Round Rock ISD’s Career and Technical Education department has released their 2022-2023 high school academy program guide. We provide high school students with well-rounded career-focused academies giving them access to more than 60 programs to earn industry certifications.
After successfully competing at the regional Texas Association of Future Educators conference, 18 Education and Training students from Round Rock, Stony Point, and Westwood high schools advance to the state competition. Education and Training is a Round Rock ISD career and technical education program of study that prepares students for a career in education and teaching.
The Westwood High School drone team received the exemplary team award and finished second place overall at the Austin Region Bell Vertical Robotics Competition. Westwood High School drone aviation instructor, Karina Kinsey, leads the students who compete as the Octawarriors.
During the Fall 2021 semester, 449 Round Rock ISD students earned their certification in Microsoft Word and Powerpoint software systems. Round Rock ISD students can earn what is called articulated credit or “credit in escrow.” Certifications available include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
At Stony Point High School seniors in the floral design CTE program run their final class like a business. They order the flowers, keep the books, make the floral arrangements and even deliver to some locations in the District.
Middle school and high school students from across the district took part in the ACE Ranger construction camp in July. They got to sample all the ins and outs of the construction industry all while giving back to the community and building a new outdoor basketball court for Robertson Elementary.
The Career and Technology Association of Texas (CTAT) Board of Directors unanimously approved Sheri Bonds, the District’s Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE), as the President-Elect and At-Large Director for consecutive terms starting this upcoming school year.
The Cedar Ridge High School Architecture Practicum class designed and built a social booth to help nursing home residents stay connected with family and friends. The structure they created keeps visitors and residents safe and provides a pleasant experience for all.
McNeil High School has partnered with Austin Infiniti offering auto-tech seniors real hands-on experience in a working auto shop. According to McNeil High School Auto-tech instructor Ryan Arnold this is just the beginning of the future for the McNeil Auto-tech program.
Round Rock ISD students in the Health Sciences academies receive hands on experience at a nursing...
McNeil High School’s popular automotive program is helping fill the demand for skilled automotive technicians and now Honda is helping those students prepare for their future.
Round Rock ISD salutes career and technical education in our schools during Career & Technical Education Month. Career & Technical Education (CTE) serves over 12,000 Round Rock ISD students in high school and middle school, offering more than 100-course offerings.
Recognizing the decades of work that Peggy Mica, Round Rock ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator, has done to better the opportunities for students across the District, Senior Chief of Schools and Innovation Dr. Daniel Presley named Mica the Superintendent’s RRock Star for September 2019.
Round Rock Independent School District recognized St. David’s HealthCare’s efforts to support students and schools during the Distinguished Partner showcase at the Board of Trustees regular meeting in February.
Round Rock ISD Seniors eligible for graduation who will be attending Austin Community College (ACC) in the Fall are encouraged to apply for a 10-week paid summer internship with Samsung Semiconductor in Austin.
