Pennsylvania School Board recognized January as School Director Recognition Month In honor of school boards’ commitment to our students, schools, and communities.

Our school directors are faithful public servants!. Each month, they devote countless hours to board businesses’ challenging and complex responsibilities, including voting on budgets, adopting policy, and conducting comprehensive planning with no monetary pay.

Our nine Joint Operating Committee Members play a vital part in our school’s administrative team, making informed decisions that lead public schools and provide opportunities for every student to succeed. We are very fortunate to have such a supportive and visionary board.

Did you hear about the new Exercise Science & Sports Technology program at UBCTS? Click here for more information or apply directly using this link. We will hold an Exercise Science & Sports Technology Information Session on Thursday, January 27th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. I will provide an overview of the program and answer any questions.

Congrats to Dakota Smith, Kristy Hernandez, and Anna James on their successful showing of Katahdin lambs at the PA Farm Show. Thank you, New Holland Sales and Broc Sandelin (Delaware Valley University Dean of Agriculture), for your support at auction! Our students learned many valuable lessons!

We saw multiple welding processes used, including self-shielded flux core welding and carbon air arc gouging. The students had never been exposed to welding with a ceramic backing before, and the crew from Caroll Engineering was kind enough to give them some materials to practice with. Students also observed professional welders going back up the water tower and utilizing fall harnesses. In addition, students made valuable industry contacts.

Comments from our students included “The field trip solidified the idea that welding was going to be his career” and “best field trip ever!

Congratulations to Mr. Ruch's AM and PM Machining & Engineering Technologies classes! Both classes had the highest percentage of students with perfect attendance in their session for December and received delicious donuts recently for a job well done.

Nicomatic engineers Miriam Polzine and Zach Blandeni described how they provide their clients with solutions to specific cable and connector needs. Students listened, asked questions, and learned the skill levels required for each position within the company. Please click here to learn more about Nicomatic's products and markets.

Kaitlyn Butler is a senior Agriculture Education major at Delaware Valley University. She has been involved in several clubs at DelVal, including Block & Bridle and DVU Collegiate Farm Bureau, where she held many different leadership positions, including Livestock Show President and Fundraising Chair. Besides being involved in clubs, Katie has also been a teaching assistant for two other classes!

Katie’s interest in all things ag comes from growing up on the Koplin Farm, where they grow soybeans and corn on over two hundred acres. She is looking forward to her new journey at UBCTS and is excited to learn from her cooperating teacher and the students! During her free time, Katie likes to go hunting and fishing, photography, and spend time with her family.

Katie’s interest in all things ag comes from growing up on the Koplin Farm, where they grow soybeans and corn on over two hundred acres. She is looking forward to her new journey at UBCTS and is excited to learn from her cooperative teacher and the students! During her free time, Katie likes to go hunting and fishing, photography, and spend time with her family.

William Gaenssle, a Pennridge senior in our Welding and Fabrication Technology program, has been named Student of the Month for December at the Upper Bucks County Technical School. William is the son of Anne and David Gaenssle.

William was nominated by his instructor, Mr. Kosak, for consistently displaying outstanding performance in his Welding & Fabrication program and at his worksite. Last week, Mr. Kosak also nominated William for November’s Word of the Month respect, an essential workplace readiness skill needed for success in the workplace.

William has earned his 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA safety certifications. He also utilizes his technical and career-readiness skills at Heritage Fence in Skippack, where he’s employed as a welder. In his free time, William enjoys working on cars and riding dirtbikes.

After graduation, William hopes to continue his welding career at Triangle Technical School in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.