Sound Experience aboard the Schooner Adventuress
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We’ve formed a full on shanty choir in Penn Cove! It takes courage but you don’t have to haul. (While singing, they still have to haul up the headsails though)
#soundexperience #seattleskillscenter
West Sound Tech Skills Center - WST
About Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology at WST is a challenging program. It is a two-year training program where students learn in the classroom and then work ‘hands-on’ in a well-equipped, fully functional service and repair facility.
If you love 'hands-on' work, have a true passion for cars, are seriously considering making a career in the automotive service and repair industry, AND you would describe yourself as possessing the following traits:
Highly motivated and dedicated to personal success
Personally responsible for your decisions, actions and learning
Hard working, self-starter
Willing and eager to listen and learn
Has a positive, can-do and respectful attitude
Has the highest standards of integrity
Takes pride in personal appearance and hygiene
Willing and able to stay focused and on task
Always comes to class prepared, on time and ready to go
Gives 100% effort consistently
Then let me WELCOME you to Automotive Technology. This program is where you will build a solid foundation for your future automotive career.
This two-year automotive program provides practical hands-on training and experience for high school juniors and seniors, who are seriously considering making a career in the automotive service, repair and maintenance industry. Students will build a solid background in automotive brakes, suspension, steering, cooling, lubrication systems, HVAC, engine fundamentals and operation, electrical and electronic systems, and all servicing aspects. There is an emphasis on shop safety and industry expectations, as well as developing strong leadership skills. Our program also includes a variety of tours and guest speakers from the industry.
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https://www.westsoundtech.org/
West Sound Technical Skills Center
101 National Avenue NorthBremerton, WA 98312
360-473-0550
Tri-Tech Skills Center
About PrFirefighting & Emergency Medical Services
Do you get an adrenaline rush when you see the red lights of a fire truck? Do you want a career that helps others in your community? If you are a hardworking team player a career in the Fire Service might be just right for you. Students will focus on Fire Service orientation including the teamwork and leadership skills required to be successful in this field of work. This application-based learning class will also focus on structural firefighting skills and knowledge needed to help prepare for the fire academy and earning IFSAC FF 1 certification. In the Emergency Medical Services section students will participate in the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) National Certification program. This will help prepare them as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to work on an ambulance crew. The final focus will be on wildland firefighting. This certification will prepare them to work as a wildland firefighter. Select individuals can apply for 2nd year. Students must provide transportation to off-site locations.e-Veterinary Technician
A day in the life of a veterinary assistant is rarely routine! If you love working with animals and don’t mind hard work or getting your hands dirty, this program will help you build the skills to land a job right after high school and prepare you for a college veterinary technician program.
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Tri-Tech Skills Center
Address: 5929 W Metaline AveKennewick, WA 99336
Phone: (509) 222-7300
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Meet Yousif E. a participant in the Student Development Program at Boeing in Washington from Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center and Henry M. Jackson High School in Everett Public Schools.WA Public Schools.
“My biggest accomplishment that I'm proud of in the Student Development Program was connecting with people who could potentially be my future co-workers and learning about Boeing and working with tools.”
Congratulations to NCTA graduate Ira Husk, who has launched his career with Aspen Power Catamarans, a local marine manufacturer in Burlington known for designing and building innovative, fuel-efficient power catamarans.
We’re proud to see our graduates putting their hands-on skills to work in the marine industry right here in our community. Way to go, Ira! We can’t wait to see where your career takes you.
⚓ Check it out and join us in congratulating Ira on this exciting achievement!
#NCTA #CareerReady #CTEWorks #MarineIndustry #WorkforceDevelopment @AspenPowerCatamarans
West Sound Tech Skills Center - WST
About 3D Animation & Game Design
This course introduces students to the principles, tools, and concepts used in 2D and 3D animation, video game programming, and video game production. Students use industry-standard computers and software to create 3D video games and animations. While using those programs student learn how to design, 3D model, rig and animate a character for video games. The course focuses on the 3D art pipeline, modeling, texturing, game engines, modeling for anatomy, Principles of Animation, lighting and compositing. Using pre- and post-production skills, student work in teams to create animations and video games. This course covers a variety of 21st Century Skills (“employability skills”) essential to a student’s transition into the professional world.
This class is designed like a video game. You have become a player in the game. A player will start at level 0 and level up as they progress through the game. A player levels up by completing quests (assignments and tutorials), participating in town halls (lectures and group activities), boss fights (quizzes and tests). Every activity in the class is worth XP (experience points). As a player progress through the game, the player will be rewarded with Badges, Achievements and Awards. Your progression through the game will determine your grade at the end of each term.
