A big thank-you to the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce for their continued support of our Trailblazers!
This year, the Chamber donated $2,000 to Career Partners, Inc. and $2,000 to CTEC to fund dual enrollment scholarships. Your generosity helps our students get a head start on their futures!

We’re so grateful for this partnership and the Chamber’s commitment to education and workforce development in our community.
2 days ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Six people stand inside the Culpeper Technical Education Center under the “Seize Opportunity” sign, holding a large check for $2,000 made out to CTEC for scholarships.
A large group of people pose together inside the Culpeper Technical Education Center under the “Seize Opportunity” sign, holding a $2,000 check made out to Career Partners for scholarships.
📢 Important Update for Virginia SNAP Recipients

Virginia will temporarily issue state-funded food assistance on a weekly basis to households’ existing EBT cards while federal SNAP benefits are delayed.

These state funds, called the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program, will:
✅ Use the same EBT cards and beneficiaries as SNAP
✅ Deliver about ¼ of monthly benefits each week
✅ Begin issuing benefits on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in November

For questions or the latest updates, visit DSS.Virginia.gov
or contact your local Department of Social Services office.
5 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic titled “Virginia Acts to Protect SNAP Recipients.” It announces that Governor Glenn Youngkin has launched the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program to provide state-funded food assistance amid a federal shutdown. The program uses the same EBT cards and beneficiaries as SNAP, is funded by Virginia’s budget surplus, and delivers about one-quarter of monthly benefits each week—$37.5 million weekly statewide. Benefits are issued Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in November. The chart lists new VENA payment dates for SNAP groups: Group 1 – Monday, November 3; Group 2 – Wednesday, November 5; Group 3 – Friday, November 7. The graphic also notes that updates and FAQs are available at DSS.Virginia.gov and reminds recipients to keep their EBT cards secure using the ConnectEBT app.
What an amazing morning for the 4th Annual Trailblazer Trot 5K and Monster Mile, held on Saturday, November 1, 2025! 🎉
Together, we raised $9,166.00 for CTEC student scholarships! 🏅
A huge thank-you to our sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who came out to run, walk, cheer, and support this great cause. Your energy and enthusiasm made the day a huge success!
We can’t wait to see everyone back next year for the 5th Annual Trailblazer Trot! 💙
#TrailblazerTrot #SeizeOpportunity #CulpeperTEC #CTEC #CTE #Scholarships
5 days ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Two event organizers hold a large check for $9,166.00 made out to CTEC for scholarships, standing in front of the Culpeper Technical Education Center sign.
Two young girls wearing medals pose together after completing their run, smiling proudly at the finish area.
A group of Trailblazer Trot winners stand proudly under the blue finish line arch, each wearing medals and smiling for the camera.
🎃👟 The CTEC Trailblazer Trot & Monster Mile is TOMORROW!

Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and fall spirit at CTEC (17441 Frank Turnage Drive, Culpeper)!

🕗 Monster Mile – 8:00 a.m.
🏃‍♀️ 5K – 8:30 a.m.

📍 New location this year: The race will be held at CTEC!
💵 Same-day registration is welcome, so come on out and join the fun — costumes encouraged!

Proceeds help fund scholarships for CTEC students pursuing college or trade school training. See you at the starting line! 🎽✨
8 days ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
A colorful Halloween-themed poster for the “Trailblazer Trot 5K and the Monster Mile.” The image features cartoon mummies running in different colors under a sunset sky with leafless trees, a bat, and a full moon. A large medal with the CTEC compass logo hangs at the top. Event details include date (Saturday, November 1, 2025), location (CTEC, 17441 Frank Turnage Drive, Culpeper, VA), race times (Monster Mile at 8 a.m., 5K at 8:30 a.m.), registration costs, and a QR code for sign-up. The poster notes that proceeds fund scholarships for CTEC students and that costumes are encouraged.
course map for the trailblazer trot at ctec
CTEC is proud to announce our amazing Cosmetology instructor, Ms. Felecia Harris, as our Teacher of the Year!
12 days ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Portrait of Ms. Felecia Harris, smiling and holding a pair of scissors in a cosmetology classroom. Text on the image reads, “Ms. Felecia Harris — CTEC Teacher of the Year.” The design features the CTEC logo and a wave motif in teal and navy blue at the bottom.
🎃👟 Trailblazer Trot 5K & Monster Mile! 👟🎃

