CTHS is hiring a Paraprofessional for our Inclusion Support Aide. Apply now if you are interested! We will be interviewing ASAP.
Category: Career and Technical
CTHS grad Melina, has officially launched her career journey as a detention officer with HCSO, proving hard work pays off.
HIRED! Melina Blanco was HIRED by HCSO for the position of detention officer!!! She graduated in May and is already working on her career goals! CONGRATS MELINA!!!
Pasadena ISD is on the hunt for enthusiastic team members. Join them at the job fair on June 11th to explore exciting opportunities.
Pasadena ISD is hiring! Come on out to the job Fair on June 11th.
📢 Join us for the Districtwide Job Fair on June 11th! Explore exciting career opportunities across our schools and departments. Connect with us and take the first step towards a rewarding future with our district. Don’t miss out!
CTHS students, this summer, challenge yourself to read five books from the Knights’ Library Choice Board and earn awesome prizes when school starts.
The Knights’ Library is challenging #theCTHS students, including incoming freshmen through the Class of 2026, to read during the summer break!
Choose any 5 squares from the Choice Board (they do not have to be in a line) and read books based on those prompts to earn prizes when we return in August for the 2025-2026 school year!
The Choice Board and the form to complete for your summer reading can be found at bit.ly/cthssummer25. If you don’t have access to a printer, keep track of what you read this summer and pick up a form in the library when you come back in August.
Email Mrs. Brabston ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
Cheers to the brilliant CTHS seniors for conquering their Level 1 CVA certification and taking their first steps into the veterinary world.
Congratulations to #theCTHS seniors who passed and earned their Level 1 CVA certification.
The CTHS junior criminal justice students assessed, triaged, and grouped scenarios during their hands-on teen cert certification training.
The CTHS Junior level criminal justice students completed their practical application of their teen cert certification. They were able to assess the situation, triage patients, and place them in the right grouping.
Hats off to the CTHS Welding program for clinching first place in both structural and pipe welding at the Houston Livestock Rodeo competition.
Congratulations to #theCTHS Welding program! We took 1st place in structural welding and pipe welding at the Houston Live Stock Rodeo competition!
Check out CTHS’s Senior Celebration Day making memories and marking the end of a remarkable journey together.
Limited Shout Outs left at NRG Stadium for your kid in the Class of 2025.
There are limited Shout Outs available for #theCTHS Graduation at NRG Stadium. Purchase yours today! #ClassOf2025
Join the excitement at the 1st annual CTHS Car Show May 3rd.
Don’t miss out in being a part of #theCTHS 1st annual Car Show!!! For more information contact Chad Phillips at [email protected]
The CTHS Prom 2025 went off without a hitch and a Great Gatsby theme, in a black and gold celebration of elegance.
The CTHS Prom 2025 is in the books!! Gorgeous Great Gatsby theme in black and gold.
CTHS little ones zoomed around the track at the Junior Academy Trike-a-Thon, while the big kids cheered them on.
Our littles having fun at their Junior Academy Trike a Thon!!! Big kids contributed too!!
CTHS’s US History Blitz was a celebration of knowledge, bringing students and teachers together an educational adventure.
The US History Blitz at CTHS was a remarkable achievement, engaging students and enhancing their understanding of key historical events and concepts. The event featured interactive activities, collaborative learning, and expert presentations, making history both exciting and accessible. Participants displayed enthusiasm and a strong commitment to learning, contributing to a vibrant educational environment. Overall, the Blitz not only reinforced historical knowledge but also fostered a sense of community and teamwork among students. The success of this event highlights the passion for education at CTHS and sets a positive precedent for future initiatives. #theCTHS ************************ US History Blitz was a HUGE success!!! #theCTHS
Cheers to the CTHS PCT students making strides in their EKG certifications.
Kudos to the unstoppable CTHS PCT seniors for acing their National Certification Exam.
Congratulations to #theCTHS PCT seniors who passed their National Certification Exam!
Cheers to the fabulous CTHS’s 21 cosmetology students for acing their practical license exam.
Congratulations to #theCTHS 21 cosmetology students who took their practical portion of the Cosmetology Operator License & passed! We are proud of you!
CTHS Computer Maintenance and Networking students diving into a collab with the PISD’s Technology and Information Services department for hands-on learning adventures.
Great opportunity for #theCTHS Computer Maintenance and Networking students to partner with district Technology and Information Services department!! Another unique opportunity for students.
Cheers to the CTHS Dental Assistant seniors for achieving a flawless 100% pass rate on their certification exam.
