Congratulations, Mrs. Taylor Hughes-Mitchell County NCCAT CTE Teacher of the Year!
On February 7th, Mitchell High School FBLA and HOSA CTE student organizations took 42 students to Beech and Sugar Mountain to ski, snow tube, ice skate, and learn about careers related to this industry. This trip was provided by Go Grants, written by Katy Grindstaff and Taylor Hughes. Students were given the option to do all three activities or pick and choose. While not on the slopes, our students chose to play rook, read books, and just hang out with their friends in the lodge. Most of the group had never been skiing. Lunch was provided by Beech Mountain Ski Resort, also paid for by the grant, and dinner was a pizza buffet at Bella's Italian Restaurant in Banner Elk. Students ended their dinner experience with lava cake, also provided by Bella's.
During the trip, HOSA students had the opportunity to discuss different non-traditional medical careers in western North Carolina, that combine an interest in the outdoors with the desire to be active and help others. Students interacted with ski instructors as well as medics, with several staff members providing advice on ski safety to prevent injury. Students enjoyed engaging in heart-healthy activities.
During the day, FBLA students had the opportunity to look at the business side of both ski lodges, including sales, marketing, insurance, and liability. Students also discussed the unique considerations for a seasonal operation. Several students are now interested in seeking careers that integrate business into outdoor recreational interests.
Mitchell CTE courses offer a variety of credentials for students. Credentialing offers students authentic evidence of skill attainment that is relevant to careers and continuing education.
Due to the current weather conditions across the county, Mitchell County Schools will operate on a TWO HOUR DELAY today, Tuesday, February 13, 2024. We will continue to monitor conditions. If further changes to our schedule are necessary, that decision will be made by 7:30am.
A group of 30 students took part in the CTE tour of the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Woodfin campus on February 8th. The students visited the emergency services campus to receive information about courses and training from AB-Tech instructors in law enforcement, firefighting, and EMS. The students even had the opportunity to hear from a Mitchell High School graduate, APD Officer Wynkoop, who is currently enrolled in training at the facility. After learning about the programs offered, the students were able to tour the facilities and take part in hands-on training with the instructors. The AB Tech campus covers 30 acres and includes classrooms, burn buildings, a driving track, and other structures for hands-on emergency training. The visit gave the students a real-world look at these careers and training opportunities and provided them with an opportunity to learn more about a career they want to pursue.
On February 6th, Christopher Lawson with Lincoln Tech in Nashville, TN held information sessions with students in the Autoservices and Welding courses at Mitchell High School. The campus has programs in auto, diesel, collision repair, and welding. Students had the opportunity to learn about the training programs offered and the different careers they would be able to pursue with the training.
Check out Week 2 Events for Mitchell County CTE from February 12th to 16th!
Celebrate CTE Month at Mitchell—check out FFA members representing their CTSO!
Mitchell High School was placed on a soft lockdown until 1:35 for a student medical emergency. This was not life-threatening. Classes have now resumed.
The last day to pre-order a MHS yearbook is 2/23!
Students, Faculty, and Staff are Invited to Celebrate CTE Month with Dress-Up Days every Wednesday in February!
Seniors need to sign up to have their cap and gown pictures made.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/MitchellHS
Make sure you have pre-ordered a yearbook for this school year!
The last to to place a pre-order is 2/23.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1052361/Mitchell-High-School/
Join us in celebrating Mitchell CTE in February!
Mitchell County Schools will be on a 2 hour delay, tomorrow, Thursday, February 1st.
Mitchell County Schools will operate on a Remote Education Day, today, Wednesday, January 31st. Please follows the guidelines set forth by your school.
Mitchell County Schools will be on a regular schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, January 30.
Mitchell County Schools will operate on a Remote Education Day, today, Monday, January 29th. Please follows the guidelines set forth by your school for Remote Days.
Due to snow that has fallen in parts of our county today and overnight forecasts for additional snow, Mitchell County Schools will be on a 2 hour delay Monday, January 29. We will assess conditions in the morning and make a decision by 7:30am, if a change in schedule is necessary
On January 24, 2024, the Animal Science 2 Honors Food Animal class at Mitchell High School had the opportunity to observe how a mobile veterinary service works. The students observed a mobile veterinarian visit by Dr. Jornigan with Foothills Mobile Veterinary Service. Dr. Jornigan came to Mitchell High School to do ultrasounds on two FFA goats. Cadee Boone, the owner of the goats, brought two of the goats she has for goat shows to the MHS Barn so that they could undergo a pregnancy ultrasound check. Fortunately, both goats were indeed pregnant, and one of the goats was pregnant with twins. This opportunity allowed students to learn more about the advancements in technology and services provided by vets for livestock and other animals, as well as about being a veterinarian. Mr. Huggins and Mitchell High CTE would like to thank Dr. Jornigan for this learning opportunity.
