Frisco ISD Career & Technical Education Center

11/03/2026

What does it take to build a secure online business? Our CTEC Cybersecurity students tackled the challenge! They developed eCommerce business plans and engineered network topology designs for the fictional company Bikes, Boards and Beyond, applying network architecture, cybersecurity principles, and infrastructure planning to build a secure, reliable digital operation. From business strategy to network design, students put their technical knowledge to the test!

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11/02/2026

11/01/2026

🐾 Cracking the Code of Veterinary Medical Terminology! 🩺
Our Veterinary Science students have been exploring how medical terms are built, breaking them down into prefixes, root words and suffixes to uncover the meaning behind each term.

From investigating their Greek and Latin origins to putting their knowledge to the test through word banks, terminology relays and mystery patient case files, students have been developing the skills to decode veterinary language like the professionals!

These activities are helping students build their medical vocabulary, strengthen their problem-solving skills and understand how veterinary professionals communicate about animal health. Who knew learning word parts could be such a PAWsome puzzle?

10/31/2026

🎃 A little Halloween whimsy, a lot of festive fun, and some wonderfully spirited Health Science Clinical interns!

Our interns brought their Halloween enthusiasm to HarborChase of Plano, helping residents celebrate the season and adding a little extra magic to the festivities. The kids got right into the spirit, sharing smiles, laughs, and plenty of Halloween fun along the way!

It's hands-on learning with a heart: building connections, caring for others, and discovering that making someone's day a little brighter is one of the most rewarding parts of healthcare. 🧡

10/31/2026

Engineering Beyond the Classroom!

Our Engineering Design and Development (EDD) seniors are stepping into the professional world through a new job-shadowing pilot at CTEC!

Students are getting a firsthand look at life inside engineering firms, learning about design processes, teamwork, project management, communication, and the many moving parts that bring real-world projects to life. Even if civil engineering isn't their ultimate destination, these experiences offer valuable lessons for nearly any engineering career.

A huge thank-you to our participating partners for investing in our students and helping them connect classroom learning to the real world! The first students headed out recently, and we're looking forward to seeing more of these future engineers in action!

List of participating firms:
• BEAM Concrete
• BGE, Inc.
• City of Frisco
• CobbFendley
• CORE Construction
• Garver
• Kimley-Horn
• Stantec
• TexTerra
• Westwood

Westwood Professional Services

10/30/2026

🎃🍪 👻A LITTLE HALLOWEEN MAGIC, FRESH FROM THE BAKE SHOP!

Our student-run bakery has been cooking up some spooky-sweet creativity! From Halloween masterpieces to frightfully fun treats, our students are turning their baking skills into edible works of art.

These creations are proof that at CTEC, learning is hands-on, creativity is encouraged, and the results are scarily delicious! 🕸️

10/30/2026

The Road to Flight Is Paved with a Few Crashes!

Students in Mr. Dahl’s Aerospace Engineering class put their gliders to the test this week, working toward longer, straighter, more stable flights. Along the way, a few gliders met their match with the floor, but every crash brought a valuable lesson in iterative design.

From balancing the center of gravity to mastering the angle of attack and reducing drag, students discovered that successful flight takes more than just wings and a little wishful thinking. It takes testing, tweaking, and trying again!

At CTEC, sometimes the best lessons come with a crash landing.
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10/29/2026

🍽️ Your table is waiting. But not for long!

Saveur, our student-run restaurant, serves up French-inspired cuisine prepared by our talented Culinary Arts students. With fresh pasta, handmade dough, and professional service, it’s a delicious way to support student learning. Just don’t wait too long to book. Tables fill up quickly!

📅 Fall 2026 Dining Dates
🕚 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

November: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
December: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16

📞 Reservations are encouraged! Call 469-633-6780 to reserve your table.
www.friscoisd.org/o/cte/page/restaurant

Come hungry. Leave impressed. Support the next generation of culinary professionals!

10/29/2026

ICYMI: Part Three dropped today!
https://www.friscoisd.org/article/3218542

We’re turning up the heat, firing up the welders, and getting hands-on with veterinary science! 🔥 From student-run restaurants and precision metalwork to real-world veterinary diagnostics, the latest installment of What’s Happening at the CTE Center showcases students building skills, exploring careers, and putting their learning to work.

Read Part Three: Culinary Arts, Agricultural Mechanics and Veterinary
https://www.friscoisd.org/article/3218542

10/28/2026

***THIS is CTEC!***
www.friscoisd.org/article/3215017

Real-world projects. Industry-level skills. Students turning their passions into possibilities.

From Graphic Design to Law and Government to Animal and Plant Science, our students aren't just learning about careers. They're getting hands-on experience preparing for them. And this is just a glimpse of what's happening across our campus!

See for yourself! 👇
https://www.friscoisd.org/article/3215017