The William Floyd High School Barbering Academy has started offering free haircuts and shape ups to students at William Paca Middle School and William Floyd Middle School. This initiative is part of the district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, which aims to provide practical experience for high school students while serving the community.
Senior students from Cara Cliffe’s barbering class recently visited both middle schools to practice their skills and offer haircuts to younger students. The academy plans to visit each school once a month, allowing students to further develop their abilities in a real-world setting.
During the first visits in October, more than 90 middle school students received haircuts from the high school barbers. The Barbering Academy intends to continue this program throughout the year. Middle school students interested in participating are encouraged to contact their guidance counselors for future dates and additional information.
The CTE program at William Floyd High School includes eight academies covering areas such as automotive, cosmetology, culinary arts, home design and carpentry, medical assisting, marine and motorsports, certified personal trainer and nutritionist, and barbering. In addition, there are five pathways in business and technology: accounting, architecture, business management, engineering, and Microsoft Office Specialist. The goal of these programs is to prepare students for both careers and college by equipping them with practical skills they can use throughout their lives.