ATTLEBORO — Five Attleboro High School students competed in the 2026 Massachusetts SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference after qualifying through district-level competitions.
The conference was held from April 30, 2026, through May 2, 2026, at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School, where Attleboro High School students competed against career and technical education students from throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
According to Attleboro Public Schools Superintendent David Sawyer, the students competed in the Medical Math and Robotics categories after placing either first or second at the district level, which was required to advance to the statewide competition.
Superintendent Sawyer said the SkillsUSA state competition brings together students from career and technical education programs to demonstrate leadership, teamwork, technical abilities, communication skills and career readiness.
“This was an outstanding opportunity for our students to showcase the skills they have developed through Attleboro High School’s career and technical education programs,” Career and Technical Education Director Ann Montagano said. “We are proud of the efforts that these students put in to qualify and compete at the state level. They represented our school community so well throughout the event.”
In addition to technical competitions, the conference included leadership development, professionalism and college and career preparation. Students also had opportunities to connect with peers, educators and industry professionals from throughout the state.
Attleboro High School Principal Craig Levis said competing at the statewide level reflected the students’ preparation and commitment.
“Our students demonstrated tremendous dedication and professionalism throughout this experience,” Principal Levis said. “Competing at the state level against talented students from across Massachusetts is an achievement that reflects their hard work, preparation and commitment to learning.”
Superintendent Sawyer also congratulated the students who participated in the conference.
“Their willingness to challenge themselves, compete at a high level and represent Attleboro High School on a greater stage is an accomplishment in itself,” Superintendent Sawyer said. “We are proud of the dedication, hard work and class that they demonstrated throughout their SkillsUSA journey.”