Get ready to run, walk, or mummy shuffle your way through this spooktacular event at CTEC on Saturday, November 1st, 2025! 🏃‍♂️💨

📍 Location: 17441 Frank Turnage Drive, Culpeper, VA
🕗 1 Mile: 8:00 AM
🕣 5K: 8:30 AM

💰 Registration:

1 Mile – $15

5K – $25

🎓 All proceeds benefit CTEC Dual Enrollment Scholarships, helping students get a head start on their education and career training.

🧛‍♀️ Costumes are encouraged! Show off your spooky, silly, or creative side while supporting our students.

👉 Sign up today using the link below or the QR code on the flyer and join the fun!

https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Culpeper/TrailblazerTrot5KandtheMashedPotatoMile
18 days ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Flyer for the “Trailblazer Trot 5K and the Monster Mile” event hosted by CTEC. The design features colorful cartoon mummies running under a night sky with bats, a full moon, and leafless trees, along with a large medal displaying the CTEC logo. The event takes place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at CTEC, 17441 Frank Turnage Drive, Culpeper, VA. The 1-mile race starts at 8:00 a.m., and the 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. Entry fees are $15 for 1 mile and $25 for 5K, including a T-shirt if registered by October 9. Proceeds support scholarships for CTEC students pursuing college or trade school training. Costumes are encouraged, and a QR code is provided for registration.
Today, Chief Deputy Chad McKnight and Communications Captain Jason Deal from Culpeper County Sheriff's Office visited the EMT class to discuss scene safety and the critical role it plays in emergency response.
They shared real-world experiences and practical advice on recognizing potential dangers, securing a scene, and working effectively with law enforcement to protect both patients and responders. Students learned how to assess scenes for hazards such as traffic, violence, or environmental risks before providing care.
The presentation also emphasized teamwork, communication, mental health, and situational awareness—key skills that help ensure everyone goes home safely.
#SeizeOpportunity #culpepertec
19 days ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
Two law enforcement officers speak to students in CTEC’s EMT classroom. One officer stands at the front of the room addressing the class while the other observes.
A law enforcement officer speaks to EMT students during a classroom discussion at CTEC, emphasizing key points while students listen attentively.
A law enforcement officer presents to EMT students in a CTEC classroom equipped with an ambulance training simulator in the background.
Yesterday, CTEC HOSA students presented Kendrick Jenkins’ parents with 167 LEGO sets that CTEC HOSA and NTHS students collected for Team Kendrick as part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The LEGO sets will be donated to children battling cancer in local hospitals.

Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make a child’s day a little brighter.

#SeizeOpportunity #culpepertec
22 days ago, Bo Corbin
CTEC HOSA students and staff stand together behind tables filled with LEGO sets collected during a LEGO drive to support children battling childhood cancer. The tables are covered with Culpeper County Public Schools and CTEC banners, and everyone smiles proudly in front of the CTEC logo backdrop and U.S. flags.
Yesterday, our Medical Assistant students honed their rooming and patient interview skills to assure that when they take care of you in the future, you will feel comfortable, cared for, and truly listened to—like family, treated with kindness and compassion.
#SeizeOpportunity #culpepertec
about 2 months ago, Culpeper Technical Education Center
A CTEC medical assistant student holds a clipboard and yellow pen, explaining notes to a classmate while practicing rooming procedures in a medical lab.
A student stands with a clipboard, smiling while speaking to another student seated on an exam table during a practice patient intake scenario.
A CTEC medical assistant student on an exam table listens carefully to her classmate conducting the patient interview.
A student stands with a clipboard, writing notes while smiling at a classmate seated on an exam table during rooming skills practice.
Two CTEC medical assistant students shake hands after completing a rooming exercise, demonstrating professionalism in a clinical setting.
The Medical Assistant students honed their rooming and patient interview skills today to assure that when they take care of you in the future, you will feel comfortable, cared for, and truly listened to—like family, treated with kindness and compassion.
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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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!
2 months 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
2 months 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
3 months 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! 💛✨
3 months 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.
3 months 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
3 months 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.
3 months 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..