![Ben Jones (left), works with student Caden Shoemaker of Leesburg on a practice pole during class. Caden said he heard about Pickaway-Ross’ Power Line program from friends and, like his instructor, wanted a job that will let him work outside and provide job security.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/pickaway-ross_ctc_ar/article/image/large_7659e46d-8dbf-4585-83d0-afb01927d0bb.jpg)
May 3, 2023
At the back of Pickaway-Ross’ more than 155,000-square-foot main campus on Crouse Chapel Road stand several power-line-style poles, sans electrical wires.
Called training poles...
![Zane Trace BPA members joined fellow BPA members for a bowl-a-thon charity event.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/pickaway-ross_ctc_ar/article/image/large_c202d2cf-8d90-4b92-abf6-8a275631dddb.jpg)
April 26, 2023
Several chapters of Business Professionals of America (BPA) partnered March 24 for a good cause.
Adena, Chillicothe, Westfall and Zane Trace’s chapters raised money for the are...
![Jeff Farthing, with his wife, Julie (far right), hosted a celebration to mark the completion of the construction of their barn, built by Logan Elm students (standing, left) in Gary Mitchel’s Industrial Art class.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/pickaway-ross_ctc_ar/article/image/large_e70dc39f-d2ba-4878-9376-0db3851ba617.jpg)
April 19, 2023
On a blueprint or in conversation, it’s a barn. But students in Gary Mitchel’s Industrial Arts class at Logan Elm High School are building community.
Gary’s students spent eigh...
![Representing the Circleville chapter, with advisor Megan Moorman (left), were Allie Mullins, Lillianna Stafford, Sterlin Mullins and Auri Travis](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/pickaway-ross_ctc_ar/article/image/large_680c8293-c56a-4358-88a3-9a474923d0d4.jpg)
April 12, 2023
Pickaway-Ross’ FFA chapters are excelling in community engagement and CTSO competitions.
Last month, members of Circleville and Westfall’s FFA chapters gave a primer on the agr...
![Cadets listen to an instructor during a Basic Peace Officer Academy class.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/pickaway-ross_ctc_ar/article/image/large_c523c710-b0d5-4d87-8502-9c5085d1d8e6.jpg)
April 5, 2023
Will Wiseman witnessed a fender bender recently and stopped to help.
That impulse was fitting as he was on his way to Pickaway-Ross Adult Education’s Basic Peace O...
![Students display the pieces that will be part of the children's garden at the Veterans Healing Garden.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/pickaway-ross_ctc_ar/article/image/large_9a727087-7a96-4422-bb52-6017423bc945.jpg)
March 31, 2023
A community service project to create a healing garden for veterans continues to grow thanks to students in Pickaway-Ross’ SkillsUSA chapter.
Started in 2017 by English teacher...
![Rachel Kneisley in her office at Adult Education](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/pickaway-ross_ctc_ar/article/image/large_40900797-c83a-4960-b592-97fa769671ab.jpg)
March 29, 2023
Rachel Kneisley’s hard work to complete most of her academic coursework last summer paid off by getting hired — and then promoted — at Adult Education this year.
The Paint Vall...
![Emma Hinshaw during a Huntington High School basketball game.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/pickaway-ross_ctc_ar/article/image/large_216053d2-ddc3-4d6d-9672-cabdc4729bc5.jpg)
March 22, 2023
Junior Emma Hinshaw, a point guard for Huntington, knows the right time to take her shot.
As a sophomore, Emma decided that attending Pickaway-Ross would put her in a good po...
![Jennifer Hunt in her office at Converse Electric](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/pickaway-ross_ctc_ar/article/image/large_b639b064-cb5b-4975-9048-1d482f32b92d.jpg)
March 15, 2023
Long before Jennifer Hunt entered high school, she knew what she wanted to do for a living.
“When we were doing some career development and exploration, I always liked numbers ...
![Students Mark Brunner, CJ Nungester, Dakota Harris, Braedyn Harris, Gage Howell, Patrick McQuirt, Ranger Park, Andrew Perkins, Justin Vance and Collin Wright at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/pickaway-ross_ctc_ar/article/image/large_864d4d61-c0c0-4c01-b6fb-de90b5a3d40d.jpg)
March 8, 2023
It’s no surprise that high school sophomores who choose to pursue a career pathway at Pickaway-Ross are decision-makers.
