Spokane Valley Tech
📐 Math in the Wild: The "Flight Triangle" ✈️
Ever wonder when you’ll use pre-calc in the real world? Check out this breakdown from Mrs. Warren's whiteboard!
Using Heron’s Formula, our students calculated the exact area of the "Flight Triangle" between WSU (Pullman), EWU (Cheney), and GU (Spokane). 🐱🦅🐶
The Cool Part? Normally, to find the area of a triangle, you need the "height." But in the real world (like flight paths), there is no vertical line drawn in the sky! ☁️
Heron’s Formula is a 2,000-year-old "math hack" that lets you find the area using only the distance between the three locations.
WSU to EWU: 56.41 miles
EWU to GU: 14.39 miles
GU to WSU: 65.51 miles
The Result: That triangular slice of Washington state is approximately 337 square miles! 🤯
Who knew ancient Greek math could map out our local universities so perfectly?
Awesome lesson, Mrs. Warren!!
#SVT #AppliedMath #RealWorldLearning #HeronsFormula #SpokaneValleyTech #WSU #EWU #Gonzaga #PreCalc
📐 Math in the Wild: The "Flight Triangle" ✈️
Ever wonder when you’ll use pre-calc in the real world? Check out this breakdown from Mrs. Warren's whiteboard!
Using Heron’s Formula, our students calculated the exact area of the "Flight Triangle" between WSU (Pullman), EWU (Cheney), and GU (Spokane). 🐱🦅🐶
The Cool Part? Normally, to find the area of a triangle, you need the "height." But in the real world (like flight paths), there is no vertical line drawn in the sky! ☁️
Heron’s Formula is a 2,000-year-old "math hack" that lets you find the area using only the distance between the three locations.
WSU to EWU: 56.41 miles
EWU to GU: 14.39 miles
GU to WSU: 65.51 miles
The Result: That triangular slice of Washington state is approximately 337 square miles! 🤯
Who knew ancient Greek math could map out our local universities so perfectly?
Awesome lesson, Mrs. Warren!!
#SVT #AppliedMath #RealWorldLearning #HeronsFormula #SpokaneValleyTech #WSU #EWU #Gonzaga #PreCalc
Spokane Valley Tech
It's hard to believe school is winding down, but there is plenty left to do! Check out some important dates below. Wed June 17th will be the last day of school for everyone else.
In addition, we want to send out the official Tradeshow of Innovation Invite:
SVT 11th Annual Tradeshow of Innovation
📅 Date: Thursday, May 28
⏰ Sessions: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM | 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
What to Expect:
Exhibition: Each session kicks off with a 30-minute all-school project display.
Presentations: Choose from eight 15-minute presentations grouped by industry.
Diverse Topics: Explore student solutions for health (bird flu), accessibility (prosthetics), renewable energy, and more!
Skills in Action: Live demonstrations from Fire Science/EMT and Manufacturing students.
Don’t miss this chance to see our students’ innovation in action!
Industry, parents, CVSD staff, etc are all invited. Please come see our students hard work! We'd love to have you.
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/4dMifW8A1yhcFgUs5
(if you see this in IG, copy and paste the link to a new tab to open)
It's hard to believe school is winding down, but there is plenty left to do! Check out some important dates below. Wed June 17th will be the last day of school for everyone else.
In addition, we want to send out the official Tradeshow of Innovation Invite:
SVT 11th Annual Tradeshow of Innovation
📅 Date: Thursday, May 28
⏰ Sessions: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM | 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
What to Expect:
Exhibition: Each session kicks off with a 30-minute all-school project display.
Presentations: Choose from eight 15-minute presentations grouped by industry.
Diverse Topics: Explore student solutions for health (bird flu), accessibility (prosthetics), renewable energy, and more!
Skills in Action: Live demonstrations from Fire Science/EMT and Manufacturing students.
Don’t miss this chance to see our students’ innovation in action!
Industry, parents, CVSD staff, etc are all invited. Please come see our students hard work! We'd love to have you.
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/4dMifW8A1yhcFgUs5
(if you see this in IG, copy and paste the link to a new tab to open)
Tri-Tech Skills Center
Thank you Benton County Fire District #1 for an amazing wildland training day last week. We couldn't get our students prepared for their future employment without you. Thank you to Capt. Bibe for organizing everything.
Thank you Benton County Fire District #1 for an amazing wildland training day last week. We couldn't get our students prepared for their future employment without you. Thank you to Capt. Bibe for organizing everything.
West Sound Technical Skills Center
Busy day here at WST. We had OC Bound College Advisors here helping students select their classes and Criminal Justice had the Kitsap County Sheriffs office Traffic division on campus speaking. Our Cosmetology students are practicing for their state board tests!
