🚒🔥 FIRE SAFETY IN ACTION AT WCTC! 🔥🚒
Students at the Winona Career & Technical Center recently enjoyed a hands-on fire safety demonstration presented by Lieutenant Gwain Jefcoat and Captain James Barry Carpenter of the Winona Fire Department!
Our students got an up-close look at the specialized gear firefighters wear to stay safe, including protective Kevlar materials and heavy-duty boots designed to withstand dangerous conditions. They also learned how to properly operate a fire extinguisher through a live demonstration!
The visit wrapped up with an interactive Q&A session, giving students the opportunity to learn more about fire safety, emergency preparedness, and careers in firefighting.
❤️ A BIG Tiger THANK YOU to Lt. Jefcoat, Capt. Carpenter, and the Winona Fire Department! We appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedules to share your knowledge, demonstrate these important lifesaving skills, and invest in the safety and education of our students!
🐯 Real-world learning experiences like these make a lasting impact!
#WCTC #TigerPride #FireSafety #HandsOnLearning #CommunityPartnerships #WinonaFireDepartment #WCTCthePlacetobe #ItsaGreatDaytobeaTiger #BetterTogether

🎉🐅 Congratulations to our WCTC October Students and Teacher of the Month! 🐅🎉
We are proud to recognize these outstanding individuals at the Winona Career & Technical Center for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence!
🌟 Teacher of the Month
Mr. Michael Purnell – Law and Public Safety Instructor
🌟 Students of the Month
🏥 Samarria McGlothin – Health Sciences II
🔧 Landon Crawford – Automotive Service Technology
These Tigers are great examples of the talent, determination, and dedication that make WCTC such a special place to learn and grow!
❤️🖤 Join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved recognition! We are proud of you!
#WCTC #TigerPride #StudentsOfTheMonth #TeacherOfTheMonth #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #ItsaGreatDaytobeaTiger #BetterTogether #WCTCthePlacetobe


