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![Permanent SR 243 Closure & Detour Guide for CCTC Main Campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773758368/collinsccedu/vrrrqczfmkab40blpj7q/243Closed.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773758368/collinsccedu/vrrrqczfmkab40blpj7q/243Closed.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773758368/collinsccedu/vrrrqczfmkab40blpj7q/243Closed.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773758368/collinsccedu/vrrrqczfmkab40blpj7q/243Closed.png","width":1080}])
- Campus Access & Safety
Beginning April 6, 2026, a segment of State Route 243 will be permanently closed between Bent Creek Road (CR 118) and Eaton Road (CR 32) as part of the Chesapeake Bypass Phase 2 construction. This closure directly impacts all staff, students, and visitors traveling to the Collins Career Technical Center Main Campus in Getaway from the Proctorville, Chesapeake, and Huntington areas, requiring the use of alternate routes such as Big Branch Road, Eaton Road, or Slate Run Road. Commuters traveling to the Main Campus from the Coal Grove and Deering directions are not affected by this closure and may continue to use SR 243 as usual. Drivers are advised to consult the interactive detour map below and allow an additional 20–25 minutes for their commute until the project's estimated completion in Fall 2028.
![CCTC Class of 2026 Completion Ceremony Details & Schedule]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777906620/collinsccedu/wmqjtsga7cg6sfheodoh/Graduation.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1777906620/collinsccedu/wmqjtsga7cg6sfheodoh/Graduation.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1777906620/collinsccedu/wmqjtsga7cg6sfheodoh/Graduation.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777906620/collinsccedu/wmqjtsga7cg6sfheodoh/Graduation.png","width":1080}])
- High School
Collins Career Technical Center’s Class of 2026 completion ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 6:00 PM at Ironton High School, with graduates arriving at 5:00 PM for check-in. Additional events include a senior breakfast and awards, practice, and photos earlier that day. Students must wear their home school gown (no caps), and certificates will be distributed after the ceremony during scheduled pickup times once all financial obligations are met. Families are encouraged to attend and celebrate this milestone, with select events available via livestream.
![22 CCTC HOSA Students Advance to the State Leadership Conference]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773682794/collinsccedu/h7507ld5ec7yzsxdjto4/642295073_34618937794356604_116434497493289339_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773682794/collinsccedu/h7507ld5ec7yzsxdjto4/642295073_34618937794356604_116434497493289339_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773682794/collinsccedu/h7507ld5ec7yzsxdjto4/642295073_34618937794356604_116434497493289339_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773682794/collinsccedu/h7507ld5ec7yzsxdjto4/642295073_34618937794356604_116434497493289339_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773682794/collinsccedu/h7507ld5ec7yzsxdjto4/642295073_34618937794356604_116434497493289339_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773682794/collinsccedu/h7507ld5ec7yzsxdjto4/642295073_34618937794356604_116434497493289339_n.jpg","width":2034}])
Twenty-two CCTC HOSA students are headed to the State Leadership Conference after earning nine first-place awards, seven second-place honors, and multiple third- and fourth-place finishes at regionals. The post celebrates their preparation and excitement, inviting the community to congratulate and support them as they compete at State.
![FFA Veterinary Science Invitational Brings Record Turnout to CCTC]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773681195/collinsccedu/o7mvtq8ahxpkktiiwvxb/651304620_947494811030240_4569742283223968947_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773681195/collinsccedu/o7mvtq8ahxpkktiiwvxb/651304620_947494811030240_4569742283223968947_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773681195/collinsccedu/o7mvtq8ahxpkktiiwvxb/651304620_947494811030240_4569742283223968947_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773681195/collinsccedu/o7mvtq8ahxpkktiiwvxb/651304620_947494811030240_4569742283223968947_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773681195/collinsccedu/o7mvtq8ahxpkktiiwvxb/651304620_947494811030240_4569742283223968947_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773681195/collinsccedu/o7mvtq8ahxpkktiiwvxb/651304620_947494811030240_4569742283223968947_n.jpg","width":1842}])
CCTC hosted its annual FFA Veterinary Science Invitational last weekend with a record turnout of 40 students from five FFA chapters. Students completed a written test, an identification section, and four hands-on practicums, with volunteer judges supporting learning throughout the day. The next step is the online state test on Monday, March 16, followed by the state competition in the coming weeks.
![CCTC Early Childhood Education FCCLA Members Earn Regional Medals, Advance to State]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773680271/collinsccedu/jpmgvbbea03osqo2qnd0/649263967_4374214662852549_1505351439865835025_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773680271/collinsccedu/jpmgvbbea03osqo2qnd0/649263967_4374214662852549_1505351439865835025_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773680271/collinsccedu/jpmgvbbea03osqo2qnd0/649263967_4374214662852549_1505351439865835025_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773680271/collinsccedu/jpmgvbbea03osqo2qnd0/649263967_4374214662852549_1505351439865835025_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773680271/collinsccedu/jpmgvbbea03osqo2qnd0/649263967_4374214662852549_1505351439865835025_n.jpg","width":1455}])
CCTC’s Early Childhood Education FCCLA members earned medals at the Regional Competition at Licking Valley High School, including Gold for Mackenzie Burns and Silver for Autumn Calderon, plus a Silver team finish for Khyla Taylor and Cayla Williams. The post explains what FCCLA is, celebrates how students represented the program, and shares that Mackenzie and Autumn qualified for the state competition on April 16–17 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.