Thank you to all who have served! We appreciate you!
Ms. Isabella, senior in Early Childhood Education, served as the lead teacher in KCCC's Preschool recently. Ms. Isabella taught children about different forms of transportation. Some of the activities included:
-Painting with cars.
-Rolling dice and parking the car in the spot with the matching number.
-Matching transportation pictures with their words.
Students in Early Childhood Education have fun preparing young children to enter kindergarten.
-Painting with cars.
-Rolling dice and parking the car in the spot with the matching number.
-Matching transportation pictures with their words.
Students in Early Childhood Education have fun preparing young children to enter kindergarten.
Juniors in Collision Repair saved up money as a lab throughout the year by detailing vehicles and purchased hooded sweatshirts for everyone in lab. Great work, juniors!!
Knox County Career Center (KCCC) students in CollegeU-Business, Computer Network Technology, Digital Media & Software Development, and Pre-Professional Mentorship competed in the Business Professionals of America (BPA) State competition held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio on February 23.
BPA held their annual BPA State Leadership Conference Awards Ceremony on February 24 where 20 KCCC students were recognized as Top 10 finishers in the state of Ohio. Of those 20, eight students qualified for the BPA National Leadership Conference, which will be held in Nashville, Tennessee from May 6-10. To qualify for the BPA National Leadership Conference, students in individual events had to place in the Top 8, and students in team events had to place in the Top 3.
KCCC had eight students who qualified for the BPA National Leadership Conference. Sierra Shields (CollegeU-Business) finished in first place in Business Law and Ethics. Elizabeth Swartzentruber (CollegeU-Business) finished in second place in Advanced Spreadsheet Applications. Kale Oswalt (CollegeU-Business) finished in second place in Extemporaneous Speech. Logan Woolverton (Computer Network Technology) finished in second place in Server Administration Using Microsoft. Peyton Blakesley (CollegeU-Business) finished in fourth place in Integrated Office Applications. Ethan Kapper (Computer Network Technology) finished in fifth place in Server Administration Using Microsoft. Blake Spittle (Computer Network Technology) placed fifth in Computer Security. Zachary Taylor (CollegeU-Business) placed sixth in Banking and Finance.
KCCC also had twelve other students who placed in the Top 10 but did not qualify for nationals. Gabrielle Beck, Brooklyn Cook, and Jocelyn Scarbury (CollegeU-Business) finished in fourth place in the Small Business Management Team. Maggie Bond, Layla Joyner, Nevaeh Ward, and Eve Wells (Pre-Professional Mentorship) finished in sixth place for the Global Marketing Team. Isaac Danzuso, Gavin DeChant, Gage Kearns, and Kyle Maslowski (Computer Network Technology) finished in eighth place for the Network Design Team. Myla Miller (Digital Media & Software Development) finished in tenth place in Fundamental Desktop Publishing.
“We are extremely proud of our students who competed at the BPA State Leadership Conference. Knox County was under a Level 2 Snow Emergency, and KCCC was closed. Thank you to the parents who transported their own students down to Columbus to compete,” said Kathy Greenich, KCCC Superintendent.
Greenich added, “We’d also like to thank Tina Krosse, Ohio BPA State Advisor, and Patrick Schultz, BPA’s National CEO, for making it possible for the rest of our students to compete remotely. Without their help, our students would not have been able to compete for a chance to qualify for nationals.”
National Qualifiers PNG: Pictured (from top left corner): Peyton Blakesley, Sierra Shields, Logan Woolverton, Zachary Taylor, Ethan Kapper, Kale Oswalt, Blake Spittle, and Elizabeth Swartzentruber.
BPA held their annual BPA State Leadership Conference Awards Ceremony on February 24 where 20 KCCC students were recognized as Top 10 finishers in the state of Ohio. Of those 20, eight students qualified for the BPA National Leadership Conference, which will be held in Nashville, Tennessee from May 6-10. To qualify for the BPA National Leadership Conference, students in individual events had to place in the Top 8, and students in team events had to place in the Top 3.