Congratulations to #theCTHS Dental Assistant Senior Students!!! They had a 100% passing rate for their Registered Dental Assistant certification exam. #FutureDentalAssistant
Don’t miss CTHS’s Senior Salon Days this April and May. Reach out to schedule your appointment today.
Check our #theCTHS Senior Salon Days for April and May. Contact [email protected] to schedule your appointment.
CTHS Archery and FFA dog and car wash turn out during a rain out turned out to be a fun splashy challenge.
The CTHS Archery and FFA had a great turnout for the dog wash and car wash until the rain came through.
Cheers to CTHS Mrs. Patterson and Ms. Monroe for their teacher of the year achievements.
Congratulations to #theCTHS Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Carol Patterson. Mrs. Patterson is our AVID teacher. Congratulations to #theCTHS New Teacher of the Year, Ms. Rose Monroe. Ms. Monroe teaches English 1 and 2. Good luck as they compete for district teacher of the year!
CTHS Seniors, gear up for your Senior Walks, but don’t forget: finals come first.
Attention Seniors!!! We will announce Senior Walks at other campuses as we receive them. You will not be allowed to participate if it is during senior finals. Turn in a note to the attendance office within 2 school days stating which campus and date you participated in the senior walk.
Cheers to CTHS’s amazing Criminal Justice students for their stellar performance at TPSA, especially Natalie for winning 1st place in Facility Design.
Congratulations to our Criminal Justice students that participated in state competition at TPSA!!! Natalie Espinosa took home 1st place in LE Facility Design!!!
Attention CTHS freshmen. Join the Biology STAAR Blitz on April 15th for reviews, fun, and cool prizes.
FRESHMEN!!! Mark your calendars for the Biology STAAR Blitz after school on April 15th!!! Don’t miss out on the review and prizes!!!
The CTHS Culinary Arts Prostart team is stirring up excitement and flavors in preparation for their cooking competition.
The CTHS Culinary Arts Prostart cooking team is practicing for their big competition tomorrow!
Schedule for a fabulous day of pampering from CTHS Seniors on March 27th and 28th and enjoy some well-deserved TLC.
Schedule your appointment with our Seniors on our upcoming Salon Days on March 27 and 28! Contact [email protected] to make an appointment.
Save the date April 23rd for a job fair that promises opportunities galore and a chance to network.
Mark your calendars! The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Pasadena Loves Local are excited to present the annual “Discover Your Future” Job Fair on April 23, 2025, from 3-6 PM. This event is FREE, and registration is open at pasadenachamber.org.
At CTHS, innovative teachers like Mrs. Guel are transforming writing workshops with MagicStudent.
CTHS leading the way in instruction technology tools in the classroom.
Teacher shoutout! 📣 CTHS Pasadena ISD is currently piloting MagicStudent, part of the MagicSchool.ai suite, with their students. Recently, Mrs. Guel utilized it during the revision phase of a writing assignment on the impact of social media. Students entered their drafts into MagicStudent to receive valuable feedback. They even asked questions based on the feedback to pinpoint areas for growth! 📚💬
Three cheers to the talented CTHS art students for showcasing their creativity and earning prestigious Scholastic Gold and Silver Keys.
Congratulations to #theCTHS art students that earned a Scholastic Gold and Silver Key!!
Seniors, sparkle and shine because the CTHS Prom Closet opens on April 1st.
Video: Canva is transforming classroom creativity, empowering students and teachers alike to craft visually stunning projects that inspire learning.
🎬✨ We’re excited to share a video featuring one of our CTHS Pasadena ISD students discussing her experience with Canva in the classroom! She shares how this tool transforms lessons into engaging, visual experiences that make learning enjoyable and effective. 🌈💻 Don’t miss her insights!
Canva is a great classroom tool for students and teachers!
CTHS student Eliazar’s incredible third-place finish at the National Craft Championships proves that hard work welds success.
We are excited to announce that Eliazar Serrano placed 3rd in the nation at the National Craft Championships for structural welding!!! Thank you to all of our sponsors that made this competition a reality for our students.
Join PGSA this Saturday to make a difference in the community while having a blast with fellow volunteers.
Looking for a community service opportunity? PGSA is looking for volunteers for this Saturday.
In February, CTHS Pasadena ISD Senior Maritime and Criminal Justice students set sail on the Carnival Breeze, diving into hands-on learning at sea.
Late Post Alert!!!! Did you know our Senior Maritime and Criminal Justice students went on a cruise in February? They received real time hands on learning that is the representation of our Mission statement of “unique educational experiences.” From studying customs on the ship to touring the bridge, our students were able to participate in behind the scenes tours on the Carnival Breeze.
Get ready to unwind at the CTHS Salon Day Tomorrow an get your relaxation and beauty on for the weekend.
