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Mini Dance Marathon is Underway!
And the 25-26 Mini Dance Marathon is underway! Let's Dance!!!!!
Friday, Feb 27 2026
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Junior Welding Lab
Great job today ladies & gentlemen, and Mr. Naples. Thanks for showing me all the cool stuff you are learning. Keep up the good work!!!
Thursday, Feb 26 2026
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MCCTC & Valley STEM News 12/5/5
MCCTC & Valley STEM 12/5/25 13- Robotics Competition (Cafeteria) 8- MCCTC Special Board Meeting @4:30 (JBC) 15- MCCTC Board Meeting @4:30 (JBC) 15-18- Creative Arts Pop-Up Shop (During all lunch periods for students) 16- Creative Arts Pop-Up Shop Open House 5:00-7:00 p.m. 20- Robotics Competition 22-31 Christmas Break Applications Now Open for 2026-27 School Year! As a reminder, Winter Break will be December 22-January 2. Classes will resume as normal on January 5th! Holiday Pop-Up Shop MCCTC and Valley STEM Give Back! NTHS + United Way NTHS seniors helped pack and organize Care Closet orders supporting more than 29 local schools. We’re proud of their leadership and service! Car Smash for a Cause Allied Health students hosted a Car Smash Fundraiser, giving participants the chance to take a swing for $5—all to support Akron Children's Hospital. Supporting Youngstown Blue Coats Students also presented $1,600 from our Veterans Day fundraisers to the Youngstown Blue Coats, helping provide essentials to local veterans and individuals in need. We’re so proud of our students for making a meaningful impact across the Mahoning Valley! The future of manufacturing is changing — and so are we! As technology advances, we are updating programs like robotics and cybersecurity to meet today’s workforce needs. Plus, new innovation spaces are on the way to give students even more hands-on opportunities. Check out the story from The Business Journal to see how we’re preparing students for the careers of tomorrow Congratulations to our Students of the Month! We’re proud of these outstanding students for their hard work, leadership, and positive impact on MCCTC/Valley STEM. Keep up the amazing work! MCCTC Robotics Club hosted our annual VRC tournament and it was a huge success! Thank you to all the staff, alumni, family, and friends who volunteered — we appreciate you! A big congratulations to Team 7882H for earning the Excellence Award and qualifying for the State Tournament in March! Congratulations to Terry and Alexander from Auto Tech on passing even more tests this week! Just a couple more to go and all 8 tests will be complete and they will be on track to earn their G1 certification and join an exclusive group of students!
Friday, Dec 05 2025
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MCCTC & Valley STEM News!
MCCTC & VALLEY STEM NEWS 10/17/2025 NOVEMBER 1- Valley STEM Dance @ 5:30 6- Parent Teacher Conferences (3:00-9:00 PM) 8- Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast 7:00 AM (Cafeteria)- See below for more info! 11- Veterans Day Assemblies 14- Virtual Day MCCTC students ONLY- No In Person Classes 14- County Sophomore Visit Day 18- Valley STEM Board Meeting @4:30 (JBC) 18- MCCTC/Valley STEM Open House 5:00-7:00 PM 22- Robotics Tournament 26-28- Thanksgiving Break NEW Next Year! Senior Only Programs! Exciting news! MCCTC will be offering two new senior-only programs next school year — Nail Tech and Advanced Electricity & HVAC! These one-year programs are perfect for students who want to gain hands-on skills and industry credentials before graduation. If you know a friend or sibling who will be a senior next year and might be interested, be sure to share this opportunity with them! Contact the school for more information! Applications open online on our website December 1st! MCCTC and Valley STEM Open House 11/18/2025 November 14 – Virtual Day for MCCTC Juniors & Seniors MCCTC juniors and seniors will have a virtual learning day on Thursday, November 14. Students are encouraged to use this opportunity to job shadow and gain real-world experience in their chosen field. Lab teachers will be sending home an information packet with details for students and parents. Meanwhile, Valley STEM 9th and 10th grade students will report to school as usual as we host our countywide Sophomore Visit Day. Sophomores from across Mahoning County will spend the day exploring MCCTC’s programs and learning about the opportunities available to them as future juniors. Cosmetology Hair and Nail A-Thon MCCTC Senior Cosmetology students will host their annual Hair & Nail-A-Thon Fundraiser on Wednesday, November 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the school’s full-service salon. All salon and spa services will be just $15, with proceeds benefiting the Cosmetology Student Activity Fund to help cover costs for the Ohio State Cosmetology & Barber Board licensure exam. Appointments can be made by calling 330-729-4000, and walk-ins are welcome as time permits. Come out, support our talented students, and enjoy a professional salon experience at a great price! Veterans Day Celebration Girl Power! Girl power in action! Our students stepped into the driver’s seat at the SheDig event — climbing into heavy equipment, learning from professionals, and discovering just how capable and confident they truly are. A huge thank you to Mrs. Mechling for making this opportunity possible and