From creative sewn moles to detailed diagrams, models, and worksheets, students showcased their understanding in some seriously fun and impressive ways.
Real data, real experiments, real science. 👩🔬👨🔬
Getting to see the senior capstone projects firsthand was an excellent experience. It really gave our students a clear look at the high-level work being done by UC seniors and provided some great inspiration for what they can achieve in the future.
Huge thanks to UC for giving us a look at the future of the industry."
Big congratulations to Marcus Ireland, a Welding Junior, for passing the AutoCAD Certified User exam! 💻✨
This is a huge accomplishment and a great example of hard work paying off. We’re so proud of you, Marcus—keep building those skills and crushing your goals! 🔥💪
Southern Hills Career and Technical Center has been named a 2024–2025 Overall 5‑Star Award Recipient, earning the highest rating on Ohio’s Career Technical Planning District (CTPD) Report Card! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This prestigious recognition honors districts and schools that significantly exceed state standards in career and technical education. The Overall 5‑Star Award evaluates performance across key areas including career readiness, academic achievement, student progress, graduation, gap closing, early literacy, and college, career, workforce, and military readiness.
As a Career Technical Planning District, SHCTC plays a vital role in preparing students for high‑demand, high‑skill careers across our region. This recognition reflects our continued commitment to equitable outcomes, hands‑on learning, and real‑world career pathways for all students.
Recently upgraded with state‑of‑the‑art labs and expanded capacity, SHCTC exemplifies Ohio’s ongoing investment in career and technical education and workforce development. These improvements ensure students have access to modern facilities and experiences that directly connect education to meaningful careers.
This award also celebrates the dedication of our educators, staff, and students, whose hard work and innovation make excellence possible every day.
Cara’s bridge, “Fruit Loog,” stood out with an impressive strength-to-weight ratio of 142.42%—a great example of smart design, efficient use of materials, and solid engineering principles. Creativity and structural performance came together beautifully.
As part of this achievement, Cara also won a custom set of cornhole boards made by our Construction Technologies Lab, showcasing the craftsmanship and collaboration across our programs.
Well done on an outstanding achievement, Cara!
This achievement is a big step in mastering the tools that turn engineering concepts into real-world manufacturing solutions. From precise layouts to production-ready designs, AutoCAD is a cornerstone skill in modern engineering—and Cooper is building a strong foundation for the shop floor and beyond. Well done on this milestone and keep engineering the future! ⚙️📐
Join us for our upcoming Blood Drive and help make a difference in our community. Every donation can save up to three lives!
Scan the QR code to schedule an appointment. Please bring a valid ID and remember to eat and hydrate before donating.
💪 Give blood. Give hope. We hope to see you there!
👏 This week’s winners:
👉 Marideth Barrow
👉 Natalie Spence
Enjoy your VIP parking spots this week—you’ve earned it! Keep up the great work and thank you for being positive role models in our school community. 💙
Christina Murphy, a MET Junior, passed the AutoCAD Certified User Exam! This accomplishment highlights her strong foundation in manufacturing and engineering technology, demonstrating the technical skills and precision essential for modern design, drafting, and production environments. Achievements like this are a critical step in preparing for careers in manufacturing, engineering, and industrial innovation.
🍽️ We’re excited for another Restaurant Day in Chef's Corner!
Beat the Tax Day blues this Wednesday with a butterfly shrimp basket, served with a loaded baked potato.
We can’t wait to serve you!
🕥 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Click the link to place an order, https://microsite.talech.com/shop/Chefs-Corner---SOUTHERN-HILLS-JOINT-VOCATIONAL-GEORGETOWN-OH/MGgEe91brzzwnDk3
Congratulations Jaylyn Miller, a Visual Design Senior, for passing the AutoCAD Certified User exam! 💻✨
Hard work ✅
Skills on point ✅
Certified ✅
So proud of you, Jaylyn! Keep crushing it and designing awesome things—we can’t wait to see what you do next! 🚀🎨
Congratulations to Addisyn Vaske, Gavin Benjamin, Colton Ewing, and Abigale Taylor on being this week’s Drug Free Club drawing winners! Thank you for making positive choices and being great role models in our school community.
A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for their generous donations and continued support of our Drug Free Club. We couldn’t do this without you! 💙
Our second round of the Bridge Building Competition took place this afternoon, and once again the students rose to the challenge! More creative designs, careful testing, and outstanding teamwork were on full display. We’re so proud of their hard work and perseverance! 👏💪
🌉 Bridge Building Contest – Round 1 Complete! 🌉🛠️
This morning we kicked off the first round of our Bridge Building Contest, Ripley 5th–8th grade students impressed us with their creativity and engineering skills!
The Challenge:
Students were tasked with building a bridge using only 25 balsa wood sticks and glue—no extras allowed!
Testing Process:
🔹 Each bridge was weighed before testing
🔹 The bridge was placed on the testing machine (TM)
🔹 Two ropes and a 5‑gallon bucket were attached
🔹 Sand was slowly added until the bridge failed
🔹 The final sand weight determined the maximum load applied
📋 Each entry received a score card documenting the bridge weight and maximum load held.
Great teamwork, problem-solving, and determination were on display today. We can’t wait to see how the next round goes—stay tuned! 💪✨
Next round is this afternoon.
