KCCC is one of many locations in Knox County where you can drop off new or gently used coats to children in need! Scan the QR code to find the list of locations where you can drop coats off. All coats go to children in need in Knox County. Our boxes are located in the front lobby, cafe, and back in the admin offices here at KCCC. Join us in supporting the Coats for Kids drive!
KCCC Landscape & Ag Technology program won first place at the 11th Annual 2026 Ohio Green Industry Association’s (OGIA) Ohio High School Landscape Olympics (OHLO), which was held at Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster.
OGIA’s OHLO tests students’ skills through hands-on, competitive events designed by industry professionals. OHLO broadens the high school educational experience and introduces students to the many opportunities available in the green industry. KCCC had three students who finished in the top five as OHLO Top Individuals. Weston Bostic, senior, finished in 1st place, followed by Ethan Hurlow, senior, in 2nd place. AJ Salmons, junior, finished in 4th place. OHLO is open to all Ohio high schools and career centers with horticulture programs. Single teams from all participating schools may compete in all events. Competitive events test the students’ abilities to interact in a hands-on environment. Events are planned, implemented, and scored by industry sponsors using guidelines generated by OGIA.
*More pictures will be posted over the weekend of students competing.
RESULTS
*Top 10 finishers from KCCC are listed.
CHAINSAW - 5th place - AJ Salmons
COMPACT EXCAVATOR - 1st place - Weston Bostic
COST ESTIMATING - 4th place - Landon Boyd & Bella Gullett
HARDSCAPE INSTALLATION - 5th place - Weston Bostic & Landon Boyd
HERBACEOUS PLANT ID - 1st place - Wyatt Payne
IRRIGATION - 1st place - Ethan Hurlow & Trey Stuntz
LANDSCAPE DESIGN - 4th place - Bella Gullett
LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING - 3rd place - Landon Hoover-Knuckles
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS - 2nd place - Ethan Hurlow & Jaxon Plumly
MINI TRACK LOADER - 2nd place - Landon Boyd
PLANT INSTALLATION - 2nd place - Nealie Oliver, AJ Salmons, and Alexia Wine
LANDSCAPE QUALITY AUDIT - 3rd place - AJ Salmons & Nealie Oliver
SALES PRESENTATION - 5th place - Alexia Wine
SKID STEER - 1st place - Weston Bostic
TOOL ID - 5th place - Madisyn Frost & AJ Salmons
SOD INSTALLATION - 1st place - Weston Bostic & Ethan Hurlow
TREE CLIMBING - 3rd place - Mason Bennett & Colton Churchheus
TRUCK & TRAILER - 2nd place - Ethan Hurlow & Jaxon Plumly
WOODY PLANT ID - 10th place - Trey Stuntz
OGIA’s OHLO tests students’ skills through hands-on, competitive events designed by industry professionals. OHLO broadens the high school educational experience and introduces students to the many opportunities available in the green industry. KCCC had three students who finished in the top five as OHLO Top Individuals. Weston Bostic, senior, finished in 1st place, followed by Ethan Hurlow, senior, in 2nd place. AJ Salmons, junior, finished in 4th place. OHLO is open to all Ohio high schools and career centers with horticulture programs. Single teams from all participating schools may compete in all events. Competitive events test the students’ abilities to interact in a hands-on environment. Events are planned, implemented, and scored by industry sponsors using guidelines generated by OGIA.
*More pictures will be posted over the weekend of students competing.
RESULTS
*Top 10 finishers from KCCC are listed.