KCCC had eight students who qualified for the BPA National Leadership Conference. Sierra Shields (CollegeU-Business) finished in first place in Business Law and Ethics. Elizabeth Swartzentruber (CollegeU-Business) finished in second place in Advanced Spreadsheet Applications. Kale Oswalt (CollegeU-Business) finished in second place in Extemporaneous Speech. Logan Woolverton (Computer Network Technology) finished in second place in Server Administration Using Microsoft. Peyton Blakesley (CollegeU-Business) finished in fourth place in Integrated Office Applications. Ethan Kapper (Computer Network Technology) finished in fifth place in Server Administration Using Microsoft. Blake Spittle (Computer Network Technology) placed fifth in Computer Security. Zachary Taylor (CollegeU-Business) placed sixth in Banking and Finance.
KCCC also had twelve other students who placed in the Top 10 but did not qualify for nationals. Gabrielle Beck, Brooklyn Cook, and Jocelyn Scarbury (CollegeU-Business) finished in fourth place in the Small Business Management Team. Maggie Bond, Layla Joyner, Nevaeh Ward, and Eve Wells (Pre-Professional Mentorship) finished in sixth place for the Global Marketing Team. Isaac Danzuso, Gavin DeChant, Gage Kearns, and Kyle Maslowski (Computer Network Technology) finished in eighth place for the Network Design Team. Myla Miller (Digital Media & Software Development) finished in tenth place in Fundamental Desktop Publishing.
“We are extremely proud of our students who competed at the BPA State Leadership Conference. Knox County was under a Level 2 Snow Emergency, and KCCC was closed. Thank you to the parents who transported their own students down to Columbus to compete,” said Kathy Greenich, KCCC Superintendent.
Greenich added, “We’d also like to thank Tina Krosse, Ohio BPA State Advisor, and Patrick Schultz, BPA’s National CEO, for making it possible for the rest of our students to compete remotely. Without their help, our students would not have been able to compete for a chance to qualify for nationals.”
National Qualifiers PNG: Pictured (from top left corner): Peyton Blakesley, Sierra Shields, Logan Woolverton, Zachary Taylor, Ethan Kapper, Kale Oswalt, Blake Spittle, and Elizabeth Swartzentruber.
Seniors in Sports Medicine & Exercise Science discussed the pros and cons of protein bars and energy drinks and how they can used to supplement your diet. They also talked about the harmful effects should they be used irresponsibly.
Students in Sports Medicine & Exercise Science teach the importance of total fitness through proper nutrition and exercise.
Students in Sports Medicine & Exercise Science teach the importance of total fitness through proper nutrition and exercise.
Students in Sports Medicine & Exercise Science were taught about preventing thumb and wrist hyperextension and then had the opportunity for hands-on learning as they practiced taping and proper technique on each other.
Students in Sports Medicine & Exercise Science apply physical therapy, injury recognition, and athletic training to enhance rehabilitation.
Students in Sports Medicine & Exercise Science apply physical therapy, injury recognition, and athletic training to enhance rehabilitation.
Ms. Eliana, senior in Early Childhood Education, served as lead teacher for KCCC's Preschool recently. Ms. Eliana taught children about different forms of movement and art! Some of the activities included:
-Painting with dots.
-Counting frogs and having them hop onto the log.
-Programming our robot, Frog-E to move to different destinations.
Students in Early Childhood Education plan activities that engage children by utilizing effective preschool learning techniques.
-Painting with dots.
-Counting frogs and having them hop onto the log.
-Programming our robot, Frog-E to move to different destinations.
Students in Early Childhood Education plan activities that engage children by utilizing effective preschool learning techniques.
Ms. Kenzie, senior in Early Childhood Education, served as lead teacher for KCCC's Preschool. Ms. Kenzie taught the children the different between real and make believe. Some of the activities included:
-Building a bridge for The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
-Creating a make believe friend.
-Creating a monster.
Students in Early Childhood Education plan activities that engage children by utilizing effective preschool learning techniques.
-Building a bridge for The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
-Creating a make believe friend.
-Creating a monster.
Students in Early Childhood Education plan activities that engage children by utilizing effective preschool learning techniques.
Our seniors in Cosmetology are open to the public! Please call between 11:45 am and 2:30 pm to schedule your appointment or if you have a question about our services.
Our phone number is 740-397-5820 x3107.
We look forward to serving you!
Our phone number is 740-397-5820 x3107.
We look forward to serving you!
Students in HVAC learned how to bend and form Pittsburgh Seams to make a one-piece duct.
Students in HVAC develop skills in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) aspects for HVAC systems.
Students in HVAC develop skills in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) aspects for HVAC systems.
