Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative

The Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative (LPVEC) is hosting a "Last Chance" Plant Sale on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, and again from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The LPVEC Greenhouse is attached to the main building located at 174 Brush Hill Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089. Please come out to support the students, the Horticulture Program, and the Collaborative. (Please see the attached flyer.)

The Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative Career and Technical (CTE) Program students participated in the Massachusetts SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference and Skills Competition from April 30, 2026, to May 2, 2026, at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School. For the second year in a row, Mr. William Wyman, an Automotive Program student, won Gold at the state level, and he will now be participating again at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, June 1 -5, 2026, at the Georgia World Conference Center in Atlanta, GA. We are proud of our students, our advisers, Ms. Christine Ganong and Mr. Henry Crochier, and the growth of our SkillsUSA Program -keep up the good work.

The Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative (LPVEC) Transportation Department will participate in a Hiring Event on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Basketball Hall of Fame located at 1000 Hall of Fame Avenue, Springfield, MA 01105, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., where we will hire additional drivers and monitors. Please see the attached flyer for more information...

THE ANNUAL LPVEC PLANT SALE CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND
Please come out and support our students, the Landscaping/Horticulture Program, and the LPVEC. For more information, please see the attached flyer.

The annual Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative (LPVEC) Plant sale continues this weekend, on May 16th and May 17th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the LPVEC Greenhouse, located at 174 Brush Hill Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089. Please come out and support our students, the Landscaping/Horticulture Program, and the LPVEC. For more information, please see the attached flyer.

The annual Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative (LPVEC) Plant sale continues this weekend, on May 16th and May 17th, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the LPVEC Greenhouse, located at 174 Brush Hill Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089. Please come out and support our students, the Landscaping/Horticulture Program, and the LPVEC. For more information, please see the attached flyer.

The annual Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative (LPVEC) Mother's Day Plant sale will be held on May 9th, May 10th, May 16th, and May 17th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the LPVEC Greenhouse, located at 174 Brush Hill Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089. Please come out and support our students, the Landscaping/Horticulture Program, and the LPVEC. For more information, please see the attached flyer.

The Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative (LPVEC) Transportation Department will be hosting Hiring Events from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on April 21, 2026, and April 22, 2026. On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the event will be located at 384 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam, MA 01001. The event on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, will be held at 2045 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Please see the attached flyer for more information...

Good Evening, LPVEC Family,
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, EB’s Restaurant (385 Walnut Street Extension, Agawam, MA) will generously donate 10% of that day’s total food sales to help support our LPVEC SkillsUSA students as they prepare for upcoming conferences and competitions (Please see the attached flyer). EB’s will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., making it easy to stop by for lunch, dinner, or takeout. Your participation directly helps our students access valuable learning and leadership opportunities.

I hope you'll consider showing your support by enjoying a meal at EB’s or placing an order that day. Every bit of involvement strengthens our students’ path forward, and your encouragement really makes a difference.

Thank you for your support of the LPVEC, its students, and its programs.

Sheriff Nick Cocchi spent time with students in the Criminal Justice Program at the Lower Pioneer Valley Career and Technical Education Center last Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

During his visit, Sheriff Cocchi spoke about the rewarding career path of becoming a correctional officer, emphasizing the important role officers play in public safety and rehabilitation. He also encouraged students to stay focused in school, reminding them that the work they put in today will shape the opportunities they have tomorrow.

Most importantly, Sheriff Cocchi left students with a powerful message: your future is yours to create. Write your own story, set your goals, and don’t let anything stand in the way of becoming who you want to be.

Sheriff Coochi thanks the students and staff for the warm welcome – Sheriff Cocchi and the Hampden County Sheriff's Department look forward to continuing to connect with and support the next generation!