The CTEC Fire Class #2 is progressing steadily through its coursework on the foundations of the fire service. This week’s focus was communications. Training covered radio systems, dispatch protocols, and incident command communication practices. Students participated in real-time communication exercises during simulated emergencies, developing the ability to send and receive messages that are clear, concise, and accurate.

The week concluded with a joint trip — Fire and EMT students toured the Culpeper County Public Safety Communications Center and the Culpeper County Office of Emergency Services. Fire students also took part in a hands-on exercise where they had to guide each other in building a LEGO structure, using only radio communication and the skills they had practiced throughout the week.
about 1 year ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
A group of students and instructors stand together in front of a Culpeper County Emergency Services ambulance. The students wear uniforms, some in red shirts and others in blue, each holding orange bags. Instructors and staff members stand alongside them, with trees and greenery in the background
Two presenters in black shirts stand at the front of a classroom, giving a presentation about the Emergency Communications/Dispatch Center. A large screen displays a slide titled 'Emergency Communications/Dispatch Center' with graphics about Smart911 safety profiles. Students in red shirts sit facing forward, with rows of orange tote bags on the desks. Computer monitors and an American flag are also visible in the room.
A group of students wearing blue EMS uniforms stand in a dispatch center, listening attentively to an instructor seated at a computer. Two adults stand alongside the students, observing the demonstration. Monitors, office furniture, and wall clocks are visible in the background.
Students in red and blue uniforms stand inside the back of an ambulance, listening to an instructor explain emergency procedures. Two students wearing shirts labeled 'Culpeper County Emergency Services' and 'Fire Student' stand just outside the open ambulance doors. A stretcher is positioned in the center of the ambulance.
Students sit around a table working with radios and small equipment pieces. One student in a black hoodie with a fire department emblem holds a radio microphone, practicing communication. Another student examines a small object in hand, while others listen and observe. Instruction sheets and supplies are spread across the table.
Four students in red fire training shirts sit around a table working on a hands-on activity. One student speaks into a handheld radio while others build with colorful LEGO pieces and small tools. Radios and instruction sheets are also on the table.
Today, our Culinary Arts Level I students focused on one of the most important fundamentals of professional cooking: knife skills. Students practiced a variety of classic cuts, including julienne and dice, while also learning the importance of safety, consistency, and efficiency in the kitchen.
#SeizeOpportunity #culpepertec
about 1 year ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Two culinary students in a kitchen classroom. One student in a white chef coat and hat listens attentively while another student in a black chef coat and cap demonstrates a food preparation technique.
A culinary student in a white chef coat and hat chops orange vegetables on a green cutting board in a commercial kitchen, with measuring cups of water and kitchen equipment nearby.
A culinary student in a white chef coat and hat slices a piece of vegetable on a green cutting board in a commercial kitchen, with ovens and other students visible in the background.
A culinary student in a white chef hat peers closely at chopped vegetable pieces on a green cutting board, measuring them with a ruler to check for uniform size.
A culinary instructor in a white chef coat and black cap demonstrates knife skills on a green cutting board while a student in a white chef coat and hat observes closely in a commercial kitchen.
Get ready! It's here! The 4th Annual Trailblazer Trot 5K and Monster Mile returns on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at CTEC (17441 Frank Turnage Drive, Culpeper, VA). Whether you’re running or walking - with a dash of spooky flair - this event supports scholarships for our future Trailblazers.
Monster Mile (fun run/walk): 8:00 AM
5K Trailblazer Trot: 8:30 AM
Costumes welcome, awards follow the 5K. Let’s trot for a cause!
Register now: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Culpeper/TrailblazerTrot5KandtheMashedPotatoMile

#TrailblazerTrot2025 #CTEC #CommunityRun #SeizeOpportunity #FueltheFuture
about 1 year ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Flyer for the Trailblazer Trot 5K and the Monster Mile at CTEC. Event date: Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 17441 Frank Turnage Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701. The Monster Mile starts at 8:00 am, and the 5K starts at 8:30 am. Registration costs: $15 for 1 mile, $25 for 5K. Registration includes a T-shirt if registered by October 9. Proceeds benefit scholarships for CTEC students for college or trade school training. Costumes encouraged. The flyer features a large medal with the CTEC compass logo, a bat flying across the moon, and colorful cartoon mummies running against a spooky Halloween-themed background with bare trees. A QR code is included for sign-up/waiver link.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and CTEC HOSA is once again hosting a LEGO drive in memory of Kendrick Jenkins. 🧩💛

We’re asking our community to donate new, unopened LEGO sets to bring joy to children battling cancer in local hospitals.

Last year, thanks to your generosity, we collected over 200 LEGO sets — and this year, we’re aiming even higher!

