🎉 Congratulations to our Student Employees of the Month for April! 🎓👏 We’re thrilled to recognize Colton Thrower & Cole Aaron for their outstanding dedication and hard work. Colton is a Senior at West Point High School and attends our HVAC Program. Cole is a Junior at Vinemont High School and attends our Precision Machining Program. Your commitment and enthusiasm have truly set you apart, and we're grateful for all that you do. 🌟 A special thank you to Cullman Savings Bank for sponsoring this award and helping us celebrate the incredible contributions of our students.🏦💙 Keep up the fantastic work!


Join us for our 1st Annual CATA Career Fair Night on April 30th! 🎉
We’re excited to welcome a wide range of industry partners and organizations ready to connect with our students and community, including: Terracon, St. John and Associates, WSCC, Cullman Regional, Cullman Rehab & Healthcare, Hanceville Nursing & Rehab, Right at Home (Home Healthcare), U.S. Army, Air Force & Space Force, Air National Guard, Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Army National Guard, R.E. Garrison, Long Lewis, Guthrie Automotive, RevNet Technologies LLC, Ervin Cable, Ironworkers Local 92, Mach 3, Wilson Machine, GLS Supply, Royal Technologies, Agcor, SDAC Services, Walmart Distribution Center, General Dynamics Mission Systems, WildWater, and Alabama Farm Credit.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to explore careers and make connections for your future!
We’re excited to welcome a wide range of industry partners and organizations ready to connect with our students and community, including: Terracon, St. John and Associates, WSCC, Cullman Regional, Cullman Rehab & Healthcare, Hanceville Nursing & Rehab, Right at Home (Home Healthcare), U.S. Army, Air Force & Space Force, Air National Guard, Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Army National Guard, R.E. Garrison, Long Lewis, Guthrie Automotive, RevNet Technologies LLC, Ervin Cable, Ironworkers Local 92, Mach 3, Wilson Machine, GLS Supply, Royal Technologies, Agcor, SDAC Services, Walmart Distribution Center, General Dynamics Mission Systems, WildWater, and Alabama Farm Credit.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to explore careers and make connections for your future!

It's Assistant Principal Appreciation week and we are incredibly grateful for our Assistant Principal, Mr. Johnson! His leadership, support, and dedication make a difference every single day at CATA. Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, and school community!

Our Collision Repair students at CATA are taking hands-on learning to the next level—building an electric bike completely from scratch! 🔧⚡ From design to assembly, these students are applying real-world skills, problem-solving, and innovation every step of the way. We’re proud to see their hard work come to life in such an exciting and forward-thinking project! 🚲

🎉 Congratulations to our Student Employees of the Month for March! 🎓👏 We’re thrilled to recognize Cameron Phillips & Lacey Smith for their outstanding dedication and hard work. Cameron is a Junior at West Point High School and attends our Engineering Program. Lacey is a Senior at Vinemont High School and attends our Cybersecurity Program. Your commitment and enthusiasm have truly set you apart, and we're grateful for all that you do. 🌟 A special thank you to Cullman Savings Bank for sponsoring this award and helping us celebrate the incredible contributions of our students.🏦💙 Keep up the fantastic work!
30 days ago, Kayla M
30 days ago, Kayla M


Congratulations to the winners of our 2026 Cullman County FFA Competition!
Compact Tractor
1st Franklin Bailey—Hanceville High
2nd Timber Reese—Fairview High
3rd Jayden McHan—Good Hope High
Prepared Speech
1st Lexi Jones—West Point High
2nd Audrey Blocker—Holly Pond High
3rd Angelina Jaimes—Fairview High
Ag Mechanics
1st—Holly Pond High
2nd—Hanceville High
3rd—West Point High
4th—Fairview High
Highest Score—Tie
Jackson Miller—Holly Pond
Carson Cain—Hanceville
Horse Evaluation
1st Holly Pond High
2nd Cullman High
3rd Good Hope High
4th Fairview High
Highest Score
Zella Creel—Good Hope






The application for the 2026–2027 school year at CATA is now LIVE! 🎉
If you’re ready to explore hands-on learning, real-world skills, and exciting career pathways, now is the time to apply. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of all the amazing things happening at CATA. Apply today and take the first step toward your future!
CLICK THIS LINK TO APPLY!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpXHXKqhQFk9R6J1HKUHF7X07xF05_kQ8PCjIpSjckHH_Cyg/viewform
If you’re ready to explore hands-on learning, real-world skills, and exciting career pathways, now is the time to apply. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of all the amazing things happening at CATA. Apply today and take the first step toward your future!
CLICK THIS LINK TO APPLY!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpXHXKqhQFk9R6J1HKUHF7X07xF05_kQ8PCjIpSjckHH_Cyg/viewform

Future beauty professionals in action! Our cosmetology students are pampering clients today performing red light therapy and personalized facials as part of their practical training. Hands-on training meets real-world experience.



Our Valentine’s Anything But Hair Challenge has been an amazing display of creativity and talent! 💄💕
This project pushes students to think outside the box and showcase their artistic abilities in a non-traditional way.
We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to Option Wig Shop for donating the Styrofoam heads that helped bring these designs to life. We appreciate your support!
1st Place Team - Rayne Baker, Peyton Shultz
2nd Place Team- Natalia Henson, Lucille Aldana
3rd Place Team- Shelby Sims, Leatha Roat
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This project pushes students to think outside the box and showcase their artistic abilities in a non-traditional way.
We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to Option Wig Shop for donating the Styrofoam heads that helped bring these designs to life. We appreciate your support!
1st Place Team - Rayne Baker, Peyton Shultz
2nd Place Team- Natalia Henson, Lucille Aldana
3rd Place Team- Shelby Sims, Leatha Roat
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Our Valentine’s Anything But Hair Challenge has been an amazing display of creativity and talent! 💄💕
This project pushes students to think outside the box and showcase their artistic abilities in a non-traditional way.
We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to Option Wig Shop for donating the Styrofoam heads that helped bring these designs to life. We appreciate your support!
1st Place Team - Rayne Baker, Peyton Shultz
2nd Place Team- Natalia Henson, Lucille Aldana
3rd Place Team- Shelby Sims, Leatha Roat
POST 1 OF 2
This project pushes students to think outside the box and showcase their artistic abilities in a non-traditional way.
We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to Option Wig Shop for donating the Styrofoam heads that helped bring these designs to life. We appreciate your support!
1st Place Team - Rayne Baker, Peyton Shultz
2nd Place Team- Natalia Henson, Lucille Aldana
3rd Place Team- Shelby Sims, Leatha Roat
POST 1 OF 2






