Residential Construction students stepped in as judges, tasting each dish, hearing the teams describe their creations, and giving feedback before selecting the top four dishes, two from the AM session and two from the PM session.
Now the winning teams are gearing up for the big event and getting ready to bring their dishes to life next week. Check out a few highlights below and view the full photo album at lisd.us/photos!
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On May 5th our education careers students participated in a National Educator Signing Day. Twenty-six seniors continuing on in the educational pathway were recognized by signing while other seniors were recognized for their passion pursuits in other fields. This was a great senior send-off event and a wonderful celebration of our Future Proud Michigan Educators! The photos you see here are a snapshot. You can view all the photos from our event at lisd.us/photos
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Larry was recognized alongside fellow finalists Mateo Pizana, Shelby Streeter, and Donovan Lilly, all of whom represent the skill, work ethic, and character this award stands for. It was especially meaningful to have Mark Pfister’s family in attendance to celebrate this year’s recipient and continue honoring his legacy.
Congratulations to all four outstanding students.
You can view the full album from the evening at lisd.us/photos
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Take a look at a few highlights here, and don’t miss the full album of every student being pinned at lisd.us/photos
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Take a look at a few highlights here, and don’t miss the full album featuring award winners and more moments from the evening at lisd.us/photos
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Students from the LISD TECH Center traveled to the HOSA state competition in Traverse City, April 16-18. Students competed in numerous events related to different careers in the health care industry. Below are the state placers from the event:
Dental Assisting
Mya Freeman- 7th Place
Home Health Aide
Makayla Wolfe- 4th Place
Nursing Assisting
Miranda Ramsey- 1st Place- STATE CHAMP!
Patient Care Technician
Alexis Edwards- 5th Place
Personal Care
Angelina Alvarez- 7th Place
Sports Medicine
Taylor Griffith- 3rd Place
Emergency Medical Technician
Mariana Guillen and Colbie Elkins- 1st Place- STATE CHAMPS!
Life Support Skills
Celena Martinez- 3rd Place
Interviewing Skills
Morgan Hudson- 1st Place- STATE CHAMP!
Congratulations to all of our state placers and our state champions! Our state champions will soon travel to Indianapolis to compete in the HOSA international competition.
Eighteen teams of middle and high school students from eight states competed at the 2026 AASHTO Bridge Challenge event on April 13 in Savannah, GA – a national contest held in conjunction with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials 2026 Spring Meeting.
TECH Center students from the Engineering, Design, & CAD program competed in this national competition and took third place in the 11th- and 12th-grade division! Congratulations to Alyson Miller, Alek Novesky, and Aron Novesky!
Kim Benson, the instructor of the Engineering, Design, & CAD program, explained to the AASHTO Journal that these types of hands-on contests – combined with field trips to visit actual bridge structures – help “connect the dots” between students and careers in many types of STEM fields, including engineering.
“Many of the kids I’ve taught have never built anything before, so this type of competition generates a lot of excitement,” she said. “It generates a lot of energy and engagement between the students and the engineering work they are doing.”
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We’ve expanded age ranges to give more students a chance to jump in:
• Creative Coding is now open to ages 8–10
• Junior Firefighters is now open to ages 9–14
And here are a few camps we’re especially excited about:
PowerUp PC Camp (all three weeks) | Ages 11–13
Campers get hands-on with real computer hardware like CPUs, GPUs, RAM, and storage while learning how computers actually work. With team challenges, troubleshooting, and gaming, students build confidence and problem-solving skills while exploring careers in IT and technology.
Can You Dig It | June 15 | Ages 14–17
Perfect for students who love the outdoors, this camp dives into green careers. Campers will run experiments, use real industry equipment, and work directly with plants while learning about landscaping, science, and sustainability.
Livestock Legends | June 29 | Ages 12–16
From sheep and goats to cattle and rabbits, campers will gain hands-on experience with livestock. They’ll learn animal care, feeding, grooming, and even what judges look for, all leading up to a fun mock livestock show on parent day.
These camps are built for curious minds, hands-on learners, and students ready to explore future careers in a fun and engaging way.
Spots are limited, so now is the time to sign up and secure your place!
Learn more and sign-up at lisd.us/camps
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With 24 nominations this year, they earned three NATAS Student Production Awards in different categories. Congratulations to Lydia Boley in Audio and Sound, Sophia Stock in Animation, Graphics, and Special Effects, and Olivia Gillespie in Director.
They were also recognized with nominations across several other categories, highlighting the depth of talent in this program. We are proud to see their creativity and hard work recognized on such a big stage.
Here are a few photos from the event!
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Our 2026 Reverse Job Fair brought together talented students and local employers for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect, network, and showcase the skills that are shaping tomorrow’s industries. Instead of students searching for opportunity, opportunity came to them.
From skilled trades to technical careers and beyond, today was a powerful reminder that the next generation is ready to lead, create, and make an impact.
Thank you to every employer, partner, staff member, and student who helped make this event such a success. The future is bright, and it was in the room today.
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Lisa Dunlap’s Nursing Preparation class took advantage of the sunshine with an ice cream stop as they count down the final days of the school year. With coursework nearly complete, these students are getting ready tackle their next chapter after high school.
Over the weekend, TECH Center students traveled to Grand Rapids for the SkillsUSA state competition. A number of students earned medals as they competed against some of the top CTE students in Michigan.
CNC Programming
Fennix Bagrowski- Bronze (Machining and CAM)
SkillsUSA Professionalism Test
Wyatt Beal- Gold (Collision)
Brodan Carman-Gold (Collision)
Connor Thumme-Gold (Collision)
Ennio Shimborske- (Digital Media)
Eli Jones-Gold (Welding)
Ethan Rising-Gold (Welding)
Eli Rupp-Gold (Welding)
Automotive Refinishing
Connor Thumme-Gold (Collision)
Collision Damage Appraisal
Jered Wyant-Gold (Collision)
Action Skills
Emma Willett-Gold (Hospitality)
Pin Design
Elizabeth Cameron-Gold (Graphic Design)
T-Shirt Design
Keegan Gray-Gold (Graphic Design)
Savannah Lester-Silver (Graphic Design)
GTAW
Dayne Tinkey-Gold (Welding)
SMAW
Nolen Rumsey-Gold (Welding)
OFC
Quintin Clark-Silver (Welding)
Welding Overall
Eli Rupp-Bronze (Welding)
Plumbing
Donnie Kline-Bronze (Building Trades)
Crime Scene Investigation-Team
Leah Thorton-Bronze (Law Enforcement & Corrections)
Logan Tanner-Bronze (Law Enforcement & Corrections)
Avery Hively-Bronze (Law Enforcement & Corrections)
Congratulations to all of our students!
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Students built bridges, made presentations, and created a detailed business case proposal while competing in this event.
Our students displayed great leadership while at the event!
This was a great season for our team. Students competed at a high level and gave great effort throughout the year!
