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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