DECA conferences are targeted, highly-focused learning experiences for students and advisors that support National Curriculum Standards and the development of 21st Century Skills. DECA conferences bring our members into the larger DECA community while providing unique opportunities to extend classroom learning. Each of DECA’s conferences connects with corporate professionals to engage students in learning industry-related…

Motivational speaker, Teico Dean, inspired Cosmetology students at the ACE Center at Highland Springs to follow their passion. Mr. Dean is a salon owner (Florida & Georgia) and a platform artist for Pretty inn a Minute. Click here for more photos.

Members of Henrico High School’s robotics team, the “Robo-Warriors”, had a great showing this weekend at a competition at LC Bird High School on December 1st. The team was recognized with the “Judge’s Award” for their perseverance throughout the competitions challenges, as well as for evidence of great documentation in their engineering notebook. The “Robo-Warriors”…

The Technology Education Pumas as Short Pump Middle School have collaborated with the administration team for a project in the Systems Manufacturing class. A need for easier identification of classrooms to assist first responders and visitors has resulted in a great manufacturing project for the students. Through the guidance of their teacher, Mr. Robert Doolidge,…

Mr. Jackson’s ‘Intro to Coding’ business students at SPMS are preparing their first digital arcade to showcase their game coding skills to their peers. Click here for more photos.

I hope everyone had a great time at this years Open House. Click here for photos of the event. The Automotive Technology Class is having an open house on December 5th from 6pm till 8pm for students already in the automotive program and their families. Please click here to download the flyer.

It’s time for our annual student raised holiday plant sale. Students from ACE Center at Hermitage and Academy at Virginia Randolph horticulture programs are offering poinsettias, Christmas cactus and other plants and greenery for sale to help support their programs. Click here for a story about the sale by NBC 12. ACE Center at Hermitage Holiday…

The ACE Center at Hermitage presents the 1st Annual Tech the Halls event. Join us for the following activities: Kid Zone Petting Zoo Wellness Center Chili To-Go Car Winterization Vendors Arts & Crafts Silent Auction On-Site Notary and so much more! December 15, 2018 10:00am – 3:00pm Hermitage High School 8301 Hungary Spring Road Richmond,…

(This season’s Cosmetology Open House was a success and I hope you join us for our next one. Thank you! Click here for photos of the event. ) Monday, December 3rd 2018 1pm – 6pm Appointments Only Please call 804-328-4075 Experience Stylists and Teachers will assist students with clients All funds raised will be used…

The JROTC Marines at Tucker High School celebrated the birthday of the U.S. Marines. In 1775 the Continental Marines were established by a resolution of the Second Continental Congress on November 10, 1775.  Click here for more photos.