Career/Tech Center

Today in Business & Marketing, students put their critical thinking skills to work by completing a PESTLE Analysis on well-known brands and products.

They examined how Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental factors impact businesses in the real world.

Learning to think like marketers and business leaders! #HilltopperCTE

Mrs. Myatt, Mrs. Griffin, and Mrs. Cook’s classes got a hands-on look at the respiratory system today!
Students dissected pig lungs, successfully intubated them, and were able to watch the lungs inflate and deflate right before their eyes. This engaging lab gave them a real, in-depth understanding of how the respiratory system works.

Students at Houston CTE participated in the MSU Extension Office’s “Welcome to the Real World!” simulation workshop today. At stations staffed by CTE teachers, students were assigned an educational level, career, marital status, and children, then managed their income by paying daily and monthly expenses, recording transactions, and balancing their checkbooks. Through this hands-on experience, students learned how spending influences quality of life, how education impacts income, and how budgeting and planning can increase available money.

We would like to thank Mrs. Angie Abrams at the MSU Extension Office in Chickasaw County for allowing Houston CTE students to participate in this wonderful workshop.

One of our very own, Mr. Koary Baskin, Electrical & Construction Instructor, is pictured with his son, Taylor Baskin, after completing the welding class — a special moment celebrating hard work and family support.

Congratulations to the Spring Welding Night Class Completers!

Under the instruction of Jason Pickens, we are proud to recognize the hard work and dedication of our Spring Welding night class participants:

Alannah Williams, Cassidy Earnest, Sallie Bevels, Pedro Gathings, Matthew Henry, Ray Carraway, Joshua Spiker, Lamar Gates, Ethan Hester, Nicole Spruill, Haley Moore, Landon Donaldson, Kedarius Jackson, Taylor Baskin, Daria Lawrence, and Charqerrius King.

Also, one of our very own, Mr. Koary Baskin, Electrical & Construction Instructor, is pictured with his son, Taylor, after completing the welding class — a special moment celebrating hard work and family support.

We are proud of their commitment to learning a valuable trade skill and look forward to seeing how they apply these techniques in the future. Great job to all!

Ed Prep students have been working hard on the display case at Houston High School in honor of February being CTE month. Career & Technology Education is a vital part in educating today's youth with hands-on learning experiences and specific skills training in areas of interest. Great job girls! Keep up the great work!

Exploring Computer Science students have been learning to read and write binary code through a hands-on project. Using 6 beads per row to represent 0s and 1s, they spelled their names in binary and created their own keychains. This activity helps them visually understand how computers store information while applying what they’ve learned. It’s a great example of CTE learning in action—combining academic concepts with real-world, hands-on skills.

Health Science and Veterinary Science students spent time in the lab today exploring the cardiovascular system. They dissected deer hearts while practicing proper PPE use and identifying and discussing the structures and functions of the heart. Hands-on activities like this help connect classroom learning to real-world skills.

Happy Counselor’s Week to our wonderful CTE counselor, Mrs. Ivy! Thank you for the care, dedication, and encouragement you give to our students and staff every single day. Your support truly makes a difference, and it never goes unnoticed. We are so grateful for all you do and so lucky to have you as part of the Houston CTE family!

Mrs. Moss BMF students are stepping into the role as real world marketers by analyzing commercials to uncover who brands are really targeting.

Health Science students are selling raffle chances for a gift basket to help support their class and lab activities. Chances are $5 for one or $20 for five. If you are interested in purchasing chances, please see any Health Science student, Mrs. Griffin, or Mrs. Myatt. The drawing will be held on Friday, February 13th.

We would like to say a huge thank you to our amazing community for the generous donations and continued support of our students and programs. We truly appreciate you!

For a list of all donations, please see the post in the comments.

March 2026 Welding Class is full!
Thank you for the interest in the class.

Please be on the lookout for another class coming Fall 2026.

On Friday, January 16, our team had an outstanding day at the Tombigbee Federation Contest Day held at the ICC–Tupelo campus!
Results:
1st Place – Sr. Extemporaneous Speaking
1st Place – Sr. Opening & Closing Team
1st Place – Jr. Opening & Closing Team
2nd Place – Jr. Creed Speaking
2nd Place – Sr. Conduct of Chapter Team

We’re proud of each of you and your hard work!

Houston CTE is offering another Welding Night Class for Spring 2026!
Classes will begin in March. The cost is $125 per student.
Sign up today to secure your spot!

Supporting our own in every way! Best of luck tonight to Will Echoles on the field and Kennedy Pearson in the band tonight at the Fiesta Bowl! Houston CTE is proud of you both! #RedDay # CTE Supports

Welding class starts tonight!

Welding class is FULL for this Spring semester!

Congratulations to our FFA teams that participated int he Tombigbee FFA Federation Contest Day held at ICC-Belden.

1st place Welding Team- Tatum McWhirter, Khloe Baird, and Josh Flatt

1st place Jr Tool ID Team- Joe Harold Pepper, Jaxon Moss, Isabella Bullard, and Samantha Robertson

4th place Sr Tool ID Team- Kooper Hanna, Josh Flatt, Isabella King, and Zoe Kipapa

The welding and Jr Tool ID Teams have advanced to District Contest.