In preparation for the November General Election, students at Four County Career Center participated in Constitution Day student registration.  Mary Detmer, Director; and Susann Sheaffer, Deputy Director; from the Henry County Board of Elections, along with April Fryman, Director; and Drew Stambaugh, Deputy Director; from the Fulton County Board of Elections, spoke to the students about the voting process and their rights and responsibilities to vote.  Students who will be 18 years and older by the November election were able to register.    Registrations are then delivered to each county’s Board of Elections.

As a tribute to those who lost their lives and to acknowledge the 23rd Anniversary of 9-11, Four County Career Center students from the Fire & Rescue and Law Enforcement & Security Tactics classes along with instructors Tonya Fisher and Kevin Thomas, held a Remembrance Ceremony in honor of “Patriot Day.”  During the ceremony, the National Anthem was sung by Alli Corbin (Fire & Rescue student).  Members of the Color Guard included Law Enforcement & Security Tactics students Autumn Kreigh (Ayersville); Landyn Aube (Ayersville); Braedon Dix (Hicksville); and Fire & Rescue students Alli Corbin (Evergreen); Jayden Miller (Liberty Center).  Color Guard Law Enforcement & Security Tactics students lowered the flag to half mast in respect for the day.  Following a moment of silence in respect for those who have sacrificed so that we may be safe, Taps was played by Khristopher Alspaugh (Precision Machining & Robotics student from Bryan).

    Four County Career Center is welcoming three new staff members for the 2024-2025 school year.

    Zachariah Ramos is the new I.T. Academy - Computer Networking & Cybersecurity instructor at the Career Center.  He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and served in the U.S. Air Force for the past nine years.  This is Zachariah’s first year in education.  He is currently residing in Maumee.

    The new English instructor position is being held by Thomas Palmer.  He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education and a Master’s Degree in Digital Learning.  Thomas has spent eleven years in education and lives in Bryan with his wife, Rachel.

    Ryan Wilde is the new Director of Operations at the Career Center.  He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, a Master’s Degree of Education in Curriculum and Teaching, and a Specialist Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision.  He has been in education for thirty years.  Ryan lives in Napoleon with his wife, Kerri and they have two sons.

    Opening day for Four County Career Center juniors and new students is Wednesday, August 14, 2024 and Thursday, August 15, 2024 for returning seniors.   The Career Center takes the concept of career and technical education beyond the traditional concept of focused training for a single profession and expands it to include clusters of training in a career field.  The 2024-2025 school year at Four County Career Center is opening its’ doors to 1,000 new and returning students.

    Upon completing their training, students receive a Career Passport containing a certificate documenting their training along with verification of employability skills.  If they meet the graduation requirements of their high school, they also receive a diploma from their associate high school.

    Students attend the Career Center classes starting at 8:45 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m.  Four County Career Center follows a closed lunch period policy requiring all students to either purchase a lunch in the cafeteria or carry their own.  Lunches conform to federal governmental standards for a nutritious student lunch.

    All Four County Career Center associate districts provide bus transportation for students enrolled at the Career Center.  Students are urged to use the transportation provided by their local district.  For students who must drive cars to school, a parking area is provided at the northwest side of the school building.

    School closings and delays will be broadcast over the Archbold, Bryan, Defiance, and Napoleon radio stations as well as WTVG-13 TV, WTOL-11 TV, WNWO-24 TV, and FOX-36 TV in Toledo.

    Additional information regarding the 2024-2025 school year along with the Student Handbook can be found on the Career Center website at www.fourcounty.net.