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  • MCCTC and Valley STEM Update 10/10/2024

    MCCTC & Valley STEM Update 10/10/24 OCTOBER  15- No School (NEOEA Day) 17- Make Up Picture Day 18- End of First Grading Period 21- MCCTC Board Meeting @ 4:30 (JBC) 22- Red Cross Blood Drive (Organized by Key Club) 24- 10th Grade STEM Students Shadow CT Labs   IMPORTANT- There is NO SCHOOL for students tomorrow, Friday, 10/11/2024 due to NEOEA day. Enjoy the long weekend!   Valley STEM Receives $650,000 Grant! Valley STEM is proud to announce that it has been awarded close to $650,000 in grant funding through the Ohio Department of Education's Career Technical Education Equipment Program. Valley STEM is one of 34 schools across Ohio to receive this critical funding, which aims to support the development of a skilled workforce by upgrading schools’ equipment to meet the demands of Ohio businesses. These funds will be used to enhance the academy’s manufacturing and engineering labs, providing students with hands-on training using state-of-the-art equipment. The improvements will empower students to develop the skills needed by Ohio's growing industries, preparing them for high-demand careers in fields such as advanced manufacturing, engineering, and technology. "It is clear that Lt. Governor Jon Husted and the Office of Workforce Transformation have made the commitment to developing a robust workforce for the future of Ohio," said Valley STEM Principal, Andrew Hampton. "The students at the Valley STEM will have the opportunity to engage in manufacturing and engineering activities that will put them on a trajectory for a career pathway, workforce contribution, and their version of the American Dream within the Mahoning Valley and great state of Ohio because of this commitment." The grant application process was a team effort, with two Valley STEM instructors, Todd Van Orman and Mike Lopuchovsky, playing a key role in the development and submission of the grant proposal. Their dedication and expertise were instrumental in securing the funds that will directly benefit the students and the local economy. Industry partnerships played a crucial role as well. Partnerships including; Humtown, the Mahoning Valley Manufacturing Coalition, Altronic, Green Board IT, the Mahoning County Sheriff, KTSDI, JuggerBot3D, and Sapientia Ventures, all made this possible.   September Students of the Month Congratulations to our September Students of the Month! They got to cut the ribbon on our new claw machine and even got some great prizes! Such a great group of kids!  Nathan Richley- Senior, Software Development DreQuan Allaby- Junior, Building & Construction Maria Awad-  Senior, Biomedical Science Michelle Cavna- Senior, Public Safety  Sofia Elia- Junior, Biomedical Science Clayton Phillips- Senior, Software Development Brianna Grosick- Sophomore, Valley STEM John Bushling- Sophomore, Valley STEM  

