🎓 Wednesday night marked a milestone for the inaugural Basic Peace Officer Academy class at Pickaway-Ross Adult Education, in partnership with Ohio University Chillicothe! 🚓👏 These graduates shone brightly at the graduation ceremony, surrounded by overwhelming support from law enforcement agencies and dedicated instructors. 🌟 5 out of 6 have already secured commissions, and the 6th is on the move to join a department! 🚔🌐 With an exceptional 91% average on their OPOTC exam, this class truly exemplified unity, resilience, and dedication. 📚💙 Here's to the future protectors of our community! 🎉👮♂️

🏗️✨ Celebrating a proud moment for our Commercial Carpentry program!👷👷♀️
Thanks to a generous donation from the Jim Riehle Memorial Fund, seniors Reid Proctor (Chillicothe) and Addison Hardbarger (Logan Elm) are geared up for success with brand-new winter work clothes, including Carhartt jackets and overalls.
Their dedication and outstanding performance landed them this well-deserved support. Reid is making waves at Taylor Excavation, while Addison is crafting her skills with the Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters at Valley Interior Systems.
Jim was a 1987 graduate of our Carpentry program.
Here's to warm winters and bright futures! 🛠️🔧 #PRCTCWorks #PRCTCProud #CareerTechOhio

🚪Opening the door to opportunities!
Our incredible Project Search team and partners at OhioHealth Berger help connect students with diverse departments, providing hands-on experience and opening doors to meaningful careers. Earlier this year, they held a job fair for new placements. 🌐
Today, we're thrilled to spotlight Emmalee Thompson, who just landed a job right here at OhioHealth Berger! 🎉👏 Join us in applauding her achievement and the opportunities this program creates! 🌈
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🎅 SANTA! WE KNOW HIM!🎄
Make your plans to visit the Man in the Red Suit during our 🥞 Pancakes with Santa and Craft Extravaganza🎄on Saturday, December 2!📆
The event runs from 🕘9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and features breakfast, photos with Santa, craft vendors, kid's crafts and more! Check out our FB Event page for more details and a vendor list early next week!
Join our Student Council and other career-tech student organizations for some holiday fun! #PRCTCProud


PRCTC will be on Thanksgiving Break from Wednesday, November 22 - Friday, November 24, 2023.
Remote Learning Day/Staff Professional Development on Monday, November 27th. Students will return on Tuesday, November 28th, 2023.

🎓✨ A proud moment for our inaugural Basic Peace Officer Academy cohort! 🚔👮♂️
Cadets in our BPOA program, in partnership with Ohio Chillicothe, have completed their rigorous coursework and are now gearing up for the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission certification examinations. 🌟💼
Join us in congratulating these dedicated individuals who are about to embark on the next chapter of their journey in service and protection!🙌
The future of law enforcement is in capable hands!👏 #PRCTCAdultEd #PRCTCProud
A big thank you to Barb & Jerry Jividen for the class photo

🍁Cultivating Compassion!
While we hosted sophomore tours, some of our incredible students took a break from remote learning for a meaningful cause - fall cleanup at the Veterans Healing Garden at the V.A. Medical Center! 🏡🍂
Their dedication to community service is truly inspiring, as they worked diligently to maintain and beautify this special space for our veterans. 🇺🇸💚 These snapshots capture the spirit of teamwork and service that defines our school community.
A huge shoutout to these students for embracing the opportunity to make a positive impact. 🌱🌟
Together, we're not just building a garden; we're cultivating compassion and honoring those who've sacrificed so much for our freedom.
#PRCTCProud #PurpeStarSchool #CommunityService #CareerTechOhio










🔨From the Construction Technology classroom to center stage!🛠️🎭
Construction Tech junior Zion Vanhoose (Chillicothe) is making magic happen behind the scenes, using the skills he learned in his program to help build the set for Chillicothe's theatre production. #PRCTCProud


Just a reminder to Students that attend on Main Campus & Magnet Programs, we will be having Remote Learning Days this week (Tuesday (10/7), Wednesday (10/8) & Thursday (10/9), due to Sophomore Tours happening on our Main Campus. Also, there will be No School on Friday (Veterans Day). We'll see everyone back on Monday!

