Career and Technical Education (CTE) of St. Johns County
Mrs. Michelle Kisch (holding plaque), Career Specialist at Bartram Trail High School, has been the constant over the past 10 years in supervising and training the teachers in the VyStar Credit Union, so that they can do the same with the students who work in the VyStar branch at the school. Mrs. Kisch was recently …
Michelle Kisch Receives Outstanding Service Award from VyStar Credit Union Read More »
On March 13th, students from both Nease’s Academy of Hospitality & Tourism and our sister Academy, the Academy of Culinary Arts at St. Johns Technical High School, arrived at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort for an awesome field trip experience. The Academy of Hospitality & Tourism students enjoyed a tour of the grounds and the “heart …
Theresa Dodd, center left, Executive Secretary for the Career and Technical Education Department, earned the 2018 School-Related Employee of the Year Award for the Academic Services Department from Superintendent Tim Forson, right, at the School-Related Employee of the Year Awards Program on Thursday, March 15 at the World Golf Village Hall of Fame. Also pictured …
Students in the Environmental Science strand of the Academy of Engineering and Environmental Science at Creekside High School have been able to use new technology to collect data on water quality and marine life. Funds for this technology and the field trips to do the data collection were provided from a Blue School Grant through …
CHS Environmental Science Academy Students Collect Marine Data at Alpine Groves Park Read More »
Students from the Academy of Architectural & Building Sciences at Pedro Menendez High School recently competed in the Regional Masonry Competition in Starke where their team earned a first place award. The top three students will now represent PMHS and SJCSD at the Skills USA State Competition this April in Pensacola. 1st Place Tyler Waldron …
PMHS Academy of Architectural & Building Sciences Students Win at Regionals Read More »
In January, Nease’s Stellar Academy of Engineering Civil Engineering and Architecture students traveled to the Museum of Science and History to explore their visiting exhibit, “Ancient Rome: Epic Innovators and Engineers.” Students were able to view and get hands-on with artifacts of ancient technology, reconstructed using designs dating back from the height of the Roman …
On January 31st, Communications Academy students were invited to take part in a unique opportunity, when Full Sail University brought their college tour to Nease’s campus. All Digital Design and TV Production students were invited to tour the Full Sail Bus, which was packed with the latest video game, design, film and audio equipment. Full …
Full Sail University Brings High-Tech Toys to Nease’s Communications Academy Read More »
On February 1st, hundreds of people purchased tickets and made their way to Nease’s cafeteria, which was transformed into an event space like no other. Organized by IB Boosters, and with the help of Publix, Sysco, more than 20 restaurants and local companies, the SOUPer Bowl event raised over $29,000. All proceeds go directly to …
On February 15th, 2018, Communications Academy TV Production students traveled to PGA Tour Entertainment Studios, located in World Golf Village. The trip was organized by members of our Academy Advisory Board, Jackie Petty and Chris Sinclair. Students toured the production and post-production facilities, which included the studio and control room, and met professionals in the …
NHS TV Production Students Tour PGA Tour Entertainment Read More »
On January 31st, 2018, Communications Academy students were invited to take part in a unique opportunity, when Full Sail University brought their college tour to Nease’s campus. All Digital Design and TV Production students were invited to tour the Full Sail Bus, which was packed with the latest video game, design, film and audio equipment. …
Full Sail University Mobile Classroom visits Nease Read More »
On February 1st, 2018, hundreds of people purchased tickets and made their way to Nease’s cafeteria, which was transformed into an event space like no other. Organized by IB Boosters, and with the help of Publix, Sysco, more than 20 restaurants and local companies, the SOUPer Bowl event raised over $29,000. All proceeds go directly …
Nease’s Souper Bowl Fundraiser Provides Opportunities to Multiple Academies Read More »
174 students from the Engineering and STEM-related Career Academies attended the NE FL Construction and Career Day on February 13, 2018 at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. Over 100 businesses participated in this three day event to expose students from the northeastern FL counties to careers in the construction and transportation industries. The booths were very …
VyStar student workers wrote and submitted a 50 page paper to the regional DECA School Based Enterprise Certification Program Competition about how they run the VyStar Credit Union branch at Bartram Trail High School and earned a GOLD level certification! They will now compete at the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta on April 21 …
BTHS VyStar Student Workers Win Gold at Local DECA Competition Read More »
Four students from Ponte Vedra’s Academy of Biotechnology & Medical Research , along with Dr. Kathryn Kehoe, were invited to present their research at The 55th Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium at the University of Florida on January 28-30th. Additionally, Tim and Courtney were two of only 24 students statewide who were invited to share their …
The Academy of International Business and Marketing FBLA Club recently prepared for District Competition. 84 students qualified for the Performance Events and 16 qualified for the Objective Test Events. After the competition at Florida State College Jacksonville campus, a total of 80 members won a spot to continue on to the FBLA State Competition in Orlando …
Ponte Vedra Future Business Leaders of America Heading to State Competition! Read More »
Biotechnology I students headed out for a Field Study to GyoGreens and PV Community Center to hear about Mosquito Control on January 10th. 20 first year students attended and learned about sustainable agriculture in Ponte Vedra Beach. GyoGreens shared its practices of a sustainable farming method which combines traditional aquaculture (raising aquatic animals – fish – in tanks) …
PV Academy of Biotechnology & Medical Research Goes “Green” Read More »
Project Innovation is a school district competition, funded by an AT&T STEM at Work Grant, which encourages Career Academy and CTE Program students to develop innovative ideas that tie to their program focus. This year, 415 high school students participated on 100 teams from five high schools. School level competitions were held and then the …
Project Innovation District Competition on November 17, 2017 A Great Success Read More »
On Thursday, November 29, 2018, students from the Pedro Menendez Building Construction program in the Academy of Architecture and Building Science, under the supervision of Mike Rosenberg, Instructor, completed the construction of a new greenhouse for students in the Gamble Rogers Middle School Agriscience Program. Last year, Hurricane Matthew destroyed the original greenhouse at the …
