The LIFT

PROGRAMS

CARPENTRY

ENGINEERING

CULINARY

GRAPHIC DESIGN & MULTIMEDIA

AUTOMOTIVE

ROBOTICS

CYBERSECURITY

ELECTRICAL

DIGITAL COMMUNICATION DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS

WELDING

DRONES

NETWORKING SYSTEMS

Culinary Arts & Sky Cafe

Student at The LIFT have the opportunity to take advanced culinary courses with trained chefs and gain real-world experience in food service by serving members of the public in the Sky Cafe. Click the link above to make a reservation!

a chef directing students as they work at a metal counter

Culinary Arts & Sky Cafe
Student at The LIFT have the opportunity to take advanced culinary courses with trained chefs and gain real-world experience in food service by serving members of the public in the Sky Cafe. Click the link above to make a reservation!
Automotive Services
Student at The LIFT have the opportunity to gain real-world experience in automotive servicing. Click the link above to schedule a service!
The LIFT Makerspace
The LIFT Makerspace is a shared design and fabrication space open to all students and faculty to work on projects that inspire creativity, strengthen technical skills, and develop understanding.
ATEMS
The LIFT hosts the Academy of Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science, Abilene ISD's state-of-the-art home for STEM education. The mission of ATEMS is to provide a safe, challenging learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence in STEM education as well as the development of 21st century skills that are needed to be successful in STEM careers and post-secondary education.

Automotive Services
Student at The LIFT have the opportunity to gain real-world experience in automotive servicing. Click the link above to schedule a service!
The LIFT Makerspace
The LIFT Makerspace is a shared design and fabrication space open to all students and faculty to work on projects that inspire creativity, strengthen technical skills, and develop understanding.
ATEMS
The LIFT hosts the Academy of Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science, Abilene ISD's state-of-the-art home for STEM education. The mission of ATEMS is to provide a safe, challenging learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence in STEM education as well as the development of 21st century skills that are needed to be successful in STEM careers and post-secondary education.

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Learning at The Lift

Director

mr. ashby standing at the foot of the stairs in the LIFT

Mr. Jay Ashby has served Abilene ISD students and families for more than a decade. He began his career as a teacher at Abilene High School before serving as a teacher, instructional specialist, and associate principal at Cooper High School. Mr. Ashby is a proud Abilene High graduate and former Lincoln Middle School Longhorn and Bonham Elementary Bulldog. He holds a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science from Hardin-Simmons University, a master’s degree in educational administration from Lamar University, and an Ed.S. in organizational leadership from Abilene Christian University.

Jay Ashby
Director of The LIFT & ATEMS Principal