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
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
High school EMT students had the opportunity to tour AirEvac, learning about landing zones and more. Thank you to AirEvac for the learning opportunity and for their service to our community.
We’re excited to be a recipient of a Wyatt Brown Success Bell.
Your can read the story about the origin of the Success Bell on the Love Theory website here: https://lovetheory.org/blogs/news/success-bell As Wyatt Brown said, “Success comes in all forms and I believe we don’t celebrate each other enough. For example: a kid got his first job, another student made it to school on time every day for a week, or a teacher got all her grades entered early. Everyone’s success is gaged differently, and the bell would celebrate that.”
At PTC, our mission of “Training to Succeed” is at the core of everything we do. It drives our planning, decisions, and actions for the benefit of all students. The Success Bell will be a meaningful addition to our campus for years to come. We’re thankful for Wyatt's vision and for Love Theory providing such a great way for our students to celebrate success!
Congratulations to Welding student, Beau Griffin - PTC's 2023-2024 Outstanding Student of the Year!
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 space is limited. Sign up at: www.pontotoctech.edu/summercamp
Congratulations to PTC Heavy Equipment students Brady Crabtree (for brining home the silver in the high school student category) and Eran Gray (with the bronze in the adult student category) at State competition in Tulsa this week.
Job Fair at PTC on Wednesday, May 1st. Dress professionally and bring your resume! This is an all-day event for PTC students and our sending school Seniors. Doors open to the public from 10:30AM - 12:30PM.
Congratulations to this year's Otha Grimes scholarship winners at PTC: Kenda Brock (Practical Nursing), Wyatt Burns (Lineworker Academy), and Micah Rosalez (Information Technology).
