The James Rumsey Technical Institute held its annual AAA Awards ceremony Thursday to recognize outstanding students. Recipients are chosen from eighteen high school technical programs and four high school academic areas. Kevin Harvey from JRTI’s business partner, Napa Auto Parts, and several representatives from the tri-county school system participated in the ceremony. Each year, every […]
Read MoreIf your child is registered for the JRTI Summer Career Academy, please read the information below. You will also receive this information in an email. JRTI Summer Career Academy: June 3, 4, and 5, 2025 In order for this time to be safe and successful please read this information with your child. Bus Schedules Berkeley County Berkeley County […]
Read MoreJefferson County Emergency Services Agency donated a hose prop to our Firefighting program. This prop is mobile and adjustable. It will be used to teach students how load and deploy different sizes and configurations of fire hose. It can be used right inside the classroom and adjusted to any height needed.
Read MorePlease join us in celebrating National Assistant Principals Week by recognizing JRTI’s two very hard-working Assistant Principals. Dr. Tress and Mr. Albright each carry a long list of responsibilities. They go above and beyond for our students, faculty, and staff. Thank you for everything you do!
Read MoreSupport James Rumsey Technical Institute’s SkillsUSA Champions: Help 12 Gold Medalists Shine at Nationals! Celebrating Excellence, Seeking Your Support! James Rumsey’s brightest young talents have done it again! Twelve hardworking students from across the eastern panhandle earned gold medals at the SkillsUSA West Virginia Championships, showcasing their skills in fields like cisco, robotics, masonry, and […]
Read MoreJRTI students traveled to Fairmont to participate in the WV State SkillsUSA Conference. They competed is several events related to leadership and trade skills related to their programs. Our students always perform well at these competitions and this year was certainly no exception. The students brought home 13 GOLD, 16 SILVER, and 4 BRONZE medals. […]
Read MoreTuesday, March 3, 2025 Students in JRTI’s ProStart program competed in the WV State ProStart Hospitality Cup Competition at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, WV. They won 1st place in the culinary competition out of 13 teams. See the menu below. The team will be advancing to the National ProStart Competition in Baltimore, MD on May 2-4, […]
Read MoreWe still have a few high school programs with spaces available. You can still apply but time is running out. You will need to meet with the instructor for an interview. They may contact you by email so check your email regularly.
Read MoreJRTI held our annual Teacher of the Year Breakfast Event on Friday, December 6, 2024. This year’s finalists included Kyle Albright, Welding, Kevin Price, Diesel Technology, and Phillip Barrett, Electrical Technician. Chef Stephen Brown’s ProStart High School Culinary students prepared and served an assortment of breakfast options to the entire faculty and community partners in […]
Read MoreThe Summer Career Academy provides students about to start 9th and 10th grade with a unique opportunity to explore the growing world of career & technical education. Taking cues from James Rumsey Technical Institute’s Simulated Workplace curriculum, students are invited to participate in activities & live jobs related to some of the free high school […]
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