A message from the Superintendent, Travis Graham: We are so proud to have a new partnership with the community of Konawa. Yesterday, voters decided to become the 10th school district served by Pontotoc Technology Center. We share a great level of responsibility and accountability to ensure all students in every school receive the highest quality education and skills training that can be provided. The efforts of our stakeholders, and the testimonies from our current/past students helped share what the partnership between Konawa Public Schools and Pontotoc Technology Center can mean for the community and generations to come. Thank you to all involved and for the trust you've put in us. All of us at PTC look forward to earning that trust. Our service to Konawa begins immediately!
Our morning welding students attended safety training on the shear machine this morning - learning how to properly and safely cut large metal. Immediately after the training students got to try their hand with the machine. Pictured left to right are Edgar Sereno (Stonewall), Brandon Gentry (Sasakwa), Luke Bartlett (Konawa), and Jeremiah Ridley (Konawa). #TrainingToSucceed
Heavy Equipment students Talyon D'Aguanno (Tupelo) helps guide Kolt Correl (Tupelo) driving the Dozer in to the shop this morning. #TrainingToSucceed
EMT students practicing life saving skills in the practice lab. Pictured in the foreground are Dominick Verdadero (Roff), Tyler Norman (Konawa), and Keagan Bell (Konawa). #TrainingToSucceed.
Our Information Technology Program is accepting applications for adult students. We still have a few spots left for the 2024/2025 school year. If you're thinking of a career change or just getting started, find information about the program here: https://www.pontotoctech.edu/o/ftp/page/information-technology. (Financial Aid may be available.)
EMT Program students work on their WorkKeys soft skills training modules. The WorkKeys program builds employability and soft skills to enhance the hands-on healthcare training they receive this year. This program is provided to all PTC students to help prepare them for the future, regardless of where they find their next adventure! #TrainingToSucceed
Biotechnology students performing AP lab experiments testing the aspects and limits of surface tension. Pictured are Nancy Winnett (Roff), Emily Holloway (Byng), Emma Tomb (Allen), and Zoey Cagle (Vanoss). #TrainingToSucceed
Our IT students are hard at work practicing skills and studying for industry recognized certifications in Adobe Creative Suite, CompTIA and others. #TrainingToSucceed
NOTE: We still have a few openings for adult students in our IT program. See details about the program here: https://www.pontotoctech.edu/o/ftp/page/information-technology
Automotive students Caiden Kingston and Zachary King (both from Tupelo School) use a torch to heat up parts to remove and work on a ball joint this morning. #trainingtosucceed.
Health Science Students Kaitlyn Davis (Latta), Jessica Hersley (Konawa), Aubry Ramos (Konawa), and Jody Sutterfield (Tupelo) demonstrate/learn proper techniques to taking an accurate blood pressure reading. #TrainingToSucceed
Cosmetology students Addi Jackson(Ada), Racee Ortiz (Konawa), Alysia Carter (Adult Student), and Gabby Diaz (Ada), study safety measures in preparation for the exam that will let them move into the salon lab space for hands-on training.
Students from Welding, HVAC, Heavy Equipment, and Service Industries programs are attending OSHA 10 safety training this week in preparation to work in their respective shops and various training locations. #TrainingToSucceed
A message from the Superintendent: As the communities we serve continue to grow, our high school student enrollment continues to grow as well. While we serve adults in our district as well, of our 365 full-time students this year, 292 of them are high school students from our local communities. In fact, from our sending schools, Pontotoc Technology Center trains 25-30 percent of all the 11th and 12th grade students in our community. This produces a significant industry certified workforce, many of whom remain local and pour back into the community as they build successful careers and employ future generations. Additionally, Pontotoc Technology Center serves over 4,000 students annually in our Business and Industry Workforce Development programs and services. We greatly value the support of everyone in our district and wish our students continual success this school year!
From our Sending Schools This Year (SY 2024-2025):
Ada - 48
Allen - 25
Byng - 52
Latta - 32
Roff - 10
Stonewall - 22
Sasakwa - 13
Tupelo - 12
Vanoss - 41
Homeschool in-district - 15
Virtual high school in-district - 9
*Konawa - 13
*Oklahoma CareerTech System Vote Date: August 27th, 2024
We had a great first week here at PTC for our Full-Time programs. Our quote/theme this year is from Jane Goodall, "What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." Here's to an amazing year and lots of success! #TrainingToSucceed
We are hiring! PTC is looking for an Information Technology Instructor AND a Health Science Assistant. See details and apply at: www.pontotoctech.edu/jobs
Congratulations to our 2024 Practical Nursing Graduates! Your hard work is paying off and we look forward to what your future holds! Don't forget..."Remember your why," and "be the change!"
Congratulations to PTC Biotechnology Students, Andi Wood, Ty O’Daniel, Talise Parnell, Jaycee Presley, Isabel Velazquez, Kaisyn Shaw, Terranye Clark, Lindsey Bynum, Kolten Romines, Kenley Rhoten, Jasmine Trejo, Addison Perez, Auriana Cook, and Adler Straub for earning their NOCTI certifications. #TrainingToSucceed
LAST CHANCE!!! Environmental Biotechnology Summer Camp is May 29th - 31st (8:30AM - 11:30AM). Amazing hand-on experience using state-of-the-art lab equipment for incoming 9th and 10th graders. The camp is free and we only have a few spots left. Sign up at: www.pontotoctech.edu/summercamp
Mia Sweet received this year’s $1,000 Environmental Biotechnology Scholarship sponsored by retired Biotechnology Instructor, Susie Edens. Learn more about the Biotech program at PTC at: https://www.pontotoctech.edu/o/ftp/page/biotechnology
Environmental Biotechnology Summer Camp is May 29th - 31st (8:30AM - 11:30AM). This Summer experience is designed for incoming 9th and 10th graders to receive amazing hands-on experience using state-of-the-art lab equipment. The camp is free to attend, but don't wait to register - space is limited. Sign up at: www.pontotoctech.edu/summercamp
