Dorchester Career & Technology Center

NOTICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATE: Thursday, June 12, 2025 TIME: 5:00 p.m. PLACE: The Board Room Central Office of the Board of Education 700 Glasgow Street Cambridge, MD 21613 The Board of Education of Dorchester County will conduct an Open Session at the date, time, and location indicated above to address business as indicated on the agenda. After the start of the Open session, the Board will meet in Closed in accordance with Section 3-305 of the General Provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland to discuss personnel, update on legal issues, and coaching training. At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the Board will reconvene at 6:00 p.m. in the Open Regular Session. The agenda and related documents can be accessed online via BoardDocs on the Dorchester County Public Schools website at www.dcps.k12.md.us. Anyone who would like to submit public comments electronically, to be included in the minutes, can email comments@dcpsmd.org by 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Dorchester County Public Schools will be operating on a 2 hour dealy due to fog. Be safe!

Employer partnerships makes post-secondary success for our students possible. GKD has been an active partner in the MD Youth Apprenticeship Program for years. Their partnership, the instruction from our Welding teacher, Mr. Chris Baker and support from our Career Coach, Mrs. Shay has recent NDHS Graduate, JB Bell on the path to continue in the welding trade. Pictured, GKD Head of Production, Leon Shockley, NDHS Graduate/Welding Student, JB Bell, and Lamar Dockins, Apprentice Mentor. Thank you, GKD for your continued support and partnership!

As we highlight our Maryland Youth Apprenticeship completers this week we extend the opportunities for DCPS students who are interested in joining the program a chance to complete the Apprenticeship Interest Form. https://forms.office.com/r/aCFz1ZANne Reach out to Career Coach Shay Lewis-Sisco, lewiss@dcpsmd.org, with additional questions.

Apprenticeship experience at WHCP Community Radio! Pictured is Mike Starling, Founder & GM, Shamara Cephas, Student Apprentice, and Amanda Tilghman, Assistant GM

Daniel Yorton, NDHS Senior shared that the MD Youth Apprenticeship program not only prepared him for career but provided him with life skills. He was excited to have the opportunity to learn about horticulture and the oyster hatchery operations. “Our first participation in the apprenticeship program was successful in multiple ways. It was very rewarding to share our love and knowledge of oyster restoration and a wonderful learning opportunity for both our apprentice and for all the members of the hatchery crew. We are looking forward to our next chance to share with the next generation says Stephanie Alexander, Oyster Hatchery Director/Manager.

Don't forget to visit Cambridge Super Soda today to get all of your Memorial Day needs! 10% of all proceeds go to the Career Coaching Program!

Don't forget to visit Cambridge Super Soda this Thursday to get all of your Memorial Day needs! 10% of all proceeds go to the Career Coaching Program!

We are so proud of our Medical Services students who have officially earned their CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and GNA (Geriatric Nursing Assistant) certifications! These students have demonstrated incredible dedication, skill, and compassion—and are now ready to make a meaningful difference in the world of healthcare. A heartfelt thank-you to the Robin Hood Shop and Auxiliary of DGH for their generous support, which helped make this achievement possible. Congratulations to our future healthcare heroes! Your journey is just beginning—and we can't wait to see where it takes you!

Congratulations to our senior Biomedical Science students at the Dorchester Career and Technology Center who were officially pinned for completing the Biomedical Program! This moment marks the culmination of years of hard work, curiosity, and dedication to the study of health and science. These students have not only mastered rigorous coursework but have also demonstrated the passion and perseverance it takes to pursue careers in medicine, research, and beyond. We are incredibly proud of your achievements and excited to see the impact you will make in the world. Your future is bright—and this is just the beginning!

Students in biomedical sciences human body systems learned about kidney filtration using a modeling activity in the lab.

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll have a dedicated van to transport our CTE (Career & Technical Education) students starting next school year! This is a big step in expanding opportunities and access to hands-on learning experiences across our community. We can’t wait to see where this van takes our students—literally and figuratively! Huge thanks to Midshore Graphics for the incredible wrap job—our van looks amazing! And a big shoutout to Preston Ford for their support in helping make this possible.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We are so grateful for our CTE teachers- they inspire futures, build skills, and prepare students for real-world careers! Thank you for bringing your passion, patience, and hands-on expertise into every lesson!

Mark your calendars for May 22nd and visit Cambridge Super Soda! 10% of all proceeds go to the Career Coaching Program!

We have to give a huge shout out to Ms. Donna, Ms. Franklin, and Ms. Trish for Administrative Professionals Day! We are grateful for you everyday!

Happy Earth Day! To help beautify our school campus, CASE students participated in a trash clean up around the school. This turned up a great deal of waste, especially in our parking lots and their drainage areas! To celebrate Earth Week, let’s remember to keep our Earth and school grounds clean by properly disposing of our trash.

*This is the last week to register! Exciting Summer Opportunity for Rising 6-9th Graders! Dorchester County Public Schools in partnership with People for Change Coalition is offering the Summer Career Enrichment Program (SCEP)- a FREE hands-on experience designed to spark interest in high-demand career fields! Students will explore: • Animation • App Development/Gaming • Careers in Health Care • Chess • Cybersecurity • Drones • Media Arts • Presentation/Video Design • Robotics Location: Easton High School Transportation Available from NDHS & CSDHS Breakfast & Lunch Provided Two Sessions Available: Session 1: July 7-July 17, 2025 (Mon-Thurs, 9 -1 PM) Session 2: July 21-July 31, 2025 (Mon-Thurs, 9 -1 PM) Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore future careers in a fun and engaging environment! Visit https://pfccoalition.org/scep.asp for registration details!

We are excited to celebrate the success of DCTC’s 2nd Annual Financial Literacy Seminar. Shay Lewis-Sisco, Career Coach said she appreciates Principal Robinson for seeing the value in hosting this event annually. The Career Coaching program understands the importance of providing financial education to our students to equip them to be career, college and life ready. We are grateful for the partnership we have with our local banks Bank Vanguard, Burke & Herbert, and Shore United for their commitment, dedication, partnership and contributions to the event and our students. Our students learned about the different bank accounts, how to write a check, balancing a checkbook, and information on credit.

Collaboration and partnerships are essential for ensuring our students receive the support and exposure to career readiness tools to prepare them for the workforce. Easton Utilities, HR Director,John Englehart and Scarlett Urena came to share their expertise on career resume, interview preparation , and creating an elevator pitch.

Ms. Kay Littleton, assisted by former biomed students Sylar Reid and Megan Littleton, taught Biomedical Innovations students the art of suturing.