Ashdown High School Health Science Technology Education

Congratulations to the AHS 2022 CNA students on their pinning today. I am so proud of you and your hard work! 💜💛💜💛 Next up…GRADUATION!

We need your HELP!

Please help the students of AHS SkillsUSA gather supplies to benefit the Domestic Violence Shelter of Texarkana, serving victims of domestic violence
and sexual assault in the following counties: Bowie, Cass, Miller, Little River, Hempstead, Sevier, Howard, Pike, Nevada, and Lafayette.

Together, we make a difference. 💜💛

Their current needs are baby wipes, laundry detergent, kitchen and bath towels, and women's pajama pants of all sizes (XS-2X). You can drop off your donations at Ashdown High School at the main office from 8am-3:30pm Monday-Friday in the months of May & June.

Thank you for your help! PLEASE SHARE!

Congratulations to the SkillsUSA students that attended the 2022 AR SkillsUSA State Leadership conference and competed this week! All of our AHS students received medals this year!

Reagan Burden placed first in Health Occupation Professional Portfolio and received a gold medal

Chloe Silva, Savannah Neldon, and Allison Garner placed first in Outstanding Chapter and received gold medals

Jared Day placed second in Medical Math and received a silver medal

Bannon Price placed first in Medical Math and received a gold medal

In addition to gold medals, all first place winners received full tuition scholarships to UACCM and an invitation to represent AR at the 2022 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia June 20-24, 2022. The conference is a showcase of the Nation’s best Career and Technical Education students.

Help us congratulate these hard working students! 💜💛

We are pleased to announce that the 2022 Arkansas SkillsUSA Awards ceremony will be streamed live via zoom. The zoom link below will allow you to watch all of the events on Wednesday April 13th at 9am.

Be sure to watch for AHS SkillsUSA students, Chloe Silva, Reagan Burden, and Bannon Price, during the Opening and Closing Ceremony. These three students have served AR SkillsUSA this school year as State Officers. We are so proud of their service, leadership, and accomplishments!

Then be sure to watch for the following competitions:
Outstanding Chapter- Savannah Neldon, Chloe Silva, and Allison Garner
Medical Math- Jared Day and Bannon Price
Healthcare Occupation Professional Portfolio Reagan Burden

Good luck to these AHS SkillsUSA competitors! We are so proud of you! 💜💛

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2022 CTE Spotlight Day for upcoming freshmen was held today! Eighth grade students were invited to join our CTE classroom and lab to visit with current AHS Medical Professions students about class offerings and opportunities through SkillsUSA. Students competed in filling prescriptions. And they learned about auscultation of the heart and lungs. CNA and Pharmacy Technician programs are two offerings for seniors at AHS that provide career opportunities upon graduation.

We had a great day at the Capitol! 💜💛

The Governor declared a proclamation naming February, CTE month in AR. Student leaders from all over the state met at the Capitol to present in the Rotunda showcasing their programs and telling what CTE means to students in AR. As SkillsUSA State Officers, Chloe Silva, Reagan Burden, and Bannon Price represented AR SkillsUSA and Ashdown High School well as they greeted State Officials and spoke about the importance of CTE programs like the one that they are a part of in Ashdown. This afternoon, the students and advisors were invited to stay for the Governor’s final address. A special thank you to Deann Vaught for making the students feel welcome at the Capitol today! It was a great day!

AHS is so proud of our three students that are currently serving the state of Arkansas as SkillsUSA State Officers. 💜💛

Reagan Burden
AR SkillsUSA State Officer, Reporter

Bannon Price
AR SkillsUSA State Officer, Treasurer

Chloe Silva
AR SkillsUSA State Officer, Vice President

https://www.arskillsusa.org/state-officers.html

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Have an SEL Summer - Action for Healthy Kids After a year of social isolation and intensified stress, there’s never been a more important time to focus on kids’ emotional health. We’ll send you a weekly list of engaging, family-friendly activities starting July 5 to help boost kids’ social-emotional learning and build healthy habits. E...

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After a year of social isolation and intensified stress, there’s never been a more important time to focus on kids’ emotional health. Use the above link to sign up to receive a weekly list of engaging, family-friendly activities starting July 5 to help boost kids’ social-emotional learning and build healthy habits. Each week will be themed and will also contain a “pay it forward” activity to spread support and kindness throughout your community.

HAVE A SWELL SEL SUMMER! 💜💛

Have an SEL Summer - Action for Healthy Kids After a year of social isolation and intensified stress, there’s never been a more important time to focus on kids’ emotional health. We’ll send you a weekly list of engaging, family-friendly activities starting July 5 to help boost kids’ social-emotional learning and build healthy habits. E...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Please join us in the effort to . 💜💛

Here is how you can you help?

1. Educate yourself and others.

Everyone knows a little about mental health issues but knowing the facts can help you educate others and reject stigmatizing stereotypes. They are not the result of personal weakness, lack of character, or poor upbringing. Understanding mental health isn't only about being able to identify symptoms and having a name for conditions, but dispelling false ideas about mental health conditions as well.

2. See the Person, Not the Condition.

1 in 5 Americans live with a mental health condition and each of them has their own story, path, and journey that says more about them than their diagnosis does. Whether you are a friend, family member, or community member, getting to know a person and treating them with kindness and empathy means far more than just knowing what they are going through.

3. Take Action.

Speak up for yourself or those that are suffering. Do not allow anyone to suffer in silence. Ask for help and encourage others to do the same. Now more than ever we need to find ways to stay connected. No one should feel alone or without the information, support, and help they need. Contact your child's teacher, administrator, or school counselor for more information regarding local assistance and resources.

And lastly, share this message and pledge to . 💜💛

This week we completed our fetal pig dissection anatomy lab.

Today is Our AHS Health Science students presented handmade cards to the cafeteria staff today to show their appreciation for all that these amazing women do everyday. This past year has been a challenging one with all of the twists and turns, and unknowns that a global pandemic placed on our cafeteria staff at AHS.

When I say that these ladies have gone above and beyond this year to meet the needs of our students, you just have no idea what amazing things they have done. They have met every challenge with grace and a smile. Our students love each of them and are so thankful to have such amazing individuals standing in their corner. We at AHS are a team. And I am so thankful to have these awesome ladies on our team! 💜💛

Happy School Lunch Hero Day! You all are truly heroes of AHS!