to everyone who supported our team. Rain or shine — our girls showed up and showed out! Drug Free Club We’re proud to share that more than 70 MCCTC students signed up and completed their Drug Free Club test this week—one of our largest turnouts ever! It’s inspiring to see so many students taking the pledge to stay drug-free and make positive choices for their future. Fun in Biology! Mrs. Holmes’ Biology students celebrated Halloween in a fun (and tasty!) way by creating edible cell models today! Using candy and other sweet treats to represent different cell parts, students reviewed cell structure and function while adding a creative, hands-on twist to their lesson. Learning biology has never been so delicious! Valley STEM Trailer Takes on Poland Elementary! The Valley STEM Trailer spent the day at Poland Elementary School, giving first graders an exciting, hands-on introduction to science and technology! Students had the opportunity to explore 3D pens, drones, CNC machines, and more, sparking curiosity and creativity in every classroom. Each first-grade class participated, making it a day full of discovery and fun. A special thank you goes to Mr. V, Mr. Lop and their amazing student helpers for organizing the visit and inspiring the next generation of innovators! Creative in Culinary! Culinary Arts students put their creativity and skills to the during a surprise cooking challenge! Each student received a mystery set of ingredients and was tasked with creating a one-of-a-kind dish. From savory meals to sweet treats, their imagination and talent truly shined—proving that great chefs can make magic out of any ingredients! English in STEM Innovation meets English class in Mrs. Valingo’s English 10 classroom at Valley STEM! Students combined research, writing, and hands-on creativity by studying a manufactured item, exploring its history and personal significance, and then building or coding their own version in class and the STEM labs. This unique project showcased incredible collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation—proving that English at STEM is anything but ordinary! Allied Health Our Allied Health juniors got hands-on experience as they practiced CPR techniques and learned essential life-saving skills. These students are working toward earning their CPR/First Aid credential, an important step in their training for future healthcare careers. We’re so proud of their dedication and commitment to helping others! Dippin And Donuts! The Sunshine Club hosted a Dippin’ & Donuts event for our staff this week — the perfect fall pick-me-up! Everyone enjoyed taking a quick break to relax, chat, and enjoy some sweet treats. Big thanks to the Sunshine Club for putting this together and keeping things fun around here! An extra thanks to Ms. Hackett for helping every with their creative side!
Friday, Oct 31 2025
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October - Attendance Awareness
What is chronic absenteeism? When a student misses 10% or more of the instructional time FOR ANY REASON . This would mean missing 17.7 days (~103 hours) or more of school in a year. Who is at-risk? Any student who misses 5% of the instructional time is considered to be at-risk. This is about 8.85 days (~51.5 hours) of school or about 1 day per month ! When a student gets to this point there will be a letter sent to families as notification and an attendance intervention will need to be discussed. Why does this matter? We want students to get the most out of their experience at MCCTC & Valley STEM. When students are engaged with our instructors, lab equipment, academic content, and develop positive social relationships they are better prepared to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, and enroll in college. What absences count against attendance? ALL absences count against attendance including suspension . There are 2 types of absences: 1. Excused Absences - this means that we received communication or documentation for an absence; we have received notification from a parent or guardian that the student was not going to be in school; or a student is suspended. 2. Unexcused Absences - this is the same as a no call, no show to work; these absences count toward truancy ; the student is out of school and we do not know why. With the change in the attendance laws, medical absences now count against student attendance. These are considered excused absences , but even with a medical note, letter, or other medical documentation these absence hours count against students. What happens now? We are still handling attendance on a case-by-case basis and understand that circumstances come up where students could miss school. Communicate with the school every time that your student is going to be absent. Continue to turn in documentation when it is available for medical absences or any other reason. This helps us keep track of the reasons students are missing school. We want to work together to improve attendance! How to communicate: 📞 Phone - 330 729 4000 ext. 1232 or choose the attendance option. 📧 Email - mcctc.attendance@mahoningctc.com 💬 Message - ParentSquare App direct message to Attendance. 📠 Fax - 330 729 4035 📝 Handwritten Note - signed by parent/guardian to attendance office. Ohio Department of Education and Workforce - Attendance Law FAQs
Thursday, Oct 16 2025
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MCCTC & Valley STEM News!
