Irving ISD was well represented at national Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) competitions across the country this summer. These competitions further prepare students for accelerated education and careers in current or emerging professions.
Of special note, two middle schools teams from Irving ISD qualified and placed at the national level, among high school teams.
Congratulations to the following students for placing nationally:
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
de Zavala Middle School
3rd place – Event Management Level 1: Angelina Martinez, Finjas Mignon and Bailey Villatoro
MacArthur High School
Say Yes to FCS Level 2 – Gold: Hetzenney Gallardo
Say Yes to FCS Level 3 – Gold: Laura Raupp
SkillsUSA
MacArthur High School
3rd place – Engineering Design: Khoi Nguyen and Paola Romero
Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE)
MacArthur High School
1st place/blue ribbon – Interactive Bulletin Board: Maya Kandyba and Oluwayimisola Odubiyi
Semi-finalist – Lesson Planning & Delivery: Laura Raupp
Nimitz High School
Semi-finalist – Lesson Planning & Delivery: Haley Hill
Technology Student Association (TSA)
Lamar Middle School
Top 10 – Cybersecurity: Peter Lam