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https://www.westsoundtech.org/
West Sound Technical Skills Center
101 National Avenue NorthBremerton, WA 98312
360-473-0550
Tri-Tech Skills Center
About Pre-Veterinary Technician
A day in the life of a veterinary assistant is rarely routine! If you love working with animals and don’t mind hard work or getting your hands dirty, this program will help you build the skills to land a job right after high school and prepare you for a college veterinary technician program.
Learn More:
Tri-Tech Skills Center
Address: 5929 W Metaline AveKennewick, WA 99336
Phone: (509) 222-7300
Tri-Tech Skills Center
About Auto Body Technology
If you enjoy working on cars and like the satisfaction of making a vehicle look new again, this program may be for you! While learning to repair today’s high-tech vehicles, you will gain the skills required to work in the automotive collision repair industry. The program includes use of professional training materials to meet National Automotive Technical Education Foundation (NATEF) requirements and standards to earn related certifications.
Learn More:
Tri-Tech Skills Center
Address: 5929 W Metaline AveKennewick, WA 99336
Phone: (509) 222-7300
2026-2027 Back to School Checklist Now Open
July 27, 2026
The first day of school is just around the corner, and it's time to complete your annual Back to School Checklist!
To make the process easier, Walla Walla Public Schools has simplified this year's checklist. Instead of completing multiple online forms and links, families can now submit all required information through one convenient Google Form:
Back to School Checklist: https://forms.gle/9ULswPRdNzyP61rb6
The Back to School Checklist collects important family and student information that will help Walla Walla Public Schools verify records as we transition to our new student information system, Qmlativ (Q).
Please complete the Google Form by the first day of school. Thank you for your partnership and for taking the time to complete this important annual process. Your support will help ensure a smooth transition to Qmlativ and allow us to continue providing the highest level of service to our students and families throughout the school year.
Harlan shared:
Harlan is a Washington native who served 21 years as an electrician in the U.S. Air Force. During his career he built strong teams that maintained and upgraded the infrastructure and utilities across multiple installations. Additionally, he successfully trained thousands of new military recruits and partner nations from all over the world. Above all else he prizes integrity, hard work, and dedication.
In his personal time, he prioritizes spending time with his wife, 3 children and 2 dogs. His passions center around cars, sports, and fitness.
Joining the NewTech team affords Harlan the opportunity to train and prepare the next generation of industry professionals by creating a classroom of accountability, teamwork, and professionalism. He is very excited to partner with the returning Energy and Power teacher, Mr. Prish, in building a stronger program.
Tri-Tech - Culinary Arts
Do you enjoy cooking and wonder what it would be like to have a career in the hospitality industry? This fast-paced program will get you ready to work in restaurants, hotels and resorts. Successful students are in high demand and are well prepared to go directly to work or to one of the area’s culinary institutes for additional training. After hours caterings are required for the course. Professionalism in the kitchen is a key element of all learning.
Learn More:
Tri-Tech Skills Center
Address: 5929 W Metaline AveKennewick, WA 99336
Phone: (509) 222-7300
Sound Experience aboard the Schooner Adventuress
I scheduled the whales to show up while the students were furling. These weren’t the whales I was expecting but it’s fun anyway when the modern, high speed, boat comes to say hi to the old fashioned, stately, ship. #soundexperience #seattleskillscenter
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The Mount Vernon Police Department will conduct an Emergency Response Training exercise at Mount Vernon High School on Thursday July 23 and Friday July 24.
Community members may notice emergency personnel, emergency vehicles, and other visible activity at the high school. This is a planned training exercise, there is no active emergency. Students will not be present or participate.
The district is providing the campus so local first responders can practice coordinated emergency response procedures and strengthen their partnership and preparedness with Mount Vernon School District.
🚨Capacitación programada en MVHS
El Departamento de Policía de Mount Vernon llevará a cabo un ejercicio de capacitación en respuesta a emergencias en la Escuela Preparatoria de Mount Vernon el jueves 23 de julio y el viernes 24 de julio.
Es posible que los miembros de la comunidad vean personal de emergencia, vehículos de emergencia y otra actividad visible en la escuela preparatoria. Se trata de un ejercicio de capacitación planificado; no hay ninguna emergencia. Los estudiantes no estarán presentes ni participarán.
El distrito está proporcionando las instalaciones para que los equipos locales de primera respuesta puedan practicar procedimientos coordinados de respuesta ante emergencias y fortalecer su colaboración y preparación con el Distrito Escolar de Mount Vernon.
We’ve decided that the curly mustache is the surest sign of sinister intent. The orange peel may detract from the intended effect though. We did also learn about engineering and navigation and bosunry and microplastics, but the mustache was the key breakthrough today. #soundexperience #seattleskillscenter
