As the school year was approaching, we were thinking about (and struggling with) the fact that there are waiting lists in almost all of our CTE schools within the Commonwealth. In addition to providing our students with the best CTE experience possible, as a CTE school, we also understand one of our industries in... read more » 
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School has recently been awarded $5,000 through the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF). These funds will be used to create and plant a productive 1.4-acre apple orchard on the grounds of the school. Superintendent-Director, Dr. Heidi Riccio, expressed her enthusiasm for this unique opportunity. “What could be... read more » 
With the reigns of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School in the hands of a new Superintendent-Director, a solution to an identity crisis has begun to take form. Dr. Heidi Riccio values the uniqueness of Essex North Shore which she describes as beautiful and high performing. Having the support of Governor Charlie Baker... read more » 
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School has been awarded $253,000 as part of Governor Baker’s Workforce Capital Grant Program. Superintendent-Director Heidi Riccio stated, “Essex North Shore is grateful to the Governor for his commitment to Career and Technical Education in ensuring our students are prepared with the skills necessary to go far beyond... read more » 
Essex Tech received a $5000 grant from Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Program as part of Lowe’s Charitable and Education Foundation (LCEF). The mission of LCEF is to improve the communities served in having a positive impact on the lives of Lowe’s customers, neighbors and employees. The grant was awarded to Essex Tech to use specifically towards the... read more » 
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District participated in a documentary project for the Hechinger Report. During this documentary, Writer, Emily Richmond toured and interviewed students, staff, and school community members to gain a better understanding of our practice. Below is Emily’s account of what she learned during her visit. As a school... read more » 
Baker-Polito Administration Awards $9.5 Million in Skills Capital Grants to Support Vocational Equipment and Programs Skills Capital Grants will help 32 educational institutions improve and expand their career training programs October 11, 2017 WESTFORD— The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded $9.5 million in Skills Capital Grants to 32 high schools, community colleges and educational institutions that... read more » 
Students of the Veterinary Science and Equine programs participated in events at the Topsfield Fair this past weekend. The students, along with several outstanding cattle placed in the top 10 of the youth cattle show. Please click on the link below to read the full story. Salem News Article 
On Wednesday, September 27th Superintendent-Director Dr. William Lupini appeared on Danvers Community Access Television’s Education Watch Program! Please click the link below to watch the interview. Video Link 
Essex Tech is pleased to announce Magic and Aladdin (Laddy) through a generous donation to the school’s equine program. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson from Ipswich donated the two horses to the equine program after caring for them for many years. Both Magic and Laddy will join a stable of horses that compliment the school’s... read more » 