🎉 Congratulations to our Student Employees of the Month for February! 🎓👏 We’re thrilled to recognize Macie Garmon & Kiley Lackey for their outstanding dedication and hard work. Macie is a Senior at West Point High School and attends our Culinary Arts Program. Kiley is a Senior at West Point High School and attends our Cosmetology Program. Your commitment and enthusiasm have truly set you apart, and we're grateful for all that you do. 🌟 A special thank you to Cullman Savings Bank for sponsoring this award and helping us celebrate the incredible contributions of our students.🏦💙 Keep up the fantastic work!


✨ You’re Invited to CATA’s Open House! ✨
Join us this Thursday, February 12th, for our CATA Open House! Come explore our programs, meet our incredible instructors, tour our campus, and see learning opportunities that set CATA apart.
Whether you’re a future student, family member, or community partner, we’d love to welcome you and show you what makes CATA such a special place. We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us this Thursday, February 12th, for our CATA Open House! Come explore our programs, meet our incredible instructors, tour our campus, and see learning opportunities that set CATA apart.
Whether you’re a future student, family member, or community partner, we’d love to welcome you and show you what makes CATA such a special place. We can’t wait to see you there!

🎉 CATA Teacher of the Year 🎉
Congratulations to Keith Rice, our well-deserving Teacher of the Year! With seven years of teaching experience and a strong background as a professional welder, Mr. Rice brings real-world learning into the classroom every day. His high expectations, unwavering support, and passion for student success prepare learners for both graduation and meaningful careers. We are proud to celebrate an educator who truly exemplifies excellence at CATA! 👏
Congratulations to Keith Rice, our well-deserving Teacher of the Year! With seven years of teaching experience and a strong background as a professional welder, Mr. Rice brings real-world learning into the classroom every day. His high expectations, unwavering support, and passion for student success prepare learners for both graduation and meaningful careers. We are proud to celebrate an educator who truly exemplifies excellence at CATA! 👏

🎉 Congratulations to our Student Employees of the Month for January! 🎓👏 We’re thrilled to recognize Eli Lee & Asher McNabb their outstanding dedication and hard work. Eli is a Senior at West Point High School and attends our Auto Service Program. Asher is a Senior at West Point High School and attends our Auto Collision Program. Your commitment and enthusiasm have truly set you apart, and we're grateful for all that you do. 🌟 A special thank you to Cullman Savings Bank for sponsoring this award and helping us celebrate the incredible contributions of our students.🏦💙 Keep up the fantastic work!


January is School Board Member Appreciation Month, and we would like to extend a sincere thank you to Richard Hays and all of our dedicated board members. Your leadership, commitment, and support make a meaningful difference for our students, staff, and families at CATA and across our school district. We are truly grateful for the time, care, and vision you bring to serving our schools.

Cosmetology students at CATA are completing their semester tests today, showcasing their skills in foiling, blow- dry and style, along with acrylic nails.








Christmas Break Information

🎉 Congratulations to our CATA Robotics Teams! 🤖✨
We’re proud to celebrate the incredible achievements from the Cullman County Robotics Competition held on Friday, November 21st!
🏅 Teamwork Runner-Up Award
• Crimson Bowers
• David Ruiz
🏆 Design Award
• Hayden Sterling
• Isaiah Hudson
• Marlee Phares
🥇 Skills County Champions
• Jathen Oakes
• Braxton Isbell
• Roger Miller
We’re proud to celebrate the incredible achievements from the Cullman County Robotics Competition held on Friday, November 21st!
🏅 Teamwork Runner-Up Award
• Crimson Bowers
• David Ruiz
🏆 Design Award
• Hayden Sterling
• Isaiah Hudson
• Marlee Phares
🥇 Skills County Champions
• Jathen Oakes
• Braxton Isbell
• Roger Miller



🌟 A Big Day for CATA Engineering! 🌟
Our four student engineering teams traveled to the University of Alabama in Huntsville to present their final CubeSat mission designs at the UAH EXCITE Program!
These groups have spent weeks learning systems engineering, CAD modeling, payload design, and mission planning — and today, they showcased their hard work in front of UAH faculty and EXCITE mentors.
Our four student engineering teams traveled to the University of Alabama in Huntsville to present their final CubeSat mission designs at the UAH EXCITE Program!
These groups have spent weeks learning systems engineering, CAD modeling, payload design, and mission planning — and today, they showcased their hard work in front of UAH faculty and EXCITE mentors.




🚀 CATA Engineering is LIVE at UAH! 🚀
Our Engineering students are currently presenting their projects to judges at the UAH EXCITE Program! 🔧💡
They’re showcasing their creativity, problem-solving skills, and hard work—and we couldn’t be more proud of them.
Our Engineering students are currently presenting their projects to judges at the UAH EXCITE Program! 🔧💡
They’re showcasing their creativity, problem-solving skills, and hard work—and we couldn’t be more proud of them.




