Mr. Duffy's Trades Exploratory Class has been hard at work—and we’re excited to share that they’ve completed a beautiful new shed for the Baileyville Community Garden! 🌱💪
From planning and measuring to cutting and building, these students put their skills (and teamwork) to the test—proving that learning by doing really makes a difference.
This shed isn’t just a structure—it’s a symbol of what happens when education meets community spirit. We’re so proud of our students for using their talents to give back and grow something meaningful—literally and figuratively!
👏 Huge thanks to everyone involved—and to the Baileyville Community Garden for letting us be part of your mission to feed, connect, and inspire. 🌼
#StCroixTech #MaineCTE
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
Mrs. Remington had the incredible opportunity to become a Maine Roads to Quality Facilitation Trainer and just wrapped up her first-ever course!
👏 Congratulations to Addison Ellsmore, Cheyenne Kinney, and Alexis Bowen (not pictured) on successfully completing "Social and Emotional Learning: Birth through Age 5." They earned 18 hours of professional development focused on vital topics like attachment, executive function, and self-regulation. 🌟
Even more exciting—these courses are now available year-round and at no cost to our students! 🎓✨
A big thank you to Maine Roads to Quality for making this possible and supporting the future of early childhood education. 💛
#MaineRoadsToQuality #ProfessionalDevelopment #EarlyChildhoodEducation #TeacherLeadership #SocialEmotionalLearning #LifelongLearners #ProudMoment #FreeTraining #CareerReady
✨ Celebrating Our Future Caregivers ✨
On May 27th, we proudly honored 14 incredible CNA students at their Pinning Ceremony — a heartfelt tradition that marks the beginning of their careers in compassionate care. 💉💜
These students have shown resilience, dedication, and a deep commitment to serving others. Through rigorous training, hands-on learning, and many moments of growth, they have earned their place in the field of healthcare.
As they step into this noble profession, may they carry with them the compassion, strength, and heart that have guided them through this journey.
👩⚕️👨⚕️ Congratulations, You make us proud! 🌟
#CNA #PinningCeremony #HealthcareHeroes #CTEPride #NursingAssistants #FutureIsBright
14 very happy NEW STATE CERTIFIED CNA's!!!!! Congratulations to all of you from Miss Maureen and all of SCRTC
🎉 Guest Speaker Spotlight: Theresa Fisk Inspires Our Early Childhood Students! 🎉
We were thrilled to welcome Theresa Fisk, Early Childhood Education Program Quality Specialist from Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network (MRTQ PDN), to our classroom! With over 30 years of experience in early care and education, Theresa shared invaluable insights into the resources and support MRTQ PDN offers to aspiring educators.
Theresa's visit not only provided clarity on the CECA certification process but also ignited a renewed passion among our students for their future roles in early childhood education. As a delightful bonus, she brought along some MRTQ PDN swag, adding an extra touch of excitement to the day!
A heartfelt thank you to Theresa Fisk and MRTQ PDN for their commitment to nurturing the next generation of early childhood professionals. We're inspired and eager to embark on this journey!
#EarlyChildhoodEducation #MRTQPDN #CECACertification #FutureEducators #ProfessionalDevelopment #Inspiration #ThankYouTheresa
🎉 Exciting News from the Early Childhood Program! 🧸💼
We’re transforming our beloved Teddy Bear Clinic into a brand-new experience: Teddy Bear Career Day! 🛠️🧑🍳👩⚕️
This hands-on event will showcase all of the St. Croix Regional Technical Center (SCRTC) programs—with every SCRTC student and teacher volunteering their time and talents!
We’re thrilled to welcome students from Woodland Elementary, Calais Elementary, and Downeast Community Partners Head Start on June 2nd for a day of fun, learning, and career exploration!
👷♂️ The Business Program has created custom stickers and labels and is working on creating Teddy Bear Career theme puzzles for the children.
🦺 The Early Childhood Program has been hard at work pressing safety vests and decorating helmets for the kids to take home. They have also been working hard to thoughtfully align the activities with the Maine Early Learning Development Standards to maximize learning through play! 📚
Early career exploration is essential, and learning through hands-on play is one of the greatest gifts we can offer children. 🌟
Stay tuned as we prepare for what we hope becomes a cherished annual tradition for our community, and thank you to the community members who have donated to make this happen!
