To give our staff and teachers a nice Friday treat, the amazing Yowell Elementary School baristas from Specially Brewed Coffee came to CTEC to serve our teachers and staff coffee, tea, and bagels! The drinks were fantastic, only to be topped by their smiling faces and the joy they brought to all of us during their visit!
Afterwards, the baristas were given a very special tour of CTEC by our principal, Mr. Summerscales, where they got to see what our Trailblazers are working on in Cosmetology, checked out the automotive lab, got to sit in the EMT ambulance simulator, and finally they got to hear their heartbeat in our Medical Assistant lab!
Happy Administrative Assistant Appreciation Week to two of the best to do it; Jodi Stone and Patty Singleton. These incredible ladies are a huge reason why CTEC is such a an amazing place to be. Thank you both for all you do for our students and staff! #seizeopportunity #culpepertec
Our DE Cosmetology I and II students competed at the SkillsUSA Leadership Conference in Va Beach last weekend. They competed in Total Look Fantasy. Fantasy Mannequin, Cosmetology, Nails and Esthetics. Glenda Pineda and Jasive Pineda placed 2nd in the state in the Esthetics Competition. Congratulations and a great job representing CTEC and CCPS!
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We're excited and proud to announce that our Medical Assistant class recently took the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam, and we have our first group of Certified Medical Assistants! This is the first year for our Medical Assistant course, and we couldn't be more proud of our students and instructor, Ms. Barlow, for their accomplishments and dedication this year!
Today was our Skills Showcase, an event in which our students demonstrated their knowledge, skills, and professionalism to local businesses. Students also had resumes available for employers to review while they observed our students in action. Thank you to all of the businesses that came out today, and thank you to our instructors and students for the excellent work they do every day!
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Along with the accomplishments of our CTEC Trailblazers at the Virginia FCCLA Conference, CTEC's very own Chef Jay Cohen was awarded the Master Adviser Award for his continued dedication to the students and FCCLA!
The Master Adviser Award recognizes advisers who have been successful in advising an affiliated chapter for a minimum of three years, promoting the organization, operating an integrated chapter with a balanced program of work, facilitating youth-centered activities, and keeping abreast of new happenings within the organization.
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Congratulations to CTEC Culinary Arts students Jheneya Cotton and Madison Anderson for their fantastic efforts in the Culinary Arts Exhibit: Show Pieces competition at the Virginia FCCLA conference held last week in Virginia Beach! Marking their first-ever competition entry, Madison was awarded a silver medal for her efforts, and Jheneya not only secured a gold medal and placed second overall, but she also secured a $6000 scholarship to Sullivan University!
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Our Electrical I and II students were given a tour of a new home construction project in town yesterday by Lights by Knight Electric where they are responsible for installing all of the electrical. The students were given a tour of the project by owner Kyle Knight and his staff member Chuck Burke, who discussed the various stages of the electrical portion of the project. These stages included connecting each apartment unit to the main power connection and performing electrical work in a framed unit, as well as determining where electrical connections need to be pulled at on a foundation before the framing is installed for a unit that will not have a basement or crawl space.
We are really grateful to Lights by Knight for their outstanding support of the students in our Electrical program at CTEC!
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Culpeper County Public Schools and offices will be closed Monday, April 1 through Friday, April 5, 2024 for Spring Break.
Our EMT class had a special guest fly in to CTEC today: PHI Air Medical Culpeper - AirCare 6! Students observed the landing, learned about the decisions and requirements needed for a landing zone at an active scene, spoke with the flight crew about the education and experience needed to become a member of a medical flight crew, and the crew gave a tour of the various medical equipment on board the Bell 407 helicopter. Students also took advantage of the opportunity to get inside AirCare 6 to see what it's like inside the helicopter. Thank you to the AirCare 6 team for the amazing opportunity for our students!
Our HVACR students visited Appleton Campbell last week to see their facilities, talk with industry professionals about what makes a successful HVAC technician, and demonstrate their sheet metal cutting abilities. Milwaukee Tool raffle prizes went to three students, and one student won a Veto Pro Pac tool pouch. Appleton Campbell, we appreciate you having us!
🌞🌑 Solar Eclipse Alert! 🌑🌞 April 8, 2024 - Culpeper, VA. Start: ~2:02 PM, End: ~4:32 PM. Remember: Looking directly at the sun can damage your eyes! Keep your family safe - use proper eye protection.
Last Call! Out of zone renewal period ends March 31. If your child is currently on a zone waiver, a renewal application must be submitted prior to March 31. Applications are found on our website https://www.culpeperschools.org/page/student-services
If you child will be changing schools (ie. rising 6th or 9th grade), you will complete an initial application, which will be available on April 8, 2024.
Earlier this week, our Drafting II students went to The Site Tech Co., Inc. in Barboursville to learn about material and utility takeoffs and the estimating industry, and to learn and ask questions about internship opportunities the company has available. Students came prepared with their resumes and portfolios to showcase what they have accomplished at CTEC!
Introducing Creators Corner at CTEC, an after-school arts and crafts program for elementary students! Open to students in kindergarten through 5th grade, the first Creators Corner will be held on Tuesday, March 26th, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at CTEC. Call CTEC to reserve your spot today! (540) 423-6504
If you've not had an opportunity to experience one of our Nexus Nights, here's your chance! Our CTEC carpentry students will teach you how to build a planter for your garden! Thursday, March 28th, from 5 - 7 pm at CTEC. Call CTEC to reserve your spot today! (540) 423-6504
Our EMT students have been practicing various scenarios using the lab areas of our culinary, automotive, and nursing programs!
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Today is the day! STEAM weekend begins! Don't miss it!
Our Automotive students had a blast yesterday on their field trip to Cedar Mountain Stone and Chemung Contracting to learn about career pathways and opportunities for mechanics within the heavy equipment and construction industries. Students spoke with a representative from Carter Cat about their apprenticeship program and were given a tour of the facilities at Cedar Mountain Stone and Chemung Contracting. Finally, students got to observe a blast in the quarry.
Reminder: There is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, March 8, 2024.
It is a staff work day for the end of the third grading period.
