CTE Pathway Spotlight: Teaching & Training Pathway
Students in the Teaching & Training Pathway are preparing for careers in education, instructional support, and training professions. This pathway provides courses designed to develop foundational knowledge of educational theory, child and adolescent development, instructional strategies, classroom management, and professional ethics. Coursework includes lesson planning, presentation skills, and the use of instructional technology. Through job shadowing and classroom observations, students gain practical insight into the responsibilities of educators. Students are prepared to pursue postsecondary education, paraprofessional roles, or careers in training and development.
Mrs. Amy Oldehoeft teaches classes in this pathway.
Courses include:
Introduction to Family & Consumer Sciences
Teaching as a Career
Family Studies
Human Growth & Development
Teaching Internship
Students in the Teaching & Training Pathway are preparing for careers in education, instructional support, and training professions. This pathway provides courses designed to develop foundational knowledge of educational theory, child and adolescent development, instructional strategies, classroom management, and professional ethics. Coursework includes lesson planning, presentation skills, and the use of instructional technology. Through job shadowing and classroom observations, students gain practical insight into the responsibilities of educators. Students are prepared to pursue postsecondary education, paraprofessional roles, or careers in training and development.
Mrs. Amy Oldehoeft teaches classes in this pathway.
Courses include:
Introduction to Family & Consumer Sciences
Teaching as a Career
Family Studies
Human Growth & Development
Teaching Internship
CTE Pathway Spotlight: Media Design and Communications Pathway
Students in the Media Design and Communications Pathway are preparing for careers in digital media, graphic design, broadcasting, journalism, marketing communications, and multimedia production. Students gain hands-on experience creating print, digital, audio, and video content. Coursework emphasizes design principles, storytelling, branding, photography, video production, editing, and content development. Students develop teamwork, time management, communication, and adaptability skills in fast-paced environments to prepare for postsecondary education, technical training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Mrs. Melody Davies, Mrs. Katie Morris, and Mrs. Shannacy Schimmel teach classes in this pathway.
Courses include:
Principles of Illustration
Graphic Design I & II
Applied Graphic Design
Journalism & Media Communications
Photo Imaging
Audio/Video Production I & II
Digital Media Technology (AV or Publications)
Media Design & Production (AV or Publications)
Advanced Media Design & Production (Publications)
Computer Programming
Animation
Applied Game Design
Students in the Media Design and Communications Pathway are preparing for careers in digital media, graphic design, broadcasting, journalism, marketing communications, and multimedia production. Students gain hands-on experience creating print, digital, audio, and video content. Coursework emphasizes design principles, storytelling, branding, photography, video production, editing, and content development. Students develop teamwork, time management, communication, and adaptability skills in fast-paced environments to prepare for postsecondary education, technical training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Mrs. Melody Davies, Mrs. Katie Morris, and Mrs. Shannacy Schimmel teach classes in this pathway.
Courses include:
Principles of Illustration
Graphic Design I & II
Applied Graphic Design
Journalism & Media Communications
Photo Imaging
Audio/Video Production I & II
Digital Media Technology (AV or Publications)
Media Design & Production (AV or Publications)
Advanced Media Design & Production (Publications)
Computer Programming
Animation
Applied Game Design
CTE Pathway Spotlight: Family, Community and Consumer Services Pathway
Students in the Family, Community and Consumer Services Pathway are preparing for careers that support individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan. This pathway provides courses focused on human development, interpersonal relationships, consumer decision-making, nutrition and wellness, meal preparation, community services, and leadership.
Coursework integrates hands-on, project-based learning experiences that strengthen communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills to prepare students for postsecondary education, technical training, or direct entry into the workforce in careers dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and communities.
Mrs. Amy Oldehoeft teaches HHS FCS classes and is the FCCLA sponsor.
Courses include:
Introduction to Family & Consumer Sciences
Nutrition & Dietetics
Culinary Essentials
Family Studies
Human Growth & Development
Leadership Service in Action
Workplace Experience in Human Services
Students in the Family, Community and Consumer Services Pathway are preparing for careers that support individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan. This pathway provides courses focused on human development, interpersonal relationships, consumer decision-making, nutrition and wellness, meal preparation, community services, and leadership.
Coursework integrates hands-on, project-based learning experiences that strengthen communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills to prepare students for postsecondary education, technical training, or direct entry into the workforce in careers dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and communities.
Mrs. Amy Oldehoeft teaches HHS FCS classes and is the FCCLA sponsor.
Courses include:
Introduction to Family & Consumer Sciences
Nutrition & Dietetics
Culinary Essentials
Family Studies
Human Growth & Development
Leadership Service in Action
Workplace Experience in Human Services
CTE Pathway Spotlight: Business Finance
Students in the Business Finance Pathway are preparing for careers in management, accounting, banking, financial services, entrepreneurship, and related fields. This pathway develops the understanding of financial principles, economic systems, business operations, and ethical decision-making. Students engage in real-world learning experiences that build technical and employability skills such as budgeting, financial analysis, record keeping, investment fundamentals, and risk management. Coursework integrates hands-on projects and case studies to strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills that prepare students for postsecondary education, technical training, industry-recognized certifications, or direct entry into the workforce.
