Pioneer Career and Technology Center

🎉✨ Pioneer board members proudly celebrated Mary Jean Theaker for her remarkable 35 years of dedicated service during last night’s board meeting! Recently recognized at the OSBA Fall Conference, Mary Jean also received a special honor from the Senate of the 135th General Assembly of Ohio for her outstanding contributions. 👏 Thank you, Mary Jean, for your unwavering commitment and incredible impact on Pioneer and the community! 💙 #PioneerProud #ThankYou #Dedication #Leadership

Our annual Christmas Card Design Contest results are in! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce the winning design, crafted by Lexington senior Brett Palevich, and to recognize the incredible talents of our Graphic Arts and Media Communications students. There were so many amazing designs – it was a tough decision! 🎄✨ #PioneerCTC

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸 Today, we honor the bravery and sacrifices of our veterans. Thank you to all who have served and continue to protect our freedom. 🇺🇸💙❤️ 🌟 Students Chloe Clayborne and Brianne York led our annual Veterans Day assembly, featuring a Color Guard by Homeland Security and Criminal Justice students, a performance of the National Anthem by Savannah Cross and Laura Quayle (Performing Arts), and inspiring words from guest speaker Mr. Doug Theaker. To all who have served—thank you. Your sacrifices inspire us. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #PioneerPride

Our talented Culinary Arts students participated in the Second Annual MRE Cook-Off, teaming up with members of the US Army National Guard! Yesterday, they brought their creativity and skills to new heights, transforming Meals, Ready to Eat (MREs) into gourmet masterpieces! A huge thank you to everyone involved and to our Army National Guard partners for their service and support. 👏💪 Special congratulations to our winners—amazing job by all participants! 👩‍🍳 SENIORS: 🌟 1st Place - Summer Phelps🌟 2nd Place - Caleb Stricklin & Constance Craven 🌟 3rd Place - Haley Lee 👩‍🍳 JUNIORS (Teams of 2): 🌟 1st Place - Jayden & Payton 🌟 2nd Place - Caleb & Landen 🌟 3rd Place - Brianna & Lobardo. #2ndAnnualMRECookOff #PioneerCulinaryArts #CulinaryCreativity

🌟 Dare to Dream! More than 250 students from our local districts joined us at the Pioneer District FCCLA Leadership Conference! 🌟 Thank you to all the organizers and presenters who helped make this event possible! A special thank you to our visitors: Ontario Mayor Kris Knapp, who served as our keynote speaker, along with State FCCLA Advisor Christie Jackson and state officers Ava Duffield and Taylor Schlosser. It was truly a day packed with inspiration! 🙌 District Officers led a motivating general session with FCCLA updates, guest introductions, and recognition. Students then participated in a variety of hands-on workshops, all designed to strengthen their leadership skills and teamwork. #PioneerCTC #FCCLA #DareToDream

🎓 Hey, Seniors! 🎓 The deadline for ordering your class rings and graduation items through Josten's is coming up fast! Make sure to get your orders in by Thursday, November 7th to celebrate your big year in style. Don’t miss out! ✨**Place order by selecting your home school. #classof2025 #graduationcountdown CLASS RING: https://view.vidreach.io/q/NdWTvg9k GRADUATION: https://view.vidreach.io/q/8c0MTSk6

🎃🦇 Halloween Spirit Day!! 🎃🦇 A little Halloween fun to finish the week! Check out the creative costumes that brought many smiles, from our youngest infants & preschoolers to our seasoned participants! Pioneer Preschool & Daycare also celebrated with their trick-or-treat event, surprises around every corner. Thank you to everyone who participated 🕷️🕸️ Have a great weekend! #PioneerAdventures #SchoolSpirit

🌟 8th Grade Tours, let the fun continue! 🌟 We're thrilled to welcome 8th graders to Pioneer for an inside look at our programs! Future students get a sneak peek into hands-on learning, discovering potential career paths and exploring the opportunities that await them! #PioneerCTC #CareerTech #HandsOnLearning

✨ Pastries with Parents was a sweet success! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special morning! 🍩☕ It was wonderful seeing so many parents, family members, friends, and students come together to learn more about their career tech programs and share a delicious breakfast. We love celebrating our students! 🧡 Here’s to more opportunities to connect, grow, and inspire each other!

