Join Martin County FFA for Awards Night!
Williamston Primary intern, Shakiah Dolberry, is enjoying her Pre-K internship and gaining valuable experience in early childhood development. Part of her designed pathway, Shakiah enjoys helping young students and studying nursery education with her mentor, Mrs. Cullipher.
Martin County FFA Wins Again!
The NE Regional FFA Rally was held, April 19th at COA in Elizabeth City. Martin County FFA members Sammy Bennett, Reagan Cowan, Jayla Everett, Tonyneia James, Alijah Lassiter, Peyton Rogers, and Landon Stalls were in attendance with advisors, Mr. Bennett and Miss Patterson.
Sammy Bennett, Alijah Lassiter, Jayla Everett, and Landon Stalls competed in Ag Mechanics; Reagan Cowan completed in Extemporaneous Public Speaking and Peyton Rogers completed in Employability Skills. Regan, Peyton, and Landon were recognized for their 1st place win in the region in Ag Sales and Regan earned highest scoring individual. Our hunter safety team was also recognized for their 2nd place finish in the regional competition. Tonyneia James completed in Creed Speaking and placed 3rd in the region and will be competing at the state competition in June! We are so proud of all our members for their dedication and hard work!
Way to go Martin County FFA!
Martin County FFA Wins Again!
The NE Regional FFA Rally was held, April 19th at COA in Elizabeth City. Martin County FFA members Sammy Bennett, Reagan Cowan, Jayla Everett, Tonyneia James, Alijah Lassiter, Peyton Rogers, and Landon Stalls were in attendance with advisors, Mr. Bennett and Miss Patterson.
Sammy Bennett, Alijah Lassiter, Jayla Everett, and Landon Stalls competed in Ag Mechanics; Reagan Cowan completed in Extemporaneous Public Speaking and Peyton Rogers completed in Employability Skills.
Regan, Peyton, and Landon were recognized for their 1st place win in the region in Ag Sales and Regan earned highest scoring individual. Our hunter safety team was also recognized for their 2nd place finish in the regional competition.
Tonyneia James completed in Creed Speaking and placed 3rd in the region and will be competing at the state competition in June!
We are so proud of all our members for their dedication and hard work!
Way to go Martin County FFA!
While some students are thinking about careers in healthcare, Bradley Reason is doing the work. In our JOBS Internship program, Bradley is gaining experience daily to enhance his health science pathway with our partner, Access Medicine, with Dr. Steven Manning and staff.
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Free Summer Opportunity at ECU for Rising 10th-12th Graders!
Students will stay on campus at ECU, all meals, materials, and supplies provided. FREE!!!
Sign up deadline: April 26th.
Email: wprettyman@martin.k12.nc.us to apply!
The MCS Culinary Arts class is tantalizing the tastebuds with their creation of Cheesesteak Eggrolls and Vegetable Fried Rice! Getting hungry?
Martin County FFA members Peyton Rogers and Reagan Cowan's hard work paid off this past Thursday at the Martin County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale. They have been caring for and preparing their goats, Kodak Black and Willie Nelson for more than three months. Peyton Rogers and her goat, Willie Nelson, were crowned Senior Champion Showman and Reserve Medium Weight Market Goat Champion. Reagan Cowan and her goat, Kodak Black, were crowned Senior Reserve Champion Showman and Champion Medium Weight Market Goat Champion. "This was a new adventure for Martin County FFA and to come out on top just made it all worth the challenge", said FFA Advisor Miss Patterson. The girls are already planning for next year's show.
Martin County Career and Technical Education Summer Camp Opportunities
Career Discovery Camp: Open to Rising 6th Graders - July 9-11 or July 16-18
Career Exploration Camp: Open to Rising 8th & 9th Graders - July 9-11
Career Exploration II Camp: Open to Rising 9th & 10th Graders - July 15 & 16
Location: MCS Innovation Campus, 411 East Blvd. Williamston, NC 27892
Registration Deadline: May 1st, 2024
Contact Mrs. Christenberry with Questions; kchristenberry@martin.k12.nc.us
Martin County Schools students engage in 3rd Annual Career & College Fair! Over 50 vendors that included the industries of construction, agriculture, science, technology, broadcasting, healthcare, boatbuilding, public works, masonry, finance, and pest management to college admission specialists and branches of the military were on display for MCS 7th-12th graders. There's no status-quo for MarCo! Check us out on WITN.com and WNCT.com, search for Career Fair.
Representatives Tolson and Speight from Edgecombe-Martin EMC spoke to students about career opportunities within their departments and the EMC Line Tech Camp for grades 9-12 coming up for MCS on April 18th.
The Martin County FFA Agricultural Sales Senior Team competed at the University of Mount Olive today in the State competition. A huge congratulations to this young team who placed 1st in the region and top 20 in the state!
We are very proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see them continue to grow in the competition! Team members: Reagan Cowan, Peyton Rogers, Miley Harrington and Landon Stalls. FFA Advisor and Team Coach: Miss Carli Patterson
Tim Manning, VP of Manning Masonry, Inc. and alumnus of Martin County Schools, spoke to CTE, Early College, and interested high school students about opportunities within the masonry and construction business. Manning Masonry, Inc. specializes in turn-key construction while delivering quality projects on time and within budget. The company is sponsoring and will attend the College and Career Fair on March 27th.
Rod Lykins of SkillsUSA visited recently with CTE staff for a Q&A regarding the additional SkillsUSA Comps that are being added to Career & Technical Education courses. Teachers also collaborated on an intro activity for classroom use!
Martin offers more CTE Pathways than any other school in the area! Check us out! Click on the image to expand and learn about all opportunities.
As we conclude CTE Month, check out the Martin County Schools "Made in Martin" video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mEiNZP05H8
sponsored by NCWorks, RiversEast, and the Golden Leaf Foundation.
Students were provided an informative presentation by Chief Larry Johnson of the MCC Fire Academy. MCS currently has students enrolled in the Jr. Firefighter and Exploration programs through Williamston Fire/Rescue. Firefighters and Rescue personnel are in need nationally.
Edwards, Inc., an industrial contractor with locations throughout eastern NC, presented their company and career opportunities to students recently. Ms. May, company recruiter, and Mr. Sutton, project manager, provided the information. Edwards, Inc. is also the corporate sponsor of the MCS College and Career Fair on March 27th.
Calling all FFA Alumni and Friends! Please join us for the Martin Co. FFA Alumni & Friends Meeting on March 14th @ 6pm. Come out and learn more about our FFA Program and how you can help us grow by becoming an Alumni & Friends Member!
This opportunity is open to any and all who wish to support the Martin Co. FFA Program, you do not have to be a Martin County Resident nor FFA Alumni.
MCS Celebrates CTE Month! Through February we are highlighting our Career & Technical Education Program, culminating in March with our College and Career Fair! The fair will be at the Innovation Campus, home of the Martin Innovative Early College on March 27th!
