🚨 Remote Learning Day – Wednesday, January 22 🚨
Pickaway-Ross CTC will be on Remote Learning on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
📌 Students, be sure to:
✔️ Sign in to Google Classroom for assignments.
✔️ Follow instructions from your teachers and instructors.
Stay warm!
📢 We're hiring! Pickaway-Ross CTC is seeking an English/Language Arts Instructor for the 2024-25 school year. 📚 If you're passionate about teaching and want to be part of an incredible team of educators and lab instructors, this is your chance!
🔗 Learn more & apply: https://www.pickawayross.com/page/job-postings
Pickaway-Ross will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 for weather-related conditions.
PRCTC is closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
We will be CLOSED again on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, we will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025.
Pickaway-Ross will be closed on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 due to inclement weather.
We will be CLOSED tomorrow, Jan. 6, 2025.
Recently, students from Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center had the exciting opportunity to attend the Ohio National Guard Career Day at the Chillicothe Armory. Alongside students from other area schools, they were able to explore a variety of career pathways available through the National Guard.
The event provided an immersive experience, with hands-on demonstrations and the chance to learn about the numerous roles and benefits the Guard offers. From military service to specialized technical careers, students got a firsthand look at how the Ohio National Guard can help shape their futures.
We are proud to see our students actively exploring career opportunities and gaining insights into how their skills and interests could lead to a fulfilling career, whether in the Guard or beyond.
Yesterday, at the RCCE Veterans Day ceremony, Kyra Beaty-Bruce and Adison Muntz from my Voices of Freedom class honored veterans JR Hougland (Navy) and Doug Fyffe (Army). Both received a wooden flag, quilt, and handmade knife as tokens of appreciation.
JR, a Cold War veteran I’ve worked with since 2015, has been instrumental in connecting our students with veterans for the Veterans History Project. His niece, Jodi Hougland, RCCE Executive Director, presented him with a plaque and picture. Beth Johnson from Honor Flight Columbus recognized JR for helping over 100 veterans participate in Honor Flight.
Doug Fyffe, a Vietnam veteran and uncle of student Preston Newberry, was interviewed last week by Preston. Although Preston couldn’t attend, Kyra and Adison ensured he was recognized.
Special thanks to Seth Kellenberger for arranging a donated flag for JR and to Angie Saxton for providing the flag for Mr. Fyffe.
Students in our Visual Communication & Design program recently had the opportunity to visit The Modern College of Design for an inspiring day of exploration and hands-on learning.
During their tour, students explored the college’s campus and discovered what it’s like to pursue a future in the design industry. They also participated in creative workshops, putting their design skills to the test in real-world scenarios.
This visit allowed our students to see the wide range of opportunities available to them in graphic design, digital media, and other creative fields, while inspiring them to continue honing their talents. These future designers are well on their way to making their mark in the creative world!
Last week, Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague toured Pickaway-Ross CTC, honoring our 50 years of shaping Ohio’s workforce! He visited our Commercial Carpentry and Health Science labs, as well as our on-campus coffee shop, getting an inside look at how we’re helping students reach their fullest potential. Huge thanks to our amazing administrators & faculty for showing how we’re preparing the next generation of skilled professionals!
Our Veterinary Assisting and Diesel & Heavy Truck Mechanics juniors and seniors had an incredible experience at the Farm Science Review in London, Ohio! 🌾🚜 Though their programs are quite different, this event showcased how their skills can complement each other in fields like agriculture. From animal care to heavy equipment operation, they got a glimpse of how diverse career paths work together to support a vital industry. We're excited to see how our students continue to grow and contribute to their fields!
Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center came alive with music from eight home school marching bands last week, as they competed in the 16th Annual Pickaway-Ross Battle of the Bands. The yearly event at Main campus brought together students, staff, and families for an exciting morning filled with competition and school spirit.
The event started with the presentation of the trophy and plaque to last year’s champion, Chillicothe High School, for their 2023 win. By showing off their talents, eight competing bands sought to impress their peers to earn the right to be called this year’s champion.
After a close round of voting by Pickaway-Ross students, Chillicothe High School successfully defended their title, earning back-to-back wins in 2023 and 2024. Unioto High School, champions in 2021 and 2022, came in second for the second consecutive year. Westfall High School secured a third-place finish with a strong showing.