TheCTHS Salon Day is on Friday, March 7th from 3-6pm. Email [email protected] to book your appointment. We are open to the public!
Cheers to the incredible CTHS Criminal Justice students for their outstanding performances at the TPSA Competition, securing seven impressive state qualifiers!.
Congratulations to all of #theCTHS Criminal Justice students that competed at the TPSA Competition!! We have 7 State qualifiers!
Nadia Kydoniefs 1st agility course female
Destiny Perez 3rd closing argument
Emily Guerrero and Doloresedina 2nd job exhibit
Natalie Espinoza 1st law enforcement facility design
Ailani Garcia and Valeria Patino 1st crash investigation
CTHS rocked the Visual Arts Scholastic Event with 19 students earning top ratings and five advancing to the State Competition.
CTHS had 25 students, (22 pieces) compete on Saturday at Visual Arts Scholastic Event (UIL Art Regionals) at Dobie High School. We had an AMAZING SHOWING for CTHS. 19 received the highest rating of 4 and earned Regional medals! We had FIVE STUDENTS, 6 artworks, qualify for State Competition in San Marcos in April. Congratulations to Abraham Guillen, Caleb Meyer, Jennifer Torres (2), Yuliana Sandoval and Kamryn Sandoval.
Attention seniors. Join CTHS on Saturday, March 8th, from 8 to 12pm at the CTHS Dining Hall for FAFSA assistance.
Seniors!!! Need help with your FAFSA? Plan to come to #theCTHS on Saturday, March 8th from 8:00-12:00pm.
Join the fun and support HOSA by grabbing a shout out for your loved ones’ at CTHS.
Check out the new fundraiser for HOSA! You can purchase SHOUT OUTS for special occasions.
CTHS Cosmo Junior students crushed it at the SkillsUSA competition, soaring to first place and earning their chance at the state level.
We are thrilled to announce that our talented #theCTHS Cosmo Junior students have excelled in the SkillsUSA Job Exhibit competition at the district level! Each of them achieved 1st place, making them eligible for the upcoming state competition. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and we are incredibly proud of your accomplishments.
Congratulations to:
Jessica Pulido – Photo Panel
Hilary Cardoza – Photo Panel
Evelyn Ruiz – Nail Art Design
The CTHS Student Council is honoring Black History Month by spotlighting remarkable figures who shaped our world through inspiring biographies.
The CTHS Student Council is showcasing Black History Month by showing biographical information of important figures throughout history.
CTHS National Honor Society and Student Council joined forces, proving that teamwork and community spirit can create a powerful impact on those in need.
National Honor Society and Student Council teamed up to support the Houston Food Bank. Giving back to the community is part of the core principles of both organizations.
The CTHS Maritime team celebrated their gold victory, earning a spot at State while Keith shined with his impressive photo exhibit.
The CTHS Maritime has a first place team and will advance to State for the “Pathway Showcase” in Leadership Competition. The team that won Gold is: Damian Garza, Henry Gonzales and Adrian Rivera. Keith Jensen (far right) also advanced to state for his Photo Panel Job Exhibit on “Loading and Unloading a Container Ship.” Congratulations to these students! Good luck at State SkillsUSA!!!
Congrats to Allen and Emir for their 1st and 2nd finish at SkillsUSA; now they’re ready to electrify State.
Congratulations to Allen Perez and Emir Espinoza!!! They placed 1st and 2nd at SkillsUSA in Electrical competition!! Good luck at State!!!
Kudos to the CTHS Auto Collision students for winning their way to the state SkillsUSA competition.
Congratulations to #theCTHS Auto Collision students that advanced to state SkillsUSA competition! Ashley Salas, 1st place, and Brandon Rivera, 2nd place in Damage Appraisal. Saul Zuniga in 1st place for Collision Repair. Christian Cortes in 1st place for Refinish. Good luck at State in April!!
Hats off to the CTHS Computer Maintenance students for rocking the District SkillsUSA competition and earning their spot at State.
Congratulations to #theCTHS Computer Maintenance students. They competed at the District SkillsUSA competition, and they all qualified for State!!
If you’re curious about earning college credits early join CTHS on February 20th for a meeting that could boost your academic journey.
Cheers to the talented CTHS welders who sparked bright and now advancing to the SkillUSA state competition.
Congratulations to #theCTHS welders that are advancing to state competition in SkillUSA!!
Welding Team Fabrication
1st – Christopher Perez, Ivan Espitia, and Alonso Avila
Welding
1st – Eliazar Serrato
2nd – Donovan Perez
3rd – Andres Sanchez
Welding 1
1st – Daniel Muniz
2nd – Osmar Arredondo
3rd – Johny Mendoza
Welding Applications
1st – Anthony Barcenas
2nd – Abel Herrera
3rd – Eduardo Morante
Video: Students at CTHS share their exciting career journeys, revealing dreams and aspirations.
