DVUSD Career & Technical Education

Congratulations to our talented Graphic Design students at Boulder Creek High School!

Graphic Design Instructor Andrew Jordan proudly shared that Cathy Skoglund, Southwestern Director for the Print Graphics Alliance, visited the Advanced and Intermediate Graphic Design classes today to recognize outstanding student achievement in the Student Print Contest.

🏆 Mark Burgoyne and Abriella Sells were honored for their winning entries and received awards — and checks — for their incredible work!

We are so proud of these students for showcasing their creativity, technical skills, and professionalism. Thank you to the Print Graphics Alliance for supporting and celebrating the next generation of designers! 👏🎨🖨️

Last week, Juliet Amara and Debby Kidwell had the honor of attending the Nursing Program Class of 2026 Nurse Pinning Ceremony. It was an emotional and inspiring reminder that the work we do every single day truly matters.

Watching students celebrate this milestone alongside their families and friends reflected the collective effort of an incredible team dedicated to building bright futures for students.

This year:
🩺 51 students will earn their CNA certification
🩺 51 students are prepared for their post-secondary journeys
🩺 51 future healthcare professionals are stepping forward, ready to serve others

Beyond the certifications and ceremonies are the proud families, dedicated instructors and staff — Shirley, Ashley, Kim, and Mike — our ElevateEd partner Alexis Oates, supportive counselors like Tina Bone (who attended last night), committed support staff, and Antoinette. Brinda and Joanne strengthened partnerships with organizations like Mayo Clinic and Lake Pleasant Care Facility, and their lives were forever changed because of the work our team does together.

Congratulations to the Nursing Program Class of 2026! Your future is bright, and our community is stronger because of you.

In addition to National Teacher Appreciation Week, today is School Nurse Day.

A very heartfelt "thank you" to all of our DVUSD school nurses who help our students and staff through the sniffles and scrapes each and every day!

Teachers change lives every day, and often in ways we don’t see until much later. This , we’re celebrating the CTE educators who prepare learners for real-world success and open doors to opportunity.

Thank you for everything you do.

A Big Thank You to Our CTE Teachers!

Happy ! Join us in honoring your important work inspiring, educating and helping students turn their dreams into thriving careers. In celebration of career and technical education (CTE) teachers, we’re giving away three $100 gift cards on our Instagram account .

To enter: Follow on Instagram, like the post and tag two teachers to win gift cards with you (each comment is an entry!). Giveaway closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 7. Winners will be notified on Friday, May 8.

⚠️ Competitors ⚠️

Have you had a chance to check the Champions Checklist? Make sure to:

→ Review the SkillsUSA Technical Standards
→ Complete the Pre-conference Requirements
→ Finish Your Online Test(s)
→ Go over Competition-Specific Updates

Get started here 👉 https://bit.ly/42DXpBy

💡 Find the answers to commonly asked post-ICDC questions about results, awards, photos, press releases, trophies and more in this article 👉 https://www.decadirect.org/articles/deca-icdc-2026-post-conference-faqs

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we celebrate the incredible Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers of Deer Valley Unified School District!

From engineering and digital communications to culinary arts, film, graphic design, marketing, and beyond—our CTE educators are preparing students not just for graduation, but for real-world success. They inspire innovation, build leadership through CTSOs, and create hands-on learning experiences that truly make a difference.

Thank you for your passion, dedication, and commitment to shaping the future workforce. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom.

The Mountain Ridge Project Lead The Way Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Capstone Open House, held tonight, showcased senior projects. It marked the 10th Biomed Capstone, highlighting a decade of student work and achievement. It was great to see both alumni and current students in attendance, supporting this year’s seniors and celebrating the program’s continued success. Much appreciation goes out to instructors Kim Rodgers and Travis Randolph!