Students in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program recently participated in two powerful hands-on learning experiences. First, they took part in a vehicle extrication drill, gaining firsthand experience in assessing, stabilizing, and safely removing patients from a simulated car crash scene—an essential skill for emergency responders.
In another activity, students examined pig hearts and lungs, which closely resemble those of humans in both size and structure. This lab helped bring classroom anatomy lessons to life, giving students a deeper understanding of how the cardiovascular and respiratory systems work together in real medical emergencies.
9 days ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
EMT students guide the stretcher into a simulated ambulance bay during training, practicing real-world patient transfer procedures.
: EMT students in blue uniforms assist with a training scenario involving a patient in a blue truck, preparing equipment and a stretcher for extraction.
EMT students and their instructor work together to carefully lift the patient from the truck onto a backboard, ensuring spinal precautions.
A student carefully stabilizes a classmate wearing a neck brace inside the truck, while an instructor observes and provides guidance.
A team of EMT students wheels the secured patient on a stretcher toward the ambulance area, continuing simulated emergency care.
A group of EMT students in blue gowns and goggles gathers around trays containing anatomical training materials, closely examining and learning with their instructor.
Two EMT students in protective gowns and goggles work alongside their instructor during a lab session, practicing with medical training materials in trays.
Today, our HVAC Level I students practiced flaring copper tubing—a key skill for creating secure, leak-free connections in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
12 days ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Two HVAC students wearing safety glasses work together on a length of copper tubing, securing it in a vise while practicing flaring.
A student in safety glasses holds up a piece of copper tubing, inspecting the flared end during HVAC training.
A student in safety glasses concentrates while using a flaring tool on copper tubing during hands-on HVAC practice.
Two students carefully adjust a flaring tool on copper tubing, focusing closely as they practice the HVAC skill.
Close-up of two students’ hands holding flared copper tubing pieces side by side, comparing their work.
An instructor demonstrates how to secure a copper tube in a vise, showing students the proper setup for flaring.
Today, our Automotive Level I students rolled up their sleeves in the lab as they gained real-world experience performing oil changes, tire service, and other routine maintenance tasks.
13 days ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
A student in safety glasses uses a ratchet tool while working underneath a raised vehicle in an automotive shop.
A student wearing safety glasses and gloves lifts and positions a tire onto the wheel hub of a vehicle raised on a yellow hydraulic lift.
A student in safety glasses operates a red tire changing machine, adjusting a wheel as part of automotive training.
Three students in safety glasses lean over the open hood of a car, using tools and working together on the engine during class.
The CTEC Fire Class #2 is progressing steadily through its coursework on the foundations of the fire service. This week’s focus was communications. Training covered radio systems, dispatch protocols, and incident command communication practices. Students participated in real-time communication exercises during simulated emergencies, developing the ability to send and receive messages that are clear, concise, and accurate.

The week concluded with a joint trip — Fire and EMT students toured the Culpeper County Public Safety Communications Center and the Culpeper County Office of Emergency Services. Fire students also took part in a hands-on exercise where they had to guide each other in building a LEGO structure, using only radio communication and the skills they had practiced throughout the week.
20 days ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
A group of students and instructors stand together in front of a Culpeper County Emergency Services ambulance. The students wear uniforms, some in red shirts and others in blue, each holding orange bags. Instructors and staff members stand alongside them, with trees and greenery in the background
Two presenters in black shirts stand at the front of a classroom, giving a presentation about the Emergency Communications/Dispatch Center. A large screen displays a slide titled 'Emergency Communications/Dispatch Center' with graphics about Smart911 safety profiles. Students in red shirts sit facing forward, with rows of orange tote bags on the desks. Computer monitors and an American flag are also visible in the room.
A group of students wearing blue EMS uniforms stand in a dispatch center, listening attentively to an instructor seated at a computer. Two adults stand alongside the students, observing the demonstration. Monitors, office furniture, and wall clocks are visible in the background.
Students in red and blue uniforms stand inside the back of an ambulance, listening to an instructor explain emergency procedures. Two students wearing shirts labeled 'Culpeper County Emergency Services' and 'Fire Student' stand just outside the open ambulance doors. A stretcher is positioned in the center of the ambulance.
Students sit around a table working with radios and small equipment pieces. One student in a black hoodie with a fire department emblem holds a radio microphone, practicing communication. Another student examines a small object in hand, while others listen and observe. Instruction sheets and supplies are spread across the table.
Four students in red fire training shirts sit around a table working on a hands-on activity. One student speaks into a handheld radio while others build with colorful LEGO pieces and small tools. Radios and instruction sheets are also on the table.
📢 Reminder:
Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day.