    Thursday, Oct 10 2024

  • MCCTC & Valley STEM Update 9/13/24

    MCCTC & Valley STEM Update 9/13/24 SEPTEMBER 15- Silly Science Sunday- Come see our Robotics Team and the Mobile STEM Lab! (Wean Park, Youngstown) 16- MCCTC Board Meeting @4:30 (JBC) 18- Skilled Trades Day Event- All Day (Canfield Fairgrounds) 23-27- Start With Hello Week     REMEMBERING 9/11 In remembrance of 9/11, MCCTC and Valley STEM held a moment of silence after morning announcements to honor those who lost their lives on that fateful day. Mrs. Yungen invited the Ohio Branch K9 Search and Rescue team to talk to the Animal Science and Allied Health students about search and rescue and cadaver dogs. The students even had the opportunity to participate in a few demonstrations with the cadaver dogs! The K9 rescue teams were very instrumental in the rescue on 9/11.   Important Information from the School Nurses: State of Ohio Mandatory Vision and Hearing Screening for all 9th and 11th grade students will begin during the week of September 23, 2024 and continue throughout the school year.. If you do not want your child’s vision and/or hearing to be screened, please complete the form SCHOOL VISION AND HEARING SCREENING MONITOR WAIVER FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025. This form can be found on the MCCTC High School Home Page under "Important Student Forms" or   CLICK HERE The form can be emailed to Marlene.Mikan@mahoningctc.com OR brought in by your child to the Main Office prior to September 23, 2024. If you do not have access to a printer, please contact 330-729-4000, Extension 1133 and a form will be given to your child to bring home.   THIS WEEK IN LAB Creative Arts & Design- Tim Burton Inspired Portraits  Public Safety- Practicing Core Values & Handcuffing Animal Science- The Importance of PPE Advanced Manufacturing- Spacer Part Electricity- Learning the Different Tools of the Trade Everyone Loves Mr. Sander! Always willing to help! Modern Marketing- Social Media Posts Highlighting Labs   THIS WEEK IN STEM Career Exploration- STEM Staff Learning to use Virtual Reality Always Busy In STEM Lab The STEM Mobile Lab participated in the 2024 Kent State Salem Kids STEAM Day last weekend! Many showed out to participate in the hands-on demonstrations. A special thank you to Mr. Moore and Mr. Smith for spending the day at Kent!   THIS WEEK IN ACADEMICS Environmental Science, Mr. Hack- Labs at our School Pond Math, Mrs. Ciolino- Using M&M's for Stats and Graphs Government, Mr. Danes- Hands-On Lesson About the Branches of Government   

    Friday, Sep 13 2024

  • MCCTC & Valley STEM Update 9/6/24

    MCCTC & Valley STEM 9/6/2024 SEPTEMBER 9- Valley STEM Board Meeting @4:00 (JBC) 14- YSU Kids Day- Come see us in the Mobile STEM Lab! (YSU Tailgate Lot) 15- Silly Science Sunday- Come see our Robotics Team and the Mobile STEM Lab! (Ween Park, Youngstown) 16- MCCTC Board Meeting @4:30 (JBC) 18- Skilled Trades Day Event- All Day (Canfield Fairgrounds) 23-27- Start With Hello Week   CANFIELD FAIR WAS A SUCCESS! The Canfield Fair was a HUGE success with more visitors at our building than ever before! We couldn't have done it without our teachers and student volunteers who were there every day putting on demonstrations and engaging with the community. What a great way to end the summer!   As you know, all MCCTC and Valley STEM students will eat breakfast and lunch free this school year! We are very happy to be able to provide that service to all of our students. That being said, we still need families to fill out the  Free and Reduced Lunch Application  that is located on the Food Service Page on our school website (or you can click on the link above "Free and Reduced Lunch Application). This form is extremely important as it helps those students who qualify with their student fees as well. When you click on the link you will be asked to REGISTER for an account. To register you will need the STUDENT ID NUMBER (located on their school badge or schedule). Once you have registered you will be able to fill out the form. ***Note....An account is also needed for parents to add money to their child's account if they would like to purchase additional items or snacks.  If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Food Service Director, Jennifer Schiraldi at (330)729-4000 Ext 1351.   IT'S BEEN A BUSY START TO THE SCHOOL YEAR! Computer Networking & Cybersecurity Electricity Diesel Power Tech Cosmetology    COMMUNITY SERVICE Shout out to Advanced Manufacturing senior, Connor Casey, who spent many hours to put together the perfect spot for the residents at the Balckburn Home in Poland.  To help earn his Eagle Scout status, he planned and supervised the building of the patio platform, and worked with the Lions Club to get these all-weather benches for the residents. They even added a table, garden container and bird feeder were added to the area! Another story of another one of our AMAZING students doing AMAZING things!   This is just a reminder that in addition to our three wonderful Guidance Counselors, we also have two full time Licensed Social Workers and a part time Social Work Intern in the building. Welcome back to Natalie Neshite who has been with us for a few years, as well as Gordo and Austin who are new this year! Don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything!  

    Friday, Sep 06 2024

  • MCCTC & Valley STEM Update 5/10/2024- Lots of good i...

