CTE (Career & Technical Education)

Through projects and competitions, DECA students learn collaboration and individual leadership skills to be successful in the collegiate and professional world. Participation in competitions are where students have the chance to win the coveted DECA Glass award. There are also a variety of scholarship opportunities for DECA participants, which can be found here.

Seeking to facilitate the development of leadership skills and comprehensive business understanding, FBLA provides business-centered preparatory education and leadership experience to participating students. To further student success, FBLA offers the National Leadership Conference Scholarship, as well as other partner scholarships.

FCCLA affords students the opportunity to participate in work-based learning and relevant industry experience in the pathways of Hospitality & Tourism, Education & Training, Visual Arts & Design, and Human Services. The goal is to provide students with "real world skills" including accountability, adaptability, initiative, leadership, and more. Students can use these skills to participate in competitive events. Participation also opens doors to multiple scholarships, which can be found here and here.

Students involved in FFA get hands-on experience in the world of agriculture. Tending to school gardens, raising animals for competitions, and releasing native salmon are just a few examples of the amazing experience FFA members get a chance at. These experiences allow them to develop skills necessary in many careers , ranging from chemist, to teacher, to entrepreneur. FFA is yet another program that opens the door to scholarship opportunities!

Elementary and middle school students gain valuable exposure to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), as well as problem-solving and design skills when they participate in First Lego League (FLL) teams. Using legos, problem-solving, STEM, coding, and design, students get hands-on experience building functioning robots that complete a series of challenges in competitions.

With specific supplies, students work as a team to design and build function, industrial-sized robots. These teams and their creation then go on to compete against other teams in field games. Strengthening student skills in teamwork, tech, design, science, and sportsmanship, FIRST Robotics participants have amazing opportunities and experiences through their projects and competitions. Scholarship opportunities are another benefit of being a part of FIRST Robotics.

Computer science is a growing sector, but despite the increasing demand, less and less women are entering computer science-related careers. Girls Who Code seeks to remedy this decline and "close the gender gap" by empowering and educating young women. Providing a supportive environment for young women to learn the foundation of all programming languages, Girls Who Code is a wonderful opportunity to get involved in the growing industry of computer science.

Students that join HOSA experience an integrated curriculum in their Human Sciences and Biomedical courses that prepare them for college and a career in the health sciences field. The skills and knowledge acquired from this curriculum can be demonstrated at competitions that reach both the state and national level. HOSA offers a host of benefits, including leadership skills, exposure to career pathways, and scholarship opportunities. 

JROTC cadets train and compete in militarized body and weapons movements. JROTC Drill Teams are a great way for cadets to build character, explore leadership opportunities and be a part of a team.

Orienteering is the sport of navigation using a map and compass. Events are often held in unfamiliar terrain to add an extra layer of challenge. This is the perfect sport to exercise your body, flex your mind, and develop a useful life skill. Beginners of all experience levels are welcome to join.

Serving those interested in highly skilled jobs, SkillsUSA integrates their Framework of Personal Skills, Workplace Skills, and Technical Skills into classroom curriculum. This integration gives students hands-on experience in the skilled pathway of their choice. With more than 130 occupational areas to choose from, students glean a valuable exploratory experience to bring into the professional world and shape their futures. Students will also find participation to be a valuable scholarship resource.

The Washington Career and Technical Sports Medicine Association (WCTSMA) is a student directed organization dedicated to helping and promoting the Career and Technical Education Sports Medicine programs in the State of Washington at the high school level.  The goal is provide leadership opportunities and technical training and experience to all students involved in their respective programs.