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New Castle County Vocational
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www.nccvotech.com |
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December, 2008 |
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At a time when much of the news is bleak, New Castle County Vo-Tech students and their many activities and accomplishments have provided uplifting and positive content for the local newspapers during the past few months. In case you may have missed the feature stories, here is a summary: |
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NCC Vo-Tech Students and Programs in the News |
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• Howard Pioneers Structural Steel Detailing Program
Howard High School of Technology started a structural steel detailing program four years ago and is one of the only schools in the country with such a program. To read the News Journal article, click on: » More Info
• Hodgson's Dental Assisting Clinic Provides Free Dental Care
As part of a special arrangement between Brader Elementary School and the New Castle County Vocational Technical School District, Hodgson's Dental Assisting students learn workplace skills while under-insured children receive free dental care. To read the News Journal article, click on: » More Info
• Cookies For Cops
"Bake the Night Away" was an overnight effort by Delcastle's culinary arts students designed to make 500 dozen cookies for hundreds of police officers statewide. The 6,000 cookies were contributed to "Cookies for Cops," an annual program sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving as a holiday thank you to police for trying to keep impaired drivers off the highways. To read the News Journal article, click on: » More Info
• Howard Cosmetology Students Make Furniture with a Twist
If you thought the only connection between hair and furniture would involve the action of a vacuum cleaner, think again. Howard cosmetology students are working with a famous designer, incorporating their braided creations into furniture. To read the News Journal article, click on: » More Info
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• Delcastle Graphic Arts Wins Poster Contest
Congratulations to Delcastle Graphic Arts students who were winners in the Delaware Department of Natural Resources Conservation Youth Poster Design Contest, New Castle County division. Delcastle students won first, second, and third place. They were recognized at a school assembly on December 16 and received certificates and cash awards. The winning poster can be viewed at the DNREC web site: » More Info
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• Budding Chefs at St. Georges Tech Cook up a Department Store Party
High school students usually don't get the chance to host a holiday party for a giant department store -- and learn while they're doing it. But that's precisely what happened in mid-December at St. Georges Technical High School. Culinary Arts students cooked and served meals to hundreds of Middletown Walmart employees as a learning opportunity. To read the News Journal article, click on: » More Info
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Applications for Admission Due January 6, 2009 |
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| Current 8th grade students who live in New Castle County and who wish to apply for admission to a New Castle County Vo-Tech High School (Howard, Delcastle, Hodgson, and St. Georges) must submit a completed application to the Office of Admission by January 6, 2009 in order to receive primary consideration. Applications must include a copy of the final report card from 7th grade and the most recent 8th grade report card.
Applications can be mailed to NCCVTSD Office of Admission, 1417 Newport Road, Wilmington, DE 19804. |
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NCC VoTech School District
1417 Newport Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
PHONE (302) 995-8000, FAX (302) 995-8038 |
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It is the policy of the New Castle County Vocational Technical School District not to discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, age, national origin, or disability in its admissions programs, activities, employment, promotions, evaluations, or dismissals. |
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NCC Vo-Tech Board of Education |
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John F. Lynch, President • John J. McMahon, Jr., Vice President
Ray W. Christian • Arnetta McRae • Yvette Santiago • Mark Stellini • Robert H. Strong • Steven H. Godowsky, Executive Secretary |
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New Castle County Vocational Technical School District... Preparing Students to be Ahead of the Curve. |
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