SPOTSYCTC WEEKLY UPDATE 2025-2026

Principal's Message

Good Afternoon, SpotsyCTC Community!

Wow, can you believe it’s already November? Time truly flies when you’re in a place as special as SpotsyCTC! It’s always a great week here, and this one has been no exception.

As we wrap up another successful week, we’re excited to share a few updates and celebrations with you. Last week, we had the opportunity to attend the SCPS 4E Expo at Courtland High School! It was wonderful meeting our future students and sharing all the amazing opportunities available here at SpotsyCTC.

With Veterans Day coming up on Tuesday, I want to take a moment to thank all the veterans in our community for their service and dedication to our country. We also want to recognize and celebrate our very own SpotsyCTC staff members who have served: Mr. Mallard, Mr. Roose, Mrs. Waits, Mr. Stinson, and Mr. Santana. Thank you for your service and for all that you do for our students and school community.

On Veterans Day, our Culinary Arts students will be teaming up with Dominion Raceway to support a special community event honoring veterans. In addition, our CHCORI JROTC Color Guard will be participating in several community ceremonies, we’re so proud of their involvement and representation.

As we head into the weekend, we hope you take time to relax, recharge, and enjoy moments with friends and family. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday for another great week at SpotsyCTC!

Have a wonderful weekend, SpotsyCTC family! 🇺🇸💙

#SpotsyCTC #CTE #SpotsyProud #CareerReady

About SpotsyCTC

At SpotsyCTC, we serve students from all five high schools in Spotsylvania County. Our center offers 20 career and technical education programs, enrolling approximately 1,500 students annually, and we continue to grow!

Our mission is to provide rigorous, real-world education that blends theory with hands-on learning, preparing students for both college and careers. We offer a range of enriching opportunities such as:

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)
Work-Based Learning (WBL) experiences
Internships, externships, and practicum opportunities

Our slogan says it all:The Bridge that connects YOUR NOW to YOUR FUTURE.”

Stay connected with us on:

Facebook: SpotsyCTC
Twitter: SpotsyCTC
Instagram: SpotsyCTC

We’re here to support every student’s success. If you have any questions, concerns, or need support in any way, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

As the weekend approaches, I encourage you to relax, spend time with loved ones, and recharge. I look forward to welcoming our amazing students back on Monday as we continue this exciting journey together!

“SPOTSYCTC… The Bridge that connects YOUR NOW to YOUR FUTURE.”

2025-2026 Theme: “ONE BUILDING....LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES”

Sincerely,

Reitha Abed, M.Ed., Ed.S.

Principal | Spotsylvania Career & Technical Center

Spotsylvania County Public Schools

6713 Smith Station Road | Spotsylvania, VA 22553

(540) 898-2655

rabed@spotsylvania.k12.va.us

https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/o/ctc

REMINDERS:

🗓 Attendance

Please send a copy of your child’s doctor, dentist, or excused absence note to both SpotsyCTC and your child’s home high school. Since we are separate schools, each requires its own copy.

With an excused note, our attendance secretary Mrs. Cousineau can update absences or tardies to “excused.”
✉️ Email: ccousineau@spotsylvania.k12.va.us 📞 Phone: 540-898-2655

🖥️ Student Devices

Bring your SCPS-issued device and charger every day.
Charge your device each night.
Bring your charger in case the battery runs low.
Label both your device lid and charger with your first and last name (a strip of tape works fine).

🚗 Student Drivers

Students may not drive to SpotsyCTC without prior permission.

Eligible Students:

Students with no other classes on their SpotsyCTC day

If your child needs to drive for a special reason (e.g., doctor’s appointment), please request permission in advance.
✉️ Contact: Mrs. Gravatt – cgravatt@spotsylvania.k12.va.us

👕 Workplace Readiness & Attire

Professionalism is a key part of our curriculum. Many programs require specific attire to meet industry standards.

Some programs have OSHA rules prohibiting certain footwear or clothing.
Others require uniforms.

Your child’s instructor will share full details during Open House and the first week of class.

📵 New County-Wide Cell Phone Policy

During instructional time, students may not use:

Cell phones
Smartwatches
Earbuds
Tablets or other personal devices

Rules:

Devices must be turned off and stored away bell-to-bell.
Devices used during class may be confiscated and returned only to a parent/guardian.
The school is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices.

SPOTSYCTC IN THE NEWS

CHCORI BATTALION RAIDERS: CHCORI BATTALION RAIDERS EXCEL IN JROTC COMPETITION (fredericksburg.com)
Signing Day: SIGNING DAY: SCTC seniors commit to workforce | Announcements | fredericksburg.com
Cyber Program - Germanna and GO Virginia launch first dual enrollment cybersecurity course for high school students in Spotsylvania | Education | fredericksburg.com
SCTC Pink Out - SCTC: Students show support through Pink Out | Announcements | fredericksburg.com
Electrical Program - Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center students learn how to light up the world | Announcements | fredericksburg.com

Veterans Day - November 11, 2025
Fall Break - November 24-28, 2025
Thanksgiving - November 27, 2025
End of the 2nd 9-Weeks - December 19, 2025
Winter Break - December 22-January 2, 2026
Teacher Workday - January 5, 2026
MLK, Jr. Day - January 19, 2026
Division PD Day - February 16, 2026
MONTHLY DRILLS - ONGOING
LOCKDOWN DRILLS - ONGOING - We conduct multiple lockdown drills with Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Officers each year according to the code of Virginia.

JROTC

Welcome back to the 2025-2026 school year! My name is Eleanor Hudson and I'm the school counselor

here at SpotsyCTC. I am here to support our students and families in any way that I can, so please do not hesitate to reach out to me if there is anything I can do for you or your child. My contact information is ehudson@spotsylvania.k12.va.us or 540-898-2655 Ext. 5924. It's going to be a great year!