“We’re here to give kids the time and help they might not get anywhere else.” – Tomi Wright

At Trico High School, Career and Technical Education is where real-world learning begins.

“If the least I can do is smile at you and give you an encouraging word, then that’s what I’ll do—because I want to be their light.”

“Some of them come in having never seen a computer, but by fifth grade they’re typing, coding, and working like pros.” – Dana Holmes

"From garlic rolls to toasted ravioli, the menus may change, but the mission never does. And you can’t learn on an empty stomach.”– Kelly Wingerter

“In music or math or medicine, you’re still going to read, and you’re still going to write. Communication is what carries you forward.”

“If we see something that looks like it could be a problem, it gets fixed. No shortcuts—not when kids are on board.”

“We’re not just giving kids resources—we’re giving them hope.”

“In music, there’s no bench. Everybody’s on the field.”

“We do everything we can to serve their heart, because a lot of them don’t always have the best situations.”

“You can’t thrive without a voice. That’s what we give our kids—the ability to be heard.”