🩺🧤 Learning Skills That Save Lives!
Ms. Teresa Sullivant's WCTC Health Sciences Year One students are putting their knowledge into practice! As they wrapped up their Infection Control Unit, students demonstrated proper handwashing techniques and the correct application of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
These essential healthcare skills help prevent the spread of infection, protect patients and healthcare professionals, and prepare our students for the upcoming State HOSA Competition!
We are proud of these future healthcare professionals as they continue building the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on skills needed for success in the medical field!
❤️🖤 Learning today. Leading in healthcare tomorrow!
#WCTC #HealthSciences #FutureHealthcareProfessionals #HOSA #TigerPride #WCTCthePlacetobe #ItsaGreatDaytobeaTiger #BetterTogether
🔧🚗 HANDS-ON LEARNING, REAL-WORLD SUCCESS! 🐯❤️🖤
Five of Mr. Jackie Vance’s Automotive Service Technology Year II students at Winona Career and Technical Center have reached an exciting milestone in their automotive education!
Congratulations to Landon Crawford, Skylor Greene, Kentrell Crawford, Braylen Phillips, and Ben Rosamond for successfully passing the Suspension & Steering portion of the ASE certification testing program! These students demonstrated their knowledge by completing a challenging exam consisting of approximately 40–50 multiple-choice questions.
ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) is a nationally recognized certification program that measures technical knowledge and skills in the automotive industry. Passing this exam is an important step toward earning industry-recognized credentials and preparing for future careers as automotive technicians.
We are so proud of these young adults for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to learning skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom!
A special thank-you to Mr. Jackie Vance for preparing his students for success and providing opportunities to develop valuable, real-world skills.
Way to go, Tigers! Your future is looking bright! 🔧🐯❤️🖤
#TigerPride #WCTC #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #AutomotiveTechnology #StudentSuccess #ItsaGreatDaytobeaTiger #WCTCthePlacetobe #BetterTogether
🔧🚛 Exploring the World of Diesel Technology!
Learning goes beyond the classroom! On October 22, Mr. Jackie Vance’s Automotive Services II students had the opportunity to visit Empire Truck Sales and Stribling Equipment right here in Winona!
During their visits, students explored career opportunities in diesel technology, watched skilled mechanics work on trucks and buses, and learned about the tools, technology, and skills needed to succeed in the industry. They also had the chance to ask questions and hear firsthand from experienced professionals.
Experiences like these give our students a valuable look at potential careers while helping them connect classroom lessons to real-world applications!
❤️🖤 A special thank you to Mr. Justin Smith, Mr. Erin Brewer, Mr. Hayes Leonard, and the entire staff at Empire Truck Sales and Stribling Equipment! We appreciate your hospitality, willingness to share your knowledge, and investment in the future of our students.
Partnerships like these make a difference in preparing our Tigers for success beyond the classroom! 🐅
#TigerPride #WCTCthePlacetobe #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #HandsOnLearning #FutureReady #ItsaGreatDaytobeaTiger #BetterTogether
🔧🚗 First Inspections in the Books!
Mr. Jackie Vance’s first-year Automotive students at Winona Career and Technical Center have been busy learning their way around the shop, and their hard work is paying off! They recently passed their very first multipoint vehicle inspections!
It's exciting to see these students take what they've learned in class and put it to work in the shop. Each new skill brings them one step closer to being ready for the real world!
Congratulations to these young mechanics on a job well done! We can't wait to see what they'll accomplish next!
🐅 It's a Great Day to Be a Tiger! ❤️🖤
#ItsaGreatDaytobeaTiger #BetterTogether #WCTCthePlacetobe #TigerStrong #AutomotiveTechnology
🕺✌️🪩 DECADES DAY: A BLAST FROM THE PAST! 🪩✌️🕺
Our BIG Tigers and their teachers at Winona Career & Technical Center took a trip through time today as they celebrated Decades Day for Homecoming Week! ❤️🖤🐯
From groovy styles to totally rad outfits, our students brought the decades to life with plenty of personality, creativity, and BIG smiles! 🎶😎
There's nothing quite like seeing our Tiger teachers get into the Homecoming spirit! We love making memories, celebrating school pride, and having FUN along the way!
❤️🖤 It's ALWAYS a GREAT day to be a TIGER! 🐾
#TigerNation #Homecoming2026 #DecadesDay #WCTCthePlacetobe #TigerPride #ItsaGreatDaytobeaTiger #BetterTogether
🔥⚒️ Sparks of Creativity in Welding! ⚒️🔥
Students in Mr. Scott Johnson’s Welding class at Winona Career and Technical Center have been putting their skills and creativity to work! 🐯❤️🖤
For their nine weeks test project, students were challenged to design and fabricate their very own bottle trees! From planning their designs to bringing their creations to life, students gained valuable hands-on experience while Mr. Johnson guided them through each step of the process, demonstrating techniques and offering support along the way.
👏 Sophia and Ronnie proudly show off their finished product! Their hard work, creativity, and craftsmanship are shining examples of the skills being developed in our CTE programs!
We love seeing our Tigers turn classroom instruction into real-world skills and projects they can be proud of!
❤️🖤 Building skills. Sparking creativity. Preparing for the future!
#TigerNation #WCTCthePlacetobe #Welding #HandsOnLearning #CTE #ItsAGreatDayToBeATiger #BetterTogether
🔨🏗️ BUILDING SKILLS, EXPLORING CAREERS, AND LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS! 🐯❤️🖤
Our second-year Carpentry students at Winona Career and Technical Center recently had the opportunity to step outside the classroom and onto an active construction site during a tour of a Mike Rozier Construction project!
Students got a firsthand look at what a typical day in the construction industry looks like. They were guided through the different stages of a construction project, gaining valuable insight into the skills, hard work, and teamwork required to bring a building from blueprint to reality!
Even more importantly, students received practical advice on how to get hired, develop a strong work ethic, and build a successful career in the construction industry.
A special THANK YOU to our Career Coach Mrs. Kelli Blaylock for coordinating this valuable job-shadowing experience and helping connect our students with real-world career opportunities!
Experiences like these remind us that career and technical education isn't just about learning a skill—it's about building a FUTURE! 🔨💪
A huge thank you to Mr. Colton Jenkins, Mr. Dusty Rainey, Mr. Willie Ward and the entire crew for taking time out of their busy schedules to share their knowledge and experience with us. We truly appreciate the opportunity to learn from these professionals!
Also, thank you to the owners of Greenhouse Coffee for giving us the initial permission to visit the construction site at their place of business. We are truly blessed to live, work, and learn in a community that values our students and supports their growth and development.
❤️🖤 Our Tigers are building their skills today for the careers of tomorrow!
#TigerNation #WCTCthePlacetobe #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #Carpentry #BuildingBrightFutures #ItsAGreatDayToBeATiger #MikeRozierConstruction
🎉 Congratulations to our September Students and Teachers of the Month! 🎉
We are so proud of each of you and the hard work, dedication, and effort you put forth every single day. Your commitment to doing your best makes a difference in our schools and throughout Tiger Nation! 🐯❤️
Keep working hard, keep shining, and keep on being GREAT! 🌟
WCTC September Students of the Month
Mr. Mark Austin - WCTC Director, Jakiyah Houston, Mychelo Woods, Mrs. Shaquita Lathon - WCTC Director
WCTC September Teacher of the Month
Mr. Mark Austin - WCTC Director, Mrs. Lauren Funderburk, Mrs. Shaquita Lathon - WCTC Director
👏 Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
#TigerNation #StudentsOfTheMonth #TeachersOfTheMonth #UnitedTogether


