Alcorn Career & Technology Center

We are so proud to recognize the incredible students who were selected as Student of the Year for their ACTC programs and chose to take it a step further by interviewing for ACTC Student of the Center! 🎉 Brady Bobo (KHS) – Construction Zeke Haynie (ACHS) – Ag Natural Resources Dillon Johnson (BHS) – Ag Power Gunnar Goodwin (KHS) – Business, Marketing, and Finance Annsley Davis (KHS) – Education & Training Seth Carman (ACHS) – Industrial Maintenance James Quinn (ACHS) – Automotive Gavin Smith – Engineering Logan Carter (ACHS) – Information Technology These students were interviewed by three members of our community and absolutely blew it out of the water. 💥 Each one brought unique strengths, perspectives, and passion to the table as they shared why they chose ACTC, what they’ve learned in their programs, and how they’ll apply those skills in the future. We are incredibly proud of how they represented our center—what a bright future they each have ahead! 🌟

🌟 Spotlight on Excellence! 🌟 Congratulations to Annsley Davis, our ACTC Rotary Student of the Quarter! Annsley is a senior at Kossuth High School, a second-year student in our Educator Preparation program, and serves as President of the National Technical Honor Society. Annsley is kind, driven, and well-rounded — a shining example of what it means to be a star student. We’re so proud to celebrate her accomplishments and the way she represents ACTC with excellence! 👏🎓🍎 #ACTCProud #StudentSpotlight #FutureEducator #RotaryStudentOfTheQuarter

💙💚 ACTC went blue and green for National Donate Life Blue & Green Day! Our students and staff proudly showed their support for organ donation awareness. Together, we're helping spread the message of hope, healing, and the power of giving life. #BlueAndGreenDay #DonateLife #ACTCSupportsLife #CTEWithPurpose

🔧 Industry Insight in Action! Our 2nd-year Industrial Maintenance students had the awesome opportunity to hear from Stevie Lovelace with NEMCC’s Precision Machining Program! He shared valuable information about training opportunities, career paths, and the skills needed to succeed in the field. Big thanks to Mr. Lovelace for investing in our students and helping them see the next steps in their journey! 👏 #ACTCIndustrialMaintenance #CareerConnections #CTEWorks #FutureReady #LearnLeadExcel #WeAreASD

🏅 2025 ACTC SkillsUSA State Winners! 🏅 We’re thrilled to spotlight our outstanding ACTC students who brought home top honors at the 2025 SkillsUSA State Competition — and earned major scholarships to Northeast Mississippi Community College for their success! 💰🙌 👏 Promotional Bulletin Board – State Champions 🎓 Educator Preparation Program with instructor Mrs. Nan Nethery These students will each receive a $7,300 scholarship to NEMCC! Annastin Warren – 10th Grade, BHS Audrey Wilbanks – 11th Grade, KHS Ansylee Lane – 11th Grade, KHS 🎤 Extemporaneous Speaking – 2nd Place 💼 Business, Marketing & Finance Program with instructor Mrs. Skylar Mincey 🏅 Awarded a $3,650 scholarship to NEMCC! Case Hopkins – 10th Grade, KHS We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work, professionalism, and success! A big thank you to our dedicated instructors for preparing and encouraging them every step of the way. #ACTCSkillsUSA #StateWinners #ScholarshipSuccess #CareerReady #CTEWorks #ACTCProud #LearnLeadExcel #WeAreASD

