Mayland Launches Medical Lab Technician Program
Mayland Community College is now accepting applications for its new Medical Lab Technician (MLT) Associate Degree program, beginning Fall 2025. The program offers a unique path into the healthcare field for students who enjoy science and want to
New Remote Learning Plan Approved for Mitchell County Schools
Mitchell County Schools has adopted a new Emergency Remote Learning Plan for the 25-26 school year! With this new plan, all K–13 students will now take their devices home in the event of school closures due to
Local High School Valedictorians Earn Top Honors and College Degrees Through Mayland Community College
This year’s valedictorians from area high schools didn’t just graduate at the top of their class—they also walked across the stage with a college credential in hand, thanks to their commitment to academic excellence and participation in
Mitchell High Senior Awarded Prestigious Regional Scholarship
Mitchell High School senior Nanci Romero-Juarez has been awarded the Charles C. and Suzanne R. McKinney Scholarship, a four-year award valued at $20,000. She is among 94 students across 59 schools in 20 Western North Carolina counties
Mitchell Students Pass NC Beef Quality Association Credential
Congratulations to these Mitchell High CTE students in Mrs. Hannah Cox’s Animal Science 2 recently passed the NC Beef Quality Association credential. This certification focuses on improving animal welfare, beef safety, and consumer confidence in beef products
Mitchell Automotive Students Earn ASE Certifications
Congratulations to students at Mitchell High School in Automotive Service II and III who passed their Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Entry-Level certification tests. These certifications display practical knowledge-based readiness for the automotive service industry. Students are pictured
GEAR UP L.E.A.D Student Coalition Program
Congratulations to Sara Gomez from Mountain Heritage High School for being selected as the top finalist for the GEAR UP L.E.A.D. Student Coalition Program. The L.E.A.D. Student Coalition Program is a transformative journey designed to cultivate the
Mitchell Chamber Presents 2025 Shirley Hise Memorial Scholarship
The Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the 2025 Shirley Hise Memorial Scholarship to Mitchell High School Senior Ivy Young. Ivy is the daughter of Glenn (Bud) and Karen Young of Spruce Pine. Ivy
Mitchell Entrepreneurship I Students Earn Entrepreneurial Expedition Credential
Congratulations to Mrs. Barnett’s Entrepreneurship I class for earning their Entrepreneurial Expedition credential. This financial education course guides students through their own business journey of becoming a food truck entrepreneur. Please join us in congratulating these students! Pictured left to right back row:
Mitchell Accounting II Students Earn QuickBooks Credential
Please join us in congratulating (left-to-right) Alex Gouge, John Hedrick, Michaela Carroll, Sophie Garland, & Avery Porter. These students earned the QuickBooks Online Certified User credential in Mr. Snyder’s CTE Accounting II Honors class this semester. This credential validates
