Eighty-four students at the Alcorn Career and Technology Center were celebrated for Perfect Attendance for the Second Nine Weeks. Each of these students was recognized through a daily announcement and given a free hot dog and a drink. Also recognized were Students of the Quarter in each program. Instructors nominate these students based on: leadership,... READ MORE >
Mrs. Erica Melvin was on-hand in the Teacher Academy classes to speak with students about her experience teaching English as a second language through the Chinese company VIPKid. Erica is both a Kossuth graduate and a former elementary teacher with Alcorn County Schools. When her husband's job required the couple to move, Erica decided to explore online teaching... READ MORE >
The FFA Chapter at ACTC kicked off their yearly competitions at Northeast Mississippi Community College. Ten students went to the competition and showcased their talents in Sr. Creed Speaking, Extemporaneous Speaking, Public Prepared Speech and Open and Closing Ceremony. Two students placed in their competitions. They were Halie Posey who won 2nd place in the... READ MORE >
The Alcorn Career and Technology Center is pleased to announce that Destiny Ozbirn was named the ACTC Rotary Student for November. Destiny is a senior at Kossuth High School. She is working towards being a program completer in the Teacher Academy program at ACTC, and she is a first year student in Digital Media. She was nominated to be our Rotary... READ MORE >
As part of HOSA Week, ACTC Health Science Students brainstormed to choose a community service project. They decided to serve some community members who have spent the last several weeks serving us. In the wake of our recent storms, many ACE employees spent extra hours helping to clean up trees and debris and to restore power to our communities. Because of their... READ MORE >
Oil-Dri of Ripley, one of ACTC’s industry partners, recently donated a pallet of Oil-Dri product to the center. The Oil-Dri product donated will be utilized in each of the shop areas to help insure that any spills or leaks are handled in a safe and timely manner. Carpentry instructor, Tim Bradley and Automotive Services instructor, Lee Busby went to accept the... READ MORE >
Recently Mr. Russ Elam, Director of ACTC and Mrs. Nan Nethery, Teacher Academy Instructor, along with two Teacher Academy Students, Destiny Ozbirn and Annie Stewart spoke to the Alcorn County Retired Educators. Mr. Elam spoke about the 13 programs offered on ACTC's campus and about how career and technical education had emerged into an opportunity that benefits... READ MORE >
Mrs. Tila Johnson's Health Sciences classes have been busy second quarter. Students recently studied about emergency services and took a tour to visit two vital services in our community. Health Sciences students teamed up with Mr. Brinkley's Law and Public Safety classes and went to visit Magnolia Regional Health Services ambulance service and the Air Evac... READ MORE >
Recently the Business and Marketing classes at ACTC went on an industry tour of the Kimberly Clark manufacturing plant in Corinth. Students were given a history of how the company was founded, what brands the company manufactures, how the company gives back to communities across the globe and the various jobs that are offered in our community through KC. Students... READ MORE >
Kossuth Senior Elijah Hodum was recently nominated by his Metal Fabrication instructor Jesse Potts to be considered as the Mississippi Construction Education Foundation (MCEF) Student of the Month. After being nominated, a MCEF committee looked at students grades, attendance, discipline, outstanding achievements, leadership abilities and post-graduation plans in... READ MORE >
During the month of October, classes at ACTC compete to see who can collect the most cans and money to donate to the AMEN Food Pantry. The pantry located on Lindon Street in Corinth, serves families in Alcorn County who are in need of food. The pantry runs off of donations from churches, schools and individuals in the community. This year ACTC students and... READ MORE >
Recently Mark Jacobs of Oil-Dri in Ripley inquired about the possibility of Oil-Dri partnering with ACTC to give up to three students a chance to apply for an internship with their company. In order to qualify for the internship, students would be nominated by instructors in fields approved by Oil-Dri, go through multiple rounds of interviews, and ultimately be... READ MORE >
As the workforce changes, there has been more buzz in industry to focus on a mixture of both hard and soft skills in the workforce. Two ACTC classes teamed up this week to practice just that. Mrs. Skylar Mincey's Business and Marketing fourth block class just finished up their unit on etiquette, which revolves around the soft skills of communication, manners,... READ MORE >
Current Health Science students were recently visited by former Health Science students in Mrs. Tila Johnson's class at ACTC. Instructor Tila Johnson thought it would be exciting to invite some of her former students back to speak with her classes about their careerexperiences since they have completed high school. Often when people hear"Health Sciences," they... READ MORE >
