TOWNSEND — North Middlesex Regional School District is pleased to share that high school senior AJ Macapagal has earned the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction in English and Tagalog.
The Seal of Biliteracy is awarded to students who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one additional language by the time they graduate high school. Students who earn the Seal receive a special designation on their diploma recognizing their achievement.
Having grown up in the Philippines, Tagalog is Macapagal’s native language. She received bilingual education in English and Tagalog while living in the Philippines and continues to use Tagalog with her family and listens to Tagalog music daily.
Macapagal plans to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner, utilizing her proficiency in Tagalog to connect with patients and reduce language barriers.
More than 18,000 students have achieved the Seal of Biliteracy since 2019.
The Seal represents academic excellence, strengthens college applications, improves job prospects and prepares students for a global workforce that values multilingualism.
“Congratulations to AJ on this impressive accomplishment,” said Principal Laurie Smith. “Earning the Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction reflects her dedication to maintaining her language skills and embracing her cultural heritage, and we are excited to see how she makes a difference in her future career.”
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