📢 CTEC Admissions Update! 🚨 Attention students and parents! Admissions for Automotive, Cosmetology, EMT, Firefighter, and Healthcare Technician are now CLOSED. However, there’s still time to register for Carpentry, Criminal Justice, Culinary, Cybersecurity, Drafting/CADD, Electricity, HVAC, and Medical Assistant! Don’t miss your chance to secure a spot in these amazing programs. Apply now before it’s too late! Visit culpepertec.org and click on "Apply Here" to register today.
about 2 months ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Two students wearing high-visibility safety vests work on a hands-on electrical project in a classroom with a whiteboard behind them. The right side of the image features a blue overlay with the CTEC (Culpeper Technical Education Center) logo and text stating: '2025/2026 REGISTRATIONS ARE STILL OPEN! Visit www.culpepertec.org, click on APPLY HERE to become a CTEC Trailblazer!'
🌸 Spring Break Alert! 🌸 Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed for Spring Break from April 14–21, 2025. This includes all schools and administrative offices. We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled break! See you Tuesday, April 22, 2025!
12 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic with pink flowers in the background and Culpeper County Public Schools logo. Text reads: 'Schools & Offices Closed for Spring Break, April 14–21, 2025.
Congratulations to our Medical Assistant students for passing their CCMA exam last week! We're very proud of you!
17 days ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
A group of seventeen students pose together in a clinical classroom, standing in front of medical examination tables and wall-mounted diagnostic tools such as otoscopes and blood pressure monitors. The room has a clean, professional look with anatomical diagrams, emergency signage, and a visible wall clock. The students are dressed in casual attire including hoodies, sneakers, slippers, and pajama pants, suggesting a relaxed or themed school day. Everyone is smiling and looking at the camera.
A group of twelve students stand together in a medical examination room, smiling at the camera. They are positioned in front of examination tables and medical equipment mounted on the wall, such as blood pressure cuffs and otoscopes. The floor is polished concrete, and various medical posters and emergency signage are visible in the background. The students are dressed casually, some in sweatshirts and jeans, and one has a stethoscope around her neck.
Congratulations to Jenny Adams for being chosen as CTEC's Classified Employee of the Year!
about 1 month ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Jenny Adams, CTEC's Classified Employee of the Year for 2024–2025, smiles while holding her award certificate in a school hallway. She is wearing glasses, a gray CTEC hoodie, and a lanyard.
Today’s CTEC Skills Showcase was a fantastic opportunity for our students to demonstrate their talents and hard work! From hands-on projects to industry-aligned skills, our students impressed visiting businesses with their dedication and expertise. A huge thank you to the businesses who took the time to visit, observe, and support our future workforce. Your engagement means the world to us and our students! 🙌 CTEC is proud to bridge the gap between education and industry, and today was another step toward building a skilled and successful future. @culpepertec
about 1 month ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
culinary student cutting chicken with business owners looking on
firefighter student with ax breaking into down with recruiter watching
student talking to business owner in electrical classroom
student blow drying another student's hair in cosmetology lab
This week, CTEC EMT students have been exploring Virtual Reality learning with the support of several members of the Culpeper County Volunteer Rescue Squad. The SIM X is a VR system pre-programmed with realistic EMS scenarios, allowing students to engage in hands-on, immersive training. This technology revolutionizes EMS education by enabling students to practice critical situations that would otherwise be difficult to replicate in traditional training. As VR technology advances, its role in education, healthcare, and professional training continues to expand, making it an invaluable tool for the future.
about 2 months ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Two students wearing VR headsets participate in a virtual reality training session. The headset on the student in the foreground has a label that reads 'Culpeper County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Program.' A large screen in the background displays a simulation with data graphs and a road scene..
Two students wearing VR headsets labeled 'Culpeper County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Program' engage in a virtual reality training exercise. One student is standing and extending an arm forward while holding a VR controller, while the other is crouched slightly, also holding controllers. A screen in the background displays a simulation, and a table with a laptop is visible behind them.
The CTEC Fire Program continued its partnership with the Piedmont Regional Volunteer Fire Academy and the Culpeper County Volunteer Fire Association during an introductory extrication class that covered the fundamental concepts of vehicle extrication. Students learned how to assess a basic auto accident scene, properly use hydraulic and e-draulic (battery-operated) extrication tools, provide brief patient care and assessment to assist their EMT partners, and apply techniques to free trapped and pinned occupants from a vehicle that may be obstructing their exit. This course serves as the foundation for vehicle extrication, and students must continue their education to achieve proficiency. This can be accomplished through advanced extrication classes, conferences, and hands-on training. The students did a fantastic job in this essential, exposure-level training. A special thank you to the Culpeper County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association, Inc., Reva Volunteer Fire & Rescue, the Piedmont Regional Fire Academy, and Belvoir Automotive Salvage LLC for their support in making this training possible. #SeizeOpportunity #culpepertec
about 2 months ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
A group of firefighters and fire trainees, wearing black and tan turnout gear with helmets, stand in a line attentively observing a vehicle extrication demonstration. In front of them is a heavily damaged silver sedan with shattered windows and a collapsed roof. Some firefighters wear protective gloves and have identification numbers on their helmets. Behind them, a red and white fire truck labeled 'Reva Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Culpeper County, Virginia' is parked, along with other emergency response equipment. The setting appears to be an outdoor training ground with dirt and debris on the ground..
