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Interested in becoming a Nail Technician? Apply today!
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We will be close from 12/22/23 - 01/02/24 and classes will resume on 01/03/24. Have a fun and safe holiday break!
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Just a little glimpse into our annual Christmas Party at MCCC! So many merry faces!
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We have moved to online applications and have now opened it up! Go to our website to find your the school district you attend/reside in and fill out your application!
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Our Skills USA is collecting Cat/Dog food, treats, etc. in accordance with the door decorating contest! The contest runs until December 15th. All donations go to Shenango Valley Animal Shelter so make sure you bring in food and coins to help out your class and more importantly those sweet faces!
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Congratulations to our winners for November's perfect attendance drawing!
AM: Antany Paris, Haley Nelitz, Evan Emerick, and Zeek Mayerchak
PM: Alexandra Sansone, Carter Watterson, Nevaeh Morrison, and Abigail Garon
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Our Toys for Tots drive was a great success! Overall total was 461 toys and $419. The morning winners: Early Childhood Education 41 toys and Culinary Arts $150. The afternoon winners: Cosmetology 179 toys and Culinary Arts $101. The winning programs won a pizza party provided by NTHS and the class with the most toys will get to pie teachers and staff during our holiday party as an extra reward!
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It's the season of giving! Make sure to get those close to you a Secret Santa before it's too late!
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Here at MCCC we like to get in the holiday spirit and each program had the opportunity to decorate their own tree! Which one is your favorite?
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Friday December 15th is our Christmas Party! Make sure to bring your holly jolly attitude for lots of fun and games!
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The Culinary Arts students had the opportunity to make some delicious meals out of Military MRE's! They split into groups and made an appetizer, entre, and dessert.
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Congratulations to these fine students for having perfect attendance during the month of October! Mitchell Parker, Janelle Wilson, Hannah Arnold, Gary Schell, Isabella Abbott, Gunner Ansell, and Abigail Garon.
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Congratulations to these fine students for having perfect attendance during the month of September! Ella Burk, Cameron Grundy, and Tyler Kolsky.
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Wishing everyone a day filled with love, laughter, and gratitude! Happy Thanksgiving!
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We took a trip to the past celebrating our 50th here at MCCC! We also had a few special guests. US Representative Mike Kelly provided a Citation.
Shannon Thomas, Legislative Aide, Senator Michele Brooks’ Office – Senate Proclamation
Rep. Parke Wentling (Josh Bashline Representing) and Rep. Tim Bonner (Laura Moore Representing), Proclamations
Matthew McConnell and Scott Boyd, Mercer County Commissioners, County Proclamation
Thanks to everyone who was able to make it! Here's to another 50 years!
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Starting November 28th we are having our annual NTHS Toys for Tots drive! Make sure you make a donation to help those in need!
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You are invited to visit the career center during our annual open house on Wednesday, November 15th from 6 to 8 PM. Come see what your student has been doing in their program, talk to instructors and meet other members of the staff. We hope to see you tomorrow night.
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Last week we had the privilege of inducting the new members to our National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Thank you to those who attended.
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Our Early Childhood Education program had some fun yesterday celebrating fall! The kids got to do a bunch of different exciting festivities that our students came up with for them!
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This year's Fall Fest was a blast! Looking forward to next year!
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