We wish all our students, staff, and families a safe and relaxing holiday weekend!
20 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Culpeper County Public Schools logo above text stating schools will be closed Friday, August 29, and Monday, September 1, 2025, for the Labor Day holiday. Background shows blue sky with clouds."
Today, our Culinary Arts Level I students focused on one of the most important fundamentals of professional cooking: knife skills. Students practiced a variety of classic cuts, including julienne and dice, while also learning the importance of safety, consistency, and efficiency in the kitchen.
#SeizeOpportunity #culpepertec
22 days ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Two culinary students in a kitchen classroom. One student in a white chef coat and hat listens attentively while another student in a black chef coat and cap demonstrates a food preparation technique.
A culinary student in a white chef coat and hat chops orange vegetables on a green cutting board in a commercial kitchen, with measuring cups of water and kitchen equipment nearby.
A culinary student in a white chef coat and hat slices a piece of vegetable on a green cutting board in a commercial kitchen, with ovens and other students visible in the background.
A culinary student in a white chef hat peers closely at chopped vegetable pieces on a green cutting board, measuring them with a ruler to check for uniform size.
A culinary instructor in a white chef coat and black cap demonstrates knife skills on a green cutting board while a student in a white chef coat and hat observes closely in a commercial kitchen.
Get ready! It's here! The 4th Annual Trailblazer Trot 5K and Monster Mile returns on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at CTEC (17441 Frank Turnage Drive, Culpeper, VA). Whether you’re running or walking - with a dash of spooky flair - this event supports scholarships for our future Trailblazers.
Monster Mile (fun run/walk): 8:00 AM
5K Trailblazer Trot: 8:30 AM
Costumes welcome, awards follow the 5K. Let’s trot for a cause!
Register now: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Culpeper/TrailblazerTrot5KandtheMashedPotatoMile

#TrailblazerTrot2025 #CTEC #CommunityRun #SeizeOpportunity #FueltheFuture
23 days ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Flyer for the Trailblazer Trot 5K and the Monster Mile at CTEC. Event date: Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 17441 Frank Turnage Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701. The Monster Mile starts at 8:00 am, and the 5K starts at 8:30 am. Registration costs: $15 for 1 mile, $25 for 5K. Registration includes a T-shirt if registered by October 9. Proceeds benefit scholarships for CTEC students for college or trade school training. Costumes encouraged. The flyer features a large medal with the CTEC compass logo, a bat flying across the moon, and colorful cartoon mummies running against a spooky Halloween-themed background with bare trees. A QR code is included for sign-up/waiver link.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and CTEC HOSA is once again hosting a LEGO drive in memory of Kendrick Jenkins. 🧩💛

We’re asking our community to donate new, unopened LEGO sets to bring joy to children battling cancer in local hospitals.

Last year, thanks to your generosity, we collected over 200 LEGO sets — and this year, we’re aiming even higher!

📅 When: September 1st – 30th
📍 Where: Culpeper Technical Education Center
17441 Frank Turnage Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701

Let’s honor Kendrick, spread smiles, and make this the biggest drive yet! 💛✨
26 days ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Flyer titled “LEGO’s for Kendrick” with a LEGO minifigure and yellow childhood cancer awareness ribbon. The flyer announces a LEGO drive in memory of Kendrick Jenkins during September for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Organized by CTEC HOSA, the drive runs September 1st–30th. Community members are asked to donate new, unopened LEGO sets at Culpeper Technical Education Center, 17441 Frank Turnage Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701. Donations will be distributed to children with pediatric cancer in local hospitals. Background features colorful LEGO bricks, CTEC compass logo, and a speech bubble with the address.
🩸 Blood Drive at CTEC 🩸
HOSA will be hosting a blood drive at CTEC Hub on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Sign up at RedCrossBlood.org
with sponsor code CTEC or scan the QR code in the image.
💳 All donors who give between Sept. 22 – Oct. 19 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email.
27 days ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
American Red Cross Blood Drive flyer for Culpeper Technical Education Center Hub, 17441 Frank Turnage Dr, Culpeper, VA. Event on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Includes instructions to schedule an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org using sponsor code CTEC or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. Notes that eligible type O, B-, and A- donors are encouraged to make a Power Red donation. Donors who give between Sept. 22 and Oct. 19 receive a $10 Amazon gift card by email. Features Red Cross logo, QR code to schedule, and contact details.
First day at CTEC = a success! We loved seeing our returning Trailblazers and welcoming the new ones!

