WCCTEC Culinary students prepared a Spanish rice with chicken today in class. Yum!
The WCCTEC Welding students toured AirGas of Kingsport and learned how welding and other inert and flammable gases are contained and processed, as well as seeing the industry from the supply chain perspective.
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We're making waves today! Students in Mrs. Smith's Career Strategies class built and tested their boats. Students were given 2 plastic cups, 10 plastic straws, 12" of plastic wrap, and 12" of duct tape to create their boats. Boats were tested using 1/2" washers for weight. All boats held 20 washers before sinking!
Washington County Schools is proud to be involved in the Washington County Day of Service happening on Saturday, April 20th. This is an opportunity for all of us to be involved in giving back to organizations in our county that provide valuable services to those in need.
Be sure to take advantage of this wonderful event!
Check it out! Washington County ITRTs Andrew Smith and Thomas Larimer are featured on the VDOE's ActiVAtED Learning Podcast today: https://www.blueridgepbs.org/educational-resources/activated-learning/
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Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity for upcoming 5th-8th graders. To register for this camp, please use this link: https://forms.gle/MVNLwojezZfrvuWM9
WCCTEC Automotive students toured TCAT of Elizabethton TN today. They learned of all the opportunities they have to offer post-graduation.
Thank you TCAT and Eddie Pless and Steve Sweet for a great day.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! On April 10, you can tune in to the Virginia Dept. of Education's podcast to hear from our very own ITRTs, Mr. Thomas Larimer and Mr. Andrew Smith. These teachers will be highlighted for their work on TECHTREK, the division's mobile STEM and Learning Lab. #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper Tune in here: https://www.blueridgepbs.org/educational-resources/activated-learning/
Chef Salad Friday with Dr. Perrigan and Kasey B. https://youtube.com/shorts/isy0pyo379o?si=dGhw44MjMfDLB5d5
The students prepared an apple dessert with spun sugar in culinary today.
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Teachers enjoyed Wednesday's Lunch & Learn session, "CTE and Students with Disabilities: A Great Fit and Future," provided by Julia Johnston, Erik Thompson and Laura Smith!
Summer opportunities from the Coomes Recreational Center Below:
Join the Washington County Public School Team! See our most recent vacancies and apply here: https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/o/wcps/page/human-resources
Have you ever felt lonely in your parenting journey? Parenting can be very hard and feel lonely, just know, you are not alone. Parent Coaching is a FREE resource provided by your school district that connects you with a coach and content created by therapists. Click here to register for on-going support from a coach: https://cookcenter.info/coaching
Be sure to check out this exciting opportunity for Earth Day!
Today, SkillsUSA officers held an awards ceremony.
Congratulations to the WCCTEC SkillsUSA students that placed in their respective competitions. Best of luck to those who are going on to State!
