Joshua ISD CTE

03/10/2026

Congratulations to all of our FCCLA students who competed! Several teams have qualified for FCCLA State next month!

03/10/2026

Congratulations to our Computer Science students! They are working hard to prepare for their upcoming UIL competitions!

Last Friday, the Joshua High School UIL Academic Computer Science team faced its toughest test of the season, but still came out on top in the team standings.

The team, consisting of Nolan Girtz, Lincoln Kolhagen and Austin Rees, overcame the strongest set of competition they had encountered to secure the tournament win by eight points. The victory marks the team's fourth consecutive UIL competition win. To top it off, Rees placed third, individually.

03/10/2026

Our newest CTE pathway, IT Troubleshooting (Support and Services), is already achieving significant accomplishments in the field!

02/25/2026

Computer science is on 🔥! Great things happening with our UIL teams!

The Joshua High School UIL Computer Science is on a roll, following their third contest win in three weekends.

The team earned the Mt. Pleasant Winter Invitational title by sweeping the top 5 spots. Austin Rees won first overall individual, while Lincoln Kolhagen took second, Nolan Girtz third, Kyler Martin fourth and Trevor Seigler fifth.

02/25/2026

Contact Joshua FFA to purchase one of these great student projects!

Joshua Ag Mech classes are selling hay rings.
14 gauge 1” square tubing.
$225 each.

Let us know if you are interested.

02/04/2026

Hey industry leaders! Interested in teaming up with Joshua ISD CTE? Check out the video to see how you can partner with us to make a difference for our students—and possibly your business too!

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11/12/2025

Our Health Science classes did Halloween a little differently this year!
🩹Mrs. Payne’s PCT students wrapped up their pressure ulcer lessons by making their own fake wounds.
🧑‍⚕️Mrs. Dees’ Health Science Theory classes suited up and “performed surgery” on pumpkins in the OR.
🦠And Mrs. Hickerson’s classes brought in pumpkins that were full of all kinds of “diseases.”

11/06/2025

This distinction is a testament to our teachers’ and students’ hard work!

Joshua ISD is proud to announce its selection as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT)!

This highly-acclaimed recognition celebrates school districts that demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation and commitment to student success through top-notch Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

This program highlights districts that excel in workforce readiness, foster creativity and inspire others through their dedication to student achievement and community impact. Honored districts are chosen based on rigorous criteria, including innovative programming, industry-based certifications (IBCs), alignment with workforce needs and exceptional student outcomes.

JISD strives for excellence in the CTE programs and courses it offers our students.

It all starts in middle school, where eighth-grade students take a course called Plan Your Path that prepares them for postsecondary readiness. They take assessments to identify their interests and aptitudes and align them with potential career options. Students then create a four-year graduation plan focused on their postsecondary goals. In the spring, they visit JHS to explore endorsement pathways and discover the opportunities available as they transition to high school.

Once in high school, students can follow 16 CTE pathways and earn 17 IBCs. In 2024-25, 262 IBCs were earned, and 97% of all high school students in JISD took at least one CTE course. JISD also offers four Career and Technical Student Organizations to align with the pathways, expand learning and provide additional extracurricular activities.

10/24/2025

Culinary and Advanced Culinary classes have been having fun exploring the art of cake decorating. They’ve been sharpening their skills by designing some spooky, festive cakes!

10/03/2025

Happy homecoming! Go Owls! 💙🤍

Twas the night before homecoming, and all through the town,
The Owls were preparing, no chance to back down.
The tape rolls were ready, the polos all stacked,
The trainers stood strong with all their gear packed.

The jerseys were hung in the locker room with care,
In hopes that a victory soon would be there.
The Lions from Tyler were fierce, bold, and fast,
But our Owls were ready to make this game last.

The crowd would be roaring, the lights shining bright,
On district game two, a true Friday night fight.
The trainers stood steady, through hustle and strain,
With ice, tape, and water—they carried the game.

From ankles to shoulders, they handled it all,
Answering the whistles, the injuries, the calls.
And when the Owls charge, with power and might,
The Lions will learn Joshua Owls own the night.

So here’s to the trainers, the heart of the crew,
Homecoming, District—Game number two.
For victory is sweeter when the hard work is shown,
And under these lights, the Owls claim it as home.

Written by: Izzie Martinez

09/12/2025

Students in the Construction pathway participated in Live Trench Training, an interactive safety program sponsored by UCATX and OSHA.