Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Construction Core Students Practice with a Safety Harness

Mr. Cockerham’s Construction Core students have been learning about fall arrest systems.  

Students participated in practice as well!



Students Learn About Diversity

Students at FHS in Mrs. Brown’s Principles of Family and Human Services classes learned about diversity with apples. 

On the inside there are more similarities than differences. 😊









Thursday, January 12, 2023

Child Development Students Practice Skills

Students in Child Development class at SHS are learning about fine vs gross motor skills. I wanted the class to do an activity that would teach them a skill and understand the topic at the same time. I decided to teach a life skill---how to sew buttons. The class had fun using their fingers and some felt like cats with yarn; loops, tangles, and knots! A few said their hands got tired. All can now replace a missing button. Yay! - Ms. Ferrelli












Wednesday, January 4, 2023

SHS Students Build Birdhouses

Students in Mr. Tutterow’s Core Construction class are making birdhouses.  This project allows them to demonstrate they can safely use both hand and power tools and read plans. 

Another good example of hands-on learning in CTE!





Starmount FFA Students Assist with Tractor Supply’s Grand Opening

Several of the SHS FFA members joined with Tractor Supply of Yadkinville to celebrate their Grand Opening on Saturday September 14th. They p...