Auto Tech II students visited several Carter Myers Dealerships this past week where they learned from mechanics in the field on live projects. They've also been hard at work on a variety of customer vehicles at our ACE Shop - students to the right worked on replacing a hub assembly on a GMC Yukon.
Our first- and second-year Auto Body students showcased their skills by stripping several panels to bare metal, sanding the vehicle, and precisely masking it for primer and paint. Their attention to detail and teamwork truly paid off, resulting in a professional-quality finish. The customer was extremely ecstatic with the outcome and praised the students for accomplishing everything he wanted done. We are proud of their hard work and craftsmanship in representing the ACE@HS Auto Body program!
The Annual State Fair Trade and Industrial SkillsUSA State Cosmetology Championships took place on Monday, September 29th.
The ACE at Highland Springs Cosmetology students competed in the following competitions:
Total Fashion Look
Fantasy Nails
Natural Hair Braiding
Manikin Comb-out
Fantasy Manikin
Congratulations to L. Upshur (Contestant) and A. Oliveras (Model) who Won 2nd Place in Fantasy Nails!!💅🥳
Free 10-day summer residential programs for rising juniors and seniors. Summer 2025, three ACE@HS students were accepted. Congratulations to Awa B., Camdyn B., and Nikole C.-M.
Our ECE I and ECE II students have already been gaining hands on experience in the Springer Preschool lab. We are excited to watch them grow as educators this year!
Auto Tech II students have been hard at work in the shop working on a variety of maintenance jobs. Most recently, a group of students replaced brake and rotors in a Chevrolet Tahoe, while another group completed a multi point inspection on a Honda Civic.
Our Auto Body students worked together as a team to sand and prep the 1987 Monte Carlo SS. Each student played a role, from blocking panels to using the DA sander, making sure every surface was ready. By collaborating and staying focused, they were able to complete the entire vehicle in just two class periods.
The first week of school, Cosmetology II Students participated in the tallest marshmallows and toothpicks team building project to improve communication skills in a group setting to prepare for good communication in a salon.
Congratulations to the team of Kipps, Koehler, Harris, Cross and Myers who won the competition!