Busy day here at WST. We had OC Bound College Advisors here helping students select their classes and Criminal Justice had the Kitsap County Sheriffs office Traffic division on campus speaking. Our Cosmetology students are practicing for their state board tests!
Hailey is preparing for her interview with the Plumbers and Pipefitters later this month by getting in some focused practice with TIG welding using a mirror.
This takes patience, precision, and a steady hand—great work, Hailey.
#connectwithnewtech
This takes patience, precision, and a steady hand—great work, Hailey.
#connectwithnewtech
Shoutout @andersen.construction for touring our Construction Trades students around the soon-to-be new Haggett Hall @uofwa (and buying lunch)! Such an awesome opportunity for our students to learn from some of the best! 🧱🔨#haggetthall #andersenconstruction
FITE Fire and EMS is with Seattle Skills Center and Seattle Fire Department.
Last drill day of the year at the JTF! We are so grateful to Seattle Fire Department for allowing us to use their joint training facility to drill and prep. Next stop…North Bend Fire Academy! The countdown is on 🔥
Last drill day of the year at the JTF! We are so grateful to Seattle Fire Department for allowing us to use their joint training facility to drill and prep. Next stop…North Bend Fire Academy! The countdown is on 🔥
🚓 Hands-on learning in action at NCTA!
Our Criminal Justice students are building real-world skills through practical training experiences, including conducting traffic stops and practicing high-risk handcuffing techniques. These scenarios help students develop communication, teamwork, situational awareness, and professionalism while preparing for careers in public safety and law enforcement.
Experiential learning is what Career & Technical Education is all about! 👏
#NCTA #CareerTechnicalEducation #CriminalJustice #HandsOnLearning #FutureReady #CTE #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #StudentSuccess #RealWorldLearning
Our Criminal Justice students are building real-world skills through practical training experiences, including conducting traffic stops and practicing high-risk handcuffing techniques. These scenarios help students develop communication, teamwork, situational awareness, and professionalism while preparing for careers in public safety and law enforcement.
Experiential learning is what Career & Technical Education is all about! 👏
#NCTA #CareerTechnicalEducation #CriminalJustice #HandsOnLearning #FutureReady #CTE #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #StudentSuccess #RealWorldLearning
Tri-Tech Skills Center
What happens when our Dental Assisting guest speaker is none other than Bobbi Thompson, CBC Dental Hygiene Instructor, Advisory Committee Chairman and Super Sub, you have PPE races to see how fast students can get themselves safely geared up. Everyone had a blast as they reinforced prior learning. Thanks Bobbi for sharing your time and energy with our students!
What happens when our Dental Assisting guest speaker is none other than Bobbi Thompson, CBC Dental Hygiene Instructor, Advisory Committee Chairman and Super Sub, you have PPE races to see how fast students can get themselves safely geared up. Everyone had a blast as they reinforced prior learning. Thanks Bobbi for sharing your time and energy with our students!
Spokane Valley Tech
Congratulations to 11th graders Dakota Davis (ASB Secretary) and Abi Hill (ASB Vice President) for sweeping the 2026 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest! The topic was: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. ⚖️✨
Out of over 1,200 entries across the Western U.S., our juniors took home top honors for their incredible videos:
🥈 2nd Place ($500): Dakota Davis
🥉 3rd Place ($250): Abi Hill, with teammate Rylee Ware (U-High)
This was part of a major assignment in Mrs. Schultz’s Humanities class. After three years of having her students enter this prestigious contest, we are thrilled to celebrate our very first SVT winners! The other option was an essay but these two thrive in the video world.
🎊
Dakota and Abi will move onto a final round of judging where there is a chance to win more money/accolades.
#SVT #CivicsContest #StudentSuccess #Humanities #FutureLeaders #wearesvt
Congratulations to 11th graders Dakota Davis (ASB Secretary) and Abi Hill (ASB Vice President) for sweeping the 2026 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest! The topic was: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. ⚖️✨
Out of over 1,200 entries across the Western U.S., our juniors took home top honors for their incredible videos:
🥈 2nd Place ($500): Dakota Davis
🥉 3rd Place ($250): Abi Hill, with teammate Rylee Ware (U-High)
This was part of a major assignment in Mrs. Schultz’s Humanities class. After three years of having her students enter this prestigious contest, we are thrilled to celebrate our very first SVT winners! The other option was an essay but these two thrive in the video world.
🎊
Dakota and Abi will move onto a final round of judging where there is a chance to win more money/accolades.
#SVT #CivicsContest #StudentSuccess #Humanities #FutureLeaders #wearesvt
It is time to turn in your Sno-Isle TECH parking pass!
