link to Connecticut Technical High School System web site
Vinal Technical High School, 60 Daniels Street, Middletown, CT 06457
 
Telephone: (860) 344-7100, FAX: (860) 344-2622

 

 

Skills USA

Advisors
Michele Leahy Michele.Leahy@ct.gov
William Balch William.Balch@ct.gov
 

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives, working together to ensure America has a skilled work force.  It helps each student excel.  SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers, high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.

2007/2008 Vinal Tech SkillsUSA Officers
2007/2008 Vinal Tech SkillsUSA Officers
Pictured left to right front:  Micheil McLeod, Parliamentarian; Rachel Gibbs, Chaplain; Holly Dettore, Historian; Terri Bressler, Secretary
Back: Matt Kimball, Reporter; Joe Meehan, President; Jonathan Rodriguez, Vice-President; Ray Ramirez, Treasurer
 
2007 - 2008 Activities
Blood Drive in the Gym Tuesday, October 3, 2007 See more details and photos.
Halloween Dance
Friday, October 26, 2007 - 6 p.m to 10 p.m. See more details and photos.
Hypnotist in the Gym
Wednesday, November 21, 2007 -See more details and photos
Holiday Movie Time
Friday, December 21, 2007 - 9 A.M. in the gym...Now showing Adam Sandler's hilarious hit Eight Crazy Nights.  Students may purchase tickets in the cafeteria during all lunches beginning Friday, December 7, 2007 until Monday, December 17, 2007.  Tickets are$3.00 per person. All students are encouraged to purchase a ticket and enjoy the fun...all proceeds from this event help support SkillsUSA activities for the year.
Bowl-A-Thon
January 9, 2008 - Community Service Activity - Proceeds will be used to purchase Build-a-Bears for patients at the CT Children's Medical Center See more details and photos
Blood Drive in the Gym Friday, January 18, 2008 - 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. See more details and photos
Laser Tag Lock-In

Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 12 midnight to 7 a.m. - New World Laser Tag, Main Street, Middletown, CT See more details and photos

Social Event/Fundraising Activity

Penguin Plunge Saturday, February 23, 2008 - Crystal Lake, Middletown, CT See more details and photos
Nutmeg Fundraising Catalog Sales
February 8, 2008 to February 22, 2008 -
SkillsUSA Officer Installation Ceremony Postponed...stay tuned for new date!!! - Family members of the 2007/2008 Vinal Tech SkillsUSA officers are welcome to attend!
Women's Self Defense Demonstration Presented by Middletown Kenpo Karate and 2007 SkillsUSA Alumni, Jose Pacheco - 6 p.m. in the cafeteria
Blood Drive in the Gym Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Bowling Lock-In
Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. - Colony Brunswick Lanes, Route 5, Wallingford, CT- $30.00 per person - price includes bowling all night, pizza, soda and breakfast in the morning.  Tickets go on sale during all lunches starting March 7, 2008.  Social Event/Fundraising Activity - CANCELLED STAY TUNED FOR RESCHEDULED DATE!
31st Annual SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference Friday, March 28, 2008 - Vinal Technical High School - See more details.
Chicken Parmesan/Pasta Dinner
Thursday, May 8, 2008 - 5:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m in the school cafeteria - Please help support the State Champions - Please contact Mrs. Leahy or Mr. Balch if you can donate food items! More info to follow! All proceeds from this event to benefit Vinal SkillsUSA State Champions trip to Kansas City
Car Wash Saturday, May 16, 2008 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Site to be determined!  More info to follow - All proceeds from this event to benefit Vinal SkillsUSA State Champions trip to Kansas City
Annual Car Cruise Night
Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. .  - This is our largest fundraising event to support our State Champions trek to Kansas City .  More info to follow! -
Car Wash
Saturday, May 31, 2008 - Site to be determined - More info to follow! - All proceeds from this event to benefit Vinal SkillsUSA State Champions trip to Kansas City