Career Center Students Participate in Day of Caring

Each year students from New Castle Career Center serves the community through the Henry County Day of Caring. Through this special day, students help organizations in the community cross some things off of their “to-do” list. This year’s participating programs were Veterinary Science Education, Education Careers, Health Science Education, and Computer Operations.

The Veterinary Science Education class volunteered at the Henry County Animal Shelter. They deep cleaned the shelter by reorganizing the supply shed, cleaning windows, doors, floors, weeding the flower beds, and putting together promotional materials. Along the way they had the opportunity to love on the animals too.

“It is always a pleasure to give back to the community that gives so much to my students,” Melody Warner, Veterinary Science Instructor, noted. “We will definitely continue to serve the shelter throughout the school year.”

Education Careers students spent the day at Westwood Elementary School. Students helped organize and count unused textbooks and reading materials. The Computer Operations (CO) students also helped a local elementary school. Parker Elementary received interactive touch panels that the CO students built for them.

The morning Health Science Education class worked on the grounds at the Danielson Center, which is now the location for their class sessions. They planted mums, trimmed shrubs, pulled weeds, picked up trash, and ran the weed eater. The afternoon class spent time at the Courier Times painting and cleaning up the grounds.

“These classes have such a strong work ethic. When given the option of a break, they pushed through and completed the work with a team effort,” Angie Talbott, Health Science Education Instructor, explained. “All students took pride and ownership in their work and I couldn’t have been prouder.”