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We’re proud to share some of the amazing stories recently featured by The Spokesman-Review highlighting the hard work and success of our students here at NEWTech! From industry certifications to real-world job offers and powerful student journeys, these articles showcase the impact of hands-on learning and career-connected education. These stories are a testament to the talent, dedication, and potential of our students and the power of partnerships between schools and our community. Check them out below and help us celebrate their achievements! https://www.spokesman.com/.../east-valley-parent.../ https://www.spokesman.com/.../mica-peak-high-school.../ https://www.spokesman.com/.../west-valley-high-school.../ https://www.spokesman.com/.../northwest-christian.../ #ConnectWithNEWTech #StudentSuccess #CTEWorks #SpokaneProud #CareerReady FB Post Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FJHixLNqs/ See our News Section for the full article

James Brusseau from Camas High School is the Diesel Technology Distinguished Graduate and a Dennis Kampe Scholarship recipient of $3500! ⭐He is a leader in his group by helping other group members reach their full potential, both with technical as well as soft skills. ⭐ When accepted, work hard as an employee at Peterson CAT while in the ThingBIG program, graduate with an Associate Degree in Dealer Service Technology, and get hired as a Heavy Machinery Technician for CAT. 🎉Congratulations, James! #CascadiaTech #InspiringGreatness #Diesel #Scholarship Camas School District

April Carvel from Ridgefield High School is the Criminal Justice Distinguished Graduate and Dennis Kampe Scholarship Recipient of $2000! ⭐April Carver is an absolutely amazing example of the very best our Criminal Justice program has to offer. ⭐I will be attending WSU Vancouver for a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice to assist me in pursuing a career in law enforcement. 🎉Congratulations, April! #CascadiaTech #InspiringGreatness #criminaljustice Ridgefield School District

Justin Giering from Mountain View High School is the Automotive Technology Dennis Kampe Scholarship recipient of $1000! ⭐My career goal is to become an Automotive master Technician. ⭐I will be joining Clark College in the HI-TECH Program, becoming certified and joining the Chevrolet dealership I will be interning at. 🎉Congratulations, Justin! #CascadiaTech #InspiringGreatness #Automotive #Scholarship #EPSInspires Evergreen Public Schools

Abigail Anderson from Legacy High School is the Hospitality & Tourism Distinguished Graduate! ⭐Abigail is a highly passionate and knowledgeable individual who approaches challenges with calmness and confidence. ⭐She effectively communicates tasks and keeps things organized, ensuring transparency and progress. 🎉Congratulations, Abigail! #CascadiaTech #InspiringGreatness #Engineering #EPSInspires Evergreen Public Schools

⚓ Saluting Andrew Sellery! ⚓ Big congratulations to Andrew Sellery, a senior at Mead High School and a first-year student in our Construction Pre-Apprenticeship program, for his commitment to serve our country! Andrew has enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he will be training with the Seabees—a group known for their expertise in construction and engineering in military operations. His skills, dedication, and work ethic will undoubtedly make him a valuable part of this elite team. From building a strong foundation in construction to now preparing for a future of service, Andrew is proving that hard work and passion can take you anywhere. Let’s celebrate his achievement and wish him success in this honorable journey ahead! 🇺🇸🎉 #ConnectwithNEWTech #MeadHS #FutureSeabee #NavyStrong #proudmoment @meadschools @usnavy

We love it when past students come back and share what they are doing now! #CascadiaTech #InspiringGreatness #aviation FB Post Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BnHnEYi9s/

Environmental engineering took a field trip on Friday to do some water quality analysis for Spokane Riverkeeper. Afterwards, we took a break on The Ice Age playground in Riverfront Park. Next year the class is expanding to a full CTE pathway. #svt #wearesvt #environmentalengineer #wateranalysis #cte #ctelearning

CBTech Summer school!

🌟 NEWTech Pharmacy Tech Students Explore WSU College of Pharmacy! 🌟 Our NEWTech Pharmacy Technician students had an incredible day visiting the Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Spokane! They delved into the world of pharmacy through hands-on compounding activities, where creativity met science. One student humorously chose a taco flavor for their suspension, while another, inspired by their cat, crafted a milk-flavored concoction. 🐱🌮 Beyond the lab, students toured the vibrant WSU Spokane campus and discovered the many diverse and exciting career paths in pharmacy. From psychiatric medicine to working with the FBI on drug analysis and forensics, students learned that pharmacists can specialize in much more than retail or hospital settings. 💊🧠🕵️‍♀️ A highlight of the visit was learning about WSU’s commitment to supporting Native American students in health sciences. The Native American Health Sciences program offers dedicated pathways and support to help Indigenous students succeed in healthcare careers. Learn more here: spokane.wsu.edu/native-health This visit not only broadened our students' perspectives but also inspired them to think bigger about what’s possible in their futures. Thank you to WSU for hosting us! #NEWTechProud #WSUPharmacyVisit #FuturePharmacists #NativeAmericanHealth #PsychPharm #FBICareers #HandsOnLearning #SpokaneEducation #PharmacyInnovation