#SeizeOpportunity #culpepertec
about 1 month ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
A staff member enthusiastically greets students as they walk into the main entrance of CTEC on the first day of school. One student, wearing a brown shirt and blue jeans with a backpack, approaches the door while another student follows behind. More students are visible entering the building in the background.
A staff member stands at the entrance of CTEC, smiling and raising a fist in a welcoming gesture as students arrive on the first day of school. One student with a patterned backpack walks through the open glass doors, while another student with a black backpack follows closely behind. More students are visible inside the building, walking toward their classrooms.
Three students collaborate on an electronics project in a CTEC classroom, working with wires and components connected to a blue circuit board device on a wooden workbench. They appear focused and engaged, surrounded by tools, papers, and lab equipment. Lab/classroom rules are posted on the wall behind them.
We can't wait to have our new CTEC students begin their journey with us tomorrow! Here is the CTEC transfer bus information for all students traveling to CTEC.
about 1 month ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
25/26 Transfer Bus to CTEC. CCHS Transfer Bus Schedule. AM transfer of CCHS and Germanna Scholars to CTEC: Bus #16 and #147 pick up students in the bus loop. Departure at 7:45 AM, arrival at 8:00 AM. AM transfer of CTEC and Germanna Scholars to CCHS: Bus #16 and #29. Departure at 10:25 AM, arrival at 10:35 AM. PM transfer of CCHS to CTEC from the bus loop: Bus #16 and #29. Departure at 11:05 AM, arrival at 11:15 AM. PM transfer of CTEC to CCHS: Bus #135 and #145. Departure at 1:55 PM, arrival at 2:05 PM. 4th Block CCHS Criminal Justice to DTC: Bus #136 from the bus loop. Departure at 12:50 PM, arrival at 1:00 PM. Criminal Justice DTC to CCHS: Bus #135 and #145. Departure at 1:50 PM, arrival at 2:05 PM. Image includes a compass logo and a school bus on the lower right corner.
25/26 Transfer Bus to CTEC. EVHS Transfer Bus Schedule. AM transfer of EVHS and Germanna Scholars to CTEC: Bus #49 and #142 pick up students in the bus loop. Departure at 7:45 AM, arrival at 8:00 AM. AM transfer of CTEC and Germanna Scholars to EVHS: Bus #140 and #142. Departure at 10:25 AM, arrival at 10:35 AM. PM transfer of EVHS to CTEC will depart from outside the cafeteria: Bus #140 and #142. Departure at 11:05 AM, arrival at 11:15 AM. PM transfer of CTEC to EVHS: Bus #140 and #142. Departure at 1:55 PM, arrival at 2:05 PM. 4th Block EVHS Criminal Justice to DTC: Bus #140 departs from EVHS flag pole entrance. Departure at 12:50 PM, arrival at 1:00 PM. Criminal Justice DTC to EVHS: Bus #140 and #142. Departure at 1:50 PM, arrival at 2:05 PM. Image includes a compass logo and a school bus in the lower right corner..
📣 HOLIDAY HOURS Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, July 3, 2025 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. As part of our summer schedule, we are already closed on Fridays, including July 4. We wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!
3 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic with a dark blue background featuring red, white, and blue fireworks and starbursts. In the center is the Culpeper County Public Schools logo. Below it, bold white text reads: ‘WE WILL BE CLOSED.’ Smaller white text underneath says: ‘Thursday & Friday.’ Large red script text at the bottom reads: ‘July 3 & 4, 2025.’”
CALLING ALL COMMUNITY PARTNERS!! The 2nd Annual CCPS Back to School Bash is coming soon and we need you! WHEN? Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 9 AM–12 PM WHERE? Sycamore Park Elementary School If you're interested in: ✅ Hosting a table ✅ Giving free haircuts to students ✅ Sharing a youth oriented service (childcare, sports, etc) ✅ Donating supplies or volunteering 📋 Please complete our interest form: https://forms.gle/uRDwsaAJzpKbyXTM8
3 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic flyer for Culpeper County Public Schools' Back to School Bash. Event is scheduled for August 2nd, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM at Sycamore Park Elementary School, 451 Radio Lane. The flyer announces that local stylists and barbers will provide free haircuts for students. It highlights that the event is free for all CCPS students and includes school supplies for all grades, food vendors and fun games, and information on sports and childcare. The design features school-themed illustrations like scissors, a backpack, notebook, light bulb, calculator, watercolor palette, and a school bus.
Now Hiring: HVAC Instructor at CTEC Ready to make a lasting impact? Join Culpeper Technical Education Center (CTEC) as our new HVAC Instructor and help shape the next generation of skilled HVAC professionals. At CTEC, you’ll find a supportive, hands-on teaching environment where your industry knowledge becomes a pathway to student success. Share your real-world experience, guide students toward rewarding careers, and be part of a team that values innovation, mentorship, and making a difference. Teach. Inspire. Lead. Your career in HVAC has already made a difference—now let it inspire others. Apply today at culpeperschools.org
4 months ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Modern HVAC classroom and workshop space with exposed ductwork, HVAC equipment, and lab stations. A banner overlay reads: "NOW HIRING! HVAC-R Instructor – Apply today at culpeperschools.org" with the CTEC (Culpeper Technical Education Center) logo..