Mrs. Brylee Smith teaches HHS Business classes.
Courses include:
Business Essentials
Computerized Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Banking & Finance
Investing
Workplace Experience in Finance
Students in the Business Finance Pathway are preparing for careers in management, accounting, banking, financial services, entrepreneurship, and related fields. This pathway develops the understanding of financial principles, economic systems, business operations, and ethical decision-making. Students engage in real-world learning experiences that build technical and employability skills such as budgeting, financial analysis, record keeping, investment fundamentals, and risk management. Coursework integrates hands-on projects and case studies to strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills that prepare students for postsecondary education, technical training, industry-recognized certifications, or direct entry into the workforce.
Mrs. Brylee Smith teaches HHS Business classes.
Courses include:
Business Essentials
Computerized Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Banking & Finance
Investing
Workplace Experience in Finance
Our HHS Wrestling teams are STATE BOUND! 🤼♂️🔥
Join us Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in the Commons as we give our Wildcats the send-off they deserve before they head to Salina!
State Wrestling takes place Friday and Saturday at Tony’s Pizza Events Center in Salina with matches beginning at 9:00 a.m. each day.
We are proud of the hard work these athletes have put in all season, now it’s time to compete on the biggest stage. Good luck, Wildcats! 💪🏆
Join us Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in the Commons as we give our Wildcats the send-off they deserve before they head to Salina!
State Wrestling takes place Friday and Saturday at Tony’s Pizza Events Center in Salina with matches beginning at 9:00 a.m. each day.
We are proud of the hard work these athletes have put in all season, now it’s time to compete on the biggest stage. Good luck, Wildcats! 💪🏆
The Holton Jazz Cats had the honor of performing for the Charter meeting for the newly formed Jackson County Lions Club. Several of these band members have attended the Lions Band Camp over the summer and I hope that we will have several of them attend the camp at Hutchinson Community College at the end of May.
CTE Pathway Spotlight: Diversified Agricultural Science
Students in the Diversified Agricultural Science Pathway are preparing for careers in agriculture by gaining an understanding of mechanical, plant, animal, and environmental systems. Students participate in hands-on learning experiences that develop technical skills while emphasizing real-world applications. Involvement in FFA provides students with supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) and leadership development through speaking and judging contests. Students build problem-solving abilities, workplace readiness skills, and industry knowledge that prepare them for postsecondary education, technical training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Mr. Jason Larison teaches HHS Ag classes and is the Holton FFA Chapter sponsor.
Courses include:
Exploratory Agriculture (8th Grade)
AFNR
Ag Mechanics
Ag Welding
Ag Structures
Ag Fabrication
Agribusiness Management
Ag Leadership & Communications
Plant & Animal Science
Horticulture
Environmental Science
Research in Ag
Ag Internship
Students in the Diversified Agricultural Science Pathway are preparing for careers in agriculture by gaining an understanding of mechanical, plant, animal, and environmental systems. Students participate in hands-on learning experiences that develop technical skills while emphasizing real-world applications. Involvement in FFA provides students with supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) and leadership development through speaking and judging contests. Students build problem-solving abilities, workplace readiness skills, and industry knowledge that prepare them for postsecondary education, technical training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Mr. Jason Larison teaches HHS Ag classes and is the Holton FFA Chapter sponsor.
Courses include:
Exploratory Agriculture (8th Grade)
AFNR
Ag Mechanics
Ag Welding
Ag Structures
Ag Fabrication
Agribusiness Management
Ag Leadership & Communications
Plant & Animal Science
Horticulture
Environmental Science
Research in Ag
Ag Internship
🎉 Senior Night Celebration!
Join us as we honor our Senior athletes and performers tonight!
It’s Senior Night for Girls & Boys Basketball, Band, and Lady Paws — come cheer our Wildcats on during their final home games of the season!
📍 Tonight’s Schedule:
🏀 4:30 PM – Both JV games
🏀 6:00 PM – Varsity Girls
🏀 7:30 PM – Varsity Boys
Bring your Wildcat pride and support our seniors! 💙
Join us as we honor our Senior athletes and performers tonight!
It’s Senior Night for Girls & Boys Basketball, Band, and Lady Paws — come cheer our Wildcats on during their final home games of the season!
📍 Tonight’s Schedule:
🏀 4:30 PM – Both JV games
🏀 6:00 PM – Varsity Girls
🏀 7:30 PM – Varsity Boys
Bring your Wildcat pride and support our seniors! 💙
Parents of Juniors,
Next Tuesday, February 24th, is the State-wide, free ACT test for all Juniors. They will take the test in the morning. Make sure to check in with your Junior to see if they've signed up! There's still time to sign up if they haven't - all they need to do is touch base with Mrs. Frazier as soon as possible and she can get them on the list.
