The welding shop is getting creative! Check out these two sculptures done by students Korbin Cates and Jacob Peterson 👏 #experiencethededication
Our criminal justice students are learning SO much! From how to hand cuff perpetrators, the correct way to do finger prints, and what all goes into a crime scene. 🔍 #experiencethededication
TAKE THE SUPERINTENDENT CHALLENGE and win like these Lions did!! Find Mrs. Childress at tonight's home football game and be one of the first 10 students or community members to accurately recite the district's vision statement and receive a coupon for a free drink from the concession stand.
"We are Lion Pride! We lead the way in everything we pursue!" Go Lions!
Earlier this week, Garage Gurus came by the shop and showed our students a world of possibilities! Garage Gurus is an industry-leading training and support platform created to address the skills gap and technician shortages facing the automotive service industry. They taught our students a few things and even provided lunch for both classes! 🤤 Thank you Garage Gurus!
Welding student, Rhett Hilger, is working hard at saddling pipe this morning. Also, BIG THANK YOU to Jeremiah Hilger for donating the traffic cones so that our students can start practicing with the fork lift! #experiencethededication
Last week, our welding students were using the oxy-acetylene torch to cut their metal 💥 Good thing Mr. Simpson and Mr. Whiteside teach all the ways to stay safe while working! Jeans✔ Boots✔ Hood✔ Gloves ✔ Jacket ✔ The correct technique✔
Proud to celebrate the GHS graduation of this AMAZING young lady this week! She worked hard to complete all of the graduation requirements and achieved her goal! Congratulations!!!
The welding shop officially has a fork lift! 👏 An extra bonus, Mr. Simpson is letting ALL students (welding, auto, and construction) have the opportunity to get their Fork Lift Certification. 🥳 PS: If anyone would like to donate orange traffic cones to the WBCCC center so when students are ready they can have an obstacle course to practice on, please contact Mr. Simpson at tsimpson@nwti.edu or leave a comment below and he will be in touch!
Look at our ladies bringin' the heat 🔥 #experiencethededication
When asked, "How has welding been so far? Is it easier or harder than you imagined?" Mr. Simpson's students responded, "In the middle. There is definitely an art to it. So far so good." Keep on keepin' on! #experiencethededication
Our construction class is finally in the shop working 🛠 They are building literally everything from the ground up! Storage lockers, work stations, and so much more. We will make sure to do a grand reveal once they are done! #experiencethededication
Customer Testimonial from the Automotive Shop ❗
Our automotive boys are starting off the day with a complete vehicle service check! 🚗 #experiencethededication
Second-year welding student, Dillion, is currently working on his root, fill and cap on plate in the 1G position. 🤙 #experiencethededication
Teamwork makes the dream work! Our automotive students are learning that if they work as a team, they can conquer any obstacle. #experiencethededication
Our welding students are thankful for the VR training they had a few weeks ago because now they are ready to rock 'n roll! Shout out to Mr. Simpson for taking these action shots 🔥 #experiencethededication
Our welding students are finishing up their OSHA 10 training this week so they can get to work and start welding 💥 We can't wait to see them in action! #experiencethededication
Today, a representative from Matco came and spoke to our Automotive students and gave them some insight as to what tools they should be using 🔧 Did you know that Matco gives our students a HUGE discount on tools that they purchase? We are so thankful for partnerships that help propel our students further! #experiencethededication
Today, our welding students paired virtual reality headsets with welding safety 101. In the VR world, students had to go through EACH step of safety before they could "weld". Gloves, proper use of the gas tank, welding hood in position, and so much more! Safety will always be our #1 priority 💯 #experiencethededication
Mr. Simpson's welding classes are flexing their brain muscles and dusting off those summer cobwebs by doing a simple but efficient exercise - building the tallest free-standing tower. They focused on teamwork, technique, and problem-solving! #experiencethededication