MCCTC & Valley STEM News | September 26, 2025 Important Dates- October 10- NEOEA Day- No School 16- STEM Sophomore Shadow CTC Labs 20- MCCTC Board Meeting @4:30 (JBC) 21- American Red Cross Blood Drive 7:00-2:00 Valley STEM Students- Save the Date! Valley STEM will be having a dance on Saturday, November 1st from 5:30-8:30. More details to follow! Valley STEM Video- Hear From Our Students! We’re excited to launch our brand-new Valley STEM video, showcasing everything that makes our school one-of-a-kind! From cutting-edge technology and hands-on equipment to our wide variety of clubs and activities, Valley STEM offers students opportunities they won’t find anywhere else. Even better—you’ll hear directly from our students as they share their experiences and what they love most about being part of Valley STEM. Don’t miss this inside look at the innovation, energy, and possibilities that make Valley STEM so amazing! Start With Hello Week! MCCTC and Valley STEM students celebrated Start With Hello Week with a full lineup of fun activities designed to spread kindness, build connections, and create a more inclusive school community. The week kicked off with Meet & Greet Monday , where students wore name tags, signed each other’s t-shirts, and introduced themselves in their own “hello style.” Turn-Table Tuesday brought music in the commons, club showcases, and Human Bingo to encourage meeting new friends. On Who’s With Me Wednesday , students dressed in twin outfits or class colors and joined in games and photo booth fun. Trusted Adult Thursday gave students the chance to thank teachers and staff who make a difference, while trivia and prizes added to the excitement. The week wrapped up with Fistbump Fri-YAY , a school-wide lab swap, popsicles, and plenty of positive energy. The goal: spread kindness, make connections, and remind everyone that a simple “hello” can make a big difference! From start to finish, the halls were filled with smiles, laughter, and new connections! MCCTC & Valley STEM Support Ohio Tech Day! Students and staff at MCCTC and Valley STEM joined schools across Ohio in celebrating Ohio Tech Day! This special day highlights the role technology plays in education, and at MCCTC and Valley STEM, technology is part of our everyday learning. From hands-on lab equipment to innovative projects and problem-solving challenges, our students use state-of-the-art tools to explore, create, and innovate. Ohio Tech Day was the perfect opportunity to showcase how technology empowers our students and prepares them for success in school and beyond. September 2025
Friday, Sep 26 2025
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Important Information Coming Next Week!
📣 Important Information Coming Next Week! Hello MCCTC & Valley STEM Families, Starting next week, we will begin posting daily reminders and links to help you complete all required back-to-school forms. These forms are extremely important and must be completed before the first day of school. We understand your time is valuable, so feel free to complete the forms whenever it's convenient for you — just be sure to refer back to the daily posts if you need to catch up or revisit anything. 📬 ParentSquare Tip: If you'd prefer not to receive notifications throughout the day, you can update your settings to receive a daily digest at a time that works best for you. Just go to your ParentSquare account settings and select your preferred delivery method and time. Check out this quick video if you need help! Digest Settings For Parents Video We know this is a busy time and you'll be receiving a lot of information over the next few weeks, but don’t worry — things settle down once the school year begins. We appreciate your attention and support as we get everything ready for a great start! As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out. – MCCTC & Valley STEM Team
Thursday, Jul 31 2025
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MCCTC & Valley STEM Update 5/16
MCCTC & Valley STEM Update - May 2025 Important Dates- MAY 19- MCCTC Board Meeting @4:30 (JBC) 23- Spring Picnic 26- Memorial Day- No School 29- Senior Awards Ceremony, Last Day of School 29- Virtual Day for all Students 30- Last Day for Teachers ***May 29th is the last day for all students and also a VIRTUAL DAY. There will be no in person classes that day. ***MCCTC's Senior Awards Ceremony will be on Thursday, May 29th at 9:00 am at Powers Auditorium. Click HERE for the senior letter that was mailed home to parents! MCCTC & Valley STEM Summer Camp Information We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 MCCTC and Valley STEM Summer Camps! These exciting, hands-on experiences are designed to engage, educate, and inspire students entering grades 6–8 who are curious about career pathways and STEM