ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Rockingham County School Board approved the proposed Massanutten Technical Center (MTC) admission requirements for the one-year EMT, Fire & Rescue, and Health Careers programs, as well as all second-year programs during last night’s meeting. 

School Superintendent Dr. Larry Shifflett recommended the requirements after the director of MTC director Kevin Hutton presented them to the board on the November 4, 2026, work session. 

“The proposed requirements establish eligibility criteria related to attendance, discipline, and academic performance to promote student success and readiness for technical education programs,” said Dr. Shifflett.

The board voted on the requirements for the programs unanimously.