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  • Campus Access & Safety
Permanent SR 243 Closure & Detour Guide for CCTC Main Campus

Beginning April 6, 2026, a segment of State Route 243 will be permanently closed between Bent Creek Road (CR 118) and Eaton Road (CR 32) as part of the Chesapeake Bypass Phase 2 construction. This closure directly impacts all staff, students, and visitors traveling to the Collins Career Technical Center Main Campus in Getaway from the Proctorville, Chesapeake, and Huntington areas, requiring the use of alternate routes such as Big Branch Road, Eaton Road, or Slate Run Road. Commuters traveling to the Main Campus from the Coal Grove and Deering directions are not affected by this closure and may continue to use SR 243 as usual. Drivers are advised to consult the interactive detour map below and allow an additional 20–25 minutes for their commute until the project's estimated completion in Fall 2028.

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  • High School
2026 Completion Ceremony

Celebrate the achievements of the Collins Career Technical Center Class of 2026 with this all-in-one hub for the Completion Ceremony and Senior Awards Night. Held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Ironton High School, the event recognized students from our five academies and seven partner high schools for completing their career technical education pathways. Whether you're a graduate, proud family member, or community supporter, relive the highlights and explore the moments that made this milestone unforgettable.

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  • High School
CCTC Class of 2026 Completion Ceremony Details & Schedule

Collins Career Technical Center’s Class of 2026 completion ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 6:00 PM at Ironton High School, with graduates arriving at 5:00 PM for check-in. Additional events include a senior breakfast and awards, practice, and photos earlier that day. Students must wear their home school gown (no caps), and certificates will be distributed after the ceremony during scheduled pickup times once all financial obligations are met. Families are encouraged to attend and celebrate this milestone, with select events available via livestream.

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  • Adult Education Graduations
April 2026 RN Graduation Ceremony

This post recaps Collins Career Technical Center’s April 2026 RN Graduation Ceremony for the LPN to RN Diploma Nursing Program, Cohort 3, held at Ironton High School. It highlights the celebration of graduates and the support of families, friends, faculty, and staff. The post also serves as a hub for event media, including the embedded YouTube video of the full ceremony, a downloadable copy of the official program, and free access to download high-resolution photos taken by photographer Reece Booth.

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