Cullman Area Technology Academy - A Proud Member of the Cullman County School System

🎉 Congratulations to Alexis Givens! 🎉 Recipient of the First Annual CATA Health Science Academy Alumni Scholarship Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence in health sciences have earned you this well-deserved recognition.

This is a group of our CATA students from Welding and Utility Line Worker achieving their Heavy Equipment Bulldozer Certifications through Wallace State Hanceville Skills for Success program. We are proud of these students. We have had over 50 students earn their Heavy Equipment certificates this year on the Excavator, Bulldozer and Skid Steer. The future of our students is bright! We are super proud of these young men!

🎉 Congratulations to Justin Olvey! A senior at Cullman High School and a dedicated cadet in the CATA JROTC program, Justin has been awarded the AUSA Superior Cadet Award — a prestigious honor recognizing exceptional leadership, academic excellence, and unwavering commitment to service. Your dedication and hard work set a powerful example for others. Well deserved, Justin!

🎉 Congratulations to Christopher Putman for receiving the Weston Montgomery Memorial Award! This meaningful award is presented each year to a Precision Machine student in honor of Weston Montgomery, a former CATA Precision Machine student. The award was presented by Weston’s mother, Misty Thomas, in a touching tribute to her son’s memory and passion for the trade.

🎉 Congratulations to our 2025 Community Service Award Winner, Shayla Colchado-Reza! Shayla is a Health Science student and a senior at Vinemont High School. Her commitment to serving others and making a difference in the community truly sets her apart. A special thank you to Freedom Insurance for sponsoring this award. Shayla was also recognized as the Chamber CTE Student of the Year — an incredible honor and a testament to her dedication and leadership. Way to go, Shayla! 👏

🎉 Congratulations to our 2025 CATA Student of the Year, Rileigh Peck! Rileigh, a senior from Good Hope High School and a standout member of JROTC, has shown exceptional dedication and leadership. Thank you to Cullman Savings Bank for generously sponsoring this award. The award was proudly presented by Kenneth Chambers of Cullman Savings Bank. Well deserved, Rileigh! 👏

🎉 Huge congratulations to Natalie Herron and Faith Freeman! 🎉 These two amazing Educators in Training students were recognized at the Alabama State Board of Education meeting in Montgomery for their 1st place finish at the State Future Teachers of Alabama Conference! 🏆 They also had the exciting opportunity to meet Dr. Eric Mackey, State Superintendent, and other top educational leaders from across the state. We’re so proud of their accomplishments and bright futures in education! 🍎📚

🎉 Congratulations to Our JROTC Cadets on Military Signing Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our incredible JROTC cadets as they take the next step toward serving our country! 💪🇺🇸

🎉✏️ Signing Day Spotlight ✏️🎉 Yesterday we proudly celebrated McKenna and Juana on their official Signing Day—not for sports, but for something just as impactful: their commitment to pursuing degrees in Education! 🍎📚 These future educators are choosing a path of purpose, dedicating themselves to shaping minds and changing lives. We couldn’t be more inspired by their passion and excited for the difference they’ll make in classrooms to come. 👏 Join us in congratulating McKenna and Juana as they take this meaningful step toward becoming the next generation of teachers!

🔨 Shoutout to the CATA Second Block Construction Technology class! Every student in this group earned their OSHA 10 Construction Safety Certification! 🦺💪 Way to go, future builders!

The CATA JROTC banquet held Friday night was a memorable event, celebrating the hard work and dedication of the cadets. It was an evening filled with recognition, camaraderie, and pride as the program honored its outstanding members and achievements.

🎉 Congratulations to Jonathan Roland! 🎉 We're excited to celebrate Jonathan for earning his Solid Edge credential in Engineering!

🎉📅 Mark Your Calendars! 🎓✨ We're excited to announce our Senior Awards Night is just around the corner!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the best! CATA couldn't function without you.:) Janie and Kayla, this day was made for you!

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Preston Hanners, a talented student in the Precision Machining program at CATA, is competing this week at the State SkillsUSA competition! 🛠️🏆 We’re incredibly proud of Preston and wish him the best of luck as he represents CATA.

🎉 Big News from CATA Engineering! 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce that we took FIRST PLACE in the Robotics Competition and made it to the Top 10 Finalists in Structural Engineering! 🙌 👏 Huge congratulations to: 🤖 Zach Clem & Nolan Dyer – for dominating Robotics 🏗️ Braxton McDonald & Madison Billings – for excelling in Structural Engineering Your hard work, innovation, and teamwork truly paid off! 💪

🎉 Congratulations to our amazing CATA JROTC Program! 🎖️ We are proud to announce that our JROTC has officially earned the title of Honor Unit with Distinction, placing them in the top 10% of high school JROTC programs nationwide! After successfully completing their JPA Evaluation today, April 11th, this recognition is a testament to their hard work, leadership, and dedication. 👏 Huge congratulations to our outstanding cadets and a special thank you to our incredible instructors, Colonel Jones and Sergeant Ullery, for their leadership and commitment to excellence.

🎉 Congratulations to our Student Employees of the Month for April! 🎓👏 We’re thrilled to recognize Chase Ware & Preston Hanners for their outstanding dedication and hard work. Chase is a Senior at Cold Springs High School and attends our HVAC Program. Preston is a Sophomore at Vinemont High School and attends our Precision Machine Program. Your commitment and enthusiasm have truly set you apart, and we're grateful for all that you do. 🌟 A special thank you to Cullman Savings Bank for sponsoring this award and helping us celebrate the incredible contributions of our students.🏦💙 Keep up the fantastic work!

🌟 Shoutout to Mr. Edmondson, Our Amazing Assistant Principal at CATA! 🌟 We want to take a moment to appreciate the incredible leadership, dedication, and support that Mr. Edmondson brings to our school every single day. We are so fortunate to have you as part of our team! 🙌

✨ Huge thanks to AddiSon Designs for creating the incredible CATA jackets for our amazing faculty and staff at CATA! 🙌 The quality is top-notch, and we couldn't be happier with how they turned out! 🧥💙