🛠️🐯 Happy World Teachers’ Day to our incredible teachers at the Winona Career and Technical Center! ❤️🖤
At WCTC, learning goes beyond the textbook! Our teachers give students opportunities to learn by doing—building skills, discovering talents, exploring careers, and preparing for life after high school.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and real-world experience, challenging students to grow, and helping them see that the skills they are learning today can open doors to their futures. 🔧💻👨🍳⚙️
You don’t just teach lessons—you build skills, create opportunities, and prepare students for what comes next!
We appreciate our WCTC teachers and the difference you make in the lives of our Tigers every day! ❤️🐯🖤
#WorldTeachersDay #WCTC #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #CTE #TigerNation #WMSD #UnitedTogether #ItsaGreatDaytobeaTiger #BetterTogether


♻️ STEM Challenge: Creative Recycling! ♻️
Mrs. Michele Milling’s students took on another exciting engineering challenge—creating a working jump rope out of plastic sacks! 🛍️➡️🪢
Students put teamwork, communication, creativity, and their knowledge of the Engineering Design Process into action as they worked together to design and build a jump rope long enough for one member of their group to actually use!
Along the way, they discovered that everyday items can have a whole new purpose beyond what they were originally designed for. That’s creative recycling at work! ♻️💡
What a fun way to combine engineering, problem-solving, creativity, and sustainability into one hands-on learning experience! ❤️🐯
#TigerNation #STEMInAction #EngineeringDesignProcess #CreativeRecycling #HandsOnLearning #WCTCthePlacetobe #ItsaGreatDaytobeaTiger #BetterTogether
🔥🚒 Learning Beyond the Classroom!
Winona Career and Technical Center's Law & Public Safety students participated in an educational field trip to the Winona Fire Department on September 16, 2026!
Students received hands-on instruction in fire safety, fire prevention, and emergency response while getting an up-close look at the important work of our local firefighters. They also had the opportunity to interact with fire service professionals, explore firefighting equipment, and learn more about how firefighters work each day to protect lives and serve our community.
A special thank you to the Winona Fire Department for welcoming our students and providing such a valuable learning experience! ❤️🖤
🐯 Built to Learn. Built to Serve. Built to WIN! #ItsaGreatDaytobeaTiger #BetterTogether #CommunityPartners #WinonaFireDepartment #LawandPublicSafety #WCTCthePlacetobe





