Blue Ridge Technical Center/WCPS

Congratulations to our fearless leader for being a Beacon in Education! And thank you Reaching Out Now for recognizing Vince!! He's only been with us at BRTC for a few years, but anyone who comes into the building can witness the impact he's had on both students and teachers alike.

From mock interviews to real interviews! Warren County Public Schools is hiring a second part-time Work Based Learning Coordinator and is accepting applications now!

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting people with opportunities and believes in the power of career exploration.

As a WBL Coordinator, you'll help students discover careers through internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, and other hands on learning experiences. By building relationships with local businesses, educators, and families, you'll play a key role in preparing students for life after graduation while strengthening the connection between our schools and the community.

The ideal candidate is organized, self motivated, enjoys working with people, and is passionate about helping students build confidence as they transition from the classroom to the workforce.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

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Help a high school senior overcome the trepidation of a first job interview by helping with our Mock Interviews!

We are currently seeking professionals to assist with our autumn High School Senior Mock Interview Event that will be held at Blue Ridge Technical Center from November 17-19, 2026.

Mock interviews provide students with the opportunity to practice professional communication skills, answer common interview questions, and receive valuable feedback before entering the workforce, military, college, apprenticeships, or technical training programs.

We are especially looking for professionals working in:

🔹 Culinary Arts
🔹 Skilled Trades (Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Welding, Plumbing, Manufacturing, and related fields)
🔹 Health & Medical Careers
🔹 Engineering & Architecture
🔹 Criminal Justice & Public Safety
🔹 Cybersecurity & Information Technology

Whether you are a business owner, supervisor, manager, technician, healthcare professional, tradesperson, or industry expert, your experience can make a meaningful impact on a student's future.

Flexible scheduling will be available. Volunteers may participate from just a couple hours to half a day.

If you are interested in volunteering or would like additional information, please contact:

📧 [email protected]
📞 540-635-7123

Last week we celebrated a year of hard work, dedication, and the incredible accomplishments of our students across every program.

Thank you to the parents, families, teachers, staff, and community members who came out to support our students and present scholarships during our award night. Your support helps make nights like this possible and reminds our students that their community is behind them every step of the way.

Throughout the evening, students were recognized for their achievements in Automotive Technology, Electricity, Carpentry, Culinary Arts, Programming, Welding, PLTW Engineering.

We were also proud to celebrate several special milestones:
🩺 Nursing students received their pins
🥼 Biomedical students participated in their White Coat Ceremony
🎓 Patient Care Technician students received their stoles
⚖️ Criminal Justice students received their stoles

Every award, certification, stole, and pin represents hours of work, determination, growth, and resilience.

Congratulations to all of our students. We are incredibly proud of everything you have accomplished and excited to see what comes next for each of you.

Thank you Megan Chacon for taking all the photos!

A heartfelt thank you to Front Royal Elks Lodge #2382 for their continued generosity during Teacher Appreciation Week. Each year, they make sure our staff feels supported and cared for, and this year was no different.

The boxed lunches were thoughtfully put together with deli pinwheels, chicken salad, fresh fruit, sweet treats, and almonds. It was the kind of meal that lets you pause for a moment and actually enjoy your day.

We truly appreciate your consistency and kindness toward our teachers. It does not go unnoticed.

Our Project Lead the Way Biological Innovations students wrapped up their capstone projects this week by presenting to members of the community and family members.

Over the course of the semester, these students designed and carried out their own research, testing their hypotheses on their fellow students, teachers, and administrators. They explored everything from the effects of heavy metals and va**ng, to antimicrobial properties of different materials, to how screen time, nature sounds, and classical music might influence focus and well-being.

It wasn’t all smooth sailing. Experiments had to be adjusted. Data didn’t always cooperate. At one point, a student had to deal with dead worms. But that’s the work. And instead of stopping, they adapted, reworked, and kept going.

That’s what made this so impressive.

They didn’t just complete a project; they experienced the reality of scientific research: problem-solving, resilience, and critical thinking in action.

These students are stepping into a future where they’ll be the ones asking hard questions: what’s impacting our health, what’s helping, and what needs to change.

And after seeing their work this week, that future feels like it’s in capable hands.

We kicked off Teacher Appreciation Week the right way thanks to Poppy's Place Front Royal VA, who generously donated breakfast for our staff.

Biscuits and gravy, full plates, and even fuller hearts. It’s hard to overstate how much gestures like this mean during a busy time of year.

Thank you for supporting our teachers and helping us start the week on such a good note!

The second semester just started, but we’re already thinking ahead to our graduating seniors.

We’re inviting local businesses to join us for a free hiring event focused on connecting employers with high school seniors ready to enter the workforce.

This is a great opportunity to meet motivated students, share what your business offers, and start building your future workforce right here in our community.

📅 April 14, 2026 - 10:00-12:00 - Set-up beginning at 9:30
📍Warren County High School - 155 Westminster Drive, Front Royal, VA 22630
📩 Businesses interested in participating can contact Anna Walton - [email protected]

Don't forget, we have our Engineering open house tonight at 6 pm! Come learn how our students design, print, and tweak their 3D printed creations. Along with all their other amazing projects!