RRTC CNC Machining student Jack Kerns is putting our new HAAS CNC Toolroom Lathes to work! Hands-on learning and real-world skills in action!
RRTC’s Graphic Design/Digital Marketing and Administrative Assistant students recently toured the CareerTech Printing Facility and Eskimo Joe’s Promotional Products Group!
Students learned about the printing process, explored industry equipment, discovered career opportunities, and visited with graphic designers while seeing promotional products being created. A great hands-on learning experience connecting classroom skills to real-world careers!
Students learned about the printing process, explored industry equipment, discovered career opportunities, and visited with graphic designers while seeing promotional products being created. A great hands-on learning experience connecting classroom skills to real-world careers!
RRTC hosted Traffic Safety Day on November 4 with Oklahoma Challenge. Students participated in hands-on activities and learned about being a responsible driver and responsible passenger. Thank you to all of the partners of Oklahoma Challenge who provided interactive and informative sessions for students. Eight of our partner schools attended with over 200 students learning about traffic safety. Sessions included a rollover simulator, ATV and motorcycle safety, work zone safety and impaired and drunk driving.
The goal of Oklahoma Challenge is to increase teen traffic safety in Oklahoma. When young people are better drivers and passengers, there will be fewer injuries and deaths on our roads.
The goal of Oklahoma Challenge is to increase teen traffic safety in Oklahoma. When young people are better drivers and passengers, there will be fewer injuries and deaths on our roads.
Congratulations to Red River Technology Center CNC Machining Students!
We’re proud to recognize Jared Aker, Gary Pritchett, and Ritchie McKinley from the morning class and Jack Kern, Andrew Stephens, Lincoln Smith, Kasen Beck, and Marley McRae from the afternoon class as recipients of the Gene Haas Foundation Grant! This generous grant was used to provide essential tools and equipment to help these students succeed in completing their CNC Machining program and to support their transition into the workforce.
The Gene Haas Foundation, established by Gene Haas—founder and president of Haas Automation, the largest CNC machine tool manufacturer in North America—continues to invest in the future of manufacturing by supporting technical education and workforce development.
Congratulations to our students on this well-deserved achievement and thank you to the Gene Haas Foundation for its continued support of skilled trades education!
We’re proud to recognize Jared Aker, Gary Pritchett, and Ritchie McKinley from the morning class and Jack Kern, Andrew Stephens, Lincoln Smith, Kasen Beck, and Marley McRae from the afternoon class as recipients of the Gene Haas Foundation Grant! This generous grant was used to provide essential tools and equipment to help these students succeed in completing their CNC Machining program and to support their transition into the workforce.
The Gene Haas Foundation, established by Gene Haas—founder and president of Haas Automation, the largest CNC machine tool manufacturer in North America—continues to invest in the future of manufacturing by supporting technical education and workforce development.
Congratulations to our students on this well-deserved achievement and thank you to the Gene Haas Foundation for its continued support of skilled trades education!
Practice makes progress! RRTC’s Emergency Medical Services students are preparing for their National Registry EMT-EMR skills test with plenty of hands-on practice. Keep up the great work!
RRTC’s Trunk or Treat was held Friday night in the Health Careers Auditorium, and what a great night it was.
Throughout October, all programs collected candy for the event, bringing our candy drive to a GRAND TOTAL of 242.97 pounds! 🎃🍬
Congratulations to Auto Collision for collecting the most candy with an impressive 52.61 pounds! Enjoy your well-deserved pizza party! 🍕
Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make this event a success. Your generosity helped support our Practical Nursing students and made for a fun, memorable night for our community.
Throughout October, all programs collected candy for the event, bringing our candy drive to a GRAND TOTAL of 242.97 pounds! 🎃🍬
Congratulations to Auto Collision for collecting the most candy with an impressive 52.61 pounds! Enjoy your well-deserved pizza party! 🍕
Thank you to everyone who donated and helped make this event a success. Your generosity helped support our Practical Nursing students and made for a fun, memorable night for our community.
A big thank-you to our AM and PM CTSO Officers, Volunteer Tour Guides, and Student Ambassadors for helping make the 8th Grade Career Expo and Sophomore Tours a success! ❤️ A special shout-out to our morning students for giving up three class periods to help make it all happen. We appreciate you! #RRTC #StudentLeaders
RRTC hosted Sophomore Tours on October 28 and 29, welcoming approximately 300 students each day from our partner schools! During the tours, sophomores explored all our full-time programs available to high school students. Online enrollment for the 2027–2028 school year opens on November 2. Students can enroll online at rrtc.edu.
If students are still undecided about a program, they’ll have another opportunity to learn more by shadowing specific programs on December 2 or January 27. Students can sign-up to shadow HERE. We’re excited to help students discover their passions and future career paths at RRTC!
Collaboration in Action at RRTC!
CNC Machining Instructor Chris Perkins and Computer-Aided Drafting Instructor Curtis Suson teamed up last week for collaborative teaching. Mr. Suson taught CNC students print-reading skills from a draftsman’s perspective, while Mr. Perkins introduced drafting students to Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) from a machinist’s perspective.
By learning how these skills are applied in real-world settings, students gain a better understanding of how drafting and machining work together!