Here is what students have to say about their career pathways at #theCTHS!! Like and share the original post.
CTHS audio/visual students spread joy at The Reserve Pasadena, capturing heartfelt Valentine’s portraits for both staff and residents.
The CTHS Audio/Visual students volunteered their time today at The Reserve Pasadena Assisted Living. They captured valentines portraits for their staff and residents.
Congratulations to the CTHS students who engineered an impressive space station design during the NASA competition weekend.
Congratulations to #theCTHS students that participated in the Space Settlement and Design competition at NASA this weekend. Bruce Nguyen, Emiliano Castillo, Lana Fontenot, Audrey Rosales, Alberto Urquiza, Kiera Jnlouis, Caleb Meyer, and Lenneth Cruz worked for 36 hours to design a space station on Mars. The competition is high-intensity and simulates an engineering industry environment. The students collaborated with students from across Texas and US and finished their designs overnight Saturday with the help of some NASA mentors and engineers, and presented to a panel of judges on Sunday morning.
Caleb and Lenneth were on the winning team. Students not only learn about engineering and technical skills, but how to work with a team, communicate effectively, be a strong leader, and other life and soft skills, critical to success after high school. Congratulations to all the participants!
The CTHS Archery Team has hit the bullseye by qualifying for state, showcasing their talent and teamwork with impressive personal bests.
Congratulations to #theCTHS Archery Team because they are State Bound!!! They qualified for state competition with a tremendous team score.
17 of the 21 archers scored personal bests in the state qualifying tournament.
Look for them in Belton, Tx at the Texas NASP State Tournament in March.
CTHS’s Yazmine scored big with a 5th place finish at the Area 6 PCT HOSA competition taking top 10 in Medical Spelling.
Congratulations to senior Yazmine for placing 5th in Area 6 PCT HOSA competition!!! 🎉
Eli also had a successful day placing in the top 10 in Medical Spelling!! Way to go Yazmine & Eli!
CTHS Patient Care Technician Sophomores are diving into the world of urinalysis, discovering how it reveals health insights for patients.
Patient Care Technician Sophomores are learning about the components tested during a urinalysis, which could indicate infection or disease in a patient.
CTHS Junior Electrical students diving into their residential wiring projects, transforming classrooms into mini construction sites.
CTHS Senior Pre-Engineering students are diving into green innovation, designing eco-friendly homes and pitching their visions to classmates.
Senior level Pre-Engineering students are constructing green energy homes. They must plan, build and justify their green energy home by presenting to their classmates.
Ninth graders in the CTHS Audio Video Productions class are dove into the exciting world of on-camera interviews and storytelling techniques.
The CTHS Audio Video Productions ninth graders are learning the basics on how to set up an on camera interview.
Get ready to explore exciting opportunities at the Pasadena Independent School District Career Fair on January 29th.
Pasadena Independent School District is having a Career Fair on January 29th. See the date, time and location on the flyer! Come join the best district in the state of TEXAS!
A CTHS shoutout to the PISD Board of Trustees for making career and technical education a vibrant reality in the district.
Thank you to our amazing Board of Trustees! We appreciate you and all of your support for career and technical education. CTHS would not be a reality without the support of the Pasadena Independent School District Board of Trustees.
The CTHS thrives on books, fostering a vibrant reading culture through dedicated staff, enthusiastic learners, and innovative library programs.
CTHS loves to read!!!
Congratulations to these campuses! Creating a culture of reading does not happen by accident. Developing a strong reading culture requires strategic planning, motivated staff, and a great Librarian with effective library programming!
Arantxa , a Culinary Arts junior, has whipped up a stunning wedding cake to dazzle judges at her upcoming cake competition.
CTHS Culinary Arts junior, Arantxa Barrientos, is preparing for a cake competition. She baked and created this lovely wedding cake to prepare for competition.
CTHS students Calvin and Adrian traded vacation for bowstrings and bullseyes at the Pasadena Rodeo.
On Saturday, January 4, Calvin Flowers and Adrian Acosta competed in the Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo New Year’s Archery Shootout. These gentlemen gave up part of their vacation for this competition and did an amazing job!
Calvin came in 3rd in the Male division.
Seniors and families should line up January 25th for FAFSA Saturday at the CTHS College Now office to guide you through the application maze.
Seniors and Families…Mark your calendar for the FAFSA Saturday help that #theCTHS College Now office will be helping with.