📅 When: September 1st – 30th
📍 Where: Culpeper Technical Education Center
17441 Frank Turnage Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701

Let’s honor Kendrick, spread smiles, and make this the biggest drive yet! 💛✨
about 1 year ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Flyer titled “LEGO’s for Kendrick” with a LEGO minifigure and yellow childhood cancer awareness ribbon. The flyer announces a LEGO drive in memory of Kendrick Jenkins during September for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Organized by CTEC HOSA, the drive runs September 1st–30th. Community members are asked to donate new, unopened LEGO sets at Culpeper Technical Education Center, 17441 Frank Turnage Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701. Donations will be distributed to children with pediatric cancer in local hospitals. Background features colorful LEGO bricks, CTEC compass logo, and a speech bubble with the address.
🩸 Blood Drive at CTEC 🩸
HOSA will be hosting a blood drive at CTEC Hub on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Sign up at RedCrossBlood.org
with sponsor code CTEC or scan the QR code in the image.
💳 All donors who give between Sept. 22 – Oct. 19 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email.
about 1 year ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
American Red Cross Blood Drive flyer for Culpeper Technical Education Center Hub, 17441 Frank Turnage Dr, Culpeper, VA. Event on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Includes instructions to schedule an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org using sponsor code CTEC or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. Notes that eligible type O, B-, and A- donors are encouraged to make a Power Red donation. Donors who give between Sept. 22 and Oct. 19 receive a $10 Amazon gift card by email. Features Red Cross logo, QR code to schedule, and contact details.
First day at CTEC = a success! We loved seeing our returning Trailblazers and welcoming the new ones!

