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Program Spotlight: Career and Technical Education (CTE) School Year 2026 Wrap Up

College and Career Pathway Endorsement (CCPE): Thirty-three students earned Career Pathway Endorsements (CCPE). This diploma seal highlights graduates who completed career-focused coursework and professional learning, signaling employers that they are fully prepared to enter the workforce.

● Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, and Trades A total of eleven (11) students earned this endorsement across two different program areas. This includes seven (7) students from the Construction Trades: General program and four (4) students from the Welding Trades program.

● HealthCare Science and Technology The largest group of recipients belongs to this pathway, with fifteen (15) students earning the endorsement. All of these students completed their requirements through the Health Care: Nursing program.

● Human and Public Services Seven (7) students earned this endorsement, with all of the recipients completing their career-focused sequence through the Culinary Arts program.

Dual Credit and Post Secondary Numbers
A total of 324 students at East St. Louis Senior High School earned an impressive 27,167 early college credits and postsecondary career hours. This achievement was driven by 212 Career and Technical Education (CTE) students who earned 707 postsecondary dual credit hours through Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC), alongside 112 Cosmetology students who accumulated a staggering 26,460 postsecondary career hours in their program.

Safety & Trade Foundations (OSHA)
● OSHA 10 Safety Certification: 193 students successfully completed their safety training and received credentials across five trade programs: Automotives, Construction Trades, Cosmetology, Electrical Trades, and Welding Trades.

Industry Certification(s)
Updates: The district has seen an incredible, steady increase in
students earning industry-recognized certifications over the last several years, reaching a record high this past fiscal year: Industry Certification receipt increased (FY26: 313; FY25: 225; FY24: 174; FY23: 97; FY22: 93; FY21: 27)

Professional Licensure (State of Illinois)
● Health Care (CNA & CPR): 14 students earned their official Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) professional license through the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Notably, this cohort included two young men—marking a historic first for the program's
history. Additionally, 24 students successfully earned their CPR certification.

● Cosmetology: Two (2) students have earned their Professional Cosmetology license awarded by the State of Illinois Government Agency Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

● One (1) student will be testing to earn her Professional Cosmetology license awarded by the State of Illinois Government Agency Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

● Barbering: One (1) student will be testing to earn his Professional Barbering license awarded by the State of Illinois Government Agency Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

Food Safety & Hospitality
● Culinary Arts: 17 students achieved the advanced ServSafe Managers Certification, representing a perfect 100% pass rate for all students eligible to take the exam. An additional 39 students earned their ServSafe Food Handlers Certification.

● Education: 22 students successfully earned their ServSafe Food Handlers Certification. SkillsUSA State Championship Achievement
1st Place in Audio Production Students Gavin Manning and Janice Swisher earned 1st Place in Audio Production, demonstrating exceptional technical precision, creativity, and collaborative excellence.

By securing this state championship, they have earned the prestigious honor of representing the State of Illinois at the SkillsUSA National Championship this June in Atlanta, Georgia.

Congratulations to one solid brutha right here! 🎩🙌🏿🙏🏾💛🖤🩷💚
Chris McNeil

I am truly honored and humbled to be recognized with this award.

A sincere thank you to SchoolSmart KC for this incredible recognition. I am also deeply grateful to Kansas City Public Schools for the opportunity to serve our students and community over the years.

Most importantly, I want to thank my incredible CTE team and family. Your dedication, passion, and willingness to give your time and talent every day have made this work meaningful and impactful. This recognition is not mine alone—it belongs to each of you. I am proud to share this honor with such an amazing group of professionals.

Thank you to everyone who has supported, encouraged, and inspired me throughout this journey. I remain committed to serving students and helping create opportunities that change lives.

I really enjoyed spending time learning strategies and trends on how to improve workforce development and student success through the ACT/Workkeys Assessment System.

As a Career and Technical Education Leader, it's important to understand how attaining Nationally Career Readiness Certificates through Workkeys Assessments can increase student employment by 45% while keeping students marketable and prepared for lucrative careers in the skilled trades.

Congratulations Vickie Kimmel. You are an amazing leader and have done lifelong "Kingdom Building" work for Urban Communities. You are appreciated and valuable more than you know.

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KCPS Students Going To Costa Rica – Dr Tara Nesbitt – Show Me The Cause We’re raising money to help KCPS students travel to Costa Rica for an international learning experience through the Show Me The World Project. For many students, this will be their first opportunity to explore another country and culture firsthand. Every purchase helps open the door to global lear...

Congratulations Dr. Myra Berry!!💛💙🩷💚

The Board of Education of the City of St. Louis has unanimously appointed Dr. Myra Michelle Berry as Superintendent of Saint Louis Public Schools.

A dedicated, homegrown leader, Dr. Berry has guided SLPS through a critical period with a focus on stability, student success, and stronger community connections.

Her leadership will continue as she officially begins this role on July 1, 2026.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Berry.