    MCCTC & VALLEY STEM UPDATE 5/10/2024 MAY 20-MCCTC Board Meeting @4:30 (JBC) 22- Senior Awards Day (check the website for more info) 23- Last day for students 24- Last day for teachers   MCCTC SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION VALLEY STEM SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION MCCTC and Valley STEM have begun taking reservations for the summer camps. Sign up today to reserve your spot! Limited spots available for all camps! All camps are for students entering grades 6-8 and are $40. Visit the website to register!   All students will be on a virtual day Wednesday, May 22 due to the Senior Awards Ceremony. Students will get their assignments from their teachers closer to the date.  SENIORS- Your will have ceremony practice on Monday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 21. All seniors that are attending the ceremony must attend the practice. Seniors, for more information click  HERE!   AUTO TECH PROGRAM RECIEVES DONATED CARS It was a busy week for our Auto Tech program! A special thank you to our advisory partners Haus Auto Group and Fairway Ford for their generous donation to the program. We value our partnership! WKBN STORY!   CREATIVE ARTS SENIOR PORTFOLIO NIGHT WAS A SUCCESS! The 31st Senior Portfolio Night was a success!  Creative Arts and Design students were able to showcase the projects they have been working on since their time at the school. Thank you to Ms. Hackett for all of her hard work and dedication to this event year after year!   NTHS VOLUNTEERS AT THE RESCUE MISSION Members of the National Technical Honors Society spent the day volunteering at the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley this week. The custodial staff was happy for the help and truly appreciated the quality of work from our students!  If you’re inspired by the dedication of these students and would like to volunteer at the mission, please visit our volunteer page at www.rescuemissionmv.org/volunteer for more information.   MCCTC PROM! Prom was held last weekend at MCCTC! Everyone looked great and enjoyed a night filled with dancing and fun! Thank you to Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Lanterman for planning such a great evening and to all of that staff that took the time out of their evening to chaperone the event!   ROBOTICS TEAMS TAKE ON DALLAS! Two robotics teams from MCCTC and Valley STEM competed on the global stage at the recent VEX Worlds Competition held in Dallas, Texas. Competing against 820 teams from across the world, the students demonstrated remarkable teamwork and creativity throughout the intense competition. One standout team, 7882B, caught the attention of judges with their outstanding performance and innovative approach. Their dedication and hard work paid off when they were awarded the prestigious Energy Award for their division. This accolade is a testament to their commitment to sustainable and efficient robotics design. Winning the Energy Award is a significant achievement, as it recognizes not only technical excellence but also a deep understanding of environmental responsibility and resource efficiency. Team 7882B's success highlights Mahoning County's commitment to nurturing young talent and fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability. We are so proud of our students in all of their accomplishments!   WELCOME INCOMING JUNIORS, CLASS OF 2026! Sophomores from all of over the county who have enrolled for next school year spent the day at MCCTC last week. They had the chance to meet their teachers, work in their lab, and meet their fellow classmates! It was a great day for them to see what MCCTC is really like!   VALLEY STEM STUDENTS TOUR HUMTOWN Valley STEM students had the opprotunity to tour the new Humtown facilty! The kids were able to see how their processes and printers worked, and got to dive into the process themselves by breaking into printed eggs with statues in them and learning the procedures they do to finish and ship their products! They even got to take home a sample! Thank you, Humtown for your partnership!   ALL 2024 EXERCISE SCIENCE SENIORS PASS PERSONAL TRAINER TEST The entire senior Exercise Science & Physical Therapy Tech class passed their NASM Certified Personal Trainer exam! Who's ready to get in shape?!   AVIATION SENIOR CLASS FIELD TRIP Mr. Rowe took his Aviation seniors on the annual class field trip to the Wright Patterson Air Force Base!   CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING FIELD TRIP Mr. Benchwick took his Building & Construction students on a field trip to the Union Carpenters Training Center in Richfield, Ohio last week! They had an amazing time exploring the world of carpentry and all the different opportunities offered by the school.   

