Students Earn Credentials

The students pictured below in Mr. Rodney Wagoner’s class at Starmount High School have recently earned their certification in Adobe Photoshop.

Congratulations on this accomplishment!

Duke Power Associates Present to Drone Technology I Students

Kevin Gurley (Pilot/Utility Aviation), Jackson Rollins (Director-Unmanned Aerial Systems) and Aron Wallace (UAS Pilot/Nuclear Program Lead), were guest speakers in Mr. Rodney Wagoner’s Drone Technology I class at Starmount High on October 24, 2023.

Students received first-hand knowledge regarding utility aviation and aerial systems, as well as job opportunities that exist for drone pilots in the energy field.

Students in the Drone Technology I course are given the opportunity to earn their CFR 14 Part 107 UAS Remote Pilot Certification during the course.

Thank you to Duke Power and their associates who were willing to spend some time educating our students on opportunities available in this field of work!

Hands-on Learning in Electrical Trades

Students in Mr. Jason Cockerham’s Electrical Trades I class at Forbush High are wiring up framing for their projects in the shop.

Students in Electrical Trades are eligible to obtain industry recognized credentials through NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research).

Great work, students!

Starmount High School SkillsUSA Members are Successful at Camp Dixie

Several students from Starmount High placed in the SkillUSA Competion at Camp Dixie this month:

1st Place – SkillsUSA Theme Poster Contest    Isabella Burchette

1st Place – SkillsUSA Community Service Project   Gage Neal

1st Place – Quiz Bowl  Ryan Moxley   

3rd Place - SkillsUSA Opening Ceremony   Troy Wood

3rd Place – SkillsUSA Creed Audio PSA Jovany Maya

4th Place – SkillsUSA Public Service Announce Video   Nia Triplett

4th Place – SkillsUSA Creed Audio PSA     Haidyn Deal

4th Place – SkillsUSA Opening Ceremony    Cameron Shepherd

5th Place – SkillsUSA Creed Audio     Addison Shields

5th Place – SkillsUSA Public Service Announce Video Haylee Lewallen

5th Place – SkillsUSA Creed Audio PSA Ryan Moxley  

All 10 Students from Starmount earned their State Leadership Award!!!!!

Troy Wood was elected as a Region 7 Officer.

Nathan Darnell did a great job serving as a SkillsUSA State Officer, leading his section in all the different contests.

Congratulations to all these students on their accomplishments!

Right Decisions Right Now

Employees Eugene Brown and Betsi Pendergrass of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company shared the Right Decisions Right Now program with students in the Principles of Family and Human Services at Forbush High.

The program teaches young people how to make informed decisions and how to say no.

Thank you to Mr. Brown and Ms. Pendergrass for sharing with our students!

Forbush High Health Science II Students Learn about PPE & Contamination

It's PPE contamination day! Students in Mrs. Sloan’s class applied simulated blood to the outside of their PPE, which is personal protective equipment worn by healthcare professionals. Once applied, students removed the PPE. If the simulated blood was on their clothes or skin they were " contaminated".  Students also learned about blood borne pathogens and how communicable diseases in healthcare are spread. 

These students are learning real-world career skills. Way to go students...and Mrs. Sloan!

FHS Students Learn Communication Skills

Students in Mrs. Lawanda Brown’s Principles of Family and Human Services classes at Forbush High are working on communication skills completing puzzles by listening to their peers while blindfolded.

Quite the challenge!

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Middle School Student Creates Flyers to Promote SMS Sports

Starmount Middle School 8^th grader, Natalie Ball, created flyers to promote SMS sports.  Natalie is a student in Mrs. Matthews’ Exploring Business and Entrepreneurship class.

Great work Natalie!

Students Earn ServSafe Food Manager Industry Recognized Credential

Jack Overman and Gabrielle Moreland have earned their ServSafe Food Manager credential.  They are students in Ms. Saunders’ Food and Nutrition II class at Forbush High School. 

Congratulations on your accomplishment!

Learning In CTE Classrooms at Forbush High

Mrs. Sloan is teaching choking emergency response on adults and infants.

Mr. Cockerham is teaching mortise and tenon joint construction.

Mr. Hutchens is teaching how to test voltage with a meter.

Mrs. Funk created a puzzle scavenger hunt to have a fun way to review for an upcoming exam.

Excellent teaching in our CTE classrooms!

Students Earn Beef Quality Assurance Credential

Mr. Allen's 4th period Animal Science I students at Starmount HS recently completed their BQA certification.  Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is a national program that raises consumer confidence through offering proper management techniques and a commitment to quality within every segment of the beef industry.

Congratulations on your hard work and accomplishment!

FHS SkillsUSA Members Attend Camp Dixie

Members of the FHS Chapter of SkillsUSA attended Camp Dixie October 1^st – 3^rd, 2023.

Members participated in many activities, including morning flag raising, daily sessions, competitions, and awards.

All members that attended Camp Dixie from Forbush High earned their State Leadership Awards.  Congratulations to these students on their accomplishment!

Starmount FFA Members Serve Their Community

SHS FFA members spent Saturday morning rehabilitating the flower beds at the corner of East Main and 601 (First Citizens Bank) in Boonville as a community service project. They pulled weeds and planted pansies. Members present were Colton Allen, Cody Brandon, Taylor Blevins, Jenna Tolbert, Jacob Mabry, Jaxon Engel, Advisor Cody Allen and former member Mica Swaim. Special thank you to Monica Craver for working with our program. and for Jaxon’s little brother who jumped right in to help with the activities.

Digital Design Students Work with Photoshop

Students in Mr. Tutterow’s Digital Design and Animation class at Starmount High are learning to merge photos using photoshop.