Nine seniors and a junior who is graduating a year earl...
![Kelly Duarte, from left, Matt Clifton and Josh Hines install one of three new Samsung interactive displays at the Industrial Drive campus.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/pickaway-ross_ctc_ar/article/image/large_6e05e80f-66c4-4741-b54e-25cb3e88aa84.jpg)
March 1, 2023
The Adult Education labs have gotten some technology upgrades recently.
Three new 85-inch Samsung interactive displays are being installed by the maintenance and IT departmen...
![Zane Trace FFA chapter members prepare breakfast.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/pickaway-ross_ctc_ar/article/image/large_a3d2e73e-f35d-49a3-aede-dd5e95687e72.jpeg)
February 22, 2023
The Zane Trace FFA chapter’s 45th annual Sausage Breakfast on Feb. 3 raised $5,465 in donations at the door from FFA members serving 768 breakfasts.
Local businesses, farmers a...
![Mae Renison works with a robot in the RAMTEC lab.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/pickaway-ross_ctc_ar/article/image/large_8a684647-90be-4263-bcb0-1c7f300653db.jpg)
February 15, 2023
Mae Renison likes to challenge herself.
The Southeastern senior decided during her junior year of high school that she wanted to attend Pickaway-Ross as a senior. At ...
![CTE Month logo](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/pickaway-ross_ctc_ar/article/image/large_5431976b-d740-4aaf-93db-076ed81dab1a.png)
February 1, 2023
Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center has been boasting some big numbers this year, reflecting the interest by high school students to enroll in a career-technical education (C...
![Adult Education HVAC students work in the lab.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/pickaway-ross_ctc_ar/article/image/large_04051db0-c6ba-4a50-a655-f86550fb3218.jpg)
January 25, 2023
Pickaway-Ross Adult Education has received $250,000 through the Individual Microcredential Assistance Program (IMAP).
The funding will provide up to 113 free credenti...
![Members of American Legion Post 757 pose with Jason Vesey (left), and Susan Schwalbauch after presenting the donation at the Pickaway-Ross Board of Education meeting in December.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/pickaway-ross_ctc_ar/article/image/large_93eed9f4-b83e-4892-ab63-e262a5c2a618.jpg)
January 18, 2023
A generous donation by Chillicothe’s American Legion Post 757 is the first step in a new partnership with Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center.
John Burton, Post 757’s fi...
![An Adult Education Maintenance student uses a piece of equipment in the RAMTEC lab.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/pickaway-ross_ctc_ar/article/image/large_6338a436-3edd-4d6f-95eb-0609f80f5f18.jpg)
January 11, 2023
Adult Education has received a $10,000 grant from the non-profit advocacy group Propane Education & Research Council to assist with qualifying costs related to adding a propa...
![Jane Miller. left, a Pickaway-Ross alumni, stopped by campus for a manicure from her niece, Kou Henry, a junior in the Cosmetology program.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/pickaway-ross_ctc_ar/article/image/large_d4a9740b-5d6a-4967-bb0c-09f7f7fb75c7.jpg)
January 4, 2023
Jane Miller had a 30-year career with the Ohio Department of Transportation and she credits her career program at Pickaway-Ross for her success.
While a senior in the Accountin...
![A senior in RAMTEC teaches Unioto third graders how a machine works.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/pickaway-ross_ctc_ar/article/image/large_334832af-5a44-44d8-bd8d-e4555d1d4c0c.jpeg)
December 21, 2022
Jenni Domo teaches first- through fifth graders at Unioto Elementary but is opening their eyes to a future that could include Pickaway-Ross.
Third graders in SCOPES (Science Co...
![Security guard Terry Lawless](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/pickaway-ross_ctc_ar/article/image/large_a2ff1249-e94a-4a0a-af56-ce8a34425e7d.jpg)
December 14, 2022
Terry Lawless, the first face to greet visitors driving onto main campus, is comfortable in his role at the guard booth.
With a background in the military and 30 years working ...