McAllen ISD Excels at Texas ProStart Invitational
McAllen ISD celebrated the success of their Culinary Arts students as they took their talents to the Texas ProStart Invitational! Competing among more than 1,000 other students, McAllen ISD made their mark on the competition as only one of two districts representing the entire Rio Grande Valley. Students competed in a variety of culinary events, […]
Lake Travis ISD Hosts CTE Roadshow
Lake Travis ISD brought career exploration to life through the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Roadshow, welcoming eighth-grade students across Bee Cave Middle School, Hudson Bend Middle School, and Lake Travis Middle School. The CTE Roadshow encouraged students to take a hands-on look at the wide range of future careers made possible through CTE courses […]
Brazosport ISD CTE Students Partner with Dow
Brazosport ISD High School Career & Technical Education (CTE) students recently teamed up with the Dow Texas Operations team at Voranol for a hands-on welding project, connecting classroom learning with real-world applications. Working alongside CTE Specialist Darin Humes, students fabricated 25 custom metal stands for warehouse aisle signage at the Voranol plant. The project provided […]
Fairfield ISD CTE Supports Career Readiness
Through CTE programs, Fairfield ISD gains hands-on expertise, industry certifications, and technical skills, preparing them for success after graduation. February highlights how CTE pathways provide learning experiences across business, industry, public services, arts and humanities, multidisciplinary studies, and STEM. At Fairfield High School, Agriculture teacher, Savannah Ellis, leads a dynamic program offering courses in Greenhouse […]
Bastrop ISD BBQ Cook-Off Sizzles with Student Talent
Bastrop ISD recently hosted their very first BISD BBQ Cook-Off, inviting Cedar Creek High School’s competitive barbecue team, Meat the Creek, that competed at the High School BBQ State Competition back in 2024. Held between Bastrop High School and Cedar Creek High School, the event featured student-prepared brisket, chicken, pulled pork, ribs, and desserts, judged […]
Conroe ISD Photography Changes Scenery
Conroe ISD Photography interns sought to improve their photographing abilities outside of the athletic domain. Moving away from sports, they chose nature as their new subject. The interns traveled to Estes Park, Colorado in the Rocky Mountains to hone their photographing skills. Assisted by the Communications, CTE, and Athletics departments, you can see their skills […]
Southside ISD BBQ Team Wins Big
Southside ISD BBQ team had the incredible opportunity to compete in the National High School BBQ Association competition in Kansas City. These young chefs from Julius L. Matthey Middle School cooked away the competition, earning 1st Place in Chili, 2nd Place in Ribeye, 4th Place in Chicken Lollipop, 6th Place in Ribs, 9th Place in […]
Rockwall ISD Dental Academy Students Gain Hands-On Experience
Rockwall ISD students from the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy’s Dental 1 and Dental 2 programs recently put their skills into practice by volunteering at a community dental event at Globe Life Field. Assisting in the care of approximately 200 patients, they applied classroom knowledge in a real-world setting. As part of the […]
Azle ISD Special Education and Pre-K Play with Pets
Azle ISD students from the district’s special education Transition Center visited Silver Creek Elementary for a Pre-K Pet Adoption Day! The young professionals focused on practicing math, communication, and CTE customer service skills while selling products for pet rocks — including blankets, beds, collars, leashes, toys, and even pet rock care handbooks! A mutually beneficial […]
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD Hosts Fun Student Events
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District (EMS ISD) recently enjoyed a week filled with amazing activities and events! Kicking off the excitement at The Hollenstein Career & Technology Center (HCTC), students from the veterinary class had the unique opportunity to shear two sheep. These sheep will be showcased at the State Fair of Texas. Be sure […]