    Friday, May 10 2024

  • MCCTC & Valley STEM Update 4/19/2024

    MCCTC & Valley STEM Update 4/19/2024 APRIL 22-MCCTC Board Meeting @4:30 (JBC) MAY 1- Struthers Senior Breakfas t (Students only) 3- Incoming Junior Preview Day- (All MCCTC and Valley STEM students will be on a virtual day- more information to come) 4- MCCTC Prom (Tickets on sale now) 7- Valley STEM Board Meeting @4:00 (JBC) 20-MCCTC Board Meeting @4:30 (JBC) 22- Senior Awards Day (check the website for more info) 23- Last day for students   MCCTC Summer Camp! Sign up today for one of our amazing summer camps! Camp will run from June 10-12 from 8 am-2pm. Price includes breakfast and lunch. This camp is for students entering in grades 6-8 next school year. Limited spots available for each cam so sign up today! Visit our website for more information about each camp. Coming soon...Valley STEM camp information!   National Technical Honor Society Ceremony 30 remarkable individuals were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society today ! Their commitment to academic excellence and passion for technical education exemplifies the spirit of the National Technical Honor Society. Students must have a 3.2 cumulative GPA or higher and show aptitude in the 7 Pillars of NTHS to be inducted including; Skill, Scholarship, Leadership, Honesty, Responsibility, Service, and Citizenship. This ceremony serves as a testament to the dedication and hard work exhibited by these exceptional students throughout their academic journeys. Since 1984, NTHS has been the honor society for CTE, serving high schools, career centers,  community and technical colleges, and universities. Recognizing over 50,000 new members  annually, NTHS exists to advocate for and empower all students to pursue the technical and academic skills needed to build their careers and a skilled global workforce.   Culinary Arts Culinary juniors did an outstanding job prepping, producing, and plating their pork tenderloin entrees for this weeks cooking challenge!   Congratulations Kaleigh!   Congratulations to Biomedical Science senior, Kaleigh Williams, on receiving the Franklin B. Walter scholarship award. Kaleigh was honored as the ESC of Eastern Ohio- Mahoning County recipient.    HackYSU Check out some pictures from HackYSU! If they look a little tired in some pictures its because the event lasted 36 HOURS!!! What a fun opportunity for our software development and cybersecurity students! 

    Friday, Apr 19 2024

  • MCCTC & Valley STEM Update 4/12/24

    MCCTC & Valley STEM Update 4/12/24 APRIL 19- NTHS Ceremony @8:30am (JBC) 22-MCCTC Board Meeting @4:30 (JBC) MAY 1- Struthers Senior Breakfas t (Students only- more info to come) 3- Incoming Junior Preview Day 4- MCCTC Prom (Tickets will be on sale soon) 7- Valley STEM Board Meeting @4:00 (JBC) 20-MCCTC Board Meeting @4:30 (JBC) 22- Senior Awards Day (More info to come- check the website) 23- Last day for students   SkillsUSA State Competition   We are BEYOND PROUD of our students who competed in the SkillsUSA State Competition in Columbus this week! A special congratulations to Advanced Manufacturing student, Alejandro Jorge, who won the gold medal in CNC Turning and will be competing in the National Skills USA competition in Atlanta Georgia in June! Here is how everyone placed:  Mobile Robotics- Bronze Medal Emma Repula AJ Strock Career Pathways Showcase Arts and Communications- Silver Medal Liz Emch Hailey Wasson Jeremy Downing Welding Fabrication- Bronze Medal Dominic Hoy Preston Woodward Issac Strock Drone Contest Bronze Medal- Valley Stem Victor Berlon Andrew Beatty Drone Contest Silver Medal- Mcctc Jacob Carion Nathanial Stone Principles of Technology- Bronze Medal Thomas Terziu   HOSA State Competition Again, we are so very proud of our state competitors this week! Check out these winner from the HOSA State Competition: Biomedical Debate Maria Awad, Chase Ellsworth, David Jairam, Brooke Cunning, Blake Poole, Alexi Vanca Clinical Nursing Courtney Biggs Forensic Science Elizabeth Guerriero, Chloe Holt Health Career Display Lind’Nyah Littlejohn, Isabella Threet   Medical Reading Jade Maiden Nursing Assisting Demetrious Schneider Personal Care Jenna DiGiacomo Physical Therapy Angelina Calderone  Prepared Speaking Kayleigh Williams, Finlay Andrei Vet Medical Law & Ethics Savannah Mellot  

