Western Montgomery CTC

"The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you."

-BB King

Western Center families and friends,

I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable Spring Break! As we return refreshed and ready for the final stretch of the school year, we look forward to a season filled with growth, achievement, and exciting opportunities for our students. Let’s finish strong together!

In other WMCTC news, please be sure to check out the long list of scholarships being offered near the end of this newsletter. Some have deadlines that are approaching soon. Take advantage of these generous scholarships.

Our Facebook page (link below) has many posts featuring students doing interesting things in their programs. You may even find a WMCTC alum being featured. Check us out. Better yet, follow us on Facebook to be sure you don't miss any of the feature stories.

Have a nice weekend,

Craig Robinson, Principal

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Please mark your calendars. This is mandatory attendance for all seniors who are taking the NOCTI exam. Parents, please do not schedule appointments on this day as this exam cannot be taken on another date.

It’s time to lace up those sneakers and show your school spirit! Our annual Field Day is officially around the corner.

On Thursday, April 16th, Seniors will be taking the practical/hands-on portion of the NOCTI exam and will attend WMCTC for the entire day.

**ONLY SENIORS TAKING THE PERFORMANCE EXAM ON APRIL 16TH WILL REPORT TO WMCTC**

All other students (9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, Level Year 1 Seniors, Precision Machining Seniors) please check with your high school for your schedule plans that day.

Seniors taking the exam are expected to arrive at WMCTC no later than 8 AM but may arrive as early as 7:15 AM. Busing is available from the high school to WMCTC in the morning. Students riding the bus should plan to arrive at the high school in time for the morning departure. Busing is available back to the high school at the normal dismissal time at the end of the day. Only students taking the exam are expected to attend WMCTC tomorrow.

Attendance is mandatory on April 16th for those Seniors testing. Please refrain from making appointments that day. Make-up testing may not be available.

Thank you for supporting your child’s culminating exam at WMCTC!
WMCTC Administration

The WMCTC Senior Recognition and Awards Ceremony is on Wednesday, May 20. Please mark your calendars. More details will follow as the date gets closer.

Every Friday, soft pretzels are available for purchase. Proceeds from the pretzel sales support all of our Student Organizations such as SkillsUSA, FCCLA, and HOSA.

This sale will be open all school year.

The main entrance to the building is located at the front of the building between the restaurant and the playground. All students who are not riding the bus must use this entrance. Parents/Guardians can drop off and pick up students through this entrance. Cars should not be traveling through the bus lanes to pick up or drop off students.

The main entrance will be open at 7:50 each morning during a regularly scheduled day. Students arriving prior to 7:50 will wait outside until the doors are opened.

All visitors will also use this entrance. Visitors must have a driver's license which will be scanned prior to access to the programs. A visitor badge will be provided which must be worn the entire time in the building.

Below are the PE schedule cycle days for the 2025-2026 school year. This is not a Monday-Friday schedule. This only lists the 'day' each shop is assigned their PE session.

Farther below this schedule is the calendar which shows when students will report to PE.

**Due to Student-Run-Enterprises, our cycle days do not follow in numeric order*

WMCTC PE/Health Schedule - April 2026

Below is the April calendar for PE Days at WMCTC. PE days are announced daily stating the current day cycle and the next day's cycle.

Through the year, cycle days may not be in numeric order.

****If a student misses their PE class, they must check Mr. English's Google Classroom for their assignment. It is the responsibility of the student to complete work that has been missed.****

If you are interested in driving to WMCTC, please see: https://www.westerncenter.org/for-parents-students/student-driverspassengers

To be a driver, two forms must be completed: an online Google form and a printed form that requires the parent/guardian's signature.

To be a passenger, one form needs to be printed and signed. Additionally, the driver's parent must agree to have a passenger(s) in their student's vehicle.

The signed forms and payments are accepted by Ms Wendy Sigourney who oversees the parking permit process. You may contact her with any questions at wsigourney@westerncenter.org

Here is the link to the WMCTC Uniform Store. Find your student's program to see the uniforms available.

Check the link below for other uniform and supply requirements for each program.

Use this link to see the list of supply and/or uniform requirements for each program.

For the Cafeteria at Western Center:

Our cafeteria is currently operated by the Spring-Ford Food Service Department. Below is a link to our web page for information on utilizing eFunds for your student lunch account, charging guidelines, lunch menus and applying for the free/reduced lunch program.

https://www.westerncenter.org/Page/662

All students, even Pottsgrove, must apply for Free/Reduced lunch, if their household qualifies. The below links will direct you to the high school's Food Services page for more details:

• Click here for Pottsgrove
• Click here for Spring-Ford
• Click here for Upper Perkiomen

Please feel free to reach out to Tracy Bogucki at tbogu@spring-ford.net or 610-705-6209 with any questions you may have regarding eFunds, lunch account balances, or free/reduced lunch program.

To find out your student’s Lunch ID number, you can call the WMCTC Business Office at 610-489-7272 x202. This number is needed to purchase lunch and/or create an eFunds account.

The Salon is Open. Check their website for days and times. They are open until 7:00PM on select Thursdays.

Call for your appointment: 610-489-7272 x 211 or go online through the website linked above.

In collaboration with surrounding CTE schools, WMCTC graduating seniors will soon have the opportunity to showcase their skills and talents at an upcoming Reverse Job Fair.

For Upper Perk Seniors Only:

PerkUp Workfield Scholarship is for a Senior looking to advance their education into the trades. This scholarship is $1,500 due date April 13th. Pick up application in Student Services or print below.

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See flyer below for information

Email Attendance@WesternCenter.org regarding any attendance-related concerns (excuse notes, early dismissals, attendance letters, etc.).

Advanced Notification of Extended Absence - use this form for absences that will be for three (3) or more days (i.e., vacations, educational trips, etc)

Absences for two (2) days or less can be submitted using a parent/guardian note or email.

Student Handbook

Please take the time to review this with your student. Pay special attention to the sections about Attendance, Discipline, and Grades.

Parents, remember, you can sign on to WMCTC’s Skyward to see your student’s grades, attendance, assignments, discipline, and other important information. Go to www.westerncenter.org, click Parents & Students in the blue ribbon at the top of the page, then choose Skyward Family/Student Access.

Forgot your username or password? Contact Mrs. Finnegan at mfinnegan@westerncenter.org

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The mission of the Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center is to prepare quality citizens for lifelong productivity in a challenging and changing world by forming innovative partnerships among family, school, and community.

Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center, in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, will not discriminate in educational programs which it operates, or in admission or enrollment procedures on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, or handicap and provides equal access to the boyscouts and other designated youth groups. The Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution. We assure that procedures and practices are followed to provide equal access to all programs. Any questions concerning the application of Title IX, compliance or complaints may be referred to Donna Wilson, Compliance Officer, at 77 Graterford Road, Limerick, PA 19468 610-489-7272, ext. 203

Email: crobinson@westerncenter.org
Website: https://www.westerncenter.org/
Location: 77 Graterford Road, Royersford, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 489-7272
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WESTERNMONTGOMERYCTC/