Amory Career and Technical Center

Special thanks to our guest speaker, Kelly Williams, who spoke to our Health Science II and Sports Medicine students yesterday about a career in nursing. He shared insights on travel nursing and the impact COVID has had on the medical field. We appreciate you taking the time to speak to our classes — and for bringing donuts! 🍩

Thank you to Keri Pickle and Maleah Stephens, Occupational Therapists from Elite Physical Therapy, for speaking to our Health Science II and Sports Medicine students today! They shared great insight into their careers and the many types of therapy they provide. Students learned about hand and motor skill deficits—such as challenges with cutting paper or getting dressed—as well as sensory disorders. They even brought special glasses and headphones to let students experience visual defects and auditory sensory issues firsthand. We appreciate them taking the time to help our students better understand this important and impactful field!

Thank you to Rebecca Wanee at The Last Stretch for hosting our Health Science II and Sports Medicine students. Students gained valuable insight into the practice of yoga, its effects on the body, and its applications within the medical field. 🧘

🔥 Chili Fest 2025 was a hit! 🔥 Thank you so much to the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce for your support—your partnership helped make the event such a success. We loved seeing our community come together, sharing amazing chili and lots of Halloween spirit. ❤️

🎃 Happy Halloween from the Amory CTC family! 👻 Our students and staff have been showing off their spooky spirit today, and we loved seeing all the creativity around campus! Wishing everyone a fun and safe Halloween night! 🧡🕸️

Thank you French’s Learning and Development Center for opening your doors to our Teacher Academy students. Your new building is absolutely beautiful and so inviting! We can’t wait to come again and shadow your teachers!

🍰 Final details for ChiliFest! 🍲 Join us for the Cake Walk tomorrow night from 5–8 PM in the center of town in front of Renasant Bank. Come out and enjoy the fun — we can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Health Science I students practiced dressing changes as part of their Integumentary System unit! 🩹💉 Students learned proper wound care techniques and the importance of infection control in patient care.

Students in Coach Mac’s class have started a new unit in Programming. They are using Edison Robots to learn how to program and code. Students are implementing problem solving by coding their robot to complete different mazes. 🤖📐

Teacher Academy 2 students took over the classroom. They researched curriculum, wrote their lesson plans, and taught them to the class. They did a great job and are ready to get paired with their mentor teachers!

Special thanks to Brandon Johnson and his crew at Retail Bandits for welcoming our Business and Digital Media classes to tour their facility in Amory! Students had the opportunity to see behind the scenes and learn about what goes into running a successful reselling business and managing online marketplaces.

Thank you to Dr. Hannah Sumerford and Dr. Lindsay Mitchell from Mississippi University for Women for speaking to our Health Science II and Sports Medicine students this week! Students learned about the BSN program at MUW and gained valuable insight into nursing education and career opportunities in the field.

✨ Happy Boss’s Day to our amazing ACTC Director, Mr. Coty Cox! ✨
Your leadership, dedication, and vision make our Career & Technical Center a place where both students and teachers thrive. Thank you for all you do to support our programs, staff, and students every single day! 👏

Our Culinary students are hard at work prepping for ChiliFest! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳 They’ve been testing recipes, refining flavors, and learning what it takes to cook for a crowd. We can’t wait to see (and taste!) the results!

Thank you to Pafford Medical Services for bringing their helicopter for our Health Science II and Sports Medicine students to see! 🚁 Students had the opportunity to speak with the flight nurse and medic, ask questions, and learn more about careers in emergency medicine. Also, a big shoutout to the Amory Fire Department for their help today!

👏 A huge thank you to Dr. Mary Helen Ruffin, Professor of Nursing and ASN Chair, for speaking to our Health Science 2 and Sports Medicine students today! She shared valuable insight on effective communication, professionalism, and preparing for upcoming clinical rotations. Dr. Ruffin also introduced students to MUW's nursing program and offered practical tips for college readiness. 🌟

🌟 A big thank you to Jaclyn Bush from the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency for speaking to our Health Science 2 and Sports Medicine students yesterday! 🌟 She shared valuable insight on the importance of organ donation and helped clear up many common myths. We are so grateful for her time and expertise! 💙

Metal Fab 1 completed their first hand tool project using files, squares, drills, taps to cut internal threads and dies to cut external threads. 🔧👩‍🏭 ⚙️

BMF 2 and Diversified Ag students enjoyed a visit from Mrs. King as she went over details about the upcoming Personal Finance Challenge. We’re excited to see our students put their money smarts to the test!