    Friday, Apr 12 2024

  • MCCTC & Valley STEM Update 3/27/24

    MCCTC & Valley STEM Update 3/27/24 MCCTC and Valley STEM students will be on Spring Break from 3/28-4/2. Classes will resume as normal on Wednesday, 4/3. On behalf off the administration and staff we want to wish you all a safe and happy holiday!      The Solar Eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8. All MCCTC and Valley STEM students will participate in a virtual day. Instructors will provide more detailed instructions regarding assignment completion and attendance. There will be no buses running on this day. If your child is attending the SkillsUSA competition, that will count as attendance and they will be exempt from all assignments.   APRIL 3- Classes Resume 8- Solar Eclipse- Virtual Day for Students 9-10- SkillsUSA State Championship 11- STEM Family Night (NEW STUDENTS ONLY) 19- NTHS Ceremony @8:30am (JBC) 22-MCCTC Board Meeting @4:30 (JBC) MAY 1- Struthers Senior Breakfas t (Students only- More info to come) 3- Incoming Junior Preview Day (Virtual Day for all current students- more info to come) 4- MCCTC Prom (Tickets will be on sale soon) 7- Valley STEM Board Meeting @4:00 (JBC) 20-MCCTC Board Meeting @4:30 (JBC) 22- Senior Awards Day (More info to come- check the website) 23- Last day for students  

    Wednesday, Mar 27 2024

  • MCCTC & Valley STEM Update 3/8/2024

    MCCTC & Valley STEM Update 3/8/2024 MARCH 18- MCCTC Board Meeting @4:30 (JBC) 20- School Wide Advisory Meetings/Dinner 28-2- Spring Break- No Classes! APRIL 3- Classes Resume 15-MCCTC Board Meeting @4:30 (JBC) 19- NTHS Ceremony @8:30am (JBC)   IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SENIOR FAMILES!  We are in the process of finalizing details for the Senior Awards Ceremony in May.  As of now, here is some information that might be useful to you. We will need the seniors who want to attend the Awards Ceremony to be at school the mornings of May 20 and May 21 at the regular school time (7:50) for practice.  ***Practice is mandatory and will take place on our campus and should end by 10 a.m.   Most employers are happy to excuse the early release students to enjoy the entire end of senior year experience. The actual Awards Ceremony, scheduled for May 22, will take place at Powers Auditorium in Downtown Youngstown at 9 a.m and should be completed by noon.   At this time, we are asking all of our parents to trust that more information will be sent shortly as we work with our partner agencies to ensure that your students have a memorable ceremony.   ***Please note that details are subject to change.   ***If you have any questions contact Mrs. Greer @ donna.greer@mahoningctc.com ATTENTION SENIORS! Just a reminder that we will be taking the senior group photo and the senior lab photos on Monday, March 11th.   Valley STEM Students Visit Humtown in Leetonia! Students in Mrs. Cohol's STEM Clean Energy classes took a trip to Humtown Additive in Leetonia where they were able to see what Humtown Additive does and even get involved! Students toured their facility, saw how their machines worked, extracted 3D-printed sand designs, and prepped and packaged them. They even got to take home a print of their own! Thank you Humtown for your partnership!   Animal & Pre-Vet Science The Animal and Pre-Veterinary Science students along with Melissa Short are getting the Kahlua Project float ready for the Mahoning County St. Patrick’s Day parade!! Thank you Missy for sharing your story. This is our mission to stop distracted driving with the help of the Kahlua project!   Software Development & Cybersecurity Students Hope to Advance to Nationals This week 24 Software & Cybersecurity students competed in various Software Engineering, IT, and Business events at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference. Our competitors are excited as they await for the awards ceremony to begin to find out who qualifies to compete at Nationals in Chicago!   Robotics Team Competes in Drone Competition  The MCCTC Robotics team put away the robots for a day and picked up drones last weekend. They competed at Tri-C in Cleveland against 25 other teams. The team finished in the top 30% of all categories. Not bad for picking up the drone Wednesday and trying to learn the game!  Time to practice and work on some things before the next competition in Dayton in two weeks!   2024 National Technical Honor Society Inductees Congratulations to the MCCTC National Technical Honor Society's 2024 Inductees! They will be recognized at the ceremony on Friday, April 18th at 8:30am in the Joyce Brooks Center.  

