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)
William Campbell (RC) received his CompTIA A+ and Network+ Certifications. The A+ is an industry certification for computer repair and troubleshooting. The Network+ is an industry Certification for Networking. Both of these certifications are great accomplishments!
Tracey White and Beverly Renner from Tyler County Search and Rescue trained Law & Public Safety Students, over 4 sessions, to test for their SARTECH III certification. The training included classroom and some hands-on activities including using a compass.
Congratulations to PLTW student, Brady Rinard. He completed all requirements for his OSHA-10. 🥳
Mrs. Redin’s Grow Your Own students have been learning all about Growth Mindset! They created some awesome posters to show what it means to keep trying, learn from mistakes, and stay positive when things get tough. Such a cool and creative way to share what they’ve learned!
Exciting hands-on learning at MOVTI! Our Biology 107 students recently dissected rats as part of their anatomy studies. This immersive experience helped them better understand the complexities of the body and brought their classroom lessons to life.
🎉🎬 Huge congratulations to multimedia publishing students, Linsie Asher (SM) and Evony Westbrook (RC), for passing their Adobe Certified Professional test in Adobe Premiere! 🏆✨ They're now officially certified in video design! 🎥
Linsie is heading to West Virginia Wesleyan in the fall to pursue a degree in graphic design and minor in education and Evony is heading to WVU to study Digital Art and Animation.
So, what IS a touch-a-truck?
🚚A Touch-a-Truck event is a fun, hands-on experience where kids get to explore and interact with all kinds of cool vehicles. They can climb in, honk horns, and see these machines up close. It’s a great way to spark imagination, learn about different vehicles, and just have fun! 🚒🚓
Bree Carr, Jessica Martinez and Samantha Winland from Westbrook Health Services talked to Law & Public Safety students about mental health issues they might encounter on the job and how to take care of their own mental health in a high stress career field.
Big congratulations to Multimedia Publishing student, Gavin Kildow, for passing his Adobe Premiere certification test! 🏆 Premiere is a top-tier industry software for video editing, and this achievement showcases his skills and dedication.
Join us on May 10 for a jam-packed day of fun with our Car Show, Touch-A-Truck, and Open House! 🚘👷♂️ Come see some stunning vehicles, hop inside some big trucks, and take a tour of the amazing facilities where all the magic happens! ✨
This is the perfect day for families, car enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a good time. Mark your calendars because you won’t want to miss out on this milestone celebration! 🗓
More exciting details to come soon, so stay tuned for all the info! 🙌
MOVTI Had an Amazing Weekend at SkillsUSA WV SLSC! 🎉
We are beyond proud of our students for how well they represented us this weekend! Taking 32 students to compete and bringing home 16 podium finishes is an incredible accomplishment. 🙌
A huge congratulations to our winners! 🏆👏
🥇 Gold Medalists:
• Linsie Asher – Advertising Design
• Drake Duty – Criminal Justice
• Noah Hubbard, Gavin Kildow, Mariah King – Career Showcase: Arts & Communication
• Eric Laing, Devin Dawson – Interactive Game Design
🥈 Silver Medalists:
• Colt Boley – Diesel Equipment Technology
• Damien Knight, William Dawson, Delbert Ebert, Cameron Hess – Criminal Justice Tactical Response
🥉 Bronze Medalists:
• Levi Houser, Katlynn Jones, Hunter Lamp – Welding Fabrication
• William Campbell – Internetworking
Amazing job, everyone! Your hard work and dedication paid off, and we can’t wait to see what you do next!
A few reminders for tonight-
Awards are in the Feaster Center (number 8 on map) but parking is in the parking garage (number 16 on map). They will be running a shuttle to the top of the hill and parking by the Feaster Center will be reserved for handicapped individuals.
Please allow yourself enough time tonight. Awards start at 6!
Seating chart is attached too. MOVTI students will sit in our reserved section while parents may sit in the public seating only.
Also, They will be offering concessions throughout the ceremony.