🌟 ACTC HOSA STATE WINNERS! 🌟 Huge congratulations to our ACTC Medical Innovation Team for taking 2nd Place at the 2025 HOSA State Leadership Conference on March 28th! 🏆 Their incredible achievement has earned them a spot at Nationals in Nashville this June — and each team member received a $3,000 scholarship for their success! 💰🎉 We are so proud of these outstanding students and the hard work they’ve put in to represent ACTC and Alcorn County with excellence! 👩‍⚕️ Medical Innovation Team – 2nd Place State Winners ⭐ Emma Barnett – 12th Grade, ACHS ⭐ Kadience Lewis – 10th Grade, KHS ⭐ Eva Yelverton – 12th Grade, KHS ⭐ Claudia Wammack – 12th Grade, KHS A special thank you goes to their instructor, Mrs. Tila Johnson, for her incredible dedication, preparation, and commitment to her students’ success. Your leadership and support continue to make a lasting impact! ❤️🍎 #ACTCHOSA #StateWinners #FutureHealthcareLeaders #ACTCProud #HOSA2025 #NationalsBound #LearnLeadExcel #WeAreASD

🌿🌸 ACTC Greenhouse Sale – 9:00-3:00! 🌸🌿 Come shop a great selection of plants grown by our students—while they last! 🌱✨ #ACTCGreenhouse #PlantSale #ShopLocal

ACTC Engineering & Business Students Gain Valuable Insights from Industry Leader! 🚀 ACTC was honored to welcome Lynsey Robertson, Facility Manager at Caterpillar Prentiss, back to the vocational center! Lynsey first visited in the fall to share her industry expertise with our Engineering II students. This time, she returned to hear their preliminary capstone project proposals, offering insightful feedback to help refine their ideas. Her guidance has been instrumental in strengthening these projects, and we appreciate her time and expertise. Both our Engineering and Business, Marketing, and Finance students benefited from her visit, gaining valuable industry perspectives. We look forward to welcoming Lynsey back soon as a judge for the final capstone presentations! Thank you, Lynsey, for your continued support and for inspiring the next generation of professionals! 👏💡 #ACTCEngineering #ACTCBusiness #CareerConnections #FutureInnovators

ACTC Engineering II Students Tour Toyota! 🚗🤖 Last week, ACTC’s Engineering II students had the opportunity to tour the Toyota facility in Blue Springs. The experience provided valuable insight into advanced manufacturing and automation, with the robotic systems being a highlight for many students. Toyota’s well-organized and engaging tour offered an in-depth look at the production process, emphasizing innovation and efficiency. A special thank you to Vice President Aaron Foster and the Toyota team for sharing their knowledge and inspiring the next generation of engineers! #ACTCEngineering #ToyotaTour #FutureEngineers #LearnLeadExcel #WeAreASD

Our amazing Educator Prep students from ACTC had the incredible opportunity to attend and assist with the 2024-2025 Special Olympics in Tupelo! ❤️ Their dedication, compassion, and enthusiasm shined as they supported and celebrated these inspiring athletes. Moments like these reinforce their passion for working with children and shaping the future of education. We are so proud of them! 👏 #FutureEducators #SpecialOlympics #WeAreASD #LearnLeadExcel

🌟 Spring Break Spotlight! 🌟 While students were enjoying a well-deserved break, Mrs. Tila Johnson, our amazing Health Sciences Instructor, was making headlines! 📰 She was featured in the Daily Corinthian’s People of the Crossroads, highlighting her dedication to shaping future healthcare professionals. If you missed it over break, be sure to check it out now—her passion and impact are worth the read! 👏 #SpringBreakSpotlight #PeopleOfTheCrossroads #ACTCExcellence #HealthcareHeroes #WeAreASD #LearnLeadExcel

📢 A huge THANK YOU to Worsham Brothers Construction for their generous support and sponsorship of ACTC’s display case! Your commitment to our school and students is truly appreciated. Partnerships like yours help us showcase the incredible work happening at ACTC every day! 👏 #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #LearnLeadExcel #WeAreASD

This week, our Engineering and Industrial Maintenance classes teamed up for a valuable hands-on lesson with IM Instructor Jesse Potts. With a degree in CAD & Machine Tool and Die, Mr. Potts guided Engineering students through the process of converting isometric drawings into precise orthographic projections—a crucial skill in the world of engineering and manufacturing. This lesson highlighted how technical expertise and attention to detail play a vital role in real-world applications. Great job to our students for diving into this important skill! 👏 #EngineeringEducation #IndustrialMaintenance #CAD #TechnicalSkills #WeAreASD #LearnLeadExcel