Yesterday, our building trades students had an exciting opportunity to experience residential construction firsthand! A big thank you to Bob Orr, Culpeper County Building Official, and his team for organizing this valuable and insightful field trip.
4 months ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
A group of people, some wearing safety vests with a circular logo on the back, walk into a partially constructed two-story house wrapped in Kingspan GreenGuard and Ryan Homes branded house wrap. The house has black shingles and exposed wooden framing, with a dirt construction site and piles of soil in the foreground.
An older man wearing a white hard hat and red polo shirt shows a group of students construction plans inside a house under construction. The students, all male and dressed casually, are gathered around a makeshift wooden table holding large binders and blueprints. The unfinished interior walls, with exposed wooden framing and some insulation, are visible in the background.
There's still space available for tomorrow's Creators Corner at CTEC! 🎨 Elementary students can join us May 6 for Paper Flowers & Trees crafts. 🕟 4:30–6:00 PM | Free to attend 📞 Call 540-423-6504 to sign up today—spots are limited!
5 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Colorful event flyer titled “Creators Corner at CTEC” for an after school arts and crafts session for elementary students. The theme is “Paper Flowers and Trees” with two art examples shown: one of paper flowers in yellow and orange, and one of a paper tree with green foliage. The event takes place on May 6, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM at 17441 Frank Turnage Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701. It is free and open to students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Space is limited to the first 10 participants. To register, call CTEC at 540-423-6504. The flyer includes logos for Career Partners Inc. and Culpeper County Public Schools.
It’s Teacher & School-Based Staff Appreciation Week! Join us in celebrating the incredible educators and support staff who make Culpeper County Public Schools a place of learning, growth, and inspiration. From May 5–9, 2025, we honor the dedication, passion, and tireless efforts of our teachers, paraeducators, counselors, nurses, custodians, administrative teams, and so many others who support our students every single day. Take a moment this week to say thank you, write a note, or share a smile — because every act of appreciation matters! #CCPSShines #ThankATeacher #SchoolStaffAppreciation #CulpeperSchools #WeAreCCPS
5 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
A promotional graphic celebrating Teachers and School-Based Staff Appreciation Week for Culpeper County Public Schools, taking place May 5–9, 2025. The design features a dark teal background with gold confetti. At the top is a gold ribbon with the words “Employee Appreciation.” Below are three circular photos: one of two smiling women in a school hallway, one of a woman in a red blouse holding a Culpeper Schools gift, and one of a young man and woman standing in front of lockers. The Culpeper County Public Schools logo is centered beneath the photos, followed by the text “Teachers & School Based Staff Appreciation Week, May 5–9, 2025.
🚀 The Countdown Is On! 🚀 The Entrepreneurial Energy (E2) Finals are happening TOMORROW at CTEC! Get ready for a day full of innovation, passion and creativity as our incredible finalists pitch their business ideas! 🌟 Whether you're joining us in person at CTEC or watching from home, you won't want to miss it! ⏰ Energy starts at 8:15 AM! 📺 Watch the livestream on CCPS Facebook and CCPS YouTube channels. Let’s cheer on these future business leaders and see who takes home the win! 💡✨ #E2Finals #EntrepreneurialEnergy #FutureLeaders #Innovation #CTEC #LiveStream #BusinessPitch #CCPS
5 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
e squared finals post with CCPS and career partners logos, and QR Codes for Facebook and YouTube
Tomorrow is CTE Signing Day at CTEC! Join us as we celebrate our amazing students who are committing to their future careers or military service. 📅 Wednesday, April 30, 2025 📍 Culpeper Technical Education Center, 17441 Frank Turnage Drive, Culpeper 📺 Watch live on the CCPS Facebook or YouTube channels!
5 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
"Promotional graphic for Culpeper County Public Schools’ CTE Signing Day on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The center features the event logo reading 'CTE Signing Day – Culpeper County Schools.' QR codes on the left and right link to the CCPS Facebook and YouTube pages, respectively. The bottom section reads: 'Watch Live on CCPS Facebook OR CCPS YouTube.'"
Huge Congrats to CTEC’s HVAC Level 2 students! All 13 students achieved a 100% pass rate on their EPA 608 Universal Certification! They’re now fully certified to legally handle refrigerants and are ready to jump into the workforce. Way to go, future HVAC pros!
5 months ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
A group of ten HVAC Level 2 students at CTEC pose together in a workshop classroom. They are standing and crouching in front of HVAC equipment and a whiteboard, wearing casual clothing. The setting includes visible electrical panels, ductwork, and workshop tools, reflecting a hands-on learning environment.