A firefighter trainee, wearing a black turnout coat and a helmet labeled 'STUDENT,' uses a hydraulic rescue tool to cut through the frame of a vehicle during an extrication exercise. He is wearing protective gloves and safety glasses, concentrating on the task. Beside him, an instructor in a tan turnout coat with reflective orange stripes and a Reva Volunteer Fire & Rescue patch observes and provides guidance. The image is taken from inside the damaged vehicle, with the car's beige headrests and interior visible in the foreground.
Admissions for the 2025/2026 school year are now open for CCPS students! Go to www.culpepertec.org and click on admissions to register/apply for CTEC courses.
2 months ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
A group of students in maroon uniforms and white chef coats pose in a bright school hallway. Some students wear chef hats and black aprons, indicating a culinary program. On the right side of the image, a blue overlay contains the Culpeper Technical Education Center (CTEC) logo, which features an outline of Virginia with a compass design. The text announces that admissions for the 2025/2026 school year are open, directing visitors to www.culpepertec.org to apply and become a 'CTEC Trailblazer'.
CTEC registration is now live! Scan the QR code to view a video on how to register.
2 months ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
QR code linking to a YouTube video tutorial on how to register for classes at Culpeper Technical Education Center (CTEC). Scan the code with a mobile device or QR code reader to access the step-by-step registration guide.
On Friday, January 24, 2025, DE Cosmetology I and II students competed at Triple Tech in Shenandoah, Va., for the District 10 competition. DE Cosmetology I students showcased their creativity in the Total Fantasy Look category, while DE Cosmetology II students competed in Cosmetology. Congratulations to Evelyn Shailor, who placed 1st in Cosmetology and will advance to the state level! A special shoutout to Haley Andrade for securing 3rd place in Cosmetology. Kudos also to Alexzandra Thomasson and Bailey Rice for their strong performances in Cosmetology, as well as Delmy Coc, Ava Furr, and Jocelyn Bonilla, who placed 3rd in Total Fantasy Look. Great job to all our competitors—we’re proud of you! #SeizeOpportunity #culpepertec
3 months ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Three young women stand together in front of a light green wall with the words "Blaze of Beauty" in elegant blue script and a blue flame graphic featuring a stylized face. They are dressed casually; one wears a gray hoodie and glasses, another wears a light pink top with jeans, and the third wears a gray zip-up hoodie with "Savannah Georgia" printed on it.
Four young women wearing black scrubs stand together, smiling in front of a light green wall with the words "Blaze of Beauty" in elegant blue script. A blue flame graphic with a stylized face is also on the wall. Each woman has her name embroidered on her scrub top.
We have TWO fantastic opportunities available for members of our community to learn from our incredible CCPS CTE students! Feb 7: Valentine's Day cooking class hosted by students from CTEC's The Blaze Kitchen Culinary program, and Feb. 11 Valentine's Day flower arranging hosted by Eastern View High School FFA. Each event is limited to the first 20 to register. Call 540-423-6504 to reserve your space!
3 months ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
💝 Valentine's Cooking Class 📅 February 7, 2025 | ⏰ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM 🍽 Hosted by CTEC students of The Blaze Kitchen, enjoy a hands-on cooking experience and a delicious menu featuring: Plated Caprese Salad Crab-Stuffed Shrimp (with sausage option available) Heart-Shaped Risotto & Fresh Asparagus Valentine's Specialty Dessert Red Rose Lemonade
🌹 Valentine's Day Flower Arrangement Workshop 📅 February 9, 2025 | ⏰ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM 🌸 Learn from EVHS FFA students to create a stunning Valentine's flower arrangement for yourself or a loved one! 📍 17441 Frank Turnage Dr, Culpeper, VA 🎟 No cost to participate; donations gratefully accepted! 💡 Limited to the first 20 participants—reserve your spot now! 📞 Call 540-423-6504 to register. 📌 Both events are proudly sponsored by Career Partners Inc.
On Saturday, January 25th, the CTEC Firefighter program joined Louisa County High School and the Piedmont Regional Fire Academy in a combined training event, the Firefighter I structural burn, on their way to certification. The CTEC EMT Program was on hand to take the vitals of all participants to ensure everyone was healthy to continue in their training.
3 months ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
CTEC firefighter students and instructors posing for a group photo in front of a structure fire simulator.
Students in EMT uniforms participate in a hands-on training session in a workshop setting. One student checks another's blood pressure, while others observe and assist. The environment includes medical equipment, tables, and supplies, with red lockers and tools in the background.
