The Mid-Ohio Valley Technical Institute will have an ongoing roofing project throughout the summer months. As part of this projects, the sidewalks located between the flagpole and the culvert leading to SMHS will be removed and replaced.
Additionally, the five willow oak trees situated on the front lawn will be removed as part of the site improvement efforts.
Thank you for your patience and support while we make these important improvements. Please be careful and stay alert when walking near the area.
Congratulations to MOVTI and St. Marys High School graduates, Gunner Luzader and Brayden Heasley, on signing with the WV Laborers Training and Apprenticeship Program! These two are beginning an exciting journey with Local 1085, where they’ll receive training and hands-on experience through LiUNA’s respected program.
With competitive wages, great benefits, and a clear path to a successful career in the skilled trades, Brayden and Gunner are well on their way. The skills and experience they gained through Career & Technical Education at MOVTI have laid a strong foundation for this next step, and we’re excited to see where their hard work takes them! #thisisCTE
More PCT certifications to celebrate! Kaleigh Engel and Kendi Jackson passed their Patient Care Technician certification through the NHA. Congratulations!
Over the course of the semester, our Carpentry and Building Maintenance students built a custom 12' x 20' shed. Once it was complete, it was loaded onto our new shed trailer, delivered it to the customer’s home, and put perfectly in place with the Mule shed mover.
From start to finish, this was a full team effort and an awesome hands-on learning experience!
🎓 Celebrating Excellence in Career & Technical Education! 🎓
The Albert Yanni Scholarship awards $2,000 each to 30 outstanding Career and Technical Education students from across West Virginia to support students pursuing advanced education and training aligned with their career aspirations. Recipients were selected by a committee of West Virginia Department of Education personnel.
We are proud to share that two students from the Mid-Ohio Valley Technical Institute were among this year’s honorees:
- Linsie Asher – St. Marys High School, Graphic Design/Multimedia Publishing completer
- Trenton Renner – St. Marys High School, Advanced Medical Preparedness completer
Congratulations to our 2025 Albert Yanni Scholarship recipients!
MOVTI’s new digital LED sign is up!
Installed this week with help from both students and instructors, the sign should be fully operational by the start of next school year and we can’t wait to see it in action.
Even better, it’ll showcase custom graphics created by our multimedia publishing and graphic design students. It’s a perfect example of what CTE is all about: hands-on learning, collaboration, and real-world experience.
A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for your generous support of SkillsUSA! We have six students heading to the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Competition this June which is an incredible achievement that wouldn’t be possible without your contributions. Your commitment to empowering the next generation of skilled professionals means the world to us. Together, we’re building brighter futures and a strong, supportive community of excellence!
We would like to congratulate the following students who have officially passed their Patient Care Technician certification through the NHA:
Addie Davis, Kylie Rupert, Baylee Dilling, Trenton Renner, Logan Eddy, Emma McDonald, Morgan Miner, Riley Stover, Natalie Bartrug, Laura Hacker, Arianna Hartline, and Cora Lough
This exam is a nationally recognized certification that validates the skills and knowledge necessary for patient care technicians to excel in various healthcare settings.
We want to say THANK YOU to all the clinical sites that opened their doors to our medical students this year. The following businesses gave our students real-world experience, encouraged them, challenged them, and helped them grow!
-WVU Medicine
-Memorial Health Systems
-Integrated Health Centers of WV
-Hammons Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
-Mountain River Physical Therapy
-Belmont Healthcare Center
🎉 Congratulations to Our PC Pro Certified Students! 🎉
We are proud to recognize the hard work and dedication of the following students who successfully passed TestOut’s PC Pro Certification Test and earned their PC Pro Certification:
-Elvis Chen
- Gracie Butler
- Christian Dyke
- Joseph Henry
- Dustin Whitehair
This certification is a major accomplishment and a testament to their technical knowledge and hands-on skills in IT and computer systems. We’re excited to see where this achievement takes them next!
Congratulations to graphic design student, Asher Stephens, on passing the Adobe Certified Professional exam in Adobe Photoshop! He's also been recognized by the Pleasants County Humane Society for creating a new logo for their organization! Congratulations!
Ashton Davis of St. Marys High School took the skills he learned in Mr. Becker's carpentry class to make Mr. 'Old Man' Collins a very nice walking stick.
We ended our 8th grade tours on a high note today! 🎉 A big thank you to the 8th graders from Ritchie County Middle School for spending the day with us!
It's always exciting to introduce students to the world of Career and Technical Education. From hands-on learning to real-world skills, CTE opens the door to endless possibilities and future success.
👏 A big congratulations to Carson Glisan from Magnolia High School! 👷♂️ Carson has officially completed his OSHA 30 certificate and signed with the Laborers Union which is a major milestone in his career journey. He’s putting the skills he gained in Mr. Collins’ Industrial Equipment Maintenance program to work, and we couldn’t be more proud!
At MOVTI, we love seeing students turn their training into real-world opportunities. This is what Career and Technical Education is all about!
End of year Engineering Fun! PLTW & Drafting students using their minds and hands to create a farm tool to help gather eggs. Designed and created a prototype type from basic classroom supplies to reach eggs from 12 inches away. Some student went above and beyond and went for 12 feet..for fun! 😂
SALE ALERT! The MOVTI has two 8' x 8' utility buildings for sale. Buildings have Advantek flooring, Smart siding, metal roofing, 32" steel entry door, and a 24" x 36" window. Buildings were constructed by the MOVTI carpentry program. Asking price is $1,000. Please call 304-684-2464 if you are interested in purchasing one!
A big thank you to the 8th grade students and teachers from Pleasants County Middle School for touring MOVTI today! Students explored our many program areas and learned more about the benefits of career and technical education. We hope the visit sparked some excitement for the future!
Congratulations to graphic design student, Harley Gibson, on passing the Adobe Certified Professional exam in Adobe Photoshop! He's officially certified in visual design. Way to go!
Today, we proudly inducted 38 outstanding students into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) — an organization that recognizes excellence in career and technical education. These students have demonstrated not only academic achievement but also leadership, service, and dedication to their future careers.
A special thank you to:
-Mr. Haught, Ryleigh Haught, Linsie Asher, and our talented Multimedia Students for creating the induction video, managing the livestream, and taking photos.
-Mr. McGrew for his invaluable tech support.
-Our NTHS Advisors: Chas Bunch, Misty Leithead, and April Redin.
-All of our second-year students who played a key role in making the video production a success.
This event was a true team effort — and a celebration of excellence in technical education!
Join us in celebrating the hard work and dedication of our incredible welding students who recently earned certifications! 💪🧑🏭
👏 Ryley Lattea – SMAW (Stick)
👏 Chase Morris – GMAW (Mig)
👏 Katlynn Jones – GMAW (Mig)
👏 Caiden Perkins – SMAW (Stick)