#SeizeOpportunity #culpepertec
over 1 year ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
A staff member enthusiastically greets students as they walk into the main entrance of CTEC on the first day of school. One student, wearing a brown shirt and blue jeans with a backpack, approaches the door while another student follows behind. More students are visible entering the building in the background.
A staff member stands at the entrance of CTEC, smiling and raising a fist in a welcoming gesture as students arrive on the first day of school. One student with a patterned backpack walks through the open glass doors, while another student with a black backpack follows closely behind. More students are visible inside the building, walking toward their classrooms.
Three students collaborate on an electronics project in a CTEC classroom, working with wires and components connected to a blue circuit board device on a wooden workbench. They appear focused and engaged, surrounded by tools, papers, and lab equipment. Lab/classroom rules are posted on the wall behind them.
We can't wait to have our new CTEC students begin their journey with us tomorrow! Here is the CTEC transfer bus information for all students traveling to CTEC.
over 1 year ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
25/26 Transfer Bus to CTEC. CCHS Transfer Bus Schedule. AM transfer of CCHS and Germanna Scholars to CTEC: Bus #16 and #147 pick up students in the bus loop. Departure at 7:45 AM, arrival at 8:00 AM. AM transfer of CTEC and Germanna Scholars to CCHS: Bus #16 and #29. Departure at 10:25 AM, arrival at 10:35 AM. PM transfer of CCHS to CTEC from the bus loop: Bus #16 and #29. Departure at 11:05 AM, arrival at 11:15 AM. PM transfer of CTEC to CCHS: Bus #135 and #145. Departure at 1:55 PM, arrival at 2:05 PM. 4th Block CCHS Criminal Justice to DTC: Bus #136 from the bus loop. Departure at 12:50 PM, arrival at 1:00 PM. Criminal Justice DTC to CCHS: Bus #135 and #145. Departure at 1:50 PM, arrival at 2:05 PM. Image includes a compass logo and a school bus on the lower right corner.
25/26 Transfer Bus to CTEC. EVHS Transfer Bus Schedule. AM transfer of EVHS and Germanna Scholars to CTEC: Bus #49 and #142 pick up students in the bus loop. Departure at 7:45 AM, arrival at 8:00 AM. AM transfer of CTEC and Germanna Scholars to EVHS: Bus #140 and #142. Departure at 10:25 AM, arrival at 10:35 AM. PM transfer of EVHS to CTEC will depart from outside the cafeteria: Bus #140 and #142. Departure at 11:05 AM, arrival at 11:15 AM. PM transfer of CTEC to EVHS: Bus #140 and #142. Departure at 1:55 PM, arrival at 2:05 PM. 4th Block EVHS Criminal Justice to DTC: Bus #140 departs from EVHS flag pole entrance. Departure at 12:50 PM, arrival at 1:00 PM. Criminal Justice DTC to EVHS: Bus #140 and #142. Departure at 1:50 PM, arrival at 2:05 PM. Image includes a compass logo and a school bus in the lower right corner..
CALLING ALL COMMUNITY PARTNERS!! The 2nd Annual CCPS Back to School Bash is coming soon and we need you! WHEN? Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 9 AM–12 PM WHERE? Sycamore Park Elementary School If you're interested in: ✅ Hosting a table ✅ Giving free haircuts to students ✅ Sharing a youth oriented service (childcare, sports, etc) ✅ Donating supplies or volunteering 📋 Please complete our interest form: https://forms.gle/uRDwsaAJzpKbyXTM8
over 1 year ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic flyer for Culpeper County Public Schools' Back to School Bash. Event is scheduled for August 2nd, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM at Sycamore Park Elementary School, 451 Radio Lane. The flyer announces that local stylists and barbers will provide free haircuts for students. It highlights that the event is free for all CCPS students and includes school supplies for all grades, food vendors and fun games, and information on sports and childcare. The design features school-themed illustrations like scissors, a backpack, notebook, light bulb, calculator, watercolor palette, and a school bus.
Now Hiring: HVAC Instructor at CTEC Ready to make a lasting impact? Join Culpeper Technical Education Center (CTEC) as our new HVAC Instructor and help shape the next generation of skilled HVAC professionals. At CTEC, you’ll find a supportive, hands-on teaching environment where your industry knowledge becomes a pathway to student success. Share your real-world experience, guide students toward rewarding careers, and be part of a team that values innovation, mentorship, and making a difference. Teach. Inspire. Lead. Your career in HVAC has already made a difference—now let it inspire others. Apply today at culpeperschools.org
over 1 year ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Modern HVAC classroom and workshop space with exposed ductwork, HVAC equipment, and lab stations. A banner overlay reads: "NOW HIRING! HVAC-R Instructor – Apply today at culpeperschools.org" with the CTEC (Culpeper Technical Education Center) logo..
Yesterday, our building trades students had an exciting opportunity to experience residential construction firsthand! A big thank you to Bob Orr, Culpeper County Building Official, and his team for organizing this valuable and insightful field trip.
over 1 year ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
A group of people, some wearing safety vests with a circular logo on the back, walk into a partially constructed two-story house wrapped in Kingspan GreenGuard and Ryan Homes branded house wrap. The house has black shingles and exposed wooden framing, with a dirt construction site and piles of soil in the foreground.
An older man wearing a white hard hat and red polo shirt shows a group of students construction plans inside a house under construction. The students, all male and dressed casually, are gathered around a makeshift wooden table holding large binders and blueprints. The unfinished interior walls, with exposed wooden framing and some insulation, are visible in the background.
There's still space available for tomorrow's Creators Corner at CTEC! 🎨 Elementary students can join us May 6 for Paper Flowers & Trees crafts. 🕟 4:30–6:00 PM | Free to attend 📞 Call 540-423-6504 to sign up today—spots are limited!
over 1 year ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Colorful event flyer titled “Creators Corner at CTEC” for an after school arts and crafts session for elementary students. The theme is “Paper Flowers and Trees” with two art examples shown: one of paper flowers in yellow and orange, and one of a paper tree with green foliage. The event takes place on May 6, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM at 17441 Frank Turnage Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701. It is free and open to students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Space is limited to the first 10 participants. To register, call CTEC at 540-423-6504. The flyer includes logos for Career Partners Inc. and Culpeper County Public Schools.
It’s Teacher & School-Based Staff Appreciation Week! Join us in celebrating the incredible educators and support staff who make Culpeper County Public Schools a place of learning, growth, and inspiration. From May 5–9, 2025, we honor the dedication, passion, and tireless efforts of our teachers, paraeducators, counselors, nurses, custodians, administrative teams, and so many others who support our students every single day. Take a moment this week to say thank you, write a note, or share a smile — because every act of appreciation matters! #CCPSShines #ThankATeacher #SchoolStaffAppreciation #CulpeperSchools #WeAreCCPS
