Western Montgomery CTC

“No one is perfect. That’s why pencils have erasers.” — Wolfgang Riebe

Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center's Open House was held on Wednesday, December 4th. It was nice to see so many in attendance whether prospective students, recent graduates, or our friends from the community. No matter their reason to visit, we welcome all visitors.

The New Student Application for the 2025-2026 school year is open. Please visit our website, to access the application.

**Current WMCTC students are not required to re-apply.**

The 2nd Quarter Progress Reports will be available at 6:00PM on Monday, Dec 9. There are only two weeks left until the holiday break. We encourage students to continue working in their programs and completing assignments. Second Quarter ends on Tuesday, January 21.

We are looking for substitute teachers. Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center offers flexible hours and a great work environment. Please contact us for more details.

Have a great weekend!

Craig Robinson, Principal

Some Spring-Ford students are scheduled to take Winter Keystones December 4th through December 12th. Most students taking the tests will not attend WMCTC. If you are taking the exams, please check with the high school for your schedule.

Only the PM students will attend WMCTC in the morning session from 7:50 to 10:50.

AM students will stay at the high school all morning. Lunch is available for purchase in the cafeteria.

This plan will alternate with each early dismissal scheduled for the school year.

Only the PM students will attend WMCTC in the morning session from 8:00 to 10:50.

AM students will stay at the high school all morning. Lunch is available for purchase in the cafeteria.

This plan will alternate with each early dismissal scheduled for the school year.

Representatives from Martin Stone Quarry, along with the Tri-County chamber of Commerce, were at WMCTC to present a donation to purchase a welding generator for the welding program.

Below is pictured Mr. Bartholomew with his AM Welding class along with Mr. Trevor Martin, Mr. Rod Martin, and Ms. Eileen Dautrich from the Chamber of Commerce.

During the month on November, SkillsUSA ran a fundraiser to collect canned goods for local food banks. They also sold paper turkey feathers and displayed them in the cafeteria.

441 canned goods were collected along with $657 which will make a difference for the food banks.

Many were in attendance at our Open House on Wednesday, December 4. It was nice to see so much interest from the community.

Some of our instructors attended the Integrated Learning Conference for a few days in November. Here they are pictured with the State Director of Career & Technical Education for the state of Pennsylvania, Judd Pittman.

From Left to Right: Will Soleau, Auto Tech; Joe Cruz, Diesel Tech; Craig Robinson, Principal; Judd Pittman; Don Bray, Auto Tech; and Harry McGinnis, Electrical

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

Please feel free to reach out to Tracy Bogucki at tbogu@spring-ford.net or 610-705-6209 with any questions you may have.

The arrival and dismissal times below are for regular schedule days. On those days where schedules are changed (early dismissal, delays, etc.) the schedule will be shared at that time.

Below are the PE schedule cycle days for the 2024-2025 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**

Below are the December and January calendars 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.****

Be sure to call for an appointment. See below for the Salon contact information.

Salon is open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 11-2!

Can’t make it early? We are open until 7PM every other Thursday!

Check out our Instagram @wmctc_salon (Scan the QR code below)

Online booking is also available by clicking the link to The Salon below or call 610-489-7272 x 211

The Salon

Would you like to be gaining more experience in your trade while also earning a paycheck? Co-Op gives you this opportunity! Students attend their sending high school in the morning and may work in their trade instead of attending WMCTC two to four afternoons a week. A fantastic privilege that takes planning and preparation. Students or families must provide transportation to the job site, students must meet qualifications and be hired by a participating company. Students are encouraged to speak with their instructor and Ms. Mueller in the Co-Op office to find out more.

Here is what you need to know: (from the Student Handbook p.15)

Juniors (in the Spring) and Seniors are eligible for the Cooperative Education Program based on their grades, attendance, task grid completion, NOCTI pre-test score, and technical instructor and principal recommendations. A student who has five (5) or more unexcused absences from school or more than ten (10) days excused absences from school may not be eligible for the Cooperative Education Program.

Ben is pictured hard at work applying his welding skills.

Email Attendance@WesternCenter.org or call 610-489-7272 extension 209 regarding any attendance-related concerns (excuse notes, early dismissals, attendance letters, etc.).

https://www.westerncenter.org/Domain/123

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 For Parents & Students at the bottom of the page, then choose Skyward Family/Student Access.

Forgot your username or password? Contact Mrs. Yusko at ayusko@westerncenter.org

Have you moved?

Be sure to send your new address information to Student Services at studentservices@westerncenter.org

Please note that the high school does not forward change-of-address information to WMCTC.

If an item has been lost or misplaced, it might be in Lost and Found in the Student Services office. These items may have been left on the bus, in our cafeteria or a classroom. Stop by to see if anything belongs to you.

If you've lost something, check it out!

If a student tests positive for COVID the CDC, as well as WMCTC, recommends staying home for 5 days after your symptom start date. Your symptom start date is considered day zero. If symptoms improve by day 5 and you are fever free for 24 hours with no fever reducing medications you may return to school on day 6 (ex: symptoms start on 9/1, isolate from, 9/1 through 9/6, may return to school on 9/7 if above criteria are met).

Please let the WMCTC nurse (DDavison@WesternCenter.org) as well as WMCTC attendance (attendance@westerncenter.org) know the student is positive and will be out.

If a household family member tests positive for COVID but the student is completely symptom free, the student may come to school.

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When a student isn't feeling well, he/she needs to visit the nurse for consultation. If a student contacts their parents without seeing the nurse, the student will still need to see Ms. Davison before dismissal.

Seniors need to have 3 things in place to be awarded SOAR credits.

-Score overall Competent or Advanced on NOCTI testing

-Have a final cumulative GPA of 2.75 in your technical area

-Have a completed task list with all tasks marked at proficiency level

(SOAR does not include Cosmetology and Sports Medicine programs).

Students meeting these requirements will be mailed home all paperwork needed for SOAR credits. These credits are good for 16 months after graduation. Students refer to collegetransfer.net for participating schools.

What if I do not qualify for SOAR or my school is not connected to SOAR?

Take anything you have completed/earned from WMCTC (Certifications/NOCTI results/task list) to your school of interest. See if they will award any advance credit or allow you to test out of class. BE YOUR OWN ADVOCATE.

Attention students: Saint Francis University is offering a Zoom information session to learn about their Department of Professional Studies on December 10th at 6:00PM. Eligible WMCTC students interested in this specific program might earn a tuition discount. Attend the Zoom for further information: https://francis-edu.zoom.us/j/86380680283?from=addon

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
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