👏 Celebrating Perfect Attendance! 👏 A huge shoutout to our dedicated students who achieved perfect attendance for the 3rd nine weeks! Your commitment and perseverance do not go unnoticed. Keep up the great work! 🎉 #PerfectAttendance #Dedication #ACTCSuccess #LearnLeadExcel #WeAreASD

🌟 Celebrating ACTC Star Traits! 🌟 Congratulations to our outstanding students recognized for exemplifying Organization, Communication, and Character. These traits set them apart as leaders in and out of the classroom, and we are proud to have them represent ACTC! Keep up the great work! 👏 #ACTCStarTraits #LeadershipInAction #FutureLeaders #LearnLeadExcel #WeAreASD

Congratulations to our ACTC Students of the Quarter! 🎉 These students have gone above and beyond in their programs, demonstrating outstanding dedication, hard work, and excellence. We are proud to recognize their achievements and can’t wait to see all they accomplish! 👏 #LearnLeadExcel #WeAreASD #StudentOfTheQuarter #ACTCExcellence #FutureLeaders

🚜🔧 ACTC at Caterpillar Mississippi’s First College, Career & Community Fair! 🎓🔩 ACTC was proud to attend and showcase our incredible CTE programs at Caterpillar Mississippi’s first College, Career & Community Fair! Our team—Director John Anderson, Counselor Jennifer Martindale, Engineering Instructor Alison Wade, and Industrial Maintenance Instructor Jesse Potts—had a great time connecting with Caterpillar families, current students, and possible future ACTC learners. With robots from Engineering 🤖 and a welding simulator from Industrial Maintenance 🔥, we brought hands-on, interactive fun to the event! Huge thanks to Caterpillar for hosting such a fantastic opportunity for students to explore their future! #CTEMonth #CareerReady #HandsOnLearning #ACTC #Engineering #IndustrialMaintenance #FutureBuilders #LearnLeadExcel #WeAreASD

🌟 It’s National School Counselor Week, and today we want to spotlight the amazing Mrs. Jennifer Martindale! 🌟 Mrs. Jennifer is the heart and soul of our center—kind, thoughtful, and always putting the best interests of our students, teachers, and ACTC at the forefront. Her passion, drive, and intentionality make a difference every single day. Whether as a leader, coworker, or friend, she goes above and beyond to spread joy and make our school a better place. Beyond her work at ACTC, Mrs. Jennifer is a proud and loving wife, mom, Mimi, and a great friend to so many. We are truly blessed to have her in our building and our lives! 💙 Thank you, Mrs. Jennifer, for everything you do! You are so appreciated! #NationalSchoolCounselorWeek

🚗💡 ACTC’s Industrial Maintenance program hit the road to visit the Toyota Plant for an incredible industry tour! Thank you to Toyota for welcoming our students, instructors, and programs with open arms and providing such a valuable hands-on learning experience. Opportunities like these help connect our students with real-world industry insights and inspire the next generation of skilled professionals! #ACTC #IndustrialMaintenance #ToyotaTour #HandsOnLearning #CTE #LearnLeadExcell #WeAreASD

🚀 ACTC Students Excel at TSA District Competition! 🎉 Our talented students from the Engineering and Information Technology programs showcased their skills at the Technology Student Association (TSA) District Competition at Northeast Mississippi Community College! ✨ Braden Pittman (IT) - Technology Bowl ✨ Luke Williams (Engineering) - Technology Bowl and Technology Problem Solving ✨ Emmanuel Velazquez (Engineering) - Technology Bowl and Technology Problem Solving We’re proud of their hard work, dedication, and passion for innovation. Great job representing ACTC! 👏💡 #LearnLeadExcel #FutureInnovators #TSACompetition