    Friday, Mar 08 2024

  • MCCTC & Valley STEM Update 3/1/2024

    MCCTC & Valley STEM Update 3/1/2024 MARCH 4- Valley STEM Board Meeting @4:00 (JBC) 18- MCCTC Board Meeting @4:30 (JBC) 20- School Wide Advisory Meetings/Dinner 28-2- Spring Break- No Classes! APRIL 3- Classes Resume 15-MCCTC Board Meeting @4:30 (JBC) 19- NTHS Ceremony @8:30am (JBC)   Valley STEM Academy Receives 5-Year STEM Designation Renewal from Ohio STEM Committee We are proud to announce that the Valley STEM + ME2 Academy has earned its renewal of the STEM Designation for an additional five years, sanctioned by the Ohio STEM Committee. This prestigious redesignation highlights the institution's unwavering commitment to pioneering STEM education methodologies and fostering innovative learning environments. Since its inception, Valley STEM Academy has been at the forefront of transformative education, integrating authentic inquiry-based learning approaches and leveraging cutting-edge technology to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders. Valley STEM Superintendent & Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Director, Dr. Mara Banfield, recognizes the school’s dedication to cross-content integration and technological application, which has garnered statewide recognition. Dr. Banfield expressed her gratitude, stating, "Valley STEM students and staff inspire me on a daily basis with their cross-content integration and use of technology in STEM education. This additional 5-year designation is validation of the hard work and dedication of the staff and students. We are grateful for the partnerships and guidance of the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) and Department of Education and Workforce (DEW), throughout our 8 years serving students." Valley STEM Academy, the pioneering STEM-designated school in Mahoning County, embarked on its journey serving students in the 2016-2017 academic year. The program educates students in 9th and 10th grades from Mahoning County and surrounding areas. Upon completion of their sophomore year, students transition to the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center for their junior year, where they can opt for one of twenty career pathways, further enriching their educational journey and fulfilling their college and career aspirations. The renewal of Valley STEM Academy's STEM Designation underscores its ongoing dedication to excellence in STEM education and its pivotal role in shaping the future workforce. Through collaborative partnerships and an unwavering commitment to innovation, Valley STEM continues to empower students with the skills and knowledge essential for success in the ever-evolving landscape of STEM fields. BUSINESS JOURNAL STORY! THE MORNING JOURNAL STORY!   MCCTC Hosts the Northeast Regional SkillsUSA Competition MCCTC hosted the Northeast Regional Skills Competition last week and our students cleaned house! It was a HUGE event that went off amazingly because of our amazing staff and students. A special thank you to SkillsUSA advisors Lisa Argiro and Walter Baber for all of their hard work! Looking forward to next year! WFMJ STORY! WKBN STORY! BUSINESS JOURNAL STORY!   Valley STEM Students Go Through "Stop the Bleed" Training! Our school resource officers showed Valley STEM sophomores how to "Stop the Bleed" last week. Students were shown how to apply a tourniquet and special pressure bandages to help prepare in the event of an accident!   Valley STEM Students Clean House at YSU Competition! Congratulations to our Valley STEM students who competed and cleaned house in the Youngstown State University Bridge Building Competition this week! Sophomores - Wyatt Wilson, Cooper Terziu, Zack Tomasic - 2nd in Most Efficient Bridge,  “Wade Harvey Design Award”, and the “Richard A Marsico Aesthetic Award”  Freshmen - Ayden Strock, John Bushling, Ryan Timmings    Public Safety Senior fire students participated in the propane fire tree evolution this week where they had to work in teams to extinguish a huge propane fire. Awesome TEAMWORK by all! Thank you to all of the firemen and firewomen staff for their instruction, professionalism, and leadership!   Allied Health & Pre-Nursing Dr. Banfield was not afraid to get her blood drawn today from one of our Allied Health students! It was so easy she had a smile on her face the whole time! Our students are pros already!   Auto Tech Students Attend Cleveland Auto Show Auto Tech students had the opportunity to attend the Cleveland Auto Show. They saw some pretty cool cars and a few event got to do a ride and drive!    So Much More Going On! MCCTC was featured in the Business Journal regarding the benifits of Artifitical Intelligence last week. Click on the link to read the full story and see how our school is ahead of the game!  FULL STORY!   Superintendent, John Zehentbauer was on WFMJ Tech Belt Today talking about our NEW expansion project last week. We are always growing! Click the link to watch the full story! WFMJ FULL STORY!