Culpeper County Public Schools and offices are closed Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
3 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King, Jr. quote in white text on gray background next to a picture of the MLK Jr memorial statue
It's Principals Appreciation Week, and we are S’more than fortunate to have an exceptional leader guiding us at CTEC! A great principal builds character, inspires dreams, encourages creativity, fosters confidence, instills a love of learning, touches hearts, and changes lives forever. Thank you, Mr. Summerscales, for your unwavering dedication and for leading CTEC with such passion and excellence!
3 months ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Mr Summercales stands in front of a colorful bulletin board with a camping and s'mores theme. The board reads, "Mr. Summerscales, We APPRECIATE You S'MORE than you know!" and is decorated with numerous cutouts of marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate. Mr. Summerscales is wearing a gray pullover and blue pants, standing near a green ottoman, with a cheerful expression.
It's that time of year! We are gearing up for the 25/26 school year registration/applications! To kick things off, we will be holding an open house at CTEC from 5-7 pm on Thursday, January 30th. There will be a presentation at 5:30 from CTEC Principal, Mr. Summerscales.
3 months ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
A promotional graphic for the Culpeper Technical Education Center (CTEC) Open House is displayed. The image includes a photograph of the CTEC building with its modern architecture, surrounded by greenery under a blue sky with scattered clouds. On the right side of the graphic, text reads: "CTEC Culpeper Technical Education Center OPEN HOUSE Plan for CTEC! Families of all CCPS 6–12 grade students welcome. Thursday, January 30, 2025 5 – 7 pm 5:30 Presentation from CTEC Principal 17441 Frank Turnage Dr Culpeper, Virginia 22701." The CTEC logo, shaped like the state of Virginia with a compass design, is prominently featured.
Congratulations to Aiden Burke, Culpeper County High School & CTEC Senior, for signing his letter of intent to work for Able Heating and Air! We are so proud of you and join your family and the Able family in celebrating you!
4 months ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Aiden Burk, along with family and school staff, posing for a group photo.
Aiden Burke signs his letter of intent to work with Able Heating and Air with family and school staff looking on with smiling faces.
Culpeper County Public Schools and Offices will be closed Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29, 2024 for Thanksgiving.
5 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
CCPS will be closed November 27 through 29, 2024 for Thanksgiving
CCPS will be closed for Thanksgiving Wednesday November 27 through Friday, November 29, 2024. When we return, it will be December - a good time to share information about weather closings in CCPS. Do you want to be notified when we are closed, but you are not already on our alert list? Download our app and enable push notifications - https://www.culpeperschools.org/article/917463
5 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
"Graphic titled 'Preparing for Winter Weather' from Culpeper County Public Schools. The background features a snowy scene with snowflakes. The text includes the following sections: 'Possible Actions' lists options such as School Closure, 2-hour Delay, Early Dismissal, Evening Activities Canceled, and Weekend Activities Canceled. 'When are decisions made?' states, 'When possible, decisions are made the night before. When conditions require a delay in the decision, our goal is to notify you by 5:30 a.m.' 'How will I know when school is closed or delayed?' outlines notification methods, including: Phone call/email/text message in English and Spanish. CCPS Social Media & Mobile App. CCPS Website (www.culpeperschools.org). Local media outlets (TV channels 4, 5, 7, 9, & 29 and radio station WJMA 103.1).
Still a few spots left for tomorrow's Creators Corner at CTEC! Calling all elementary age students to make your own sock gnome! Call CTEC to sign up today. (540) 423-6504
5 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Creators Corner at CTEC with gnome sitting on bench
CTEC was honored to host the Veterans Day luncheon for our local veterans. Lunch was prepared and served by our culinary students, and the Culpeper County High School choir performed for everyone gathered. Thank you, Veterans, for your service to our country.
5 months ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
A large gathering is taking place in a spacious room, with people seated at tables arranged in rows. At the front of the room, a choir of students stands on a platform, performing in front of the audience. American and Virginia state flags are displayed nearby, and a large screen on the right displays "Veterans Day" with patriotic graphics. Attendees, many of whom appear to be veterans, are seated, watching the performance while some have meals in front of them. The atmosphere is respectful and focused on honoring veterans.
An elderly man stands with his hand over his heart in a respectful gesture, wearing a white shirt adorned with a U.S. flag patch, a POW/MIA patch, and other insignia. He is also wearing a black cap that reads "Vietnam Veteran." The scene is indoors, and people are seated around him, some looking on attentively. The background suggests a solemn or respectful gathering, likely honoring veterans.
A group of culinary students wearing black chef uniforms and hats stands behind a food serving table, each serving food with tongs. They are focused and smiling, interacting with a person on the other side of the table, who is holding a plate. The setting appears to be indoors, with a warm atmosphere enhanced by fall decorations on the table, including vibrant orange and yellow leaves.