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Central Tech Honors Ardagh Glass with Partners in Progress Award
Central Tech recognized Ardagh Glass during the 2026 Oklahoma Association for Career and Technical Education (OKACTE) Partners in Progress awards banquet for a longstanding partnership that strengthens Oklahoma’s manufacturing workforce and carries forward Sapulpa’s proud glassmaking legacy.
Central Tech Students Shine at BPA National Leadership Conference
Central Tech students from the Business & Information Technology program earned national recognition at the Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference, held May 6–10, 2026, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Central Tech Instructor Monica Frick Recognized with Marsha Daves Lifetime Achievement Award
“Monica Frick is one of the most passionate educators on our staff,” said Shane Bruce, Drumright Campus Director. “Her love for cosmetology, her dedication to teaching, and her genuine care for students make her an exceptional instructor. She pours her heart into every lesson and every student, and her pride in Central Technology Center is…
Sapulpa Public Schools Names District Teacher, Support Employee of the Year
Congratulations to Liberty Elementary STEM Academy's Kimberly McCallum for winning Teacher of the Year, and to Shelby Kling for winning Support Employee of the Year!
Central Tech Adds “Teacher Prep” Program at Drumright Campus for Future Educators
Starting in the 2026–2027 school year, Central Tech will offer a new career program for high school juniors and seniors designed to give students a clear understanding of the teaching profession, meaningful classroom experience, and the confidence to pursue an education degree.
PHOTOS: Central Tech Students Shine at HOSA State Leadership Conference
Competing against students from across the state, Central Tech students earned a total of five medals in individual events, bringing home gold, silver, and bronze honors. Their success reflects both their dedication and the high standards of Central Tech’s health programs.
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Shawnna Feddersen to speak at Sapulpa Pathways Routes to Success Speaker Series
The Sapulpa graduate and founder of the national clothing brand "Gameday Couture" gained notoriety after her fashion-focused women's fan merchandise was featured on Shark Tank.
Central Tech Proposition Aims to Expand Capacity, Reduce Student Waitlist
“We are completely out of space at both of our campuses. Every year, that number grows, and those students don’t just loop back in—they get replaced by the next group applying."
Sapulpa Schools Achieves Milestone with Topping Out Ceremony
“Today marks a very important milestone. Not just in the structure of a building but in the future of our students and our community,” said Mr. Armstrong.
Op-Ed: Central Tech trains the workers our communities rely on
We need electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, drafters and construction trades professionals. These are not optional roles. Central Tech is one of the best tools we have to meet that need. Students gain real, hands-on skills that translate directly to the job site.
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