#TeddyBearCareerDay #SCRTC #EarlyChildhoodEducation #CareerExploration #HandsOnLearning #MaineEducation #CommunityStrong
What an incredible experience at our last Advisory Board Meeting of the year on May 1st! 🎉 Chef Eagan's culinary students created a menu that left us all in awe: Chicken Lime Cilantro Soup, Strawberry Spinach Salad, and Seafood Newburg with puff pastry. 🍲🥗🥐 We're so proud of their hard work and creativity! #SCRTC #CulinaryExcellence
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Mr. Ginn's 8th Grade Exploratory Students took a hands-on approach to learning by performing oil changes! 🔧🚗 It was an exciting day filled with teamwork and skills that will last a lifetime. Have you ever changed your own oil? 👇 #LifeSkills #ExploratoryLearning
On May 8th, SCRTC students embarked on an overnight field trip to General Dynamics (Bath Iron Works), where they discovered a city of opportunities. With over 7,000 employees, this facility showcases the vast career paths available in various trades. It's a remarkable asset to our state’s economic landscape. How can we further inspire our youth to explore these possibilities? #CareerDevelopment #MaineOpportunities #Education
May 2, was a remarkable experience at the Sipayik Career Fair, engaging with local elementary students. Their enthusiasm and keen interest in various careers highlight the potential of our future workforce. It's essential to inspire and support these young minds as they explore their aspirations. How do you engage with the next generation in your field? #CareerDevelopment #FutureLeaders
🌟 What an incredible day at Perry Elementary! On May 9th, Mr. Duffy's 8th grade exploratory program showcased their creativity and knowledge in a thrilling rocket launching competition with local schools! 🚀✨ Students dived into various rocket designs, utilizing 3D printing technology to enhance their projects. How do you think technology can transform education?#STEMEducation #InnovationInTeaching #3DPrinting
Are you passionate about working with young children? 🌈 Join our early childhood program and gain hands-on experience while earning valuable credentials like First Aid/CPR, Mandated Reporting, CECA certification, and more! 📚✨
Don't miss this chance to explore exciting career paths! Ready to learn more? Schedule a visit, Zoom, or phone call with Mrs. Remington today! 👩🏫💬
We are proud to announce that Jaida Jamieson was recognized at the 2025 Student of the Year banquet on May 3rd! 🏅 Jaida is enrolled in our Criminal Justice program under the direction of Mr. Earl. Jaida exemplifies dedication and excellence. Not only did she receive her award, but she was also presented a $1,000 scholarship from the Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation! This initiative underscores the importance of supporting our future leaders in the field of CTE. #StudentAchievement #CriminalJustice #Scholarships #FutureProfessionals
Our talented students from Chef Egan's Culinary Arts Program and Mrs. Remington's Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program came together today for an exciting collaborative learning experience! The culinary students demonstrated their expertise by teaching ECE students how to prepare delicious and nutritious snacks suitable for young children. This hands-on partnership not only enhanced our culinary students' leadership and teaching skills but also provided valuable practical experience for our future early childhood educators in food preparation and kitchen safety. Together, these programs exemplify the power of cross-disciplinary learning and real-world application of skills. #CulinaryArts #ECE #HandsOnLearning #StudentSuccess
Exciting collaboration alert! 🎨👕 Our Early Childhood Education students, under Mrs. Remington's guidance, teamed up with Mrs. Leighton's Business Education class for a dynamic project day. Students combined their creative and entrepreneurial skills to design and produce custom t-shirts and Easter bags, demonstrating the power of cross-program partnerships. This hands-on experience allowed students to apply business principles while creating meaningful products for our youngest learners. Great job to all involved in this innovative learning experience! #CareerTechEd #StudentSuccess #HandsOnLearning
🚗 Exciting hands-on learning in Mr. Earle's Criminal Justice Program today! Our students got behind the wheel of our state-of-the-art driving simulator, experiencing real-world scenarios in a safe, controlled environment. This innovative technology helps future law enforcement professionals understand the challenges and responsibilities of emergency vehicle operation while developing crucial decision-making skills. #CriminalJusticeEducation #HandsOnLearning #FutureFirstResponders #HighSchoolCTE #StudentSuccess
🚀 Mr. Duffy's 8th-grade exploratory class transformed their hands-on lesson into an exciting outdoor laboratory today! Students eagerly tested various rocket designs, analyzing aerodynamics and propulsion principles in real-time. This hands-on experience not only reinforced classroom concepts but also prepared them for their upcoming rocket design projects. It's amazing to see how taking learning beyond traditional classroom walls can spark such enthusiasm and deeper understanding of scientific principles. #STEMEducation #HandsOnLearning #RocketScience #PhysicsClass #OutdoorLearning
Our early childhood program concluded their clinical before break with a delightful and engaging family event. The day began with a reading of "Happy Easter, Mouse!" by Laura Numeroff, followed by creative egg decorating activities that allowed students to express their artistic abilities. The highlight of the celebration was a special Easter egg hunt where families joined in the fun, creating lasting memories and strengthening our school community bonds. The excitement reached its peak when students returned to their classroom to find a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny, bringing joy and wonder to all the children's faces. A special appreciation goes to the dedicated parents who continue to support our program, and heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Cox and her staff who had close connections with the Easter Bunny to ensure he made an appearance. Their commitment to fostering a warm, inclusive learning environment and their ability to create magical moments for our students truly exemplifies the excellence of the work they do. These types of activities not only enhance family involvement but also support social-emotional development and create positive associations with school for our young learners. #StCroixTech #MaineCTE
Welcome to the first edition of Tech Times, your go-to source for all things happening at Saint Croix Regional Technical Center! Each quarter, we'll bring you the latest student achievements, program updates, and exciting events shaping our students' future. Stay tuned and stay inspired!
Today's early childhood program exemplified developmentally appropriate practice through two engaging multi-sensory activities that combined art, literacy, and fine motor development. The morning activity featured an innovative painting technique where children created spring-themed artwork by placing plastic eggs coated with paint into a container and experimenting with movement to create unique patterns and designs. This was followed by an afternoon literacy activity that incorporated elements of discovery learning, where educators pre-wrote letters using white crayons on wax paper, allowing children to reveal the hidden text through a watercolor paint application. Both activities demonstrated effective ways to maintain student engagement while building fundamental skills through play-based learning.