Please stop in the main office and return your hanging parking pass, we will then give you a paper pass for the remainder of the school year.
Thank you!
Please stop in the main office and return your hanging parking pass, we will then give you a paper pass for the remainder of the school year.
Thank you!
Calling all current 8th-11th graders! We have spots in our JROTC-Navy National Defense Cadet Corps Class for Summer School!
No military interest required. Gain leadership skills, go on field trips, get involved in the community, and have fun in the process! Earn a .5 credit for high school! Go to our website and register today!
No military interest required. Gain leadership skills, go on field trips, get involved in the community, and have fun in the process! Earn a .5 credit for high school! Go to our website and register today!
Spokane Valley Tech
Environmental Innovations visited two industry partners this week that developed products supporting soil health. On Wednesday, we visited Tainio Biologicals. They specialize in soil microbes that can be used in place of chemical fertilizers. This results in greater yields, more nutritious crops and healthier soil.
On Thursday, we visited Qualterra, a relatively new company that has an innovative process for producing biochar. This helps soil retain moisture, support microbes and sequester carbon.
Biochar Soil Amendments - Qualterra https://share.google/qO2JUYqE9SchtkZkC
Very cool, future environmental innovators! 🌏
#svt #wearesvt #cvsd #stemschool #environmentalinnovations #industrytours #stemeducation
Environmental Innovations visited two industry partners this week that developed products supporting soil health. On Wednesday, we visited Tainio Biologicals. They specialize in soil microbes that can be used in place of chemical fertilizers. This results in greater yields, more nutritious crops and healthier soil.
On Thursday, we visited Qualterra, a relatively new company that has an innovative process for producing biochar. This helps soil retain moisture, support microbes and sequester carbon.
Biochar Soil Amendments - Qualterra https://share.google/qO2JUYqE9SchtkZkC
Very cool, future environmental innovators! 🌏
#svt #wearesvt #cvsd #stemschool #environmentalinnovations #industrytours #stemeducation
Tri-Tech Skills Center
Another weekend of community service when our Pre-Nursing and Dental Assisting instructors and students provided First Aid for the K is for Kindness fun run to support Spectrum Studios.
Another weekend of community service when our Pre-Nursing and Dental Assisting instructors and students provided First Aid for the K is for Kindness fun run to support Spectrum Studios.
💼🎤 NCTA Money & Business Program Guest Speaker Series 🎤💼
Featuring Peter Janicki
A huge thank you to Peter Janicki from @Janicki.logging for speaking with our Money & Business students!
Peter shared his experience running multiple businesses across different industries and gave students an honest look at entrepreneurship — success takes sacrifice. From changing career paths after years of school to building companies from the ground up, Peter emphasized the importance of goal setting, surrounding yourself with the right people, and being willing to fail in order to grow.
His message was a powerful reminder that entrepreneurship is a long game built on persistence, adaptability, and hard work. Thank you for taking the time to invest in and inspire our students! 👏📈
@MerchNCTA
#NCTA #MoneyAndBusiness #GuestSpeakerSeries #Entrepreneurship #BusinessLeadership #CTE #FutureLeaders #StudentSuccess #CareerReady #HandsOnLearning
Featuring Peter Janicki
A huge thank you to Peter Janicki from @Janicki.logging for speaking with our Money & Business students!
Peter shared his experience running multiple businesses across different industries and gave students an honest look at entrepreneurship — success takes sacrifice. From changing career paths after years of school to building companies from the ground up, Peter emphasized the importance of goal setting, surrounding yourself with the right people, and being willing to fail in order to grow.
His message was a powerful reminder that entrepreneurship is a long game built on persistence, adaptability, and hard work. Thank you for taking the time to invest in and inspire our students! 👏📈
@MerchNCTA
#NCTA #MoneyAndBusiness #GuestSpeakerSeries #Entrepreneurship #BusinessLeadership #CTE #FutureLeaders #StudentSuccess #CareerReady #HandsOnLearning
CBTECH welding students Jeremiah Garza, Skyler Gilbert, Trevor Booth, and Karson Kowallis worked hard at the SkillsUSA Washington Welding Competition a few weeks ago. CBTECH had students competing in Sculpture and Fabrication, but came a bit short in placing. Regardless of the results, our students worked hard, and we're still extremely proud of their efforts.
West Sound Technical Skills Center
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Good Luck to our WST Gaming students as they head off to competition. #levelup #levelupatwst #3danimation
💼🎤 NCTA Money & Business Program Guest Speaker Series 🎤💼
Featuring Octavio Manzo
Shoutout to @customcutsmc and @fabiancuts_ for bringing Octavio Manzo in to speak with our Money & Business students!
