Mitchell CTE Career Spotlight: Update on Alumni from 2022.
Mitchell High School students in Katie Boone's Foods 1 class participated in a Chopped! competition at the end of February. Students were assigned to random groups, and given a list of ingredients, and a dish to prepare. Each team was tasked with making chili. All of the teams were graded on taste and presentation. John Boone was happy to judge the submissions and awarded the top prize to team 2. As a reward the winning team had provided by Mrs. Boone. Congratulations to all students who participated on a job well done!
FFA Chapter Awarded Program Improvement Grant
Raleigh, NC – The Mitchell High School FFA Chapter has been awarded a $15,000.00 program improvement grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. These funds will be used to replace old and broken greenhouse table.
During its 2023 grant cycle, the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission awarded a grant valued at more than $300,000 to the North Carolina FFA Foundation for the North Carolina Agricultural Education Program Improvement Grant. A total of 20 grants, valued up to $15,000 each, have been awarded to FFA Chapters across North Carolina. Enhancing agricultural teaching programs, developing innovative projects, and purchasing much-needed classroom equipment are just some of the goals of the programs.
North Carolina FFA is a youth organization of more than 36,000 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business, and technology of agriculture, with more than 360 local chapters across the state.
“These grants provide valuable resources for agricultural education programs to enhance instruction, giving our students the skills necessary for success in the 21st century,” said State Agricultural Education Leader Joshua Bledsoe. “We are extremely grateful to the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission for sharing our vision and creating tremendous opportunities for students throughout the state.”
The North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission was created in 2000 by the NC General Assembly to administer part of the funds from the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) between the state and major tobacco companies. Since then, the agency has funded over 100 different projects which have touched nearly all NC farmers.
“We’re excited to be a partner with the FFA,” said William Upchurch, Executive Director of the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. “This is a great opportunity for students and teachers to feature innovative and creative projects designed to strengthen Agricultural Education. These students represent the future of agriculture in North Carolina.”
On February 16, a group of 15 students from Mitchell High School Health Science 2 Honors Course and HOSA participated in a Hands-Only CPR presentation for Deyton Elementary students. The presentation was planned and led by HOSA officers and seniors, Abby Richardson, Alex Huang, and Rheagan Thomas as part of their Heart Healthy Initiative Project they will present at HOSA State Leadership Conference in April. The program began with a skit and questions for prizes. Afterward, students were broken up into small groups where they had the opportunity to practice adult and infant hands-only CPR and practice 911 calls. Each student was provided a packet of heart-healthy activities they could take home and enjoy with their family. Thank you Deyton Elementary, for inviting our students to join you in the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge.
Mitchell County Schools will be closed today, Friday, March 1st. Mixed precipitation is falling in areas of the county and is forecast to continue in areas throughout the morning. This will be a Schedule 2 Workday for staff.
February is CTE month, and as it comes to an end today - we want to thank our CTE Director, Kim Hodshon for her tireless effort and contributions to Mitchell County CTE. Kim has always worked to provide the students in Mitchell County with the best CTE program and experiences to enrich their lives during school and beyond. To end our celebration of CTE Month , the Mitchell County CTE family want to say, "Thank you, Kim and we appreciate you!"
During CTE month in February, students at Deyton Elementary, Gouge Elementary and Greenlee Primary competed in the CTE Career Poster Contest. Students were tasked with drawing the Career they aspire to pursue when they grow up. Career Exploration at a young age is very important in beginning the crucial conversations and exposure to all kinds of careers available to students in their future. Mitchell County CTE would like to congratulate the following students on their awesome hard work and effort on this contest.
Deyton Elementary
Leah Baker - 4th
Linus Chenowweth - 5th
Laney Glenn - 5th
Gouge Elementary
Brylee Wilson - 4th
Mckinly Benntt - 3rd
Sadie Pollard - 3rd
Greenlee Primary
Oakley Blanton - 2nd
Brantley Stacy - 2nd
Alex Jimenez-Cornelio - 2nd
CTE celebrated CTE Month on February 21st with a dress-up day - and surprised Mr. Huggins by dressing up as our "favorite" CTE teacher who plans to retire after this year.
March Calendar Reminders
Mitchell County Schools is thrilled to announce that our new school Mitchell Elementary/Mitchell Middle will be opening in August 2024! We are thankful to Vannoy, Cope Architecture, and all of the sub-contractors for working tirelessly to make this possible. An August move in will be much smoother for our students and staff. The state-of-the-art facilities will be a wonderful place for our students to thrive and for our staff to work.
We will keep everyone posted as we prepare for the opening in August. Thank you for your patience and support as we have worked to bring Mitchell County a first-class new school. Go Miners!
Today is the last day to pre-order a MHS yearbook and guarantee that you have one for this school year!
Order now!
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Check out the activities planned to close out CTE month at Mitchell!
As part of celebrating CTE month, Mrs. Boone invited Anthea Biddix to visit the Child Development classes at Mitchell High School to discuss her role in Mitchell County schools and the education/training she has for her role as the Preschool Coordinator. Students who complete Child Development requirements have the option to take the Early Childhood classes next semester and will be working with Anthea's program at Greenlee Primary, Montessori, and Jack and Jill's daycare. Several students have expressed interest in becoming early childhood teachers, and Mrs. Biddix gave them information as to what schools/programs offer this certification.
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Hurry up and pre-order your MHS yearbook before time runs out!
Tomorrow, February 23rd, is the last day to pre-order the yearbook.
As part of CTE Month, April Jones, Career Advisor with NCWorks Career Center, was asked to present a session on "What Employers are Looking For" to multiple CTE classes at Mitchell High School on February 14th.
Hurry and pre-order your MHS yearbook before it is too late!
Senior cap and gown pictures this Thursday, 2/22.
Must sign up!
Last day to pre-order is Friday, 2/23.
Cost is $85.
Purchase online or bring a check or exact cash
to Ms. Ollis in room #330 at Mitchell.
Check out whats happening for CTE Month Week 3!
Just want to give a "shout-out" to Aticus Grindstaff and his family. Aticus was chosen as a youth ambassador for the American Heart Association for 2023–2024. His family attended the Charlotte Heart Ball, where he served as a youth ambassador, the event raised over 3 million dollars for the AHA!
