Posted on: March 03, 2025

@MarvinRidgeHSNC DECA Students Excel at N.C. Career Development Conference

Congratulations to the following students that competed in the North Carolina DECA State Career Development Conference this past week in Greensboro. At the conference, students from across the state come together and compete in a variety of events. The following students from MRHS placed in an event: Tedjo, Kaylee – 1st place – Apparel Accessories…

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Posted on: February 27, 2025

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 UCPS CTE Teacher of the Year Kevin Kitchen from Monroe High

Mr. Kevin Kitchen, Electrical Trades Teacher at Monroe High School, has been named the 2024-2025 UCPS Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year. Mr. Kitchen began his electrical career in 1987 as an apprentice, advancing to roles such as journeyman electrician, foreman, superintendent, project manager, and estimator. He holds North Carolina limited and unlimited…

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Posted on: February 20, 2025

CMS Teacher from South Africa Visits WHS Teaching as a Profession Class

Teaching as a Profession (Teach UCPS) students at Weddington High School had a unique opportunity to learn about school systems in South Africa from Ms. Siobhan Davies.  Ms. Davies is a CTE teacher at Cuthbertson Middle School and South African native.  The future educators were inspired by her expertise and this collaborative effort highlights the…

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Posted on: February 10, 2025

UCPS CTE Cosmetology Graduate, Anabelle Chizmadia, Opens Her Own Salon

Below is a personal story from Anabelle Chizmadia about her career journey. Anabelle is a graduate of Marvin Ridge High School and attended the CTE Cosmetic Arts and & Science Academy during her junior and senior years. “Starting my career journey at a very young age was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made….

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Posted on: February 03, 2025

Former Weddington High School Graduate Interviews WHS Agriculture Teacher Scott Bass

Please read the story by going to https://exploreinside.ngl.cengage.com/cte-teacher-spotlight-scott-bass/

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Posted on: January 10, 2025

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 CTE Teacher of the Year Finalists

For the fourth year, North Carolina Career and Technical Education (CTE) is going to recognize a NC State CTE Teacher of the Year. To begin to get a list of deserving teachers in UCPS, each high school and middle school had an opportunity to select a CTE Teacher of the Year nominee. Much like the…

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Posted on: December 11, 2024

2024 Major Clarity Parent Night – Video

Major Clarity Parent Night covering Career Planning was held virtually on Tuesday, December 10th. If you missed the session or would like to revisit it, you can now watch it by going to our YouTube Channel – https://bit.ly/2024MCParentNight.  

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Posted on: October 17, 2024

2024 Fall Robotics Classic is on November 23, 2024 at the Union County Ag Center

This year’s Fall Robotics Classic will be held on November 23, 2024 at the Union County Ag Center (3230-D Presson Road, Monroe, NC). Doors open at 7am and matches start around 8:30am. There will be at least two food trucks available for lunch orders. You can access their menus by going to https://bit.ly/RoboticsFoodTruckMenus. We hope…

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Posted on: September 23, 2024

MHS Student Wins Adobe Design Gold Medal

(This article is from the Enquirer Journal print edition – September 14-15, 2024) Davis wins Adobe Design gold medal By Michael Wayne O’Neill MONROE, N.C. – Monroe High School senior Jasmine Davis won a gold medal in a Adobe Video Design contest at the North Carolina SkillsUSA competition. The competition was held April 23-25 at…

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Posted on: August 30, 2024

Marvin Ridge FBLA Students Earn Highest Honors at the FBLA National Leadership Conference

Students from Marvin Ridge High School won top prizes at Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.’s (FBLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC). The event, held in Orlando, Florida, from June 24 to July 2, attracted more than 18,000 middle school, high school, and college students, educators, and volunteers from across the country. The NLC provides education,…

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