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.

Vinal Tech SKillsUSA Officers 2008/2009

Vinal Tech SKillsUSA Officers 2008/2009

Seated left to right:  Breanne Hunt, Treasurer; Ray Ramirez, Co-Vice President;
Matt Kimball, President; Jonathan Rodriguez, Co-Vice President; Holly Dettore, Secretary

Standing left to right:  Micheil McLeod, Parliamentarian; Jonathan Holmes, Reporter;
Rachel Gibbs, Historian

 
2008 - 2009 Activities
Blood Drive in the Gym Thursday, September 25, 2008 See more details and photos
Entertainment Book 09 Fundraiser November 1, 2008 to November 15, 2008 - Please see Mr. Balch or Mrs. Leahy for order forms and information - Books are $25 each - Proceeds to benefit SkillsUSA activities and state and national conference attendees
Officer Installation Ceremony
Friday, December 12, 2008 - in the TLH 10:45 a.m. See more details and photos
Blood Drive in the Gym
Friday, November 21, 2008 - 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. - in the gym. See more details and photos
Country Meats Fundraiser
November 15, 2008 - November 20, 2008 - More info to follow
Holiday Movie in the Gym
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - Tickets $3.00 each - Students may purchase tickets starting November 18th during all lunches. Proceeds to benefit the 55th Annual Bernie O'Rourke/Detroit Hunter Memorial Christmas Workshop providing new unwrapped toys to needy children in the greater Middletown area.  Community service partnership with National Honor Society.
Toy Drive Monday, December 8th during Career Selection Night - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, December 9th in the front of the building from 6 p.m to 8 p.m.  Toys can be dropped off in the lobby.  Parents and students are asked to donate one new unwrapped toy to be given to a needy child.  SkillsUSA and National Honor Society community service partnership.  Toys will be donated to the 55th Annual Bernie O'Rourke/Detroit Hunter Memorial Christmas Workshop. See more details and photos
Holiday Movie in the Gym Tuesday, December 23, 2008 - Tickets $3.00 each - Students may purchase tickets starting December 16th during all lunches.
Bowl-A-Thon
Friday, March 20, 2009 - Site to be determined - more info to follow
Blood Drive in the Gym Friday, January 16, 2009 - 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. - in the gym See more details and photos
CT Special Olympics Penguin Plunge Saturday, February 21, 2009 - Crystal Lake, Middletown - See more details and photos
Nutmeg Fundraiser Spring Bulb Sale February 14, 2009 to March 1, 2009 - More info to follow.
32nd Annual SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference Friday, March 27, 2009 - Vinal Technical High School - See more details and photos. Conference
Bowling Lockin
Thursday April 9, 2009 - Site to be determined - More info to follow
Pasta Dinner Thursday May 7, 2009 - Cafeteria - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Proceeds to benefit students attending the national conference in Kansas City in June.
Car Wash
Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Site to be determined - Proceeds to benefit students attending the national conference in Kansas City in June.
Anuual Car Cruise Night

Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 5 p.m to 8 p.m. - Vinal Tech - Music, Food & Prizes - Proceeds to benefit students attending the national conference in Kansas City in June. - See More Details.

School-Wide Tag Sale Saturday, May 31, 2009 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Vinal Tech - More info to follow - Proceeds to benefit students attending the national conference in Kansas City in June.
Annual National SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference held in Kansas CIty June 23-26, 2009
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Link to the National Skills USA VICA Web site
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