CHAINSAW - 5th place - AJ Salmons
COMPACT EXCAVATOR - 1st place - Weston Bostic
COST ESTIMATING - 4th place - Landon Boyd & Bella Gullett
HARDSCAPE INSTALLATION - 5th place - Weston Bostic & Landon Boyd
HERBACEOUS PLANT ID - 1st place - Wyatt Payne
IRRIGATION - 1st place - Ethan Hurlow & Trey Stuntz
LANDSCAPE DESIGN - 4th place - Bella Gullett
LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING - 3rd place - Landon Hoover-Knuckles
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS - 2nd place - Ethan Hurlow & Jaxon Plumly
MINI TRACK LOADER - 2nd place - Landon Boyd
PLANT INSTALLATION - 2nd place - Nealie Oliver, AJ Salmons, and Alexia Wine
LANDSCAPE QUALITY AUDIT - 3rd place - AJ Salmons & Nealie Oliver
SALES PRESENTATION - 5th place - Alexia Wine
SKID STEER - 1st place - Weston Bostic
TOOL ID - 5th place - Madisyn Frost & AJ Salmons
SOD INSTALLATION - 1st place - Weston Bostic & Ethan Hurlow
TREE CLIMBING - 3rd place - Mason Bennett & Colton Churchheus
TRUCK & TRAILER - 2nd place - Ethan Hurlow & Jaxon Plumly
WOODY PLANT ID - 10th place - Trey Stuntz
Friday, October 16
No School
Staff Professional Day
No School
Staff Professional Day
Join us at KCCC on Tuesday, October 27th as KCCC's Early Childhood Education program hosts Trick-or-Treat night from 5:00-7:30 pm. Elementary age children welcome! Games & activities are based for children 2nd grade & under. Appropriate & non violent costumes for this event, please (no blood, masks, or weapons). Enter at the main front doors of KCCC. We can't wait to see everyone on October 27th!
KCCC's JROTC cadets competed in the Raider Competition this past weekend that was hosted at Ariel Foundation Park. Cadets competed in a variety of events including vehicle pull & tower climb, tire flip & pull ups, litter carry, heavy object carry, woodland trek, and one-rope bridge. KCCC cadets finished 2nd in the one-rope bridge competition. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our cadets at the Raider Competition!
Criminal Justice students at Knox County Career Center took part in a simulated assault scenario designed to put their training to the test! (Note: Weapons used in this scenario were not real.)
Students responded to a dispatched call, practiced safely clearing a building, communicated with dispatch and each other, and located a victim in need of help. They had to make critical decisions, gather information, calm the victim, and determine when to provide aid while ensuring the building was secure.
Once the scene was cleared, students worked to move the victim to emergency medical personnel before returning to complete their reports.
This hands-on scenario is part of a multi-phase learning experience that teaches students how to investigate a crime from the initial response all the way through court proceedings.
Students in Criminal Justice obtain training in the laws of arrest, search & seizure, cuffing, and self-defense.
Students responded to a dispatched call, practiced safely clearing a building, communicated with dispatch and each other, and located a victim in need of help. They had to make critical decisions, gather information, calm the victim, and determine when to provide aid while ensuring the building was secure.
Once the scene was cleared, students worked to move the victim to emergency medical personnel before returning to complete their reports.
This hands-on scenario is part of a multi-phase learning experience that teaches students how to investigate a crime from the initial response all the way through court proceedings.
Students in Criminal Justice obtain training in the laws of arrest, search & seizure, cuffing, and self-defense.
October is National Principals Month! KCCC is celebrating Ms. Robinson, Mr. Riggle, Mr. Fisher, and Mr. Hankins!
From the behind-the-scenes work to the day-to-day responsibilities, our principals go above and beyond to support our staff and students. Thank you for all you do to help make KCCC a great place to learn and work! We appreciate you!
From the behind-the-scenes work to the day-to-day responsibilities, our principals go above and beyond to support our staff and students. Thank you for all you do to help make KCCC a great place to learn and work! We appreciate you!
KCCC would like to thank the Knox County Sheriff's Office & our Knox County Commissioners for their donation of a department vehicle to be used by our Criminal Justice program. We greatly appreciate it!!
KCCC is one of many locations in Knox County where you can drop off new or gently used coats to children in need! Scan the QR code to find the list of locations where you can drop coats off. All coats go to children in need in Knox County. Our boxes are located in the front lobby, cafe, and back in the admin offices here at KCCC. Join us in supporting the Coats for Kids drive!
Mr. Greene and Mr. Rashley taught the Computer Network Technology and Digital Media juniors how to convert binary to decimal and vice versa. This skill is used across the IT field.
Great opportunity for our labs to work together in a fun learning environment!
Great opportunity for our labs to work together in a fun learning environment!
The River Room Cafe is coming along!
KCCC’s Culinary Arts program is looking forward to the opening of our brand-new River Room Cafe! We’re excited to share an update on the project and highlight one of our HVAC alumni helping bring it to life.
Trey Copeland (pictured top right), HVAC Class of 2026, is working for Miller Electrical Solutions and is part of the team installing the electrical systems in the new cafe. We’re proud to see our alumni putting their skills to work right here in our community!
The projected completion date is mid-November, and Chef Russo & our students can't wait to host events in the new River Room Cafe!
