Elgin ISD Career and Technical Education

08/27/2026

Welcome back, Wildcats! Check out our August back-to-school newsletter to see where we've been, what we're up to now, and where we're headed this 2026-2027 school year 🐾

Elgin ISD CTE Newsletter

08/06/2026

We can’t wait!! 🔥🏈

The rumors are true...

Yes, we'll have the mac & cheese.

Now that we've answered everyone's first question, come see us at the Wildcat BBQ Concession Stand this Friday, August 14 at Old Wildcat Stadium. Grab dinner before kickoff and support our nationally qualifying Wildcat BBQ Team.

We'll have our fan-favorite Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese, Sausage Wraps, and more.

See you next week!

Elgin ISD Career and Technical Education

07/06/2026

🏆 Elgin High School TAFE Shines on the National Stage! 🍎

Congratulations to Katelyn Anderson and Ella Jeschke, who proudly represented Elgin High School at the Educators Rising National Conference in Portland, Oregon, June 19–23!

After qualifying at the Texas TAFE State Conference in February, these outstanding future educators competed against some of the nation's best students.

🥉 Katelyn Anderson earned an incredible 3rd Place National Finish in Exploring Support Services Careers after presenting on her job-shadow experience with Ms. Warren, Speech Pathologist at Harvest Ridge Elementary.

💃 Ella Jeschke showcased her passion for education in Exploring Non-Core Teaching Careers, highlighting what she learned while job shadowing Ms. Sengsouvanh, dance instructor at Elgin High School.

Representing Elgin on the national stage is an outstanding accomplishment, and we couldn't be prouder of these students for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to becoming future educators.

Please join us in congratulating Katelyn and Ella on an unforgettable week and this remarkable achievement! We can't wait to see the positive impact they'll make in classrooms and communities for years to come.

These students are led by TAFE Teacher Leader, Ashton Howell.

We are and this is the ! 🐾🎓💜

Elgin TX Independent School District

06/19/2026

🎉🎉🎉

🎉 𝗘𝗹𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗣-𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲" 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀!

Elgin ISD's commitment to college and career readiness was front and center at last week's CCRSM Leadership Summit in Irving, where Elgin P-TECH received TEA's Designation with Distinction. ⭐️This is the highest honor awarded for exceeding expectations in student outcomes!⭐️

Elgin students were featured in the summit's welcome video, and Athena Manufacturing, LP and Austin Community College District were both recognized as exemplary partners.

Notably, the program was held up statewide as "𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙩𝙮𝙥𝙚" for what P-TECH can achieve. Sky Perkins, CCMR Specialist, and Dr. Bianca Villarreal-Ertter, Coordinator of Dual Credit Programs, accepted a commemorative banner on behalf of the district.

This recognition reflects three years of intentional growth across EISD's College & Career Readiness pathways. In 2023, ECHS and P-TECH Welding served 314 students (about one in five Elgin High School students). Today, that number has grown to 512 students, 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦, with expanded opportunities now spanning Associate Degrees, P-TECH Welding certifications, Traditional Dual Credit, Phlebotomy/Health Science, and Computer Technology.

Ms. Perkins and Ms. Villarreal-Ertter also presented the district's TSI Playbook to 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝟰𝟬𝟬 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀, sharing practical strategies for TSIA2 testing readiness and highlighting how Dual Credit, ECHS, and P-TECH pathways build the capacity students need to persist beyond high school.

We are incredibly proud of this dynamic duo and all they do to help prepare our students for their futures! Help us congratulate then and our Elgin ISD Career and Technical Education / P-Tech program in the comments! 👇🏾

Go Wildcats!
Elgin High School

06/12/2026

We’re so proud of our NATIONALLY RANKED Wildcat BBQ team! What an outstanding season!!

Elgin TX Independent School District
Elgin High School

06/03/2026

Our friends at Firewild On Main are offering a *paid* summer internship for students interested in exploring the culinary industry!

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work in a professional kitchen? Are you interested in culinary arts, food production, restaurant management, or hospitality careers? If so, then you don't want to miss out on this --

🔥 Earn $15/hour
🔥 Gain hands-on experience in a professional kitchen
🔥 Learn food preparation and kitchen operations
🔥 Build teamwork, communication, and customer service skills
🔥 Explore careers in the restaurant and hospitality industries
🔥 Potential opportunities for additional catering work throughout the summer and beyond

No kitchen experience is required! They are looking for students who are reliable, eager to learn, and interested in discovering what a career in the culinary field could look like.

📅 Schedule:
• Fridays and Saturdays
• June through mid- to late August
• Hours scheduled between 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

📧 To Apply:
Email [email protected] with a brief statement of interest and 2–3 references.

Spots are limited, so don't wait to apply! This is a great opportunity to gain real-world experience, earn money, and build skills that can serve you in any career path.

Elgin TX Independent School District
Elgin High School
Firewild On Main

06/02/2026

UPDATE: All intern positions have been filled as of June 30.

Students 📣 Looking for a summer job that actually helps build your future?

We are looking for students interested in careers in HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing/Pipefitting to participate in a *paid* CTE Summer Internship Program.

This isn't just another summer job—you'll work alongside the EISD Maintenance Team, gain hands-on experience in the skilled trades, and get paid while you learn.

✅ $14 per hour
✅ 4-week internship
✅ Real-world experience
✅ Resume-building opportunity
✅ Learn from industry professionals

If you've ever thought about a career in the trades or want to see what it's really like to work in these fields, this is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door.

⚠️ Spots are limited, so don't wait! Eligible students are a minimum of 16 years old and have not yet graduated from high school.

To be considered, email your resume to [email protected].

Share this post or tag a student who might be interested to help us spread the word! 🔧⚡🚰

Elgin TX Independent School District
Elgin High School

06/02/2026

Incredible achievement and we are so proud!! Congratulations, Nico, for taking a top-10 place in the state-finals! 🎉

05/22/2026

We’re hiring!

Join us in preparing students for bright futures through our growing CTE programs. We are seeking dedicated industry professionals and educators who are passionate about making a difference while strengthening tomorrow’s workforce.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online or contact the HR, CTE or campus offices with questions.

https://skyward.iscorp.com/ElginISDTXBus/ApplicantTracking/JobBoard/ViewJobPostings

Elgin TX Independent School District
Elgin High School
Elgin TX Middle School

05/18/2026

Congratulations to Nico & Preston for their top placings at Area, and for Preston for his selection as the Area 12 Vice President! We are so proud of Elgin FFA!