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