Students enrolled in Mitchell High School’s Health Science Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes have been working hard to earn several certifications. After learning the curriculum pertaining to emergency response, Health Science 1 students were able to get hands-on experience as they completed the First-Aid certification course. To become certified, students had to successfully call 911 operators and complete scenarios for CPR, choking, evacuation methods, bleeding control, and stroke. The course was led by Jimmy English, instructor for American Heart Association. In addition, Health Science 2 Honors students completed a CPR certification course, led by Jimmy English, which is an extension on the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems taught in the class curriculum. In this course, students completed mock scenarios calling 911 and performing adult, child, and infant CPR and Heimlich. Health Science 2 students then used these newly developed skills to complete a Stop the Bleed Certification course taught by health science teacher Katy Grindstaff. During the course students learned how to apply tourniquets and pack wounds that are considered life-threatening without quick intervention. Students also had to complete a mock scenario where they treated a mass casualty situation involving several victims and wounds. Mitchell High Health Science would like to offer a sincere gratitude of appreciation to Jimmy English for volunteering his time and knowledge to offer these certification courses for our students.
Mitchell High School Trailblazers Outdoor Club took a fishing trip to the NC Coast during Spring Break. The new MHS Trailblazers Outdoor Club is sponsored by Mr. Chad Huggins and Mr. Mike Fox, and the trip was made possible by a $10,000 grant received through the NC Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission. The club at Mitchell now consists of 77 members, with a total of 23 members and 4 chaperones attending the fishing trip. The club made the trip to the coast and spent their time shopping, eating (a lot), spending time on the beach, and going on a 6-hour charter fishing trip. The group fished on a charter through the Calabash Fishing Fleet aboard the Cyclone. Everyone had a fantastic trip and enjoyed the opportunity to fish on the charter boat.
Mitchell County Schools Middle School students from Bowman and Harris recently participated in the annual Students @ Work Day. Through this event, over 120 students spent the day learning about their parents and guardians career's. Mitchell County Schools CTE and the NC Business Committee on Education promote the Students @ Work initiative in March each year to increase career awareness. Students were able to sign up to shadow a parent or guardian for the workday. After the workday was complete, students were asked to reflect on the day and share a lesson they learned from the experience. Below are a sample of some students' responses and students at their shadow site.
RyiAnna Hoyle 5th Grade Bowman Middle - "Do it right the first time and if you don’t do it right the first time you’ll have to do it again."
Teresa Brown 7th Grade Harris Middle - "The biggest lesson I learned was that sometimes not all jobs are always fun for some people."
Sadie Calhoun 7th Grade Bowman Middle - "Paperwork is not my expertise and desk work is not my fave."
On April 3rd–6th, six students from Mitchell High School’s HOSA (Future Health Professionals Student Organization) traveled to Greensboro to compete and engage in leadership opportunities at the NC HOSA State Leadership Conference. Students participated in Competitive Events, Amanatage Tournament, Health Career Expo, Professional Networking, Educational Symposia, and a HOSA “Goosechase.” Students prepared for several months to compete against approximately 2,300 students in their specific events in a variety of areas including: Health Education (Hands-Only CPR), Dental Terminology, and Nutrition. HOSA is a national CTE student organization with an active chapter at Mitchell High School. CTE Health Sciences Teacher and HOSA Advisor, Mrs. Katy Grindstaff, as well as the staff and student body of Mitchell County Schools, would like to offer congratulations to all six students!
Top 10 Winners
Abby Richardson, Alex Huang, & Rheagan Thomas - Health Education
Honorable Mention
Sophia Morgan - Dental Terminology
Alex Gabriel & Reynaldo Silva - Nutrition
Students in Mrs. Katie Boone's Foods I class celebrate completing their ServSafe testing with a treat-decorating and eating cupcakes. Mrs. Boone is proud of the class. Students passing will receive a certificate and their official certification.
Mitchell High CTE Career Spotlight - Alumni from 1999!