🌟Join us at our Career Tech Open House on Nov. 9 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.! 🏫
Sophomores, this is your chance to explore exciting career opportunities! Bring your family and let them discover our state-of-the-art program labs that you toured during Sophomore Tours week. 👨🔬👩🏭
Didn't get to see it all during Sophomore Tours? No problem! Explore the labs you missed and chat with our friendly technology staff if you are having trouble with your application. They'll guide you through the application process, or you can apply from the comfort of your home starting Nov. 7th. 📲
Don't miss out on being a part of the Class of 2026! The priority application period runs until Jan. 26. Your future career starts here! 🚀

🎃👻 When Ohio ACTE Executive Director Dee Smith visited our campus Tuesday, she didn't just observe, she fully embraced our Halloween spirit! 🧡🖤
We invited her to join in on the fun and she arrived in costume and ready to dive into our in-demand program labs and engage with students. 📚🏗️🤖
This visit was an exciting opportunity to showcase our commitment to career and technical education. We're delighted to have Dee Smith and Ohio ACTE's support as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in our program labs.
#PRCTCProud #PRCTCWorks #CareerTechOhio #OhioACTE










🚗 Calling all car & bike enthusiasts!🏍️
Join us for our Car & Bike Show on Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center, 895 Crouse Chapel Rd.
Whether you're into vintage classics or sleek modern models, all are invited to attend!
All proceeds from the event will go to our SkillsUSA program! We hope to see you there!
#PRCTCProud #CarShow #AutoEnthusiasts

🚚Exploring the future of manufacturing! 🤖🏭
Students in our RAMTEC program visited Kenworth Truck Company on Friday.🚛
Witnessing their cutting-edge operations first-hand gave students a glimpse into what's ahead in their exciting career paths.
One of our students even had the chance to catch up with their dad who was hard at work! #PRCTCWorks #CareerTechOhio



Fall break is almost here!🎃🍂
Students will have an online learning day on Wed., Oct. 18 while staff participates in professional development and there is No School for students on Oct. 19 & 20.
Students will be back in session on Mon., Oct. 23. #PRCTCProud

🥁Marching to the beat of the VICTORY drum! 🥁🏆
In the closest vote in history- seriously, we are talking 6 votes! - Chillicothe High School Marching Band is the 2023 Battle of the Bands Champion!
2-time defending Champs Unioto came in second while Paint Valley finished 3rd.
Congratulations to all of the bands who competed and thank you to all who attended from the community!

We are hiring!
Check out jobs in our cafeteria and more at https://www.pickawayross.com/page/job-postings.

🔍 Diving into the past! 🌍🕵️♀️ Our career-tech students in Miss McConahay's Archaeology class built grids and conducted a surface survey, just like the pros. Unearthing history step by step! 💡 Next up: a mock excavation adventure! #HandsOnLearning #DiggingThroughTime









Prepared for anything! 🩺🤖
Juniors in our RAMTEC Robotics & Manufacturing program aren't just learning their trade. They are learning valuable skills that can come in clutch on the job!
Last week, they earned their first-aid certification!
#PRCTCProud #CareerTechOhio




Ducky goes to school!🏫
Yesterday, seniors in our Vet Assisting program got a surprise guest, Ducky the bearded dragon!
Students will take care of all of Ducky's needs as they learn about reptiles and reptile care!
Ducky might be the luckiest class pet ever since he has a room full of animal lovers to take care of him! #PRCTCProud #VetAssisting #CareerTechOhio

🛍️🏠Collecting Essentials for Those in Need. Let's Spread Warmth and Hope!❤️
The annual Stand Down for Homelessness event is coming up soon and once again Pickaway-Ross will be volunteering at the event.
We will be accepting the following items until Sept. 13. Please call (740) 642-1233 or students may bring the items to school and drop them off to room 107B.
We are collecting:
Hats👒
Gloves🧤
Blankets
Hoodies
Shoes👟
Tents⛺
Tarps
Gently used is perfect! Help us help others! #PRCTCProud

