Our Heavy Equipment Operation students are putting their skills to work right outside our front doors! Led by their instructor, Mr. Henry, students have been improving WRVC's landscaping by cleaning up bags of leaves and laying down fresh mulch. This hands-on experience not only helps beautify our campus, but also gives students valuable real-world experience in teamwork, equipment operation, and site maintenance.
We appreciate the great work of our students for showing pride in their program and school community!
Using professional techniques, students carefully documented and labeled evidence, both inside and outside the scene, capturing key details through photography and observation. From examining the exterior of the building to identifying crucial pieces of evidence, they applied critical thinking every step of the way.
Hands-on experiences like this bring learning to life and help prepare students for future careers in the field of criminal justice.
This week is National Teacher & School Staff Appreciation Week! Help us celebrate WRVC teachers & staff on Thursday, May 7!
If you would like to help celebrate the amazing educators at WRVC, please copy and paste the following link into your browser.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48AAAD22A5FFC07-62674971-wrvc?useFullSite=true#/
This event will be held in Westbrook High School's Auditorium. Please park in the WHS parking lot and enter through the auditorium doors, close to the doors for the gymnasium. (Close to the main entrance.). No tickets required.
Students should arrive by 5:30 p.m.
A Sweet Collaboration
Our Culinary Arts students whisked up plenty of smiles by teaming up with our Educational Pathways Program!
Together, they partnered with our nursery school students to prepare cookies for the Nursery School’s Parent Appreciation Party. Our youngest learners had the chance to add ingredients into professional-grade mixers and scoop dough onto baking sheets under the thoughtful guidance of our first-year Culinary Arts students.
This hands-on experience was meaningful for everyone involved. Nursery students were proud to create something special for their families and our Culinary Arts students stepped into mentorship roles, building leadership skills along the way.
This was a perfect recipe for learning, collaboration, and community.
SIFMA Foundation’s flagship program, The Stock Market Game, is a curriculum-based investing simulation that engages teams of students in an exciting competition, reinforcing financial capability. Participants invest a virtual $100,000 and make real-time investment decisions, gaining a clearer understanding of capital markets, asset allocation, and wealth creation. The WRVC Business program was celebrated by SIFMA for its impressive portfolio results. This achievement highlights the power of CTE in action, as our students turn classroom lessons into real-world success and prove themselves as the next generation of financial leaders
To learn For more information on the
SIFMA Foundation, visit www.sifma.org/foundation.
Congratulations to our dear Westbrook-Gorham Rotarian friends for celebrating their 100th anniversary as a generous and caring organization that supports so many extraordinary causes. One of those is the WRVC Rotary House Project, which was started in 1958! This project has provided our Building Trades, Electricity, and Heavy Equipment Operation programs the opportunity to build a house and gain work-based, live learning skills. Please learn more by reading this Portland Press article...
file:///Users/teacher/Downloads/pressherald.com-Westbrook-Gorham%20Rotary%20celebrates%20100%20years.pdf
By tracing circuits and understanding how the MAF system communicates with the engine, students are building critical skills in troubleshooting and electronic systems... essential knowledge for today’s automotive industry.
Each student brought their own creativity and passion to the table. Royce crafted a menu inspired by the bold and iconic flavors of New York street food, while Tony designed a spicy, vibrant Haitian-inspired menu. Both menus were thoughtfully planned and beautifully executed, highlighting the incredible talent of these chefs in training.
As part of this special experience, students were encouraged to invite a few important people in their lives to attend the luncheon. Royce and Tony welcomed several Gorham High School staff members and family, making the event not only a professional milestone but also a meaningful personal celebration.
We are so proud of Royce and Tony for their hard work, creativity, and dedication.
We are proud to share that all 10 students successfully passed, an outstanding accomplishment that reflects their dedication and skill. We also extend our sincere thanks to our Automotive Technology instructors for their commitment and hard work in preparing students for this important milestone.
This Pregnancy Simulation has students navigating the hallways and mastering daily tasks with a "baby bump." Our students are getting a hands-on lesson in the physical demands and physiological changes of pregnancy. It also promotes empathy and understanding of the physical strain patients face. It’s all fun and games until you have to tie your shoes! 👟😅 Great job to our future healthcare pros for participating in this challenge!
Congratulations to WRVC student Riley D. and our own WHS cook and School Nutrition Administrative Assistant, Kelly Bourgeois, who won the Southern Maine School Nutrition Cook-Off on Friday, representing Westbrook as team Blue Blazes. They have now been invited to attend the State of Maine Cook-off on April 8th in Bangor. We had some wonderful feedback from the judges of the cook-off (including the School Nutrition Director in Gorham, a chef from RSU 14, and Eric S., a 6th Grade Student at Westbrook Middle School), as well as the staff of the Department of Education Child Nutrition Office.
SkillsUSA... Champion Your Future!
We are excited to share that WRVC has 35 students competing at the SkillsUSA Maine State Championships on March 12–13. Students will be participating as competitors, volunteers, or models supporting the competitions. This two-day event in Bangor brings together Career and Technical Education students from across the state to demonstrate the technical, academic, and professional skills they have developed in their programs.
We are incredibly proud of these students for representing their programs, schools, and communities while showcasing the excellence of CTE. Please help us celebrate these students and our staff!!! Stay tuned as more information will be coming after they return from Bangor!
Several members of the Portland team also finished cutting the utility poles used to stabilize our mock house, which we use for hose drill and other trainings.
A huge thank you to these incredible professionals for their time, generosity, and continued partnership. We are so grateful for the real-world learning opportunities they provide our students! ❤️🔥
