Richard W. Creteau Regional Technology Center

7 Days of Little Moments, Big Learning: Holiday Break Family Chats

Holiday break offers families a chance to reconnect and reflect together. The Rochester School District has created “7 Days of Little Moments, Big Learning”, a one-page family resource designed to spark meaningful conversations between parents and children during the break.

Each day includes a simple discussion prompt or activity that helps build important skills such as communication, empathy, creativity, critical thinking, and goal-setting — all without worksheets or added pressure.

These family chats are meant to fit naturally into your day and support learning beyond the classroom.

Students from the Environmental Science CTE Program visited the Rochester Drinking Water facility today. They learned about the sources of the city's water, how it is cleaned, and the important career opportunities that are available in that industry.

❄️ Keep Everyone Safe This Winter! ❄️
Cold weather is here—make sure everyone stays safe, warm, and healthy as temperatures drop.

Here are a few quick tips:
🧥 Layer up. Several thin layers work better than one heavy coat.
🧣 Protect extremities. Hats, gloves, and warm boots are essential.
⏱️ Limit time outdoors in extreme cold or wind chills.
🚗 Car seat safety: Avoid bulky coats under harnesses—use blankets over the straps instead.
💧 Stay hydrated. Kids need fluids even in cold weather!

Learn more winter weather safety tips for children:
👉 CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter

👉 American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/winter-storm.html

👉 Save the Children: https://www.savethechildren.org/us/charity-stories/cold-weather-tips

Stay warm, stay safe, and help protect everyone in your life! ❄️💙

Students in HST 1 & 2 were fortunate to have Members of the trauma department from Portsmouth regional Hospital join them in class today for the Stop the Bleed Program. The staff shared personal stories as well as technical skills, and the students had a wonderful time learning how to pack wounds and apply tourniquets.

On Tuesday evening, Griffin Patch was awarded $2,000.00 from the NHADA Foundation! We are so proud of him!

On Thursday, students in the Environmental Science program assisted NH biologists with an assessment of Willow Brook, which runs through the center of the city. This stream has one of the few wild brook trout populations in the seacoast area

We have a new date . . . hope to see you there!

The FBLA students will be taking over Jetpack Comics on this upcoming #givingtuesday.

Great work being done in Advanced Manufacturing!!!

HOSA members attended their annual fall conference at UNH. Noble sheep was the speaker and students attended breakout sessions. Students were able to hear from professionals and current college students about different programs and emerging healthcare trends. Students had a chance to eat in the school, dining hall, and spend the day at the MUB.

The Ed Rising State Conference was a big sucess. A big shout out to our two State Officers, Michaela and Lilliyana, for helping to plan the event!

FBLA Food Drive! Please help out if you are able!

Thank you to our CTE Veteran's!

Thank you to everyone who supported the Oct 30 blood drive hosted by SHS HOSA at R.W. Creteau Tech Center! ❤️ With help from Ms. Kumph’s classes & HOSA members, we collected 29 pints from 51 donors. Amazing teamwork! 💉🙌 #CTE #HOSA #Community #GiveBlood

The halls were full of cuteness today! 🎃 Our Small Wonders preschoolers went trick-or-treating around the school with their student teachers from the Teacher of Multiple Levels program 🍬👻 #CTE #EarlyChildhoodEd #HandsOnLearning #HalloweenFun

🎃 Our Advanced Manufacturing students put their skills to work designing and creating these awesome wooden jack-o-lantern boxes that can light up💡🪵 Happy Halloween! 👻✨
#CTE #AdvancedManufacturing #HandsOnLearning

Our Health Science students had an incredible day at Portsmouth Hospital’s Fall Expo! 🏥💉 From heart dissections to laparoscopic demos, intubation practice & more! It was hands-on career exploration at its best! 👏 #CTE #HealthScience #CareerReady #HandsOnLearning