🥜🍓 It’s harder than it sounds!
Mrs. Libby Carson’s Culinary Arts students were given a unique assignment: Write step-by-step directions for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich—without leaving out a single detail!
Then came the real test! Five staff members were asked to follow the students’ directions exactly as written, without using any prior knowledge or filling in any missing steps. 😄
There was plenty of laughter along the way, but there was also an important lesson! Our Culinary Arts students saw firsthand just how important it is to give clear instructions, use precise measurements, and never skip a step—especially in the kitchen!
Sometimes the simplest activities make the lessons stick! ❤️🐯
#TigerNation #CulinaryArts #HandsOnLearning #CTE #LearningInAction #ItsaGreatDaytobeaTiger #BetterTogether #WCTCthePlacetobe
🔧🚗 Learning by Doing!
Mr. Jackie Vance’s Automotive students are taking what they’ve learned in the classroom and putting it into practice in the shop!
And getting the opportunity to work on a yellow Corvette is definitely an added bonus! 💛🏎️
We love seeing our WCTC students gain valuable hands-on experience while building skills for the future! 🐯🔧
#TigerPride #HandsOnLearning #AutomotiveTechnology #CTE #WCTCisthePlacetobe #CareerOpportunities
They shared valuable information about the benefits of beginning your college journey at a community college, as well as the many programs, opportunities, and scholarships available to students.
WCTC is thankful for their time and for helping our Ed Prep students explore the many possibilities available to them after high school! ❤️📚
#WCTCthePlacetobe #CareerOpportunities #HolmesCommunityCollege #EdPrep #FutureEducators #itsaGreatDaytobeaTiger #BetterTogether







Mrs. Jones spoke about Practical Nursing (PN) and Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) programs at Holmes Community College. She gave students a handout and explained the application process and requirements of the ADN program at Holmes Community College.
She described tasks of CNA’s, PN’s, and RN’s and gave pay ranges of each.
She said when an ADN student becomes a Registered Nurse (RN), they have a professional career. It is both challenging and rewarding. Nurses take care of the whole person. They advocate for the patient. Holistic care “makes a nurse a nurse”.
Thank you to Mrs. Patty Jones, MSN, RN for taking time out of her busy schedule to share valuable information about a career in nursing with our students!
#WCTCthePlacetobe #ItsaGreatDaytobeaTiger #TigerStrong #BetterTogether #HolmesCommunityCollege



WCTC’s Ed Prep and Health Sciences Year 2 students teamed up for a hands-on CPR and First Aid training experience! ❤️🩹
Mrs. Amber Austin’s Ed Prep students had the opportunity to learn important lifesaving skills from the Health Sciences students and their instructor, Ms. Teresa Sullivant. This was a great example of collaboration, peer teaching, and students sharing their knowledge and skills with one another.
We love seeing our WCTC programs work together to create meaningful, real-world learning experiences! ❤️
All Educator Preparation and Health Sciences students participated in CPR training and successfully passed their certification exams! ❤️⛑️
We are so proud of our students for gaining these important, life-saving skills and earning their CPR certifications. Way to go, Ed Prep and Health Sciences! 👏🎉
#WCTCthePlacetobe #CPR #LifeSavers #ItsaGreatDaytobeaTiger #BetterTogether
We are proud of the thought, effort, and attention to detail they put into these projects! 🍎📚✏️
#WCTCthePlacetobe #ItsaGreatDaytobeaTiger #BetterTogether #CareerOpportunities


🎉 Congratulations to our Career and Technical Education students who were recognized for their hard work and dedication during the month of August!
Your commitment to learning, growing, and developing skills for your future does not go unnoticed. We are so proud of each of you! ❤️🐯🖤
Keep up the great work, Tigers! 🌟
Makayla Yates - Law and Public Safety
Ivan Jamerson - Multimedia
Mrs. Amber Austin - Educator Preparation Instructor
#TigerPride #CTE #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #TigerNation #WCTCthePlacetobe #ItsaGreatDaytobeaTiger