    Friday, Mar 01 2024

  • MCCTC & Valley STEM Update 2/2/2024

    MCCTC & Valley STEM Update 2/2/2024 Career Tech Month! February is Career Tech Month and MCCTC will be celebrating our students and organization all month long! If you do not already, follow us on social media! FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN   Black History Month MCCTC & Valley STEM are honoring Black History Month throughout the month of February. Every morning students provide information about a prominent African American and their contribution to American History!   FEBRUARY 3- VEX Robotics Tournament- All Day 8- Parent Teacher Conference- 3-9 PM (See below for more information) 9- Waiver Day- No Classes  10- Kids Career Fair 10-2- Open To the Public (See below for more information) 10- VEX Robotics Tournament- All Day 16-19- Presidents Day Break- No Classes  23- Skills USA Competition- All Day (More information to come soon) *For important dates in the upcoming months check out the calendar on ParentSquare!   Mini Dance Marathon Celebrates Successful 5th Season Fundraiser at MCCTC Read the full Business Journal article here!   Auto Tech & Public Safety Auto Tech students began this past week practicing for the SkillsUSA competition and finished it with a cool field trip to the Ohio Army National Guard Ravenna Arsenal along with the Public Safety students.   Miss Stratis Visited the Allied Health & Pre-Nursing seniors this week to check out their phlebotomy skills! They even taught her a thing or two!   Congrats Matt! Congratulations to MCCTC and South Range senior, Matt Fryfogle, on signing today with the UNOH ! He even invited one of his elementary teachers, as well as one of his MCCTC teachers, Marina Silvestri to be a part of his signing!   Robotics Congrats to all of the winners at the Vex Robotics Tournament on Thursday! Struthers and MCCTC were the champs! Excellence went to Beaver Local. Design was awarded to South Range and Robot Skills Champion was MCCTC. The above were all state qualifying spots.  The rest of awards were: Judges Award went to Columbiana Innovate Award was won by Liberty Think Award belongs to Beaver Local Amaze Award winner was MCCTC Build Award went to South Range Create Award was awarded to East Palestine Sportsmanship Award was won by Austintown Energy Award belongs to TCTC And finally the Inspire Award went to MCCTC.  "It is truly amazing to see the growth in the teams and the changes in the robots from our first night in October to our league final in February. It was a season of learning for many," said Mr. Baber. Good luck to the state qualified teams and we hope to see everyone back for the 2024-2025 season of VEX Robotics.   Welding In honor of Career Tech Month, we would like to highlight Kyra, a junior welding student who welded this beautiful flower! Such talent and she is only a junior!   Auto Tech Congratulations to Auto Tech student, Jerod Holtz for winning the in house skills competition! Jerod will now go to Stark State University to compete against other students from various districts, with a chance to represent MCCTC at the state level in Columbus!   

    Friday, Feb 02 2024