Celebrating Excellence: NTHS Induction Ceremony! 🎓✨
On Monday, we proudly celebrated our newest members and officers into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)! These outstanding students represent the hard work, dedication, leadership, and excellence that Career and Technical Education inspires.
A special shout-out to North Central Electric for graciously allowing us to use their facility to host this special occasion. We appreciate your generosity and support of our students and Career and Technical Education!
Congratulations to our new members and officers! We are excited to see all you accomplish! 👏💙
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Yesterday our Advanced Manufacturing students had an incredible opportunity to get a firsthand look at what it takes to keep industries running at Process & Power!
Students learned about the importance of compressed air in manufacturing, participated in a training session, toured the production floor and warehouse, and gained valuable insight into the skills, knowledge, and career opportunities involved in becoming an industrial technician and beyond!
Experiences like these allow our students to connect classroom learning to real-world careers and see the exciting possibilities awaiting them in the workforce!
👏 A HUGE thank you to Process & Power for welcoming our students, sharing your expertise, and allowing us to be part of your day! We are grateful for industry partners who invest in our future workforce!"
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🚔 Hands-On Training in Law Enforcement!
Our Law Enforcement students are putting their skills into practice by learning about traffic stops using the SRO’s SUV cruiser! 🚨 This hands-on experience gives students a closer look at real-world law enforcement procedures as they build practical skills and prepare for future careers in public safety.
A special thank you to Officer Waldrop for allowing our students to observe and learn with your police cruiser! We appreciate you taking the time to support our future law enforcement professionals! 👮♂️
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A Taste of the Integumentary System! 🩺🍽️
Ms. Crawford’s Health Science students are bringing science to life with a hands-on lesson about the integumentary system! As they explore the topic of pigmentation and discoloration, students got to try edible skin prepared by Ms. Crawford.
This creative activity gave students a unique way to connect classroom concepts to the real world while learning more about the skin, its coloring, and the changes that can occur.
Who says learning about the human body can’t be fun? Great job, Ms. Crawford and Health Science students! 👏
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Preparing Future Educators: Understanding Middle School! 🍎📚
Today, our Educator Preparation students welcomed Rachel Jenne, Personnel Recruiter for DeSoto County Schools, for a professional development discussion titled “PD – What Is Different About Middle School?”
Students gained valuable insight into the unique characteristics of middle school education and the skills needed to support students during this important stage of their academic and personal development.
Thank you, Mrs. Jenne, for sharing your knowledge and helping our future educators prepare for success in the classroom! ❤️
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🚚 Our Students Are the Experts at Bridging the Gap!
This week, our CTCE Logistics & Supply Chain students are participating in the three-day Bridging the Gap event at the Landers Center, and they’re taking learning to a whole new level! 📦🌎
Partnering with companies actively working in the logistics industry, they’re creating and presenting hands-on activities and displays to teach other students and the public how the worldwide supply chain works.
Along the way, they’re building confidence, sharing their knowledge, networking with fellow students, and encouraging others to explore careers in logistics and supply chain management.
We love seeing our students put their skills, creativity, and knowledge into action while inspiring the next generation of industry professionals! Way to represent CTCE! 👏🚛
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7 days ago, CTCE News
🌟 Center Hill Middle Students Explore CTCE!
Today during 1st and 2nd block, Center Hill Middle School students visited CTCE for a behind-the-scenes look at our career and technical education programs! 🎓
Students toured each program, got to experience some of the hands-on activities our students enjoy, and explored opportunities they may want to pursue when they reach high school.
A special THANK YOU to our Student Leadership Council members who volunteered their time to serve as tour guides and help make today’s visit a success! 👏
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Our CTCE students know that teamwork makes great things happen! 💙💚
Last week, our Educator Preparation students stepped in to help our Logistics & Supply Chain class get ready for the upcoming Bridging the Gap event. We love seeing our students work together, lend a helping hand, and put their skills into action!
And the fun didn’t stop there! 🎃 After wrapping up their Pumpkinectomy project, our Health Science students joined in on the fun too! From healthcare skills to event preparation, our students are always finding ways to learn, collaborate, and support one another.
At CTCE, we’re building more than career skills—we’re building teamwork, too! 👏🧡
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Preparing for Pumpkinectomy! 🎃🧤
Ms. Cashion's 2nd Block Health Science students are getting ready for their Pumpkinectomy project! Today, students practiced donning and doffing personal protective equipment (PPE), learning the proper techniques for putting on and safely removing protective gear.
These future healthcare professionals are building important skills that help protect both healthcare workers and patients while maintaining a safe environment during medical procedures.
At CTCE, learning is hands-on—even when the patients are pumpkins! 🎃🩺 We love seeing our students develop their healthcare skills while having a little seasonal fun.
Stay tuned for more Pumpkinectomy fun! 🧡
13 days ago, CTCE News
Preparing for Pumpkinectomy! 🎃🧤
Ms. Crawford’s 3rd Block Health Science students are getting ready for their Pumpkinectomy project! Today, students practiced donning and doffing personal protective equipment (PPE), learning the proper techniques for putting on and safely removing protective gear.
These future healthcare professionals are building important skills that help protect both healthcare workers and patients while maintaining a safe environment during medical procedures.
At CTCE, learning is hands-on—even when the patients are pumpkins! 🎃🩺 We love seeing our students develop their healthcare skills while having a little seasonal fun.
Stay tuned for more Pumpkinectomy fun! 🧡
13 days ago, CTCE News
Preparing for Pumpkinectomy! 🎃🧤
Ms. Crawford’s 2nd Block Health Science students are getting ready for their Pumpkinectomy project! Today, students practiced donning and doffing personal protective equipment (PPE), learning the proper techniques for putting on and safely removing protective gear.
