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. 😊

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

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!

SHS Food & Nutrition Students Try New Things

Food and Nutrition 1 students enjoyed a cheese and whole grain cracker bar with non-dairy beverages that broadened their food palate. -Ms. Ferrelli

I was surprised that a number of students had never eaten sweet potatoes. So, I baked some and set-up a mini toppings bar. NC is the #1 grower of sweet potatoes which are very nutritious and delicious! I love it when the palette broadens! – Ms. Ferrelli

SHS SkillsUSA Success Story

Kaleb Hodge, a 2021 graduate of Starmount High School, won SkillsUSA Nationals his senior year and received a full ride to NASCAR Tech. He recently graduated from NASCAR Tech and now is employed at North Point Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Winston Salem. 

Way to go Kaleb!  YCS and SHS are proud of your accomplishments!

University of Ohio Visits Starmount High

Bruce Traver from UNOH spoke to students in the Automotive courses at SHS about their program offerings, which include the following: Automotive Technology, Automotive Technology Supervision, Robotics and Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, High Performance Motorsports Technology, Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology, Alternate Fuels Technology, Agricultural Equipment Technology and HVAC/R Technology.  

Thanks to Mr. Traver for taking the time to share with our students!