We love ambition at the CTE Academy. We have a student that started his own “Traveling Car Detailer” business. Our student has turned his very evident passion for cars into an ambitious endeavor! Colton Lofflin is a junior from Jefferson High School and he is looking for work. Colton will clean the inside and outside of your car and make it look brand new again! Colton brings all of his work equipment in the back of his car to your car. Colton is a second year Auto Body student at the CTE Academy so he knows his automotive finishes. Our Traveling Car Detailer said it best, “With summer coming, I am looking for work!” A young man with ambition and passion – We love it!
Baking & Pastries had some guest chefs! Little chefs from Garfield Elementary's Leader In Me program got to attend the CTE Academy for the morning. Students were able to work with the big chefs to decorate cupcakes and make their own pizza! They then got to make their own commercial with the Broadcasting class at CTE (green screen and all)! Congrats to the Leaders In Me! #siouxfalls #sfcteacademy #careerandtechnicaleducation
When Brody Stenger was asked about his Ag Bio-Tech class at the CTE Academy, he replied with, “It fulfills my interest in agriculture.” Brody went on to explain he has grandparents that live on a farm. Our sophomore from Roosevelt High School is giving strong consideration to studying an agriculture-related field in college. His teacher, Mr. Jensen, says Brody is the type of student that asks questions that makes him (Mr. Jensen) think. Brody is a sponge that is always eager to learn. Mr. Jensen described his student by saying, “Brody is a student who does not settle for anything less than perfect and pushes himself to learn new things. He is a passionate student about agriculture and FFA.” Our “See the Vision” winner has the drive to push himself and a passion for agriculture. Congratulations, Brody Stenger! Keep the that willingness to learn and that drive – and you will go places in the fields of agriculture.
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The School Board has voted to move the last day of student classes to Friday, May 26, 2023 - requiring students to make up two of the five days missed due to weather. Staff will report through Friday, June 2, 2023.
One of the joys of working with young people and at a school is that one can see great things coming in the future. That can be said about our next “See the Vision” winner. Alizae Stinehart is a senior from Brandon Valley High School and she is laying the foundation for a great future. Her active leadership in FFA activities at BVHS and hard work at the CTE Academy indicate that this young lady is going to proceed with success. Alizae enrolled in Health Careers in the fall semester and EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) this spring semester at the CTE Academy. Her teacher, Mrs. Drummond, says her student is hard working and has a passion to take care of others in the medical field. The teacher commented, “I am excited for Alizae and enjoy having her as a part of my class. I know she will go great things in her future.” Alizae plans to attend Southeast Technical College for a Paramedic Science Degree. Leadership, passion and hard working. Alizae – we think you have a great future!
Where is Dylan? Answer: In the other kitchen helping students out before the end of class. It is not unusual to find our Jefferson High School student, Dylan Naucke, helping other Culinary students. Dylan is a student that can be described as supportive, specific and thorough. Mrs. Whempner, Dylan’s Culinary Teacher, described Dylan as accurate, meticulous and “locked in”. The teacher said, “I know I can count on Dylan to listen carefully to my directions. Dylan is so attentive!” Dylan is known to be prepared for class, prepared to help other students and prepared to take on difficult culinary tasks in the kitchen. We think our culinary “See the Vision” winner is “locked in” and has the key to a great future! #siouxfalls #culinaryarts #sfcteacademy #careerandtechnicaleducation
Dolly did it! 14 piglets were born at the CTE Academy today! 10 gilts and 4 boars. Ag. Ed students will now be responsible for taking care of these babies! Learning by doing! #siouxfalls #ag #ageducation #sfcteacademy
Join the CTE Academy Agriculture Department as their sow, Dolly, starts her farrowing journey.
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We would love to introduce you to CTE Academy’s newest ag department addition. Dolly is a landrace influenced sow (female pig). She is due to farrow (give birth) in the next week. Stay tuned for more info regarding a livestream link to view the upcoming events. The CTE Academy would like to thank Pipestone Discovery for the donation and support of this project. #ageducation
Abe Schieuer is a senior from Roosevelt High School and he is a veteran CTE student. Abe has taken all the CTE Cyber Academy classes. He has taken Computer Hardware and Software, Networking, Cybersecurity and now he is taking Senior Capstone in Computer Networking. Our outstanding student wants to make a career of network operations and already works part-time in the security camera industry. Abe plans to attend Southeast Technical College next year for computer network administration. Listening to Abe while he is describing his Senior Capstone project is fascinating. With the use of multiple cameras set in our computer networking room, our future network engineer can determine the identity of students that should and should not be in the classroom on his laptop. Abe will tell you it is a work in progress but his teacher, Mr. Brockmueller, will tell you that Abe is successfully researching and developing a facial recognition system for businesses or schools. Congratulations, Abe Schieuer! We think your work deserves special recognition!
”They are one of the best.” How many times have you hear that said about a couple teenagers? It was said about two students that we have in Automotive Technology. Jayda Hanson, from Tri-Valley High School, and Donovan Rice, from Brandon Valley High School, were teamed together to work on their first engine in Automotive Engine Performance. Our Automotive Teacher, Mr. McCaulsky, soon realized that his two students worked hard, stayed on task and had an eye for detail that is so important in engine repair. Jayda and Donovan are described as focused, patient while waiting for assistance and are willing to help others in class. Mr. McCaulsky said, “This team has demonstrated a positive attitude, exceptional effort and class excellence. They are one of the best!” Team Jayda and Donovan, congratulations on a well-deserved “See the Vision” award!
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Thanks to Kevin King, Dakota News Now News Director for giving the CTE Broadcast Production students a tour of the station. #siouxfalls #careerandtechnicaleducation
Congrats to CTE Academy's Matthew F. for winning 1st place at Mitchell Tech's welding competition! Great job to all of our welding students who competed!
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Believe it or not.... summer is on it's way! Check out all of the summer camps the CTE Academy is offering!
Register now for Health Care Career Exploration! Scan the QR code for more info!
Grief and Loss are the topics of this month's Family Forum Series - an online program to strengthen families with a partnership between SFSD and Avera Behavioral Health. Watch for the link Tuesday at 6pm or join us at sf.k12.sd.us. Click Students & Families, then Counseling.
Woodworking and Cabinet Making students have finished their memory boxes and even a dog dish for their Great Dane!
Culinary II students traveled to Pierre for the South Dakota ProStart competition! What a fun experience for our chefs, thanks for representing the CTE Academy well!
Thanks to USD's Derek Franken for visiting with our Academy of Finance students! Learning how to report profits for the year.... always a good thing!