Mrs. Stephanie Pitman visited the CTE Child Development classes at Mitchell High School to discuss the care and experiences of delivering a micropreemie and the surgeries, therapies, and medicinal procedures associated with it. The students got to see her 24-week-old gestational son's blood pressure cuff, a diaper, and pictures of his progression through the NICU. Mrs. Katie Boone would like to thank Mrs. Pitman for her presentation and the care with which it was presented. The students were very engaged and asked lots of questions about her experience and his progress. The presentation allowed students to see a real-world example of pre-mature concepts discussed in the Child Development Class.
MHS's FCCLA members sold cupcakes and stuffed candy eggs for their Spring Community Service "Fun" d raiser to purchase outdoor toys/games for the children at Safe Place. These students worked hard to raise $284 and then used that money to buy outdoor play equipment to donate to SafePlace. FCCLA focuses on the family and the health and well being of the children and has partnered with Safe Place to make a difference in their community. These students decided it was important to help local families in Mitchell County. Mrs. Boone, their CTE CTSO sponsor, is very proud if all the time and effort put in by these students for this worthwhile cause!
Mitchell High students in Mrs. Boone's Child Development classes are learning the parts of the brain and the role of neurons. The students constructed brains using instant mashed potatoes, sand, hot water, and food coloring. The classes discussed the texture, weight, and size of the constructed brains and how they were similar to an adult human's brain. The students have just finished infant development and have studied how important nutrition and care are in the development of infants' brains.
Mrs. Barnett and Mrs. T. Hughes are proud to announce: At this year's Future Business Leaders of America State Conference, 19 MHS students competed in Greensboro, NC. They were able to network with 2,600 other FBLA members, attend workshops, eat great food, attend a dance, AND grow in their knowledge and speaking abilities.
Headed to Nationals in Orlando, Florida this summer are:
Brinkley Hodshon, Etta Laws and Landrie Gentry, 2nd Place in Community Service Project!
Top Ten Finalists:
Brody Miller-Business & Financial Systems
Alli McClellan-Future Business Educator
Ivy Young, Chloe Cook and Michaela Carroll-Hospitality & Event Management
Honorable mentions include Ashlyn Buchanan, Rylee Carver, Kedren Hughes, Lauren Ringwood, Kathryn Ringwood, Chanlee Gentry, Reynaldo Silva, Addyson Roberts, Emma Sellers, Blake Thayer, and Sadie vanBrederode.
A big thanks to Mrs. Carver for driving us there and back safely, Mrs. Hodshon for everything every single year, and to all of our faithful supporters!
Congratulations to every competitor, we are so proud of you! Until next year...💜
How can local businesses get involved with schools to help create a skilled and educated workforce? Look at North Carolina's K-12 Talent Pipeline Toolkit, available online at https://ncchamber.com/foundation/k-12-talent-pipeline-toolkit/
Contact: CTE Facilitator for Mitchell County Schools Denise Murphy at 766-3452 if you are interested in offering a career awareness activity, exploration activity, or career experience for Mitchell County students.
Make sure to watch WLOS Thanks to Teachers this Friday to see Mr. Huggins our CTE Agriculture teacher, spotlight.
Mitchell High students in Mrs. Snyder's Interior Design 2 class traveled to the Biltmore House on Monday. As they toured the house, the students were able to see first-hand the fantastic architecture and design of America's largest privately owned home. It was too windy to walk the grounds, but here's hoping for next year's trip.
Available Now A New CFNC Program for Juniors and Their Parents.
Weekly Newsletters!! Registration time for underclassmen.
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Announcements for Seniors
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Mitchell High CTE Offers internships as a course-See Mrs. Barnett or Mrs. Murphy for questions during registration!
CTE courses that are scheduled for 2 blocks and count as 2 credits-see Mrs. Murphy if you have any questions.
Mitchell High CTE Information -New CTE Courses and Changes for Registration
Students at Mitchell High in Mrs. Boone's Child Development class participated in an infant care lab. The stations included diapering, bathing, clothing, swaddling, feeding, burping, different types of holds, and proper sleeping positions. These classes learn best with hands-on learning experiences, which work hand in hand with all CTE classes. Next up... TODDLERS!!
Altec Industries is having a Parent Night for parents of high school seniors on Tuesday, March 12th.