🍩✨ Reminder ~ Pastries with Parents is this Friday! Enjoy a treat and spend quality time with your student while seeing their skills in action. We look forward to seeing you there! #PioneerCTC #ConnectingThoughCTE

🏈⚾️ It's Team Jersey Day for Red Ribbon Spirit Week 🏀⚽️ We are teaming up against drugs! Today, students rocked their favorite jerseys, showing that we’re all in this together for a drug-free life. #PioneerCTC #redribbonweek2024 Get ready for tomorrow's Spirit Day: Country vs. Country Club!

Future educators are starting their journeys through Early Job Placement! 🍎 We're excited to celebrate the Early Childhood Education and Teaching Professions students as they gain hands-on experience in classrooms, helping shape young minds. 🌟 Thank you for your partnership: ⭐ Crestview, Northmor, Ontario, & Plymouth Schools ~ ABC Learning Center ~ Crestline Childcare ~ Ontario YMCA Childcare ~ Park Avenue Childcare 👏 Best of luck to these inspiring students as they step into the world of education! #FutureEducators #CareerReady #PioneerCTC

Picture Day Reminders! Tomorrow and Wednesday are lab photo days. Wednesday will also be picture retake day for school pictures. 📸 Bring your best smiles! “Capturing memories, one photo at a time.” #PioneerCTC

🔬✨ Last week, Mrs. Clark's chemistry class took their lab skills to the next level! Students worked on determining the density and identity of irregularly shaped objects and unknown liquids. With hands-on experiments and critical thinking, they uncovered the secrets of these mysterious substances. Great job, everyone! #ChemistryInAction #ScienceIsFun #HandsOnLearning

🎉 Let's hear it for our Industrial Electricity students who have recently joined the workforce with Early Job Placement. 👏 Thank you to our business partners for these great opportunities! ⭐ Covert Manufacturing ⭐ Carter Electrics ⭐ Lloyd Rebar ⭐ City of Ashland ⭐ Kelso Home Improvement ⭐ Julius Kitchens ⭐ Fun Center Pools & Spas ⭐ Adam Smith ⭐ Link's Country Meats ⭐ Culvers Best of luck to these talented students as they kick off their future 🎉 You've got this! #CareerReady #WorkforceSkills #PioneerCTC

Pioneer students stay involved! This fall sports photo highlights some of the many students that participate in sports at their home schools. #CareerTech #StudentAthletes #FallSports

Mary Jean Theaker was recently recognized at the Ohio School Board Association's (OSBA) Fall Conference for her 35 years of dedicated service as a board member. Her incredible leadership has shaped the success of our students and community, making a lasting impact on education and Pioneer. Congratulations Mrs. Theaker! #PioneerProud #35YearsofService #SchoolBoardMember

🌟 Pioneer Families! 🌟 Parent/Teacher Conferences 1 Week Reminder Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences will be on Thursday, October 3rd and Thursday, October 10th, from 4:00 to 7:30 PM. Additionally, join us for a CCP Informational Meeting on October 10 at 6:00 PM in the Community Room for students interested in CCP classes for the 2025-2026 school year. We look forward to connecting and discussing your student’s educational journey! 📚

Field Trip Experience! ⚡Industrial Electricity students toured Charter Next Generation, getting a firsthand look at their daily operations and products. Maintenance supervisors guided the group through the facility, sharing valuable insights into the role of electricity in industrial settings. Afterward, a Q&A session gave students the chance to dive deeper into real-world experiences. This hands-on learning opportunity brought the classroom to life! #RealWorldLearning #IndustrialElectricity #HandsOnExperience

🎓 Nominate a Distinguished Alumni Today! 🎓 Since 1993, Pioneer CTC has proudly presented the Distinguished Alumni Award to recognize individuals who have excelled at Pioneer and continue to serve as role models, support their school districts, or promote Career Technical Education. 🌟 If you know a Pioneer alumni who meets these criteria, we encourage you to nominate them! 🏆 📝 Nomination Form: https://bit.ly/3BaETGt 📅 Deadline: Thursday, October 10, 2024 Let’s celebrate those who continue to inspire! #PioneerProud #DistinguishedAlumni #CareerTechEducation 🎉