On August 23, 2019 Instructor Jesse Potts, Student Services Coordinator Robert Suitor and students enrolled in the Metal Fabrication program at Alcorn Career and Technology Center visited Contract Fabricators, Inc. in Iuka, MS. The company's Iuka manufacturing operation has been up and running in their 97,000 square foot facility at Yellow Creek Port since 2012. ... READ MORE >
Pvt. Shea Downs, a senior from Alcorn Central and a second year Automotive Services student, recently came and spoke with the Law and Public Safety and Automotive Services students about her decision to join the Mississippi Army National Guard. Pvt. Downs came dressed in her training fatigues and brought along a presentation that addressed many different variables... READ MORE >
School is off to a great start here at ACTC, and our first two weeks have been packed with excitement and learning! As our students settled into their courses, many teachers began the year with team building and getting to know one another exercises. We always get excited about meshing together students from all three of our high schools, giving students the... READ MORE >
Eleven students from the Alcorn Career and Technology Center participated in Signing Day for the Gateway Program last week. Gateway is a program funded by The Three Rivers Planning and Development District. This program provides an opportunity for eligible students to receive paid work experience in the fields of advanced manufacturing, IT,... READ MORE >
Recently Mrs. Skylar Mincey's class went to learn about the business side of healthcare at MRHC. They heard speakers from multiple departments including IT, Medical Records, Marketing, LEAN and Decision Support. We appreciate Magnolia hosting these students and helping them to learn more about the job opportunities in our community. READ MORE >
Kalob Drewery was recently honored as the ACTC Rotary Student of the Month for May. Kalob is the son of Clint and Jessica Drewery, and he is a senior at Kossuth High School. He is a program completer in the Digital Media Program at the Career Center. At ACTC, Kalob is a member of the Technological Student Association and the National Technical Honor... READ MORE >
Culinary Arts and Digital Media students visited Memphis last week and made stops at the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel and Dyer's Burgers on Historic Beale Street. At the museum students learned about the Civil Right's Movement and were able to see hands-on displays of Rosa Parks' Bus Ride, the WoolWorth's Lunch Counter and the Freedom Rider's... READ MORE >
As part of Career and Technical Education Month, last week all of the county high schools' ninth grade students were invited to tour the Career and Technology Center. Students were divided into small groups and assigned two career delegate representatives. These delegates took the groups on a tour that allowed them to see the twelve programs offered at the... READ MORE >
The Alcorn Career and Technology Center is pleased to announce that Alea Feathers has been named the ACTC Rotary Student of the Month for February. Alea is the daughter of Elisha Brooks and Tommy Feathers, and she is a senior at Kossuth High School. She is a program completer in the Business and Marketing Program at ACTC, and she is a third year student... READ MORE >
On February 14th Ms. Mary Linda Moore, the Family Resource Management Area Extension Agent for the MSU Extension Service brought the "Welcome to the Real World" program to the Career & Technical Center. The program sets up mock scenarios that gives participating students an occupation, annual/monthly salary, and family situation. The students then goes through 10... READ MORE >
With February 16th - 23rd marking this year's National FFA Week, our ACTC chapter of the FFA would like to invite you to visit the local Tractor Supply Company on Highway 72 in Corinth to make a donation that will go "to support the development or improvement of agricultural projects that enhance the classroom experiences for students through chapter engagement... READ MORE >
Eighty-nine students at the Alcorn Career and Technology Center were recognized for Perfect Attendance for the second nine weeks, with fifty –one of those having perfect attendance for the entire first semester. Those student who have not missed any days this semester received a ten dollar gift card to Walmart, and Malco Theater donated two free movie passes to... READ MORE >
We want to wish all our faculty, students and their families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! READ MORE >
Zola Burgess with Mid-South Transplant Foundation (MSTF) came to ACTC Health Sciences Classes to speak with students about the importance of being an organ donor. Students learned that MSTF serves three states by connecting patients in need of organ or tissue transplants with potential donors. Ms. Burgess spoke about how the process works on both the patient and... READ MORE >
