Lubbock ISD CTE

Learning doesn’t stop just because it’s summer!

☀️This year our Lubbock ISD CTE teachers teamed up with the ACE program to host a COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY for Atkins Middle School students at the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center. And we are having a blast!!

Students are exploring all 16 career clusters through super fun hands-on projects, field trips, and classroom activities that help them prepare for the future.

Thank you Aramark for helping us schedule a tour at Sysco for our high school culinary teachers! Our tour guide was amazing and our hair nets were fashionable. It was a great part of our professional development day!

It’s that time of year when we get to celebrate the success of two amazing educators! Please join us in congratulating the following teachers:

⭐ Sara Perez from Monterey High School named this year’s CTE “New” Teacher of the Year

⭐ Toby Klameth from JT Hutchinson Middle School, named this year’s CTE Outstanding Teacher of the Year

These two educators exemplify exceptional classroom instruction, student support, and positive relationships. We are proud to celebrate their impact and leadership in CTE!

Students in Fashion Design at Coronado High School put their creativity on display!
After watching a snippet of the Kentucky Derby & studying the bold fashion trends and statement hats, students designed and created their own unique hats. Students were able to explore personality in design while learning about balance, color, texture, and lines.

The success continues!
EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY

✨ Big News from the Salon! ✨

Join us in giving a massive round of applause to our newest Licensed Cosmetologists! ✂️

For the past two years, these students have poured their hearts into mastering the craft. From those early mornings of deep-dive bookwork to the high-energy hours in the lab perfecting every cut, color, and style; their journey has been defined by pure grit and passion.

🏆 The Highlights:
17 Students have officially earned their professional licenses!
13 Graduates are representing Lubbock High School!

To our students: Your dedication, perseverance, and determination have paid off. We’ve watched you grow from nervous beginners into confident professionals, and we couldn’t be more proud of the stylists you’ve become.

The beauty industry just got a whole lot brighter! 🌟

Today was a SPECIAL and IMPACTFUL day. This is what education is all about!!

Lubbock ISD was recognized as the NATIONAL site for this year’s SkillUSA trades signing day. Thanks to partners from the Lowe's Home Improvement Foundation and SkillsUSA, six Lubbock ISD CTE students who are pursuing a full-time career in the skilled trades (construction, electrical, and plumbing) were recognized and celebrated.

The event was filled with touching speeches, valued partnerships, and enthusiastic students and educators who are truly making a positive impact on our future workforce. Today is what it is all about. We all felt it! 🎓🛠️🪛🔌🪠

Did someone say 100%?!

You got that right!

100% of our Pharmacy Technician students who took the national PTCB certification exam PASSED!! It’s incredible. For context, the national pass rate is only 70%, and the average pass rate for high school students is 65%. Lubbock ISD knocked it out of the park with 100%!!!

Congratulations to Mr. Rojo and all his students on this outstanding accomplishment. 

What a BIG day for Lubbock ISD CTE:

💵 Skilled Trades Signing Day
We celebrated 20+ students who committed to a full-time career in the skilled trades, recognizing their hard work as they take the next step into high-demand careers.

🎓 Career Fair
Over 2,000+ students had the chance to connect with local employers to learn about summer job opportunities or exciting careers after graduation.

A huge thank you to our industry partners and staff who help make days like this possible!

What an amazing day! 🍕👏 Today we hosted our 3rd Annual Lubbock ISD Culinary Pizza Competition, and it did not disappoint. YUM!

A huge thank you to our incredible guest judges —Superintendent Rollo, Chef Gooch, and our favorite 2nd grader + industry judges from Orlando's Italian Restaurant and One Guy From Italy's for lending their expertise (and taste buds)!

The top pizza team from each campus battled it out in a delicious showdown of creativity, flavor, and presentation.

🥇 Congratulations to this year’s champion pizza: The Truffle Burrata Bliss from Lubbock High School!

Thank you Lubbock High School Cosmetology!!