KCCC’s Culinary Arts program is looking forward to the opening of our brand-new River Room Cafe! We’re excited to share an update on the project and highlight one of our HVAC alumni helping bring it to life.
Trey Copeland (pictured top right), HVAC Class of 2026, is working for Miller Electrical Solutions and is part of the team installing the electrical systems in the new cafe. We’re proud to see our alumni putting their skills to work right here in our community!
The projected completion date is mid-November, and Chef Russo & our students can't wait to host events in the new River Room Cafe!
Cosmetology juniors & seniors visited Kenneth's Academy Salon recently. Students learned about professionalism, the ins and outs of their salon, and what is needed to be successful. They also had the opportunity to tour the facility and hear about the phases of the academy.
KCCC's AFJROTC will host the Annual Raider Competition on Saturday, October 10th from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm at Ariel Foundation Park. The competition is free to attend and open to the public.
Miss Neveah, senior in Early Childhood Education, taught preschool children about their extended families. Children learned about aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins. Children drew pictures and wrote about something fun they do with either their grandparents or cousins.
Students in Early Childhood Education plan activities that engage children by utilizing effective preschool learning techniques.
Students in Early Childhood Education plan activities that engage children by utilizing effective preschool learning techniques.
Miss Morgan, senior in Early Childhood Education, served as lead teacher September 21-24. Miss Morgan taught the preschoolers about their families. We learned that families come in different sizes. Some have one mom and one dad, some have two moms or two dads. Some of us have siblings while others don't. Children got to draw pictures of their families as well!
Students in Early Childhood Education have fun preparing young children to enter kindergarten.
October is School Safety Month. KCCC families will be receiving an important mailing from Mrs. Greenich, our Superintendent. Students and staff are joining with others across the nation in acts or words of kindness because kindness matters. Please review the mailing carefully, including information on the countywide reunification plan. #KindnessIsASafetyStrategy
Due to renovations, the KCCC Children's Garden is closed for the season a few weeks early effective today, Wednesday, October 7th. Thank you for your understanding!
Huge shoutout and thank you to Haas Automation for their 2026 Grant to Knox County Career Center’s Precision Machining program.
This year 32 students have earned their own set of Mitutoyo 6 inch Dial Calipers that they get to keep upon graduation from the program.
Stay tuned for updates on how this money is being spent to support our students here at Knox County Career Center.
This year 32 students have earned their own set of Mitutoyo 6 inch Dial Calipers that they get to keep upon graduation from the program.
Stay tuned for updates on how this money is being spent to support our students here at Knox County Career Center.
2026-2027 Yearbook Presale!
https://store.shopyearbook.com/2026-2027-kccc-yearbook
Order by October 16th for presale discount!
Questions: Please contact Mr. Geiger at bgeiger@knoxcc.org or Ms. Burdette at mburdette@knoxcc.org.
https://store.shopyearbook.com/2026-2027-kccc-yearbook
Order by October 16th for presale discount!
Questions: Please contact Mr. Geiger at bgeiger@knoxcc.org or Ms. Burdette at mburdette@knoxcc.org.
Building Trades students at Knox County Career Center are gaining hands-on experience with today’s construction technology!
Acoustic Ceiling and Partition (ACP) reps visited Building Trades students to demonstrate “Dusty,” a robotic layout system. The operator uploads the blueprints to the robot, which uses GPS technology to lay out an entire job in a fraction of the time it would take using traditional methods.
Students also learned and practiced:
-Reading and interpreting blueprints
- Laying out a room from a blueprint within an existing structure
-Framing with metal studs and spacing studs 16 inches on center
- Laying out and framing doorways, windows, and headers
- Squaring and bracing framed pods
- Hanging drywall
- Installing acoustical ceilings
It was a great opportunity for students to see how construction skills and new technology come together in today’s building industry!
Acoustic Ceiling and Partition (ACP) reps visited Building Trades students to demonstrate “Dusty,” a robotic layout system. The operator uploads the blueprints to the robot, which uses GPS technology to lay out an entire job in a fraction of the time it would take using traditional methods.
Students also learned and practiced:
-Reading and interpreting blueprints
- Laying out a room from a blueprint within an existing structure
-Framing with metal studs and spacing studs 16 inches on center
- Laying out and framing doorways, windows, and headers
- Squaring and bracing framed pods
- Hanging drywall
- Installing acoustical ceilings
It was a great opportunity for students to see how construction skills and new technology come together in today’s building industry!