fields. These camps fill quickly, so don’t delay! Limited spots are available. Visit www.mahoningctc.com for more information on each camp and to register. Big News from Valley STEM + ME2 Academy! We’re thrilled to announce that the Valley STEM Academy has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation to support CNC machining and advanced manufacturing education! This is the third year in a row we’ve received funding from the foundation—bringing our total support to $33,000 in less than two years! This generous grant will help: Fund student scholarships Cover travel costs for SkillsUSA and Project MFG competitions Provide essential supplies for our Engineering Design & Advanced Manufacturing programs Support students pursuing careers in machining and manufacturing A huge THANK YOU to the Gene Haas Foundation for investing in our students and the future of America’s skilled workforce! What an amazing evening at the 2025 Creative Arts & Design Senior Portfolio Review Night! We were thrilled to welcome such an incredible turnout in support of our talented seniors as they showcased their final portfolios. The creativity and professionalism on display were truly inspiring, and we couldn’t be more proud of our students! A heartfelt thank you goes out to our dedicated judges, supportive administration, and the MCCTC Culinary Arts program for their contributions—from the beautiful event decor to the delicious food stations. Events like this would not be possible without the teamwork and support of so many. Thank you for helping us celebrate the next generation of artists and designers in such a meaningful way! 2nd Annual Senior Cardboard Regatta! Seniors took to the pond today for our Second Annual Cardboard Boat Race—and it was a splash! Teams built boats from cardboard and raced across the water, showing off their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. A huge shoutout to the Public Safety girls’ team for taking first place! Congratulations Mrs. Hackett! SpanningtheNeed has named Melissa Hackett, Creative Arts and Design Instructor at MCCTC, as last week’s Inspirational Person of the Week – Education Edition! With 32 years of dedication to her students, Melissa inspires creativity, passion, and community service both in and out of the classroom. She also serves as the Marketing and Fundraising Manager for The Ryan Giambattista HELMS Foundation, using art to help others heal. Thank you, Melissa, for all you do!!
Friday, May 16 2025
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MCCTC & Valley STEM Update 3/21/25
MCCTC & Valley STEM Update3/21/25 MARCH 22- Northeast Regional Drones Competition (Cafeteria) APRIL 11- NTHS Ceremony @8:30 (JBC) 14- MCCTC Board Meeting @4:00 (JBC) 18-25- Spring Break CONGRATULATIONS MRS. GREER! Congratulations to the one and only Mrs. Greer! Donna was honored this week as one of the Mahoning Valley Educators of the Year! Our school, staff, and students are so lucky to have her. MCCTC & VALLEY STEM STUDENTS COMPETE IN SKILLSUSA STATE COMPETITON Congratulations to all of our MCCTC and Valley STEM students who competed at the SkillsUSA State Competition this week in Columbus! GOLD Creative Sculpture Design - Anna Pratt, Stella Alleman, Gordon Moore SILVER Mobile Robotics - Dominic Andy, Madeline Moliterno Automated Manufacturing (STEM)- Aiden Strock, Ari DeRosa, Brady Harding Firefighting - Abigail Broz BRONZE Robotics Urban Search and Rescue - Marcelo Jacobson, Ben Wilson Welding Sculpture - Kyra Milano Cabinetmaking - Zachary Tomasic FUN IN BIOLOGY Sophomores in Biology extracted DNA from strawberries and plan to put it onto microscope slides to observe in the upcoming week! STUDENT COUNCIL FIELDTRIP Thanks to Mr. Parker and Mrs. Williams for planning a fun fieldtrip on a beautiful day to the Mahoning County Courthouse! CONGRATULATIONS CLARE & OWEN! Congratulations to Exercise Science student, Clare Coppola and Allied Health students, Owen Eisenbraun and Sofia Previte! You make us proud! AVIATION MAINTENANCE Our Aviation Maintenance students dove deep into the details of Fuel Systems with Mr. Rowe! From understanding fuel flow and filtration to troubleshooting real-world aircraft fuel issues, these students are gaining hands-on experience that will prepare them for careers in aviation maintenance! ANIMAL SCIENCE STUDENTS VISIT VETERINARY HOSPITAL Students in the Animal Science program had an AMAZING hands on educational experience at the Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital! Students saw specialty surgery, general surgery, sterile prep, neurology, oncology, cardiology, radiology, CT scan, emergency medicine and patient care! Thank you to all the amazing RVT’s and Veterinarians who took time out of their busy schedules, we truly appreciate it!
Friday, Mar 21 2025