News & Announcements

Wright Tech's student warriors from Digital Media, Electrical, and Plumbing & Heating had a positive showing at the state SkillsUSA competition on March 27, 2026. The dynamic duo from Digital Media, Senior Bryan Lima Torres and Junior Michael Monroy, qualified for the national championships in Atlanta. "The awards ceremony [...]

Principal Jayme Beckham, Ed.D has changed the school's cell phone policy to reflect an increased focus on improving classroom climate and eliminating digital distractions. The following is an excerpt from the new policy to take effect in January 2026. ______________________________ Over the past few years, Wright Tech has implemented [...]

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont visited Wright Tech to listen to students and highlight the program offerings in the technical high school system. Lamont was joined by a student press core from the Digital Media trade and dignitaries from Hartford, CT where CTECS is headquartered. They included Executive Director Alice [...]

Wright Tech students connected with 35 local employers and explored post-secondary training in May.   The Career Fair event will featured employers from a variety of trades and careers across Fairfield County. During scheduled times between 12-2pm, students from all grades went to interview, network, and connect. For the [...]

The 8th annual J.M. Wright Tech Car Show opened its doors on Sunday with lots of flash and fans. Hundreds attended the yearly fundraising event that featured all types of classic, custom, hot rod, and specialty cars and trucks and other types of vehicles. The car show, sponsored by [...]

Junior Michael Samela was smiling when he held his second place trophy at SkillsUSA, but was already thinking about next year. "I was smiling in that picture, but I was not happy," said Samela, an Auto student who completed a nearly 2-hour knowledge test. [...]