
🎄✨ CATA JROTC Shines Bright at the Cullman Christmas Parade! ✨🎄
On November 22nd, the CATA JROTC Program proudly marched in the annual Cullman Christmas Parade, spreading holiday cheer and showcasing their dedication to excellence! 💂♀️🎅
From their crisp uniforms to their synchronized steps, our cadets truly embodied the spirit of teamwork and discipline. A big thank you to everyone who came out to support and celebrate the season with us!
We’re so proud of our JROTC team. Happy Holidays, CATA family! 🎁❤️



🚍📚 Celebrating Our Amazing CATA Substitute Heroes! 📚🚍
Happy Substitute Educator Appreciation Day! 🎉 Today, we honor the dedicated teachers and bus driver substitutes who step in to keep CATA running smoothly. 🏫🚦
Whether you're inspiring students in the classroom or ensuring they get to and from school safely, your flexibility, hard work, and positive attitude make a huge difference. 🌟 Thank you for being the backbone of our school community whenever we need you!
Drop a ❤️ to show your gratitude for these everyday heroes!


🚧🎓 STEM in Action! 🥚💥
This week, our Construction students took their creativity and problem-solving skills to new heights—literally! 🏗️ They tackled the Annual Egg Drop STEM Challenge, designing and building structures to protect a raw egg dropped from the top of the scaffolding.
💡🔧 From clever cushioning to ingenious engineering, we saw amazing solutions, hands-on learning, and a few exciting splats!
👏 Huge kudos to all participants for their innovation and teamwork. Learning has never been so egg-citing! 🐣🎉




🎉 Congratulations to our Student Employees of the Month for November! 🎓👏 We’re thrilled to recognize Emmylou Earley & Nathan Shipley for their outstanding dedication and hard work. Emmylou is a Sophmore at Cold Springs High School and attends our Welding Program. Nathan is a Junior at Hanceville High School and attends our Modern Manufacturing Program. Your commitment and enthusiasm have truly set you apart, and we're grateful for all that you do. 🌟 A special thank you to Cullman Savings Bank for sponsoring this award and helping us celebrate the incredible contributions of our students.🏦💙 Keep up the fantastic work!



🎨✨ The Cosmetology Department's annual Fantasy Makeup Competition was a spooktacular success! This year's theme, "Scary Movie Characters," brought out some incredible talent. Each contestant showcased their creativity with stunning sketches and captivating fantasy stories.🕷️👻
🏆 Congratulations to our winners: 🥇 1st Place: Ashlynn Sharp as Freddie Krueger 🥈 2nd Place: Rayne Baker as The Bride of Frankenstein 🥉 3rd Place: Denise Contreras as La Llorona









🎃💅 Halloween Nail Art Competition Recap! 💅🎃
This week, our Cosmetology Department transformed into a creative haven for our Halloween-themed nail art competition! 🎉✨
🏆 Winners of our 3rd Year Students: 🥇 1st Place: Diana Rodriguez
🥈 2nd Place: Kim Chavez
🥉 3rd Place: Cara Farrior
🏆 Winners of our 2nd Year Students: 🥇 1st Place: Kelsi Denny
🥈 2nd Place: Ashlynn Sharp
🥉 3rd Place: Brooklyn Webb
A massive thank you to all the contestants for their incredible effort and creativity! Your spooky designs truly wowed us! 👻💖







Dress for the job you want! CATA Educators in Training students are learning to dress for success!


🎃👻 Check out these spooktacular Halloween hairstyles created by our talented 1st-year students--Dakota Berryhill , Peyton Shultz, Baleigh Cooper, and Rayne Baker.
#cosmetology #wecreate





🎉📚 Exciting news from our Cosmetology Program! Our 2nd-year students have successfully completed their Anatomy course, diving deep into the structure and function of the human body. 🧠✨
They had a blast diagramming skull heads, making complex concepts engaging and fun! Understanding anatomy is crucial for beauty treatments and services, and our students are now even more equipped to excel in their craft. 💇♀️💖









🚀✨ Collaboration in Action! ✨🚀
Our Lineman and Cybersecurity students at CATA are joining forces to tackle the exciting world of fiber optics! Together, they're learning how to install, maintain, and secure fiber optic networks, blending hands-on skills with cybersecurity strategies.




🎡🚧 Exciting times at CATA! Our first-year construction technology students have just completed their incredible Ferris wheel projects! They started with detailed designs on paper and brought their visions to life at a 1" = 20' scale.



We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Matt Redmond, Gulf Operations Manager at Hussmann Corporation, for his generous donation of equipment and materials to our HVAC program. Your support will make a significant impact on our students' learning experience and future careers in the industry.
Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us equip the next generation of HVAC professionals! 🙌💙


🎉 Congratulations to our Student Employees of the Month for October! 🎓👏
We’re thrilled to recognize Laney Johnson & Shayla Cochaldo-Reza for their outstanding dedication and hard work. Laney is a Junior at West Point High School and attends our Educators in Training Program. Shayla is a Senior at Vinemont High School and attends our Health Science Program. Your commitment and enthusiasm have truly set you apart, and we're grateful for all that you do. 🌟
A special thank you to Cullman Savings Bank for sponsoring this award and helping us celebrate the incredible contributions of our students.🏦💙
Keep up the fantastic work!



🌟Happy National Custodian Day! 🌟 Today, we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible work of our custodial team. A huge THANK YOU to Ms. Pat and Mr. Camp for keeping our campus clean, safe, and welcoming every day. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, we see you and appreciate everything you do! 🙌💚


🌟 Community Service Spotlight! 🌟
We're proud to share that two amazing students from our BCT program, Donovan Holmes from HPHS and D.C. Gragg from VHS, donated beautifully crafted walking canes to the Folsom Rehabilitation Center in Cullman yesterday! 🙌💙
The staff and residents were incredibly appreciative and had a wonderful time interacting with Donovan and D.C. Your hard work and dedication truly make a difference in our community!
Keep shining, students! ✨


🌟 Exciting News from the Cosmetology Department at CATA! 🌟
We're thrilled to announce that we’re donating a fabulous basket filled with beauty products and tools to be auctioned off tonight at the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Little Pink Dress Event! 💖✨
The CCBBF, a 100% nonprofit organization, is dedicated to helping Cullman-area residents undergoing cancer treatment. Little Pink Dress serves as a yearly fundraiser used to help residents who are taking part in cancer treatments no matter where their treatments take place. Join us in supporting this incredible cause while getting a chance to snag some amazing goodies. Let’s come together to make a difference! 🌸





🌟 Exciting times for CATA FCCLA as they gear up for the Cullman County Fair! Our amazing members are hard at work putting together a fantastic exhibit that showcases their creativity and dedication.🎡🎉





🎉 Huge congratulations to Cole Evans from CATA Building Construction for earning his OSHA 30 Construction Safety certificate! 🎓👷♂️ As a second-year BCT student in the 10th grade at WPHS, Cole is already making impressive strides in his future career. Keep up the great work, Cole! We're excited to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish! 🚀👏


A huge thank you to Judge Nicholas and Judge Elect Johnston for visiting our 9th graders today! Your insights on Erin's Law and the importance of making good choices truly inspired our students. We appreciate your commitment to empowering the next generation!


🌟✨ Huge shoutout to Belk Department Store's amazing team—Elle, Rheana, and Maggie—for sharing their expertise with us at CATA! 💄💅 Your insights on skin care and makeup application truly elevated our cosmetology experience. We’re so grateful for your time and knowledge! Here’s to glowing skin and fabulous looks! 🌈💖 #CATAcosmetology









