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Prince George highlights GoTech lab at J.J. Moore, honors Clements student leaders
Summary
Board recognized media honorees and students, and heard that J.J. Moore’s GoTech lab is running with nearly 150 students in hands‑on modules (3D printing, welding simulators, robotics); administrators invited board members to visit and praised student engagement.
At the start of the Sept. 8 meeting the board presented VSBA media honor roll certificates to Travis Carr and Michael Campbell and invited students from the sports management program to introduce the work they do for the division.
Later in the agenda, staff updated the board on the new GoTech lab at J.J. Moore Middle School. The presenter said the lab is up and running, currently serving seventh‑grade students in a nine‑week modular sequence covering 3D printing, welding simulators, precision machining, robotics and introductory programming, and that nearly 150 students are participating across sections. Teachers completed vendor training over the summer and a GoTech coordinator provides equipment and troubleshooting support.
“Students are incredibly engaged,” the presenter said, noting upgrades to the former shop space — improved lighting, filtration and 3D printers — and that curriculum modules are designed to be completed in nine weeks. Board members praised the program as a college‑ and career‑readiness pipeline and discussed expansion opportunities at other schools if funding and staffing permit.
Clements Junior High presented its student‑of‑the‑month, Ruby Ayala, and described start‑of‑year activities intended to build a positive school culture.
Next steps: administrators invited board members to schedule visits to see the GoTech lab and the Clements programs in action.
