Region 8, Mid-Coast School of Technology

The faculty at the Mid-Coast School of Technology has recognized one outstanding Student of the Month from the Introduction to Applied Technology (IAT) program.  The award is based on demonstration of the characteristics of solid attendance, positive attitude, and excellent work ethic.  Selected for the May IAT program is Ian Nason, a freshman from Camden Hills Regional High School.  According to Instructor Clare Stinson “Ian has been a welcome member of the IAT program this year. He is...

Friends and family were welcomed to the Mid-Coast School of Technology's Student Recognition Night by Director Beth Fisher on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at the Elks Lodge on Rankin Street in Rockland.  This annual event celebrated the accomplishments and achievement of students from Camden Hills, Georges Valley, Medomak Valley and Rockland High Schools, Lincoln Academy, the islands of Vinalhaven, North Haven, Isleboro, along with home-schooled students.

The keynote speaker, Senator...

 The faculty at the Mid-Coast School of Technology has recognized four outstanding Students of the Month for April from the Math, Medomak Valley Co-op, Welding and Small Engine Repair programs.  The award is based on demonstration of the characteristics of solid attendance, positive attitude, and excellent work ethic.  Selected for the April Math program is Alvin Peabody, a senior from Medomak Valley High School.  According to Instructor Christine Blaisdell, “Alvin has great math...

On May 4, 2010, twenty three students were honored at the Mid-Coast School of Technology in a formal ceremony inducting them into the prestigious National Technical Honor Society (NTHS).

The NTHS honors students for their commitment and achievement in seven different attributes:  skill, honesty, service, responsibility, scholarship, citizenship and leadership. The NTHS slogan is “Excellence in America’s workforce begins with excellence in workforce education.”  NTHS is the leader in...

Courtney Kilbreth, a Mid-Coast School of Technology (MCST) senior from Medomak Valley High School , has been awarded Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student of the Year honors. She attended the CTE Student of the Year Awards Ceremony at Lewiston Regional Technical Center on May 1 where she was awarded a $1,000 scholarship.  Guest speakers for the event were Susan Gendron, Maine Education Commissioner, and U.S. Congressman Mike Michaud. 

Courtney has attended MCST for the past two...

As reported by Holly Vanorse of Village Soup

The students in the afternoon residential carpentry class at the Mid-Coast School of Technology are doing something special for their community. They are using the skills they are learning as carpenters to assemble two dugouts for the Cushing Recreation Department.

Dan Dishner, who teaches the class, said this is not the first time he's set his students on the task of dugout building. The dugouts at the Jaycee Park on Old County Road in Rockland...

The faculty at the Mid-Coast School of Technology has recognized two outstanding Students of the Month for March from the Residential Construction and Baking/Hospitality programs.  The award is based on demonstration of the characteristics of solid attendance, positive attitude, and excellent work ethic.  Selected for the March Residential Construction program is Amanda Peterson, a senior from Rockland District High School.  According to Instructor Dan Dishner, “Amanda is doing great in...

MCST is excited to introduce our newest instructor, Brandon Koons, teacher of the Graphics Art Program. Brandon has brought a fresh talent to our graphics art program at MCST. During his interview we were dazzled by his diverse qualifications. He brings state of the art knowledge in many facets of the graphics and design field and his work with theater enhances his video talents. His comfort level with web-page design allows him to not only teach this in the classroom but to share it on a...

Twenty students from the Mid-Coast School of Technology in Rockland attended the 2010 SkillsUSA Champions State of Maine Competition in Bangor, held March 11 and 12.  Bringing together students, teachers, and industry representatives, SkillsUSA works towards ensuring America has a skilled work force. This national, nonprofit, leadership organization serves students, high school and college, who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health...