Have a safe and happy holiday break!
Our Culinary II students presented Elvis Presley Cupcake Wars. Each team of students created three different flavors of cupcakes that had to be Elvis inspired. They also worked with Construction II students to build their displays. Judges scored students' presentations, tastes, and overall displays.
Lee County CTE Center culinary arts students Laney Hays, Harper Benjamin, and Chaz Jolly volunteered their time during Thanksgiving break at Cooking Like the Stars. This yearly event at Park Heights restaurant benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Mississippi.
The Lee County School District welcomed members of this year's Jim Ingram Community Leadership Institute to the CTE Center for a tour. We thank CDF, CREATE, and this group for their interest in the center and district!
We welcome all kinds of guests to our campus, including rabbits! Thanks to MSU Extension Agent Laura Reed, who visited the Ag & Natural Resources classes.
Students from our agriculture, HVAC, and construction classes benefited from a tour at the MSU Department of Building Construction Science. They received encouragement from students and professors to consider construction-related career opportunities.
Thank you to the MS Army National Guard for speaking to our Health Science classes! The students enjoyed the hands-on presentation. They loved participating in tourniquet application, nasopharyngeal airway and starting an IV.
Ms. Baggett's Ag & Natural Resources students at the Lee County CTE Center are enjoying the chickens she brought to the center. Students are feeding the chickens and collecting eggs!
Ed prep classes welcomed Dr. Leigh Anne Newton, Director of the Ole Miss Tupelo and Booneville campuses. Dr. Newton shared opportunities for advanced learning that's available to students right here in our area.
Our talented Culinary Arts Year 2 students at the Lee County CTE Center made cakes to sell at this year's Celebration Village. Proceeds benefit Sanctuary Hospice House. Don't all the cakes look delicious? 😋
HVAC I and II students had the opportunity to visit with Mr. Matt Lentell, Director of Operations at Cadence Bank Arena. Students learned about daily operations inside the arena, and Mr. Lentell showed students the process of creating the ice rink.
Javier Tiscareno with North Mississippi Medical Center's CareFlight shared helpful information with Mrs. Creel’s Health Science II class.
Current and former Ag and Natural Resource students at the CTE Center who are FFA members volunteered at Celebration Village. Students helped vendors unload supplies. They worked hard and had the best day!
Ed Prep students are doing a fabulous job in weeks three and four of their clinicals! #futureeducators #FindingFutures
Lee County CTE teachers are proudly supporting homecoming/spirit week at Shannon High. This is "Dress Like a Teacher" day at the school. So, the group dressed like their favorite teacher at the CTE Center - Mr. Kevin Jaggars/Advanced Manufacturing! 😂
We are still looking for businesses and industries to participate in the Lee County School District College & Career Showcase in October. Seniors from Saltillo, Mooreville, and Shannon high schools participate. Please contact the Lee County CTE Center if interested.
Ed Prep students are placed with excellent mentor teachers across our district during their clinicals. Students are receiving excellent training, and many of them are already leading small groups, assisting with centers, tutoring, and reading to students. We even have a couple of future band directors that are sharing their talents with middle school band students. We are so proud of our Ed Prep students!
Culinary Arts II students went on a field trip to the Elvis Presley Birthplace to gather ideas for an upcoming Elvis themed culinary activity. Everyone had a great time learning more about Elvis. Students also enjoyed lunch at Johnnie’s Drive-In. It was an added bonus to see a former culinary student on the job.
REMINDER:
The schools and offices of the Lee County School District will be closed Monday, September 2, 2024, for Labor Day.
We have been super busy the last couple of weeks! Students are actively engaged in learning new skills. #FindingFutures
