Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy

🎓Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible VTCTA Class of 2026!

From classrooms to competitions, certifications to service, this class has left a lasting legacy of leadership, resilience, and Sentinel pride. ❤️💙

You all are ready to make an impact on the world.

As you turn the tassel and begin your next chapter, remember:
“Once a Sentinel, Always a Sentinel.”

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Your future is bright, and we cannot wait to see where your journey takes you. 🎉🎓 .2026

Congratulations to Sentinel Senior Russell Bettis on being awarded the prestigious Air Force ROTC Scholarship!

Russell’s hard work, leadership, dedication, and commitment to service have earned him this incredible opportunity.

We are also proud to celebrate his next chapter as he prepares to attend Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles.

Your Sentinel family is proud of you, Russell — we can’t wait to see all you accomplish!

Introducing our 'CCSD Superintendent’s Medallion Recipients!'

🎖️This elite honor is only awarded to the top 1% of the Class of 2026. These amazing students earned:

📝 ACT Excellence: A composite score of 31 or higher

📚 AP Mastery: A score of 3 or higher on at least one AP exam

💼 CTE Success: Successful completion of a Career and Technical Education program.

Their hard work across rigorous academics and technical skills embodies the very best of Veterans Tribute Career & Technical Academy

🎉 A Week of Celebration & Excellence! 🎉

What an incredible week honoring the dedication, leadership, and achievements of our students!

🏅 Sentinel Service Awards – Recognizing over 100 students who go above and beyond by volunteering in our community.

🎖️ JROTC Awards – Nearly 250 cadets were celebrated for their leadership, discipline, and commitment to excellence.

🎓 Senior Awards – Highlighting the outstanding accomplishments of the Class of 2026.

We are so proud of each and every student who was recognized last week. Your hard work, character, and perseverance truly embody what it means to be a Sentinel!

🎓✨ Senior Day 2026 ✨🎓

What a day to celebrate our incredible Class of 2026! From great food to nonstop games, an epic dodgeball showdown, and plenty of laughs along the way—the day was all about making memories together. 🏐🍔🎉

More than anything, it was a day filled with friendship, connection, and the moments that make senior year so special.

Here’s to the memories you’ve made, the friendships you’ve built, and the bright futures ahead. We’re proud of you, seniors!

VTCTA is excited to announce that our online auction is now live!

Get yourself a signed VGK hockey stick, do a Colorado River tour, jumpstart a new career with an EMS Training Package, visit local museums.....and more!!

Auction Dates: April 30 – May 10 (closes at 5:00 PM)

There are two great ways to support:
-Place bids on a variety of exciting items
-Make a direct donation to the scholarship fund

All auction items have been generously donated by our valued community partners, businesses, and organizations. Every dollar raised will go directly toward funding our Sentinel Scholarships, supporting our outstanding Sentinel students

Thank you for helping us invest in the future of our students!

https://veteranstributecta.betterworld.org/auctions/vt-scholarship-auction-2

Congratulations to our students who competed at the HOSA State Leadership Conference! We are incredibly proud of how you represented our school and the future of healthcare!

CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
🥇 1st Place | 🥉 3rd Place | 4th Place

First Aid/CPR
🥇 1st Place | 🥈 2nd Place | 4th Place

Sports Medicine
🥈 2nd Place

EMT
🏅 4th Place

Outstanding work to all competitors!

Join us in recognizing VTCTA senior Kaylee Nicolas, who has been featured as a CCSD Star Graduate!

We are proud of you, Kaylee!

Meet Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy Star Grad: Kaylee Nicolas ⭐🎓

Kaylee has demonstrated a strong work ethic, reliability, and drive for continuous growth, which distinguish her as a student prepared to succeed in post-secondary education and beyond.

Learn more: https://weareccsd.net/4t4ILyc

Congratulations to William Duran Meza! 🎉

William has been selected as a recipient of the Hispanic & Latino Legacy Scholarship—an outstanding accomplishment that highlights his dedication, perseverance, and commitment to success.

This honor recognizes his achievements both in and out of the classroom, as well as the positive impact he continues to make in his community. We’re excited to see what lies ahead for him!

👏 Congratulations, William, well deserved

🎯 Congratulations to senior JD Comendador on an outstanding performance at the 2026 NASP Western National Tournament!

JD represented himself and his program with excellence, earning an incredible 2nd-place finish in the 12th-grade boys division among top archers from across the western region.

Great work JD!!