Meadowdale Career Technology Center 2023-2024 Student Handbook Mission Our mission is to cultivate an inclusive high school community that upholds perseverance, excellence, empathy, and respect (PEER). Together, we aspire to equip our students with the essential values and skills needed to thrive in an ever- changing world. Eddie Davis, Principal 2 Monica Naas, Assistant Principal Indie Thompson, Assistant Principal MESSAGE …
Superintendent Lolli Named the 2023 Ohio Superintendent of the Year
The Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA) has named Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Lolli the 2023 Ohio Superintendent of the Year. BASA representatives will attend the November 8th DPS Board of Education Review Session to present this prestigious award. Dr. Lolli will also be honored at the BASA Fall Conference in October of 2023. This annual award is presented to one …
FAFSA Informational Sessions
High schools are holding FAFSA informational sessions for parents and students this fall. Parents can complete the FAFSA application during these sessions with the assistance of DPS guidance counselors and other employees. This page will be updated as more sessions are added. Students who wish to attend four-year, two-year, or other post-secondary institutions should complete the FAFSA in order to …
Biomedical Science students get hands-on experience
Sophomores in Meadowdale CTC’s Biomedical Science pathway begin analyzing clues left at the scene of a crime in early September as part of a class project. Dr. Christina Harsch, the Meadowdale Biomedical Science instructor, said this is an annual project in which students work to determine the cause of death and manner of death of a fictional person based on …
Meadowdale students prepare to be teachers through real-world career experiences
As a line of eager second grade students begins to form in the library, two juniors in Meadowdale CTC’s Urban Teacher Academy are prepared to check in their books and help students pick out something new to read. Although they have only helped in the library a few times, the two students take control of the check-in process while another …
Graduation: Caps & Gowns
Many have posted that students who meet all the requirements to graduate, but who cannot afford caps and gowns, are being denied the opportunity to participate in graduation. The Dayton Public Schools would never prohibit a student who qualifies for graduation to not participate. If financial assistance for purchasing caps and gowns is needed, the student just needs to contact …
Meadowdale boys basketball team wins Division III District Championship
The Meadowdale boys basketball team won the Division III District Championship this weekend. It has been 30 years since they last won a District Championship in 1992. Congratulations to all players and coaching staff! Read more here.
Earn college credits in high school for free through College Credit Plus
College Credit Plus (CCP) is a program that provides students with the opportunity to earn college credit during high school for free. In place of regular high school classes, students can take college courses and earn credits that can be transferred to colleges and universities after graduation. CCP provides an academic experience that will enhance students’ college and career readiness …
Advanced Manufacturing student receives hands-on, real-world experience through internship
Students in Meadowdale CTC’s Advanced Manufacturing program get hands-on experience with tools and technology that will prepare them for promising careers in the field. Riley McComas, a 10th grade student in the program, is now getting additional real-world experience after being awarded a paid part-time internship with Dysinger, Inc. Dysinger specializes in precision manufacturing and developing parts for the aviation …
Q+A: Joshua Gates, Advanced Manufacturing Instructor at Meadowdale CTC
Joshua Gates is the Advanced Manufacturing Instructor at Meadowdale Career Technology Center and has been with the Dayton Public School District for two years. Gates served in the U.S. Navy for nine years as a missile technician. He worked with complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and eventually became a Master Training Specialist Instructor for the Navy. After leaving …