"As we celebrate our 50th year of career-technical education at Pickaway-Ross, we were thrilled to host eight of our talented partner district bands and hundreds of community guests who came to watch," said Superintendent Jonathan Davis. "This event is so incredibly special for our students, who are usually in their home school colors and get to show off their home school pride. At the same time, it has become a great competition for the local bands!"
The Battle of the Bands has become a signature event for Pickaway-Ross, offering students from the career center’s partner districts a chance to showcase their musical talent in a friendly competition. Pickaway-Ross students played a key role, voting for their favorite performances and ultimately deciding the winners.
The event continues to foster a sense of community pride and collaboration, making it a cherished tradition for all involved.
Incoming Juniors at Pickaway-Ross! Your first day of school is ONE WEEK away! 😱 Don’t panic—we’ve got you covered!
Join us for Career Tech Kickoff on August 13 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at your program location, and here’s what you can do:
-- Snag your uniforms 👕
-- Meet your awesome teachers 👩🏫👨🏫
-- Grab your schedules 🗓️
-- Pick up your Chromebooks 💻
And most importantly, scout out your classrooms so you don’t get lost on day one!
Let’s kick off the school year with confidence! Check out our website for all the Welcome Back info! #PRCTCProud #50YearsOfPRCTC #CareerTechKickoff
🍽️What's better than a good breakfast & lunch? A FREE, good breakfast & lunch!🍽️
Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center will be participating the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program for the 2024-25 school year!
This means ALL students at Pickaway-Ross Main Campus will receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at NO CHARGE! No applications needed. Just enjoy nutritious meals every day. 🥪🍎 #PRCTCProud
✨What an incredible experience!
Students from our Voices of Freedom class had the honor of serving as volunteer chaperones on Honor Flight Columbus Mission 132.✈️
The Honor Flight Network is dedicated to celebrating America's veterans by transporting our heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials.
It was a privilege for our students to assist these brave men and women, hearing their stories and witnessing their moments of remembrance.
Thank you, Honor Flight, for this unforgettable opportunity to give back to those who have given so much for our freedom. 🇺🇸 #PRCTCProud
Chicago Bound for Business!💼👔
Our @bpaconnect chapter had an incredible time representing Pickaway-Ross at the National Leadership Conference in Chicago!
Congratulations to Health Administration junior Isabelle Thomas (Westfall) for placing 11th in the nation in Health Insurance & Medical Billing. We're proud of your hard work and dedication, Izzy!
Shoutout to Cybersecurity & Networking junior Zachary Edler (Zane Trace) who competed in Device Configuration & Troubleshooting! Zach's competition test earned him another credential - the Certiport: IT Specialist – Device Configuration and Management certification.
Visual Communication & Design junior Abi Bretthauer attended as our voting delegate! Abi played a key role in representing our chapter's voice at the conference.
But, that's not all! Mr. Norris and the Westfall satellite program sent two more competitors to nationals. Juniors Christina Gardner and Lauren Barnes competed in Presentation Management, showing off their skills on the big stage.
Beyond the competitions, our delegates soaked up all that Chicago has to offer. From exploring museums to networking with future business leaders at the conference, it was an unforgettable experience! #PRCTCProud #CareerTechOhio #BPA
We're thrilled to announce the recipients of the Picakway-Ross Teachers Association scholarships for the 2023-24 school year. After careful consideration and interviews, the following students were awarded for their outstanding achievements:
$500 Scholarship Recipients:
Jasmine Williams
Kou Henry
Deshawn Sommers
Makenna Buchwalter
Anay Sierra
$250 Scholarship Recipients:
Chloe Funk
Caiden Woods
These exceptional students have demonstrated not only academic excellence but also a commitment to their communities and a drive to make a positive impact.
Congratulations once again to our PRTA scholarship recipients! Your journey is just beginning, and we can't wait to see all you will accomplish.
The RAMTEC program visited Engineered Plastic Components (EPC) last week for a facility tour. Our students got a firsthand look at the world of plastics engineering, and guess who they met? Chris Roberts, a 2019 RAMTEC graduate!
It was amazing to see Chris's career journey come full circle and how the RAMTEC program prepared him for success.
A huge thanks to EPC Inc. for hosting us and inspiring the next generation of manufacturing leaders! #PRCTCProud #NEXTReady #CareerTechOhio
