Fall 2014

GREETINGS FROM

DR. KIMBERLY J. SCHNEIDER, SUPERINTENDENT

With construction nearly complete in early September, we welcomed our students with a stunning new front to the "A" Building entry on the first day of school at Sypek and Assunpink. Click here to check out the photo gallery on our website.

With a 15% increase in shared-time high school enrollment, we can see the demand for career and technical education programs steadily increasing. We're continuing to work closely with our sending schools districts, business partners and postsecondary partners to educate and prepare Mercer County's workforce of the future.

MCTS Receives Partner in Learning Award

In this photo (left to right): Sharon Nemeth, MCTS Assunpink Principal; Dr. Kimberly J. Schneider, MCTS Superintendent; Dr. Patricia C. Donohue, MCCC President; S. Lucille Jones, Retired MCTS Assunpink Principal; MCCC Board of Trustees Chair Gwendolyn Harris

In October, Mercer County Community College awarded the MCTS Health Science Academy with the 2014 Partner in Learning Award.

2014 Business Partner of the Year

KNF Neuberger, Inc.

We're pleased to announce that KNF Neub erger, Inc. has been selected as our 2014 Business Partner of the Year. Located in Hamilton, KNF develops, produces and distributes high-quality diaphragm pumps and systems for gases, vapors and liquids. The independent KNF Group comprises 16 companies and five production sites worldwide.

Sypek Auto Students Qualify for Next Level of Competition

Congratulations to Allan Ramcharan and Michael Lord who qualified to compete in the 2015 Greater Philadelphia Automotive Technology Competition. Overall, Sypek Auto students finished 4th out of the 18 schools that participated in the 100-question exam. The hands-on competition will take place this February at the Automotive Training Center in Warminster, Pennsylvania. The competition is sponsored by the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia.

Students Sell Pink

Hair Extensions for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Sypek Cosmetology students completed a successful pink hair extension fundraiser in honor of breast cancer awareness month. The students sold and installed pink hair extensions for $5 each. Since the hair extensions were donated by Academy Pro Hair, all of the funds from the sale will go directly to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. In preparation for the fundraiser, a few students completed a 6-hour hair extension certification program. This month-long fundraiser raised $284 this year.

The "Planks"giving Challenge

During the month of November, Mr. Baldino (Physical Education/Health instructor) organized a fitness challenge for interested students and staff. The purpose of the challenge was to motivate the school community to take a more proactive approach to their health and fitness. The goal of the "Planks"giving Challenge is help develop core/ abdominal strength by introducing the plank exercise. The plank is an isometric core strength exercise that involves maintaining a difficult position for extended periods of time.

Register Now for Adult Evening Programs

Spring 2015 registration has begun for Adult Evening Programs. Classes begin on January 12, 2015. Learn more.

Congratulations LPN Class of 2014

Congratulations to the Health Careers Center (postsecondary) LPN Class of 2014! All of the students have passed their licensing exam!

Lisa Benick, LPN

Marla Giddens, LPN

Meghan Ciaccio, LPN

Michelle Haque, LPN

Jasmine Murray, LPN

Carol Schultz, LPN

Stephanie Prekop, LPN

Mirlande Saintilma, LPN

Cynthia Sefa-Dankyi, LPN

Heart Healthy Luncheon

Students in the Health Careers Center full-time LPN class organized a Hearty for the Heart luncheon. The exercise was part of the Nutritional Needs final exam. All students organized and prepared a healthy selection of food for the event. The planning and nutritional research helped the class to better understand dietary restrictions, healthy foods and portion size.

Earn Up to 13 College Credits!

High school seniors can earn up to 13 credits at MCCC upon completion of these Career Prep programs: Business Studies, Criminal Justice, Culinary & Pastry Arts, Dance, Exercise Science, Fire Science Technology, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, Pre-engineering (NEW!), Radio and Television Production and Theatre! Learn more.

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COUNTY OF MERCER

The Honorable

Brian M. Hughes

County Executive

BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS

Hon. Andrew Koontz

Chair

Hon. Samuel T. Frisby

Vice Chair

Hon. Ann M. Cannon

Hon. Anthony P. Carabelli

Hon. John A. Cimino

Hon. Pasquale "Pat" Colavita, Jr.

Hon. Lucylle R. S. Walter

BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER

Mr. Albert W. Pitman

President

Mr. John Zoller

Vice President

Ms. Judith Iszard

Board Member

Ms. Yolanda Stinger

Board Member

Mr. Joseph Murphy

Board Member

Dr. Laura C. Morana

Interim Executive County Superintendent

Ms. Tanya Dawson

Business Administrator/

Board Secretary

ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Kimberly J. Schneider

Superintendent

Ms. Dana Hice DePugh

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

Ms. Mary Smith-Jones

Principal

Arthur R. Sypek Center

Ms. Sharon Nemeth

Principal

Assunpink Center

Mr. Peter Frascella

Principal

Adult Evening School

Ms. Sharon Nemeth

Principal

Health Careers Center

Ms. Lori Perlow

District Communications Officer

The Mercer County Technical School District guarantees equal opportunity to all, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, or disability.