🐴💙 Applause for Rilyn Fifield! Rilyn, a homeschooled senior and a second-year student in Ms. Coleman's Veterinary Assisting program, is putting her passion for animals into action at McKinlay & Peters Equine Hospital’s Colbert reproduction location, where she’s employed as barn staff. Her responsibilities include safely handling equines, feeding and watering, maintaining clean stalls, and upholding strict biosecurity protocols to ensure animal and staff safety. Rilyn shares that her two years in the program have strengthened her skills in veterinary communication, administering medications as directed, using equipment properly, following cleaning protocols, and understanding the importance of biosecurity. We’re proud of your dedication, Rilyn! 🐎👏 #NEWTechProud #VetAssisting #EquineCare #CTEWorks #HandsOnLearning

Nothing better than doing a little welding on a beautiful 85 degree day! #wstworks

Sophomores, Elan and Nate, repeat as GeoGuessr Champs of SVT…sweeping the semester 1 and 2 finals. The Freshmen and Junior delegations made a strong first showing and will be ready for next year. This took place last Friday. Someone is going to have to try to beat Elan and Nate next year! Thanks Mr. Robbins for this fun, community building competition. #svt #wearesvt #geoguesser #geography #history

Today we celebrated our seniors at WST! We are so excited to see where they all end up! #wstworks

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our 10th annual Traadeshow of Innovation last week! We plan on doing a recap of it this coming week, so stay tuned. But first...Senior Sunday. Ahhh, we can't believe this will be the last week for the class of 2025. While we know they will go on and do great things, we will miss seeing their faces everyday! Their graduation is Fri June 6, 6pm at Ridgeline High School. #seniorsunday #classof2025 #svt #wearesvt

West Sound Tech Game Design Team takes second place in state video game design competition. Students from the West Sound Tech Animation and Video Game Design class participated in the Advanced Media Entertainment Society (A.M.E.S) Super Showcase Video Game competition on May 31st at the Microsoft Campus in Redmond. Every Year, student teams across the state are given a prompt by A.M.E.S. and must develop their project within the same two-month time frame. This year's prompt is “The Mask We Wear.” Teams compete in the classroom for the right to advance to the Super Showcase. 6 teams competed at West Sound Tech, and the top two teams were selected to move on to the state competition. Team Crystal River (Students Wyatt Guski and Tristend Simon) submitted their game “Maskpocalypse”. Team Three Bugs in a Trenchcoat (Students Nick Klusman, Kayla Fisher, and Morgan Erikson) submitted their game “Entrailed”. “Entrailed” won best art design and came in second place for the Skills Center Division. Here is a link to the contest, where you can download and play the games. https://itch.io/jam/2025-ames-game-showcase

Our students have been worked very hard to prepare for the Tradeshow of Innovation last week! Lots of practicing presentations. Can you believe it's our 10th one?? We made a round up list of some of the projects that stood out, but please note we have a ton of amazing projects not listed. We had 2 sessions. One from 830-11 and/or 1130-200. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSf0oltyG2.../viewform... ^^If you see this link on IG, just copy & paste it into a tab and it will take you there. WAY TO GO Innovators. #svt #wearesvt #tradeshow

SEATech Careers in Media & Entertainment and Spectrum continue a strong partnership SEATech Careers in Media & Entertainment Instructor, Andrew Sayers, extended his thanks to Coaches, Clients, and Families who engaged in a student marketing project, in partnership with Spectrum: Dear Coaches, Clients, and Families, On behalf of our class, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for all of your support, time, and energy throughout our Spectrum Commercial Project. This experience was only possible because of your commitment and willingness to collaborate with our students. To our coaches and clients – thank you for opening your doors, sharing your brand stories, and trusting our students with your message. Your feedback, guidance, and encouragement helped shape their growth and gave them a real-world creative challenge that pushed their skills to new levels. To our parents and families – we deeply appreciate your behind-the-scenes support. Whether it was transportation, feedback, flexibility, or encouragement, your involvement helped make this opportunity successful and meaningful for our students. Our students have put in an incredible amount of effort into their projects, and it’s been amazing to watch their ideas develop from concept to completed commercial. We’re proud of every group and the work they’ve produced. Thank you again for being part of this project and for helping our students grow as creators and collaborators. Warm regards, Mr. Sayers Photo Credit SEATEch

WST students, Scarlett Morrison and Scarlet Abreu De Leon from Saturday. They each received a $250 scholarship from the Kitsap County Medical Society at their Spring Gala (Nashville Theme). #wstworks

Students Highlighted in Senior Video Series Published: Class of 2025 - Meet Washington’s Most Sought-After Graduates Video Series Walla Walla Public Schools is continuing its video series this spring, featuring seniors from across the school district. This series – Meet Washington’s Most Sought-After Graduates – aims to showcase how prepared these soon-to-be graduates are for life after high school. New videos will be released each week leading up to graduation ceremonies in June. Please take a few minutes to watch these videos and see why these amazing students are great representatives of the district’s Vision Statement of Developing Washington’s Most Sought-After Graduates. Congratulations Class of 2025! CTE and SEATech students highlighted in this video series: Hannah Goin, Walla Walla High School Class of 2025: Mario Flores, SEATech & WaHi Class of 2025: Signe Erikson, SEATech & WaHi Class of 2025: Edelwin Gilbreath, SEATech & Lincoln Class of 2025: