As we close out the 2025-2026 school year, we want to extend our sincere gratitude to our students, families, and staff for making this year a success.

To our students: thank you for your hard work, resilience, and willingness to learn and grow each day. Your accomplishments and growth throughout the year have been inspiring, and we are so proud of all you have achieved.

To our families: thank you for your partnership, encouragement, and support. Your involvement and commitment play a vital role in the students' success.

To our staff: thank you for your dedication and compassion to our students as your efforts makes a lasting difference in the 916 school community.

We hope everyone has an opportunity to rest, recharge, and enjoy the summer break. We look forward to seeing everyone for the 2026-2027 school year!

Andy Angell, the Architecture and Construction Engineering Teacher at the 916 Career and Tech Center, celebrated this week the completion (and sale) of his saunas that he and his students have built all year. Staff joined students in putting the finishing touches on. Congratulations to the class for completing these amazing saunas!

Northeast Metro 916 Career and Technical Center held a health fair yesterday with tables led by students in the Health Sciences courses. Attendees were able to do glucose tests, blood typing tests, learn about different health conditions and spin to win prizes!

This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, May 25 due to Memorial Day. We will see everyone back on Tuesday, May 26!

The school year is almost over, but not without a bit of a celebration and recognition at Northeast Metro 916 Career and Technical Center. Yesterday's end-of-year assembly was filled with pride and celebration as we recognized the incredible accomplishments of students. From academic achievements to leadership, creativity, growth, and perseverance, we are so proud of everything the students have achieved this year. Thank you to our staff, families, and school community for supporting and encouraging the students every step of the way.

Last week, the Phlebotomy students at 916 Career and Tech were practicing drawing blood from people. Superintendent Val, pictured here, graciously gave her arm for a blood draw. In her own words, "the students were so professional and made the experience painless."

This is a reminder that there is no school on Friday, May 8 due to professional development day for staff.

Congratulations to Frank Onyango from Stillwater High School! He is receiving an award for being in the top 10 individuals for the Personal Finance Challenge. He placed 8th out of 340 students across the entire state of Minnesota!

Frank is a senior in the Entrepreneurship, Travel, and Social Media Marketing course and will be attending Century College for the business pathway program.

Last Wednesday, Northeast Metro 916 held The Annual District Art Show. Artwork of various mediums were displayed from nail art, metal work, photos, paintings, ceramics, and more from students across the district. There was even a cookie decorating table as a fun activity and sweet treat! Thank you to the staff who set up the art show and everyone who attended as well. Seeing the 916 community come together to celebrate the students' imagination and effort makes this event truly special.

Happy Staff Appreciation Week!

Northeast Metro 916 is proud to celebrate Staff Appreciation Week with sincere gratitude for each and every one of you. The care, dedication, and heart you bring to your work does not go unnoticed—they are what makes the 916 community strong. Thank you for showing up each day with commitment, compassion, and a willingness to go above and beyond.

Students had the opportunity to connect with industry experts and explore the many possibilities within the skilled trades at the Trades Career Fair. The experience lets them consider potential careers in fields like construction, electrical work, automotive technology, and more.

This week is National Assistant Principal Week! Thank you for being the steady support system for students, staff, and families—balancing challenges with compassion and leading with dedication every single day.

Future dental professionals in the making! 🦷

Dental Career students are getting hands-on experience with 3Shape TRIOS scanners, capturing 3D digital models/scans of their classmates' teeth. It's incredible to see technology bring learning to life as students learn these skills to help build their pathway.

This a reminder that there is no school due to Spring Break. We all hope you have a great spring break and will see staff and students after the break!

District: March 9-13
916 Mahtomedi Academy: March 9-20
Bellaire Education Center: March 9-27

Career and Technical Education prepare students from classroom learning to future careers. Karson Reil, a student in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program, needed a change of direction in school and life. Karson decided to enroll into the EMT program due to a growing interest and now has a career-focused education, which has supported Karson to create pathways for the future.

Career and Technical Education turns passions into professions every single day. Bella Harris, a student in the Cosmetology: Nails & Esthetician program, is pursuing a career as an Aesthetic Nurse, specializing in advanced medical treatments. Bella's goal isn't just pursuing a career, but also wanting to challenge and change the beauty standards, especially for Black and Brown beauty.

What if school helped you graduate with skills AND certifications? That's the power of Career and Technical Education. Fiona Savela, a student in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program, is graduating with her EMR Certification and 19 college credits. By taking what she has learned while being in this program, Fiona wants to give back and support patients during their most vulnerable moments.

Career and Technical Education doesn't just teach students what to think—it teaches them what they can become. Inshan Rai, a student in the Licensed Trades program, found a pathway into his future because of his interest in construction. Inshan's dedication to learn from theory to the job site even earned him Student of the Month.

This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, February 16 and Tuesday, February 17. Have a great weekend and we will see everyone back on Wednesday, February 18.

This month is Career and Technical Education Month! At Northeast Metro 916 Career and Technical Center, students are empowered with opportunities to discover their purpose and to develop skills. and passion necessary to pursue their goals in education, community, and industry.

One project that's currently happening is the building of saunas. Students from the Architecture & Construction Engineering Program have been busy working on this project and we look forward to seeing them all built!