a tour of their facility as well as help care for their newest lambs.  Thank you, NEO Farm, for hosting our students and providing them with this educational opportunity!🐑 #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence

🏆 HOUSE CUP CHAMPIONS 🏆 Congratulations to our Vet Science House Cup Champions! This incredible achievement represents the culmination of months of dedication, teamwork, and school spirit shown across so many events on campus. From the generosity displayed during our Food Drive and Toy Drive to the energy and pride brought to every Spirit Week competition, Vet Science set the standard for what it means to be a true community. Your commitment, enthusiasm, and willingness to show up for one another made all the difference. This win isn’t just about points, it’s about leadership, character, and the impact you’ve had on our school culture. Well done—enjoy the victory! 👏🎉 #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence

Floriculture students have been serving their community with some fun classes! Juniors visited the Dighton Housing Authority to teach the residents how to create spring arrangements. The Dighton and Swansea Garden Clubs came for a tour of the department and a demonstration on how to design with garden flowers. Thank you Mrs. Chevalier, Mrs. Flory, senior students Bella Payne and Sophia Cadieux, and Mark Wade from Fernandes Farm for hosting! Please contact Bristol Aggie for inquiries about setting up a private class!💐 #Floriculture #Floraldesign #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨 Join the team at Bristol Aggie! We are currently looking to fill two coaching positions: 🏀 Freshman Volleyball Coach 🏀 Junior Varsity (JV) Volleyball Coach This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student-athletes by building skills, character, and a love for the game. We’re looking for individuals who are passionate, committed, and ready to help develop our program. 📍 Be part of a supportive school community 📍 Help shape the next generation of athletes 📍 Bring energy, leadership, and dedication Interested candidates should reach out for more information or to apply. #BristolAggie #NowHiring #CoachingOpportunity #StudentAthletes #JoinOurTeam

Today’s visit from Governor Maura Healey was a truly special moment for Bristol Aggie—one that reflected the collective effort and pride of our entire campus community.

Thank you Governor for your support of Agricultural Education and the Bristol Aggie campus!

From start to finish, our students were the highlight of the day. They represented Bristol Aggie with authenticity, confidence, and professionalism—whether speaking with guests, demonstrating hands-on projects, or showcasing the depth of their technical and workforce development skills. In real time, you could see the impact of a specialized agricultural education and the meaningful preparation taking place every day across our campus.

What makes Bristol Aggie unique is the complexity and rigor of our majors. Our students are not only learning foundational skills, but also engaging in advanced, industry-aligned experiences that prepare them for both immediate entry into the workforce and success in post-secondary education. This balance is what positions Bristol Aggie at the center of vocational agricultural education in the Commonwealth.

Throughout the visit, our programs came to life through student-led demonstrations and conversations—each one highlighting the knowledge, responsibility, and leadership our students are developing. Their impact was undeniable.

We are grateful for the support and partnership of Secretary Zrike from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Education, the Under Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Alysia Ordway, the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, and our legislative delegation for spending the day with us and investing in the future of agricultural education.

#BristolAggie #AgriculturalEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #MAEducation

We are proud to recognize Kyleigh Bailey as our Vocational Student of the Year! 🌟 Kyleigh, an Agricultural Mechanics major, was honored alongside outstanding vocational students from across the region at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. This recognition celebrates not only her technical skill, but also her dedication, work ethic, and commitment to excellence in her craft. Kyleigh represents the very best of what vocational education stands for—hands-on learning, perseverance, and a passion for growth. We couldn’t be more proud of all she has accomplished and can’t wait to see what the future holds for her. Congratulations, Kyleigh! 👏 #BristolAggie #VocationalExcellence #StudentOfTheYear #AgMechanics #CTEWorks

Happy National Animal Control Officer (ACO) Appreciation Week! This week, we recognize the dedication and vital public safety services provided by animal care and control professionals. Some of our community ACOs include Lisa White of Somerset and Swansea, Jessica Black of Fall River, and BCAHS graduates, Stacy Ferry of Dighton (Class of 1985), Shelley Avilla of New Bedford (Class of 1995) and Vera Figlock of Fall River (Class of 2023)! Thank you for your work and contribution to our community!🐾 #BAPride #ACOAppreciation

Ms. Mills AP Literature class is soaking in this warm weather! They enjoyed finishing Shakespeare's play "Much Ado About Nothing" by reenacting it earlier this morning outside of Gilbert Hall. #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #Shakespeare

Students in Natural Resource Management are working on exhibits in the museum. They are painting the space and sculpting pieces for it. This exhibit will highlight edge habitats, including animals such as deer, coyotes, groundhogs, and more! #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence

Happy Arbor Day! All of our students in Arboriculture are spending time outside planting, climbing, and trimming trees. #ArborDay2026 #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence

Last week the Junior Nursery Management class went to Evergreen Tree & Landscape. The company's owner Larry Hindle, who is on the Landscape Advisory Board, gave students a tour of his operation. Larry talked with students about running a retail nursery, planting/digging his own B&B trees, running a Christmas tree farm, growing his own annuals/perennials and other aspects of his business. #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence #LocalBusiness

This week the cafeteria is highlighting Aggie beef products. Make sure to stop by the farm store at Spring Expo to pick up fresh beef!🥩 #FarmtoSchool

Beautiful day for #ArborDay2026

Bristol Aggie will soon be having their first ever chick sale! The students of the livestock program are currently in the process of incubating eggs from our flock in their classrooms and want to give our community the opportunity to purchase chicks once they hatch! Chicks would be picked up on May 2nd between 10am and 1pm at our Spring Expo event. If you are interested in purchasing chicks, please fill out the form below to be placed on a waitlist: https://forms.gle/7UGwm4QzMxFwch3H9

Lambing season is finally here! Juniors in Livestock and Dairy Management were busy caring for newborn lambs and pregnancy-checking other ewes due soon. 🐑🌱 #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence

And that's a wrap on spirit week! #BAPride #CultivatingExcellence

We are excited to Welcome the Class of 2030! Welcome to the BA family! #CultivatingExcellence #BAPride