Let us know if you have any questions,
Jeremy Truelove, HHS Principal
Next Tuesday, February 24th, is the State-wide, free ACT test for all Juniors. They will take the test in the morning. Make sure to check in with your Junior to see if they've signed up! There's still time to sign up if they haven't - all they need to do is touch base with Mrs. Frazier as soon as possible and she can get them on the list.
Let us know if you have any questions,
Jeremy Truelove, HHS Principal
Senior Signing Day - Feb 6th
Friday we celebrated 10 seniors. Tenth Senior is Bailey Kathrens. Bailey plans to attend Kansas State University to major in Animal Science and Industry. Congratulations Bailey!
Friday we celebrated 10 seniors. Tenth Senior is Bailey Kathrens. Bailey plans to attend Kansas State University to major in Animal Science and Industry. Congratulations Bailey!
Senior Signing Day - Feb 6th
Friday we celebrated 10 seniors. Ninth Senior is Emily Ditzler. Emily plans to attend Washburn University to major in Forensics Investigative Sciences. Congratulations Emily!
Friday we celebrated 10 seniors. Ninth Senior is Emily Ditzler. Emily plans to attend Washburn University to major in Forensics Investigative Sciences. Congratulations Emily!
Holton HS Band representing at the 2026 Baker Honor Band.
Senior Signing Day - Feb 6th
Friday we celebrated 10 seniors. Eighth Senior is Cael Frazier. Cael plans to attend Butler Community College, where he will complete his associate degree before transferring into a Physical Therapy program. Cael has also signed to play football for Butler. Congratulations Cael!
Friday we celebrated 10 seniors. Eighth Senior is Cael Frazier. Cael plans to attend Butler Community College, where he will complete his associate degree before transferring into a Physical Therapy program. Cael has also signed to play football for Butler. Congratulations Cael!
Senior Signing Day - Feb 6th
Friday we celebrated 10 seniors. Seventh Senior is Jacob Warner. Jacob plans to attend Kansas State University to major in Mechanical Engineering. Congratulations Jacob!
Friday we celebrated 10 seniors. Seventh Senior is Jacob Warner. Jacob plans to attend Kansas State University to major in Mechanical Engineering. Congratulations Jacob!
Parents,
Please review the following document for information regarding Driver's Education. Note - the original notice for Driver's Ed had the incorrect amount due for the program. The correct price for the class is $170. Reach out to Mr. Joe Purcell if you have any questions. He can be reached via email at j.purcell@holtonks.net or by calling the high school at 785-364-2181.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FsFagICWgZn0IIdU4cfxSD_9jlFzwvKJG3Vk1ocKXq8/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you,
Jeremy Truelove, HHS Principal
Please review the following document for information regarding Driver's Education. Note - the original notice for Driver's Ed had the incorrect amount due for the program. The correct price for the class is $170. Reach out to Mr. Joe Purcell if you have any questions. He can be reached via email at j.purcell@holtonks.net or by calling the high school at 785-364-2181.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FsFagICWgZn0IIdU4cfxSD_9jlFzwvKJG3Vk1ocKXq8/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you,
Jeremy Truelove, HHS Principal
Senior Signing Day - Feb 6th
Friday we celebrated 10 seniors. Sixth Senior is Chloe Schuster. Chloe is planning on attending Highland Community College to purse an associates degree in Art.
Friday we celebrated 10 seniors. Sixth Senior is Chloe Schuster. Chloe is planning on attending Highland Community College to purse an associates degree in Art.
Senior Signing Day - Feb 6th
Friday we celebrated 10 seniors. Fifth Senior is Sophia Goombi. Sophia plans to attend Drury University to major in Architecture. Sophia has also signed to run Cross Country and track. Congratulations Sophia!
Friday we celebrated 10 seniors. Fifth Senior is Sophia Goombi. Sophia plans to attend Drury University to major in Architecture. Sophia has also signed to run Cross Country and track. Congratulations Sophia!
Senior Signing Day - Feb 6th
Friday we celebrated 10 seniors. Fourth Senior is Presley Phillips. Presley plans to attend Washburn University to major in nursing. Congratulations Presley!
Friday we celebrated 10 seniors. Fourth Senior is Presley Phillips. Presley plans to attend Washburn University to major in nursing. Congratulations Presley!
Senior Signing Day - Feb 6th
Friday we celebrated 10 seniors. Third Senior is Alec Frazier. Alec will be attending Kansas State University to major in Cybersecurity. Congratulations Alec!
Friday we celebrated 10 seniors. Third Senior is Alec Frazier. Alec will be attending Kansas State University to major in Cybersecurity. Congratulations Alec!
Senior Signing Day - Feb 6th
Friday we celebrated 10 seniors. Second Senior is Amanda Taylor. Amanda will be attending the University of Kansas to major in Psychology. Congratulations Amanda!
Friday we celebrated 10 seniors. Second Senior is Amanda Taylor. Amanda will be attending the University of Kansas to major in Psychology. Congratulations Amanda!
