Jackson River Technical Center

08/26/2026

Drawing and Design students used everyday items like paper clips, rubber bands, tape, cardstock, a straw, and tongue depressors to design a vehicle to move a small object as far as possible across the room on fishing cable.
Students needed to brainstorm, build, test, and troubleshoot their design for issues and effectiveness. They then presented their machine to the rest of the class.

08/25/2026

Did you know that the waffle iron was created by Cornelius Swarthout's in 1869? The patented invention improved on heavy cast-iron griddles, making it safer and easier to flip waffles.

So today, on , we are featuring culinary. Today's lesson included more than just creating delicious food and beverages. Culinary II students were focused on the aspect of buying and receiving and the proper processes to ensure budgets, quality, and safety.

08/24/2026

ECE is about so much more than simply “playing with kids.” Before our students ever begin working with preschoolers, they learn about child development and the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional skills children are developing at each stage. They also learn that play is not just something children do for fun- it is an incredibly important way young children learn, grow, explore, problem-solve, and make sense of the world around them.

Inspired by the children's book Pete the Cat’s Groovy Imagination, our ECE students were challenged to take an ordinary cardboard box and use their knowledge of child development and the importance of play to create something preschoolers could actually use in our dramatic play area. Their creations had to encourage children to imagine, pretend, create, problem-solve, and make decisions.

It was a great reminder that there is a lot of learning behind the play! Watching our students put what they have learned into practice, and literally think outside the box, was so much fun!

08/22/2026

Marketing students have hit the ground running with in-depth analysis of some of their favorite brands and product commercials.

Students were paired up; they selected their favorite commercial ad for their favorite product, analyzed the effectiveness and appeal of the commercial, and presented their findings.

08/13/2026

They couldn't believe what they were seeing...
Yesterday, Early Childhood Education seniors had the BIG REVEAL of the new ECE addition. Squeals of excitement and a flurry of ideas for McDonald's drive-up windows and shark games were quickly shared.

Enjoy the new addition. We know the Littles will!

08/12/2026

Welcome Back, Students!

Loved seeing all the smiling and energetic faces. Here's to a fantastic school year!

08/10/2026

Due to weather, the Open House for the rest of this evening has been canceled.

Due to sudden and severe thunderstorms in the Highlands, several AHPS buildings are experiencing power outages. As a result, today’s school open houses are ending early.

If you need information before school begins Wednesday, we will make arrangements to assist you. We will provide relevant updates on social media.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay safe.

08/10/2026

It's been a great day so far. Students and parents have been filling the halls, visiting classrooms, and getting excited!

Here's to an amazing 2026-2027 school year!

08/08/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Hammond-Mitchell, Inc. (HMI) for their incredible support of JRTC and our Early Childhood Program! Their efforts have helped us expand the footprint of our plans for our courtyard, bringing together the expertise and resources needed to move forward with some exciting ideas. We are extremely grateful to HMI for generously donating their time, efforts, and resources to help us prepare for what's to come and for investing in those who are the future of our community and beyond.

Community partnerships like this make a lasting difference, and we are thankful for HMI's investment in JRTC and in the success of our youngest learners. We can't wait to share more about the exciting changes that are on the way for our Early Childhood Program!

Pictured are: Ben Turner (HMI Project Manager), Esther Morse (Early Childhood Education Instructor), and Josh Craft (Principal)