over 1 year ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
A promotional graphic celebrating Teachers and School-Based Staff Appreciation Week for Culpeper County Public Schools, taking place May 5–9, 2025. The design features a dark teal background with gold confetti. At the top is a gold ribbon with the words “Employee Appreciation.” Below are three circular photos: one of two smiling women in a school hallway, one of a woman in a red blouse holding a Culpeper Schools gift, and one of a young man and woman standing in front of lockers. The Culpeper County Public Schools logo is centered beneath the photos, followed by the text “Teachers & School Based Staff Appreciation Week, May 5–9, 2025.
🚀 The Countdown Is On! 🚀 The Entrepreneurial Energy (E2) Finals are happening TOMORROW at CTEC! Get ready for a day full of innovation, passion and creativity as our incredible finalists pitch their business ideas! 🌟 Whether you're joining us in person at CTEC or watching from home, you won't want to miss it! ⏰ Energy starts at 8:15 AM! 📺 Watch the livestream on CCPS Facebook and CCPS YouTube channels. Let’s cheer on these future business leaders and see who takes home the win! 💡✨ #E2Finals #EntrepreneurialEnergy #FutureLeaders #Innovation #CTEC #LiveStream #BusinessPitch #CCPS
over 1 year ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
e squared finals post with CCPS and career partners logos, and QR Codes for Facebook and YouTube
Tomorrow is CTE Signing Day at CTEC! Join us as we celebrate our amazing students who are committing to their future careers or military service. 📅 Wednesday, April 30, 2025 📍 Culpeper Technical Education Center, 17441 Frank Turnage Drive, Culpeper 📺 Watch live on the CCPS Facebook or YouTube channels!
over 1 year ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
"Promotional graphic for Culpeper County Public Schools’ CTE Signing Day on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The center features the event logo reading 'CTE Signing Day – Culpeper County Schools.' QR codes on the left and right link to the CCPS Facebook and YouTube pages, respectively. The bottom section reads: 'Watch Live on CCPS Facebook OR CCPS YouTube.'"
Huge Congrats to CTEC’s HVAC Level 2 students! All 13 students achieved a 100% pass rate on their EPA 608 Universal Certification! They’re now fully certified to legally handle refrigerants and are ready to jump into the workforce. Way to go, future HVAC pros!
over 1 year ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
A group of ten HVAC Level 2 students at CTEC pose together in a workshop classroom. They are standing and crouching in front of HVAC equipment and a whiteboard, wearing casual clothing. The setting includes visible electrical panels, ductwork, and workshop tools, reflecting a hands-on learning environment.
🌸 Spring Break Alert! 🌸 Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed for Spring Break from April 14–21, 2025. This includes all schools and administrative offices. We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled break! See you Tuesday, April 22, 2025!
over 1 year ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic with pink flowers in the background and Culpeper County Public Schools logo. Text reads: 'Schools & Offices Closed for Spring Break, April 14–21, 2025.
Congratulations to our Medical Assistant students for passing their CCMA exam last week! We're very proud of you!
over 1 year ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
A group of seventeen students pose together in a clinical classroom, standing in front of medical examination tables and wall-mounted diagnostic tools such as otoscopes and blood pressure monitors. The room has a clean, professional look with anatomical diagrams, emergency signage, and a visible wall clock. The students are dressed in casual attire including hoodies, sneakers, slippers, and pajama pants, suggesting a relaxed or themed school day. Everyone is smiling and looking at the camera.
A group of twelve students stand together in a medical examination room, smiling at the camera. They are positioned in front of examination tables and medical equipment mounted on the wall, such as blood pressure cuffs and otoscopes. The floor is polished concrete, and various medical posters and emergency signage are visible in the background. The students are dressed casually, some in sweatshirts and jeans, and one has a stethoscope around her neck.
Congratulations to Jenny Adams for being chosen as CTEC's Classified Employee of the Year!
over 1 year ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Jenny Adams, CTEC's Classified Employee of the Year for 2024–2025, smiles while holding her award certificate in a school hallway. She is wearing glasses, a gray CTEC hoodie, and a lanyard.
Today’s CTEC Skills Showcase was a fantastic opportunity for our students to demonstrate their talents and hard work! From hands-on projects to industry-aligned skills, our students impressed visiting businesses with their dedication and expertise. A huge thank you to the businesses who took the time to visit, observe, and support our future workforce. Your engagement means the world to us and our students! 🙌 CTEC is proud to bridge the gap between education and industry, and today was another step toward building a skilled and successful future. @culpepertec
over 1 year ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
culinary student cutting chicken with business owners looking on
firefighter student with ax breaking into down with recruiter watching
student talking to business owner in electrical classroom
student blow drying another student's hair in cosmetology lab
This week, CTEC EMT students have been exploring Virtual Reality learning with the support of several members of the Culpeper County Volunteer Rescue Squad. The SIM X is a VR system pre-programmed with realistic EMS scenarios, allowing students to engage in hands-on, immersive training. This technology revolutionizes EMS education by enabling students to practice critical situations that would otherwise be difficult to replicate in traditional training. As VR technology advances, its role in education, healthcare, and professional training continues to expand, making it an invaluable tool for the future.
over 1 year ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Two students wearing VR headsets participate in a virtual reality training session. The headset on the student in the foreground has a label that reads 'Culpeper County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Program.' A large screen in the background displays a simulation with data graphs and a road scene..
Two students wearing VR headsets labeled 'Culpeper County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Program' engage in a virtual reality training exercise. One student is standing and extending an arm forward while holding a VR controller, while the other is crouched slightly, also holding controllers. A screen in the background displays a simulation, and a table with a laptop is visible behind them.