West Sound Technical Skills Center

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory, on May 5, 1862, over France at the battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867).

We love our WST teachers! Each teacher brings a unique perspective to the classroom, including actual industry experience that they are able to bring into the classroom. Our teachers are dedicated and truly care about students. Thank you!

Congratulations to all of our Cosmetology and Esthetics students and the incredible work they did for the WST Beauty Show this year! We are so proud of your hard work!

Today is National Teacher Day. WST has incredible teachers. Who is or was your WST teacher? Send them a note of thanks today! Thank you, teachers, for your dedication to CTE instruction and for preparing students for success! #WEAREWST #CTETeachersAreAwesome

WST Teachers, we 'donut' know what we would do without you! Thank you for all you do for students at WST!

WST Weekly Update: https://www.smore.com/6802e

Check out this video from our partner, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard: https://youtu.be/2eesWY5MkPE

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Ideas for showing your appreciation: * Send a thank you note * Let a teacher know you are thinking of them * Just say thank you! #teacherappreciation #wearecte #IamCTE #weareWST

Wishing you a happy May Day! May Day is also known as Hawaiian Lei Day

Join the FUN! Tonight, 6pm, join the WST and Olympic College Cosmetology and Esthetics programs for the 2021 Virtual Beauty Show. Final judging is in YOUR Hands, join in and vote for your favorites! LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83187980677

Congratulations to Eric Bockelie, WST's Criminal Justice Instructor, for his Outstanding Educator of the Year Award!

WST Seniors: Apply now for the WST Foundation Scholarship, earn a $1,000 scholarship for tools/supplies or support for college. Go to: https://www.westsoundtech.org/browse/203599 to access the app. Submit by 5/14 at 3:00 pm, to Nora.Zollweg@westsoundtech.org

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Learn more about WST! https://youtu.be/1EqqrlSeYeM

Check out the WST Personalized Gear Store and get your WST Swag. Right now all gear is 25% off! https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/washington/washington/west-sound-technical-skills-center

Check out the WST FREE Summer School Opportunities for students entering 9th grade - 12th grade. Students earn a 1/2 credit of high school credit, participate in hands-on learning, and have fun! Go to: www.wst.smapply.org to learn more and register.

Become an advisory committee member for WST, collaborate with educators to ensure that students are prepared for post-secondary options, including careers in your industry. Help us shape the curriculum, equipment, and preparation for students so they are ready for their futures.

Today is Earth Day! It was first celebrated in 1970 to promote ecology and respect for life on the planet and encourage awareness of growing problems of air, water, and soil pollution. What action can you do today to celebrate Earth Day?

Thank you to all that donated to the WST Foundation during the Kitsap Great Give! Your donations totaling $625, support student scholarships for tools/equipment and post-secondary access. We appreciate you!