CNC Machining Instructor Chris Perkins and Computer-Aided Drafting Instructor Curtis Suson teamed up last week for collaborative teaching. Mr. Suson taught CNC students print-reading skills from a draftsman’s perspective, while Mr. Perkins introduced drafting students to Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) from a machinist’s perspective.
By learning how these skills are applied in real-world settings, students gain a better understanding of how drafting and machining work together!
More great moments from the 8th Grade Career Expo!
A HUGE thank you to all the amazing RRTC staff and students who helped make this event such a success. Your hard work, energy, and dedication made a big impact on the 8th graders exploring their futures.
A HUGE thank you to all the amazing RRTC staff and students who helped make this event such a success. Your hard work, energy, and dedication made a big impact on the 8th graders exploring their futures.
RRTC recently welcomed approximately 550 8th grade students from across the district for an engaging and educational Career Expo. During the event, students had the opportunity to tour each of RRTC’s programs and explore various career paths.
In addition to the hands-on tours, students also heard from several industry guest speakers who shared valuable insights about their professions. Special thanks to our guest speakers:
• Lesa Hefner – Duncan Regional Hospital
• Tucker Wilson – Halliburton
• Craig Taliaferro – Arvest Bank
• Duncan Fire Department
• Brooks Harper – Keynote Speaker-Turning Learning Into Earning
We’re grateful for the partnership with these professionals who helped inspire the next generation of the workforce!
In addition to the hands-on tours, students also heard from several industry guest speakers who shared valuable insights about their professions. Special thanks to our guest speakers:
• Lesa Hefner – Duncan Regional Hospital
• Tucker Wilson – Halliburton
• Craig Taliaferro – Arvest Bank
• Duncan Fire Department
• Brooks Harper – Keynote Speaker-Turning Learning Into Earning
We’re grateful for the partnership with these professionals who helped inspire the next generation of the workforce!
RRTC'S Business Professionals of America Officers for the morning Graphic Design and Digital Marketing program are Caseley Adams-President, Maci Lane-Vice President/Secretary, and Miguel Ruiz-Reporter/Social Media . The afternoon officers are Eava Alvarado-President, Layla Savage-Vice President/Secretary, and Sophie Turner- Reporter/Social Media. Congratulations, students.
RRTC's Technology Student Association officers for the morning Pre-Engineering Academy program are Hayden Harget-President, Sarah Holding-Vice President, and Shylee Orr-Secretary. The afternoon officers are Morgan Thomas-President and Harley Nottingham-Shipman-Vice President. Congratulations, students!
RRTC’s SkillsUSA officers attended the Fall Leadership Conference in Chickasha this week. Several students earned their SkillsUSA Statesman Award for demonstrating leadership, SkillsUSA knowledge, and civic awareness. Congratulations to all our award recipients. We’re proud of our students for continuing to grow their leadership skills and prepare for future careers!
RRTC's SkillsUSA Officer Team for the morning programs are Gary Kain Pritchett-Precision Machining, Andre Morales-Welding, Luke Toomey-Construction, Aubrey Knapp-Computer-Aided Drafting, Matthew Pierce-Automotive Service, Cade Eckles-Automotive Service, Nolan Moreno-Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning , and Ariana Marquez-Cosmetology. The officer team for the afternoon programs are Lincoln Smith-Precision Machining, Kaden Vargis-Welding, Joel Getz-Construction, Itaska Rountree-Computer-Aided Drafting, Daxon Surber-Automotive Service, Maverick Truelock-Automotive Service, Wyatt Brown-Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning, and Breanna Fields-Cosmetology. Congratulations, students!
We’re proud to recognize our Red River Technology Center Lions Club Students of the Month for October!
Saylar Garrett, representing Velma-Alma High School, is a senior in our Clinical Medical Assistant Program and Hailey Potts, representing Duncan High School, is a senior in our Biomedical Science Academy. We truly appreciate the opportunity to attend Lions Club luncheons, where our students get to connect with incredible community servants. The Lions Club continues to make a meaningful impact by generously supporting our students with continuing education scholarships.
Pictured left to right: Corey Ahlfenger, Saylor Garrett, Hailey Potts, and Matt Maloney
Saylar Garrett, representing Velma-Alma High School, is a senior in our Clinical Medical Assistant Program and Hailey Potts, representing Duncan High School, is a senior in our Biomedical Science Academy. We truly appreciate the opportunity to attend Lions Club luncheons, where our students get to connect with incredible community servants. The Lions Club continues to make a meaningful impact by generously supporting our students with continuing education scholarships.
Pictured left to right: Corey Ahlfenger, Saylor Garrett, Hailey Potts, and Matt Maloney
RRTC’s High School Practical Nursing students are getting ready for clinicals with orientation and hands-on preparation!
RRTC alumni giving back! Former EMS students are sharing their skills and experience to help current EMS students succeed.
RRTC’s Cosmetology students welcomed Scott Archuleta, a New York-based sales representative for Pretty in a Minute, who introduced them to new products and techniques. Students enjoyed learning and getting hands-on practice with the latest products!
RRTC’s Clinical Medical Assistant students had the opportunity to participate in the Virtual Dementia Tour, hosted by Second Wind Dreams and the Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma Chapter. This evidence-based experience was a great opportunity for our students to gain a deeper understanding of dementia while building awareness, empathy, and compassion for individuals living with dementia.
