🩸 CTE Blood Drive – January 17th! 🩸
Give the gift of life and save 3 lives! Sign up to donate blood and receive a $10 Scooters gift card as a thank-you.
📅 Date: January 17th
📲 How to Sign Up: Use the QR code to register!
Let’s make a difference together! 💪❤️
Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, January 10th! 🎉 Enjoy your break and get ready for Semester 2, which begins on Monday. See you then! 📚✨
CTE Semester Test Schedule
📅 January 8th:
Semester tests for Blocks 1 and 3 will be held during their regular class times.
No Block 2 classes.
📅 January 9th:
Semester test for Block 2 will be held during its regular class time.
No Block 1 or 3 classes.
Good luck on your tests!
Our Welding students had an amazing opportunity to visit Egger Steel in Sioux Falls! 🔩✨
During the visit, they explored the diverse career paths made possible through the CTE Academy Welding program and gained valuable insights into the steel industry. Experiences like these help connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities, inspiring our students to envision bright futures in the field.
A big thank you to Egger Steel for hosting us and showcasing the exciting possibilities in welding and structural steel careers!
Happy New Year from everybody at SFSD! Here's to another year of opportunities and possibilities. We are excited to welcome back students and staff TOMORROW, January 2nd, 2025! We can’t wait to see everyone!
CTE staff came together to celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year with some festive fun! 🎄✨
We got creative and made beautiful wooden trees to bring a little extra cheer to the season. As we step into the New Year, we’re excited for all the opportunities ahead to inspire, learn, and grow with our amazing students and community.
Here’s to a fantastic 2024! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from all of us at CTE! 🎉
Dakota Auto Parts has gone above and beyond for our students once again! 🚗🎨
They generously donated over $2,500 worth of auto body paint to the CTE Academy, providing invaluable resources for our Auto Body program.
Pictured is Mr. Kortemeyer, our talented CTE Auto Body teacher, proudly showcasing some of the donated paint.
A heartfelt thank you to Dakota Auto Parts for their incredible support and dedication to helping our students succeed! 💙
We’re back! 🎉 Classes resume on Thursday, January 2nd. See you then! 📚✨
It’s that time of year—Burger Battle in downtown Sioux Falls! 🍔✨
CTE Culinary students are back in the competition with another mouthwatering creation! For the second year in a row, CTE Culinary students burger will be featured at Crave during this year’s Burger Battle.
Introducing the Sweet and Smoky Burger: a flavor-packed masterpiece featuring bacon jam, lime aioli, and pineapple salsa. 🌟 Our talented Culinary team poured their hearts into crafting this top-notch burger, and we couldn’t be prouder of their achievement!
Don’t forget to cast your vote for the Sweet and Smoky Burger to support CTE and help us win this year! 🍍🥓🔥 Head to Crave this January to try it for yourself during the Sioux Falls Burger Battle.
Let’s show our CTE students some love and support!
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Our Human Services and Health Careers students had an incredible learning experience this week! 🩺✨
They participated in Stop the Bleed training, gaining essential hands-on skills for emergency situations, and spent the day at Southeast Technical College exploring a variety of medical careers through interactive activities.
A huge thank you to Southeast Technical College for hosting us and providing our students with such valuable insights into the medical field. Opportunities like these help prepare them for bright futures in healthcare! 💙
Last week, Tim Lalim from Journey Construction visited the CTE Academy to spotlight exciting career opportunities in the construction industry! 🏗️
Welding students expressed strong interest in careers focused on structural steel erection, while automotive students explored opportunities in mechanical repair for a variety of equipment.
The visit provided valuable insights and inspired our students to consider the diverse and rewarding career paths available in construction. A big thank you to Journey Construction for helping shape the future of our skilled professionals!
On Thursday, December 12th, AOF and Human Services students had the incredible opportunity to learn about Cars For Sale and the exciting business opportunities it offers in our community.
We’re so grateful for the chance to connect with great leaders who are helping shape our future business professionals. The students enjoyed every moment—and the treats and drinks were such a thoughtful bonus!
A big thank you to Cars For Sale for investing in the next generation of leaders.
The Grinch was up to his old tricks at CTE on Friday!
Students were greeted by a mischievous and stubborn Grinch who couldn’t resist stealing presents and treats. Thankfully, the holiday spirit remained strong, and a little Grinchy mischief couldn’t dampen our joy!
Merry Christmas and happy holidays from all of us at CTE!
Last week, students from the CTE Academy’s Automotive classes had an exciting opportunity to visit Butler Machinery in Sioux Falls! 🚗✨
The field trip provided valuable insights into the company and the wide range of opportunities it offers students across multiple career paths. Students learned about the benefits of pursuing a career with Butler Machinery, including educational support, potential earnings, and growth opportunities within the company.
From exploring future workplaces to understanding career advancement, this experience opened the door to exciting possibilities for our students. It’s hands-on learning at its finest, preparing them for what’s next!
Our Carpentry team has been hard at work bringing the new CTE house to life—building it literally from the ground up! Stay tuned as we transform blueprints into reality, one nail and board at a time. Big things are coming, and we can’t wait to share the progress with you! 🛠️✨
William Schmidt recently presented our state-of-the-art welding robot at the CTE Academy Welding program, demonstrating its innovative capabilities and flawless integration into ongoing shop projects.
Taking it a step further, he collaborated with a specialist from the Miller Welders automation team to dive into advanced industrial systems, sharpening his expertise and gaining insights into cutting-edge technology.
REMINDER: There will be no school from December 23rd to January 1st. Classes resume on January 2nd. Enjoy your break! 🎄🎉
Sidney Stewart exemplifies hard work, dedication, and quiet leadership. “When she does something, she gives one-hundred ten percent, and her dedication is infectious,” shared Ms. Martin, her Agriculture teacher.
As a CTE Academy student, Sidney has excelled in FFA, Horticulture, Ag Leadership, and Small Animal Science. She is admired for her intelligence, reliability, and commitment to excellence, serving as a role model for her peers. Ms. Martin added, “No matter the day, I can count on Sidney to put a smile on my face.”
A Jefferson Cavalier and devoted FFA member, Sidney shines in LDE and CDE competitions, dedicating her spare time to studying and preparing for success. Her passion and drive make her an invaluable member of both the CTE Academy and the FFA community.
The Human Services class is spreading warmth and cheer by making tie blankets for Project Warm-Up! 🎁🪡 Students are having a great time creating these cozy blankets while listening to holiday music. Such a wonderful way to give back to the community! 🎄✨
The Culinary classes baked up some holiday magic by creating their own gingerbread houses for the ProStart Competition! 🎄✨
The creativity was incredible—here’s a sneak peek of a few designs! Five of the top creations will be entered into the competition.
Amazing work, everyone! 👏🍪 Good luck to our talented chefs!