The Alcorn Career and Technology Center is pleased to announce that Callie Parmely has been named the ACTC Rotary Student of the Month for November. Callie is the daughter of Kirk and Cathy Parmely, and she is a senior at Alcorn Central High School. She is a program completer in the Teacher Academy Program at ACTC and was nominated to be our Rotary... READ MORE >
During their annual Pack the Red Pickup Challenge, the Alcorn Career and Technology Center collected and donated 1500 cans to the local AMEN Food Pantry. Each of the 12 programs set a goal to collect at least 100 cans for the pantry. Most programs met and exceeded the goal. The program that collected the largest amount of food was Mrs. Nan Nethery's Teacher... READ MORE >
Alcorn Career & Technology Center will be partnering with Northeast Mississippi Community College on Thursday, November 29, 2018 to host a FAFSA night for Seniors and parents. Parents and Seniors are welcome to stop by the center from 1-7 PM to get help competing the Federal Application for Student Aid for the upcoming 2019-20 school year. We will have staff... READ MORE >
FCCLA tailgated as a kick off project for collecting baby items for Tyler’s Closet. Tyler’s Closet is an extension of the Healing Hearts Child Advocacy Center which helps with basic needs and necessities for children. Students got to experience traditional SEC tailgating along with grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, and fresh popcorn. Donations to this cause will be... READ MORE >
Business Fundamental & Marketing Students helped Health Science Students by participating in a Mock Disaster Drill. Hands on practice helps students to be prepared to assist more efficiently should the need ever present itself. READ MORE >
Nan Nethery and her students from the Alcorn Career and Technology Center’s Teacher Academy program hosted the 2018 Educator’s Rising Northern Region, Fall Conference. The conference was held at Northeast MS Community College in Booneville, MS on Friday, October 12, 2018. Students and teacher leaders were inspired by Mark Davidson, keynote speaker, as he spoke... READ MORE >
Early Recruitment This year Student Service Coordinators are starting out early on recruitment efforts for students, especially for Nontraditional students. Mrs. Melanie Lee, counselor and Mrs. Duncan and Mr. Langston, 7th and 8th grade English teachers at Biggersville Junior High were gracious enough to let one of our nontraditional student speak to their... READ MORE >
Mr. Zeb Taylor of Langley Wealth Management recently spoke with Mrs. Skylar Mincey's Business Fundamentals and Marketing classes about the Importance of Communication in the Business World. READ MORE >
Eighty students at the Alcorn Career and Technology Center were recognized for Perfect Attendance for the First Nine Weeks. Goose Berry Yogurt donated free scoops of frozen yogurt for each of these students, and Malco Theater donated two free movie passes to be given to one student as the result of a random drawing. Business Fundamental student, Addison Tidwell... READ MORE >
The ACTC chapter of FCCLA will by collecting items to donate to Tyler's Closet a Healing Hearts Child Advocacy Center. Please see Mrs. Tara Lauderdale or any FCCLA member to make a donation or for additional information on how you can help make a difference. Deadline for donations is December 3, 2018. READ MORE >
The programs at ACTC kidked off their annual Community Service Food Drive on October 1st. The drive will continue through October 31st, and class rooms will compete to see who can collect the most cans/non-perishable items for the AMEN Food Pantry in Corinth. The Center's goal is to collect 1200 cans for the pantry, and the class who collects the largest amount... READ MORE >
The Health Science and Law and Public Safety students from the ACTC visited Emergency Services. While there, they were introduced to the AirEvac and Ambulance teams that transport individuals in emergency situations. READ MORE >
Come out and enjoy the ACTC Car Show on October 13th! READ MORE >
Instructor Steve Shaw took his Digital Media students to the Crossroads Career Connection College and Career Fair to let them practice shooting live subjects as they walked through and participated in the exhibits hosted by local industry professionals and college representatives. READ MORE >
FFA President, Bo Winters and Metal Trades Instructor, Jesse Potts recently demonstrated the use of a virtual welder at the Crossroads Career Connection College & Career Fair. The demonstration was part of the ACTC's booth that allowed area students to experience some of the hands-on learning opportunities offered at the Career and Technology Center. READ MORE >
ACTC faculty kicked off the new school year with an industry visit from guest speakers Dale Kendrick and Dion Mercer from Caterpillar. Mr. Kendrick and Mr. Mercer spoke on workplace trends, expectations for new employees and the importance of on the job safety. READ MORE >