These future healthcare professionals are building important skills that help protect both healthcare workers and patients while maintaining a safe environment during medical procedures.
At CTCE, learning is hands-on—even when the patients are pumpkins! 🎃🩺 We love seeing our students develop their healthcare skills while having a little seasonal fun.
Stay tuned for more Pumpkinectomy fun! 🧡
13 days ago, CTCE News
Preparing for the Future with WorkKeys! 🎯
Yesterday, Ms. Morris worked with our juniors from all three blocks to administer the WorkKeys assessment and discuss the importance of this valuable test.
WorkKeys helps students demonstrate essential workplace skills that can support their future career and educational goals. By understanding the value of this assessment, students can better prepare themselves for opportunities beyond high school.
We appreciate Ms. Morris taking the time to help our students understand how WorkKeys fits into their career readiness journey. At CTCE, we're committed to helping our students build the skills and confidence they need for success in the workforce and beyond! 💼👏
14 days ago, CTCE News
Wednesday PT: Building Strength, Teamwork, and Endurance! 💪🚒
Law Enforcement and Fire Science 3rd Block students took on their Wednesday physical training (PT), working through a series of obstacle course stations designed to challenge their strength, endurance, coordination, and determination.
Physical fitness is an important part of preparing for careers in law enforcement and fire service, where teamwork, discipline, and the ability to push through challenges matter every day.
Way to go, students! Keep pushing yourselves, supporting your teammates, and building the skills you’ll need for the future! 💪👏
15 days ago, CTCE News
CTCE Stands Together for Unity Day! 🧡
Today, our CTCE staff wore orange in recognition of National Stop Bullying Day and Unity Day to show our support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. 🧡
Unity Day reminds us that we all have a role to play in creating a safe, welcoming environment where every student feels valued, respected, and supported. By standing together against bullying, we can make a difference—one kind act at a time!
At CTCE, we believe that kindness is always in style, and we're proud to wear orange to show that we stand together for unity! 🧡🤝
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Building Essential Healthcare Skills! 🩺🧤
Ms. Crawford’s 3rd Block, Year 1 Health Science students are building their foundational healthcare skills through hands-on practice! Students worked on donning and doffing personal protective equipment (PPE), learning the proper techniques for putting on and safely removing protective gear. They also practiced putting on sterile gloves, an important skill for maintaining a clean, sterile environment during medical procedures.
These future healthcare professionals are learning that proper technique, attention to detail, and safety are essential parts of patient care! We’re proud to see them developing the skills they’ll use throughout their healthcare journeys. ❤️
15 days ago, CTCE News
🏫 A Tour of Ages: Exploring School Culture Through the Years! 📚
Our 3rd Block Educator Preparation students got creative with their Tour of Ages project! 🎓✨
Students built miniature classrooms out of cardboard, complete with tiny desks and articles highlighting different time periods, to showcase how school culture has changed throughout the years. From classroom setups to the traditions and experiences that shaped each generation, students brought the history of education to life through their hands-on creations! 🍎📝
This project gave our future educators a fun, interactive way to explore how schools have evolved and how those changes have shaped the educational experiences of students and teachers.
We love seeing our future educators combine creativity, history, and hands-on learning! Great job, Ed Prep! 👏❤️
15 days ago, CTCE News
Preparing for a Pumpkinectomy! 🎃🩺
Ms. Cashion’s 2nd Block Health Science students are getting ready for tomorrow’s Pumpkinectomy project! Today, students practiced their sterile wrapping skills as they prepared the supplies needed for their upcoming hands-on activity.
In Health Science, even pumpkins need a little surgical preparation! 🎃🩹 We love seeing our students build practical skills while having fun and putting their learning into action.
Be sure to check back tomorrow to see pictures from our Pumpkinectomy project! We can’t wait to share the fun! 🧡
15 days ago, CTCE News
A Sweet Halloween Surprise! 🎃🍬
A big thank-you to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church for thinking of our staff and bringing us Halloween goodie treat baskets! 👻🧡 These thoughtful treats brought smiles to our faces and added a little extra sweetness to our week!
Ms. Morris was happy to represent our CTCE staff in a photo with the baskets and help us share our appreciation for this wonderful gesture.
We are grateful for community partners who take the time to show appreciation for our educators and staff. Thank you for helping make our school community so special!
Happy Halloween from CTCE! 🎃🖤
15 days ago, CTCE News
🩺 Hands-On Learning in Health Science! 🚑
Our 1st Block Health Science students were putting their skills to the test in the lab as they practiced assessing patients for burns and poisoning and determining appropriate first aid responses! 🩹
Through these hands-on activities, students are learning how to recognize potential emergencies, assess patient conditions, and understand the importance of responding quickly and appropriately when someone needs help.
These real-world scenarios give our future healthcare professionals valuable opportunities to build their critical-thinking, observation, and patient-care skills in a practical learning environment.
We are proud to see our Health Science students gaining the knowledge and confidence they'll need to make a difference in the healthcare field! ❤️👏
16 days ago, CTCE News
🚒 Learning from Those Who Came Before!
Our Fire Science students had a special visitor this morning, Jorja Brown, as a former student returned to CTCE to help teach the next generation of firefighters! 🔥
During the visit, Jorja got to assist current Fire Science students in learning how to properly don their SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) equipment, an essential skill for firefighters working in hazardous environments.
We love seeing former students return to share their knowledge, experience, and skills with our current students! These connections help strengthen our program and inspire the next generation of fire service professionals. We are proud to see our CTCE family continuing to learn, lead, and give back! Thank you, Jorja! 👨🚒👏
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