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.
The awards ceremony for SkillsUSA will be live-streamed at the link below. The ceremony begins at 6:00pm! https://skillsusawv.org/
Huge thanks to Darrick Felter from Long Ridge Energy Services in Hannibal, Ohio! 🙌👏 We're excited to announce the donation of a complete Moyno pump to our Industrial Maintenance class! 🔧 This generous gift will be used to enhance our hands-on training and help prepare our students for future success in their careers.
🎉 Huge congrats to Jack Peyton on passing his Adobe Premiere Pro certification! 🎬💻 Jack’s heading to West Liberty University this fall to study Media Communications!
🎉🎬 Huge congratulations to multimedia publishing student, Annie Roberts, for passing her Adobe Certified Professional test in Adobe Premiere! 🏆✨ She's now officially certified in video design! 🎥 Way to go, Annie! 👏
🚨🎉 Huge shoutout to our incredible HOSA members who competed at SLC this weekend! 🏆 We would like to recognize those who placed! 👏✨ 🥇 First Place 🥇 •Emergency Medical Technician – Natalie Bartrug & Laura Hacker •Medical Innovation – Trent Renner & Logan Eddy 🥈 Second Place 🥈 •Medical Reading – Lilly PierceInterviewing Skills – Noah Molina Way to go, everyone! Stay tuned for pictures!
We are beyond proud of our Grow Your Own future educators, Mary Morrison and Ryleigh Haught, for their incredible achievements at the 2025 Educators Rising State Leadership Conference! 🏆✨
🏅 Ryleigh Haught
🥇 1st Place - Interactive Bulletin Board
🥈 2nd Place - Job Interview
🏅 Mary Morrison
🥇 1st Place - Exploring Administrative Careers
🎓 Underwood-Smith Scholarship Recipient
AND a big shoutout to their amazing instructor, April Redin, for her guidance and support! 🎊🍎 Congratulations to all!
🌟 Big shoutout to Mr. Becker's AM and PM students for their hard work.🛠️ They’ve been busy building beautiful picnic tables for North Bend State Park's Cokeley Campground. 🌲✨ The plaques on each table highlight the generous businesses who donated and the incredible MOVTI students who designed them through drafting. What an amazing project that gives back to our community! 👏
Fire Chief Mark Hadley, Deputy/Firefighter Kirby Seese and Firefighter Drake Duty talked to Law & Public Safety student about volunteering in their communities and the role of firefighters. Chief Hadley also donated forcible entry tools to the program to use with our breaching door. Students enjoyed putting on the equipment and practicing search methods firefighters would use in a smoke-filled structure.
Matt Mccallister from Universal Technical Institute spoke to Automotive and Diesel students about the programs offered at their school. They have fifteen locations all over the country specializing in Automotive, Diesel, Motorsports and Marine training.
Big shoutout to Jaden Ebert for successfully completing his OSHA-30 and earning a certificate of completion! 🏗️🔧 Safety is a top priority in any industry, and this achievement demonstrates Jaden’s dedication to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.
Our welding students are stacking up their certifications! Huge congratulations to:
✅ Chase Morris – SMAW
✅ Joseph Haught – GMAW
✅ Wesley Glover – SMAW
🎓 Senior Spotlight: Meridith Bennett ✏️
St. Marys High School senior Meridith Bennett is a dedicated drafting student with a passion for design. 📐✨ She plans to attend Kent State University to major in Interior Design. 🏡🎨
Best of luck, Meridith, as you take this next step toward your future! 🎉
Future MOVTI Students – Apply Now!
If you toured MOVTI and found a program that interests you, now is the time to take the next step! Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are open, and we encourage you to apply for the program that aligns with your future plans!
🎓 Senior Spotlight: Cole Moore – TCHS Class of 2024 🎓
Cole Moore is a hard-working student in Industrial Equipment Maintenance. Outside of school, he's involved in golf, archery, and track ⛳🎯🏃♂️.
Congrats, Cole! 🎉
🔥 Senior Spotlight: Derek Combs 🔧
Ritchie County High | Automotive Program
Derek Combs loves working with his hands and has excelled in the automotive program. 🚗⚙️ After graduation, he’s heading to Washington State to train as a welder! 🔥🔩
Best of luck, Derek! 👏✨
