High Plains Highlights

Katie Shirley 10/6/25 Katie Shirley 10/6/25

Building Futures: HPTC Launches School Year Focused on Skills, Career Pathways, and Expansion.

📣 Big things are happening at High Plains Technology Center!
We’ve launched the school year with strong momentum and bold plans for growth—expanding programs, facilities, and career pathways that keep Northwest Oklahoma working and thriving.

From skilled trades and energy to healthcare and CDL training, HPTC is answering the call for a stronger workforce.

💬 Superintendent Barclay Holt shared, “We’re creating opportunities for students to stay, build, and thrive right here at home.”

Katie Shirley 9/29/25 Katie Shirley 9/29/25

At HPTC, we’re proud to be part of these life-changing stories.

Not everyone gets a second chance—but HPTC Wind Energy student Sam Bence did. His story shows how opportunity, hard work, and the right training can change everything. Read Sam’s full story here.

Katie Shirley 8/7/25 Katie Shirley 8/7/25

Congratulations to Katrina McDowell — BMITE Division Teacher of the Year!

Congratulations to Katrina McDowell — BMITE Teacher of the Year!

Katie Shirley 7/2/25 Katie Shirley 7/2/25

Congratulations to Pake Carlson — SkillsUSA Region 4 Advisor of the Year!

Katie Shirley 4/9/25 Katie Shirley 4/9/25

HPTC Student Tucker West Elected 2025–2026 Collegiate DECA International Vice President

High Plains Technology Center Business and Marketing student Tucker West named DECA International Vice President

Katie Shirley 9/11/24 Katie Shirley 9/11/24

LPN Student chose HPTC over other schools because of the 100 % NCLEX pass rate three years in a row.

High Plains Technology Center Practical Nursing student chooses HPTC over others schools due to 100% NCLEX pass rate for three consecutive years!

Katie Shirley 9/11/24 Katie Shirley 9/11/24

HPTC Enrollment Surges

High Plains Technology Center enrollment surges!

Katie Shirley 6/26/24 Katie Shirley 6/26/24

HPTC Welding Students Fit Out Fort Supply Fire Truck

High Plains Technology Center Welding students fit out Fire Truck.

Katie Shirley 2/23/24 Katie Shirley 2/23/24

HPTC honors Woodward Rodders with 2024 OKACTE Partners in Progress Award

High Plains Technology Center honors the Woodward Rodders with 2024 Partners in Progress Award

Katie Shirley 1/31/24 Katie Shirley 1/31/24

Applications now available for the next Licensed Practical Nursing Program.

High Plains Technology Center Practical Nursing Applications now available.

Katie Shirley 1/31/24 Katie Shirley 1/31/24

Governor Stitt declares February Career & Technical Education Month

High Plains Technology Center is proud to join the statewide celebration of Career and Technical Education Month in Oklahoma. Governor Kevin Stitt declared February CTE Month in recognition of the crucial role that the Oklahoma CareerTech system plays in shaping the future workforce and contributing to the economic growth of the state.