During Career & Technical Education Month, we’re celebrating the credentials that count. Industry-recognized credentials show more than coursework. Credentials prove students can successfully apply the skills they’ve learned, meet industry standards, and step confidently into the workforce.
That’s career readiness in action.
Congratulations to our Computer Network Technology students for all the credentials they've earned this year!
#CTEMonth #OhioCTE #NextReady
That’s career readiness in action.
Congratulations to our Computer Network Technology students for all the credentials they've earned this year!
#CTEMonth #OhioCTE #NextReady
Ms. Braelyn, senior in Early Childhood Education, served as the lead teacher with our KCCC Preschool! Ms. Braelyn taught the children about opposites. Some of the activities included:
-Comparing the different brush strokes of different sized paint brushes.
-Comparing large and small puzzles.
-Building with large and small blocks.
Students in Early Childhood Education have fun preparing young children to enter kindergarten!
-Comparing the different brush strokes of different sized paint brushes.
-Comparing large and small puzzles.
-Building with large and small blocks.
Students in Early Childhood Education have fun preparing young children to enter kindergarten!
Juniors in Computer Networking Technology learned how to do some initial configuration on Cisco Enterprise Switches. Students learned how to set up remote access on the switches, secure the switches, and prepare the switches for deployment.
Students in Computer Network Technology solve complex computer technology programs and earn industry credentials.
Students in Computer Network Technology solve complex computer technology programs and earn industry credentials.
Students in Mrs. Metzger's Ag Science class and Mrs. Lester's Environmental Science class participated in a hands-on deer processing lab recently. Students learned about all facets of deer processing. Thank you to the Knox County Game Warden for the deer and to Josh Lester for serving as the processor. Great opportunity for our students!
KCCC"s Preschool held a literacy event during AM and PM preschool recently. Children's families were able to come in and spend time with them as they participated together in literacy activities. Early Childhood Education students assisted with this event as well. Thank you to all of those families who were able to make it out for this event!
Students in Mrs. Wittel's Build Your Future class traveled to our local Kroger store to conduct an informational interview and learn about the grocery industry. Local store manager, Michael, provided meaningful insight while students got a behind the scenes look at the store. Great opportunity for our students!!
Check out the information in this post on Driver Training!
Driving School at KCCC:
KCCC is excited to announce a new driving school partnership with Driving Schools of Ohio. KCCC families - Please see the flyer with information that was emailed to you today through FinalForms.
Drive to Succeed Grant:
The Drive to Succeed Grant makes driving school free for income-eligible students. The current grant cycle is coming to an end. These funds may not be available in the same format again. Students will need to apply, obtain approval for the grant, register for and complete driver training by late spring 2026. We would like to encourage any students who may be eligible for the grant to submit a grant application asap. The recommended deadline for submitting grant applications is Wednesday, March 11th.
Please contact Knox Public Health or Lainey Schmidt, lschmidt@knoxcc.org, at KCCC if you have any questions.
Driving School at KCCC:
KCCC is excited to announce a new driving school partnership with Driving Schools of Ohio. KCCC families - Please see the flyer with information that was emailed to you today through FinalForms.
Drive to Succeed Grant:
The Drive to Succeed Grant makes driving school free for income-eligible students. The current grant cycle is coming to an end. These funds may not be available in the same format again. Students will need to apply, obtain approval for the grant, register for and complete driver training by late spring 2026. We would like to encourage any students who may be eligible for the grant to submit a grant application asap. The recommended deadline for submitting grant applications is Wednesday, March 11th.
Please contact Knox Public Health or Lainey Schmidt, lschmidt@knoxcc.org, at KCCC if you have any questions.
With the sounds of nature playing over the speakers and the lights dimmed, students in Mrs. Kallay's English 11 classes took part in a night walk where each of the fourteen "stops" covered interesting and important facts about the Underground Railroad. This was a great kickoff to Unit 3: The Civil War Era.
Our seniors in Cosmetology are open to the public! Please call between 11:45 am and 2:30 pm to schedule your appointment or if you have a question about our services.
Our phone number is 740-397-5820 x3107.
We look forward to serving you!
Our phone number is 740-397-5820 x3107.
We look forward to serving you!
KCCC seniors are able to earn the opportunity to take their career tech skills to businesses and industry during their senior year by meeting academic grade, attendance, behavior, and performance expectations in their career tech lab and academic classes.