Octavio shared his journey of building multiple businesses and what it truly takes to bet on yourself as an entrepreneur. He spoke honestly about failure, navigating family business dynamics, and the importance of creating structure and clear expectations — especially within partnerships.
One of the biggest takeaways for students was Octavio’s “Three Cs” of business success: cuts, customer service, and cleanliness. His emphasis on building a strong team culture gave students a clear blueprint for what it takes to run a successful business.
Thank you for investing your time and experience into inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders! 👏📈
Merch NCTA
#NCTA #MoneyAndBusiness #GuestSpeakerSeries #Entrepreneurship #BusinessLeadership #CustomerService #CTE #FutureLeaders #StudentSuccess #CareerReady v
Featuring Octavio Manzo
Shoutout to @customcutsmc and @fabiancuts_ for bringing Octavio Manzo in to speak with our Money & Business students!
Octavio shared his journey of building multiple businesses and what it truly takes to bet on yourself as an entrepreneur. He spoke honestly about failure, navigating family business dynamics, and the importance of creating structure and clear expectations — especially within partnerships.
One of the biggest takeaways for students was Octavio’s “Three Cs” of business success: cuts, customer service, and cleanliness. His emphasis on building a strong team culture gave students a clear blueprint for what it takes to run a successful business.
Thank you for investing your time and experience into inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders! 👏📈
Merch NCTA
#NCTA #MoneyAndBusiness #GuestSpeakerSeries #Entrepreneurship #BusinessLeadership #CustomerService #CTE #FutureLeaders #StudentSuccess #CareerReady v
💼🎤 NCTA Money & Business Program Guest Speaker Series 🎤💼
Featuring Amy Thornton
A huge thank you to Amy Thornton from @banananabelt_boats for speaking with our Money & Business students about sales and entrepreneurship!
Amy broke down what sales really is — and it’s not just talking, it’s understanding people. She shared how 75% of her job is reading the customer, building trust, and truly knowing her demographic.
From handling difficult clients to navigating a market impacted by outside forces, Amy gave students an honest and insightful look into what it takes to succeed in sales. Her message highlighted the importance of patience, resilience, and the ability to build meaningful connections.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and inspire our students! 👏📈
@MerchNCTA
#NCTA #MoneyAndBusiness #GuestSpeakerSeries #Entrepreneurship #Sales #BusinessEducation #CTE #FutureLeaders #StudentSuccess #CareerReady #HandsOnLearning
Featuring Amy Thornton
A huge thank you to Amy Thornton from @banananabelt_boats for speaking with our Money & Business students about sales and entrepreneurship!
Amy broke down what sales really is — and it’s not just talking, it’s understanding people. She shared how 75% of her job is reading the customer, building trust, and truly knowing her demographic.
From handling difficult clients to navigating a market impacted by outside forces, Amy gave students an honest and insightful look into what it takes to succeed in sales. Her message highlighted the importance of patience, resilience, and the ability to build meaningful connections.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and inspire our students! 👏📈
@MerchNCTA
#NCTA #MoneyAndBusiness #GuestSpeakerSeries #Entrepreneurship #Sales #BusinessEducation #CTE #FutureLeaders #StudentSuccess #CareerReady #HandsOnLearning
NEWTech Prep
Thank you to all of our industry partners who joined us yesterday for our Trades Mock Interview Day.
We are grateful for the time, expertise, and investment from each partner who helped make this experience meaningful for our students.
A special thank you to:
Associated General Contractors
BL Best Surplus Electrical Supply
Bouten Construction
Cement Masons
Collins Aerospace
Construction Electrical Distribution
Construction Industry Training Council of WA
Divcon, Inc.
Gold Seal Plumbing
Hydrofab Northwest
Labor & Industries
McKinstry
Metals Fab
Northwest HVAC Training Center
NWLETT, Laborers
Performance Contracting
Swinerton
Wagstaff
Wilbert Precast
Thank you for supporting the next generation of skilled professionals. See less
Thank you to all of our industry partners who joined us yesterday for our Trades Mock Interview Day.
We are grateful for the time, expertise, and investment from each partner who helped make this experience meaningful for our students.
A special thank you to:
Associated General Contractors
BL Best Surplus Electrical Supply
Bouten Construction
Cement Masons
Collins Aerospace
Construction Electrical Distribution
Construction Industry Training Council of WA
Divcon, Inc.
Gold Seal Plumbing
Hydrofab Northwest
Labor & Industries
McKinstry
Metals Fab
Northwest HVAC Training Center
NWLETT, Laborers
Performance Contracting
Swinerton
Wagstaff
Wilbert Precast
Thank you for supporting the next generation of skilled professionals. See less
