Career/Tech Center

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.

Merry Christmas from the Houston CTE Center!
Our teachers, their families, and CTE students were excited to take part in the 75th Annual Houston Christmas Parade this week. The float highlighted each of our CTE programs and the amazing students who represent them. It was a great opportunity for our programs to come together and celebrate the start of the holiday season with our community.

We’re getting in the Christmas spirit here at the CTE. Our students and staff are enjoying a simple bit of holiday cheer as we head into December.

Congratulations to Dr. Cook’s students for passing the Beef Quality Assurance Certification test! Their hard work and dedication continue to show—great job!

Front row: Zara Guido, Isabella King, Kaylee Mixon, Emily Voyles, Zoey Johnson
Back row: Aiden Dotson, Kooper Hanna, Brody Young, Lyterion Ivy

Mrs. Griffin and Mrs. Myatt’s Health Science students got hands-on with their Body Organization unit! Students traced the human body to map out levels of organization, anatomical positions, and directional terms.

Congratulations to Dr. Cook and the FFA students on earning a Bronze Award in Food Science and a 2-Star National Chapter Award! 🎉
Students recognized are Vanessa Salazar, Maggie Kipapa, Jasmir Jones, and Kaite Houser — great job representing Houston CTE with excellence!

Mrs. Myatt’s Health Science students brought some Halloween cheer to Trend Nursing Home this week! They passed out festive goody bags and spent time brightening the residents’ day.

Happy Halloween from your friends at CTE!

Congrats to Mrs. Savannah Griffin for being named the 2025–2026 CTE Teacher of the Year! Well deserved! 🎉

Our culinary students had an amazing hands-on experience today at our local Hardee’s! They rolled up their sleeves and got to work — making biscuits from scratch, frying up golden chicken, and whipping up delicious omelets alongside the Hardee’s team.

This visit gave our students a taste of what it’s like to work in a fast-paced professional kitchen, while building their confidence and culinary skills.

A huge thank you to Hardee’s for opening their kitchen and giving our students this incredible opportunity!

Mrs. Griffin’s second-year Health Science students put their first aid knowledge to the test during a mock disaster day! Mrs. Myatt’s students participated as patients, giving the second-year students the opportunity to triage and treat injuries in a realistic, hands-on scenario. Great teamwork and learning in action!

Mrs. Moss’s Business, Marketing & Finance II students explored Human Resources Management in action through a creative pumpkin-themed activity! Students used pumpkins to demonstrate HR concepts like teamwork, leadership, and employee motivation, applying real-world skills in a fun and engaging way.

Mrs. Moss’s Business, Marketing & Finance I students took on a fun fall twist with their Pumpkin Marketing Challenge! Students applied key business concepts like branding, advertising, budgeting, teamwork, and public speaking while developing creative strategies to market their pumpkins to a target audience.

Mrs. Griffin and Mrs. Myatt’s Health Science students visited the Chickasaw County Courthouse, where Karsunn Moore took time to speak with them during their Legal and Ethical unit. Students learned about the importance of understanding and following laws in the healthcare field.

Welding Night Class Reminder

If you’re enrolled in the Fall Welding Night Class, we’ll see you Tuesday, October 14 at 6:00 p.m.!

This class is full for the fall semester, and no new participants can be added. We’re excited to get started and look forward to seeing everyone soon!

We had an amazing turnout for our FAFSA Sign-Up Day at the CTE building! Our team was proud to help students and families take an important step toward their future. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, asked questions, and completed their FAFSA- Your hard work today bring you one step closer to your goals!

After several weeks of training and practice, Mrs. Griffin’s second-year Health Science students earned their CPR certification! Mrs. Jennifer Higginbotham visited the class to discuss the importance of learning CPR, AED use, and airway management. She guided students through the proper steps and ensured they performed each skill correctly before certifying them.

Thank you, Mrs. Jennifer, for sharing your expertise and helping our students gain this valuable life-saving skill!

Ty Stroup, a firefighter/EMS with the Tupelo Fire Department, visited Mrs. Griffin’s second-year Health Science students during their Emergency Services unit. He spoke with students about his journey to becoming a firefighter, his work schedule, and the different types of emergency calls he responds to. He also discussed other important firefighter duties such as performing fire safety inspections, maintaining equipment, assisting with rescue operations, and educating the public on fire prevention and emergency preparedness.

Health Science Students Practice PPE Skills

Mrs. Griffin and Mrs. Myatt’s Health Science students practiced proper PPE techniques this week. They learned the correct steps for putting on and removing protective equipment—an important skill for ensuring safety in healthcare settings.