Career/Tech Center

We’re excited to share that TVA stopped by to award Mrs. Colbie Rooker with a STEM grant!

A huge thank you to TVA for supporting our students and helping us bring more technology into the classroom. This grant will allow us to purchase iMacs and continue creating engaging, hands-on learning opportunities for our students.

We truly appreciate your investment in education and the future of our learners!

Houston FFA traveled to Decatur for the State Land Judging Contest last week, and we couldn’t be more proud of our members and their hard work.
Congratulations to our Junior team for earning the title of State Champions, and to our Senior team for an impressive 4th place finish in the state!

Our Business, Marketing, and Finance students are turning ideas into reality!

They’re currently designing and building a custom Athletic Media Wall for our Hilltoppers! This is something that will be used for team photos, promotions, and to showcase school pride for years to come.

We couldn’t be more proud of their creativity, teamwork, and attention to detail. This isn’t just a project, it’s real-world experience in action.

Mrs. Griffin’s second-year Health Science students explored mental health through a hands-on project. They researched different conditions, created mannequins to represent them, and organized a showcase to display their work. The display highlighted their creativity and understanding while also sharing helpful resources related to mental health and important hotline numbers.

Mr. Baskin’s Construction class teamed up with Mrs. Myatt and Mrs. Griffin’s Health Science classes to create and paint blocks for local nursing home residents. These thoughtful “spring happies” were delivered today to the residents. We’re proud of our students for giving back to the community in such a meaningful way!

Mrs. Moss’s BMF students took on the role of business analysts today, evaluating companies ranging from Apple to local businesses. Each group presented a SWOT analysis, showcasing strong strategic thinking and real-world application of their skills. Great job putting classroom learning into action!

Mrs. Moss’s BMF students took on the role of business analysts today, evaluating companies ranging from Apple to local businesses. Each group presented a SWOT analysis, showcasing strong strategic thinking and real-world application of their skills. Great job putting classroom learning into action!

Houston FFA competed at the MS FFA North District Contest Day at ICC Belden on Friday, March 6.

Results from the day include:

Jr. Quiz Bowl – 1st Place
Jr. Opening & Closing – 1st Place
Jr. Tool ID – 2nd Place
Jr. Creed Speaking – 2nd Place
Sr. Conduct of Chapter – 2nd Place
Sr. Extemp Speaking – 3rd Place

These teams and individuals will represent Houston FFA at the State Contest!

Our Welding Team and Sr. Opening & Closing Team also competed at district, and we are proud of their hard work and effort. Great job to all of our students who represented Houston FFA!

Houston FFA participated in the State Livestock Judging Contest held at Mississippi State University during spring break. We are proud of this team for placing 7th in the state!

Congratulations to these students for representing Houston well and for all of their hard work and dedication!

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.