Applications are now open for students interested in attending AACT or Debbie Smith CTE Academy, two Career and Technical Education (CTE) high schools in the Washoe County School District. The principals of both schools join Sarah Johns on 2 Plus You Nevada to explain the application process, career academies, eligibility requirements, transportation, school tours and what families need to know.

Students can apply to one or both schools and select their top three program choices. From aviation, culinary, fire science and communications at AACT to nursing, biomedical engineering, welding, construction and natural resources at Debbie Smith, students can explore potential careers while earning their high school diploma.

The principals also explain the competitive blind lottery, athletics and extracurricular opportunities, and how CTE prepares students for college, trade school or careers.

🚨 Segment Highlights:

🎓 AACT & Debbie Smith Applications

• Applications are now open for current eighth-grade students

• Students can apply to AACT, Debbie Smith or both

• Applicants select their top three academy choices

✈️ Career Academies at AACT

• Culinary, fire, law enforcement and forensic science

• State-of-the-art aviation academy

• Communications arts, videography, business and marketing

🩺 Career Academies at Debbie Smith

• Nursing, biomedical engineering, welding and construction

• Teaching and training, natural resources and animal sciences

• Culinary, marketing and multimedia opportunities

🎟️ Application & Lottery Process

• Admission is determined through a blind lottery

• Learn about GPA, attendance and behavior requirements

• Students may be matched with their first, second or third choice

🏫 Transportation, Sports & Student Life

• WCSD provides transportation to both schools

• AACT students can participate in activities at their zoned high school

• Debbie Smith offers athletics, music and other extracurricular activities

🛠️ Why Choose CTE?

• Explore career interests while still in high school

• Complete traditional academics alongside career-focused courses

• Prepare for college, trade school or entering the workforce

🚍 Tours & Open Houses

• Student tours: September 21–22

• Debbie Smith Open House: September 23 at 5:30 p.m.

• AACT Open House: September 30 at 5:30 p.m.

🌐 Learn More About AACT:

Explore programs, application information and student opportunities.

🌐 https://aact.washoeschools.net/

🌐 Learn More About Debbie Smith CTE Academy:

Explore programs, application information and student opportunities.

🌐 https://debbiesmith.washoeschools.net/

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