February 5-9, 2024, is National School Counseling Week! School counselors play a vital role in students' lives everywhere, and this is a week to recognize their contributions and say THANK YOU! This special week honors counselors for the many ways they help students every day, from assisting in future employment readiness to ensuring academic achievement to meet those future goals, and everything in between! Thank you for everything you do for our students and staff Mrs. Schutte!
The CTE Academy has an opening for a Special Education Resource Educational Assistance. The position is .875 FTE, 35 hours per week and considered full-time. A typical day is working from 7:30am to 3:00pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch.
Responsibilities related to this position include supporting students in career education. Most frequently it will involve tutoring, note taking, reading exams, giving students quiet places to work and following the accommodation plans of students. Call the CTE Academy with any questions - (605) 367-5504.
Here is a link to the position: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=6048
Exploration students got to visit AutoTech this week and got their hands dirty! Never hurts to learn something new about vehicles and vehicle maintenance.
“She strives to learn as much as possible during each project.” Those are the words of CTE Teacher, Nathan Hoffman about his student – Awnyx Fodness. Awnyx is a senior from Jefferson High School and has a passion for making and sharing her digital media work. Our talented artist took Intro to Audio/Visual this fall semester and is taking Digital Music this spring semester. With aspirations to fuse her digital artistry with her career path in content media development, Awnyx exemplifies excellence in her endeavors. Mr. Hoffman commends Awnyx for not only taking pride in her work but also for consistently exhibiting a stellar work ethic in every class session. Awnyx Fodness, we extend our heartfelt congratulations – you are now recognized as a recipient of the 'See the Vision' award!
We love when industry professionals visit our classrooms! Leadership in Sioux Falls….Workplace Personality, Business Trends and Economics….Thank You Wendy and Milana for visiting the Academy of Finance classes at the CTE Academy.
The CTE Academy will be hosting in person Parent/Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, January 30, 3:45 to 7:45pm. It is an open house format so please come visit us.
We are also hosting an Open House from 4-7pm; come see what the CTE Academy has available for high school students!
Members of the Sioux Falls School Board and SFSD administration took a tour of the CTE Academy yesterday to get an update on all of the new and exciting programming being offered to students. After the tour, members sat down for a mid-year update on career counseling, district priorities and legislative calendars. View more photos from the CTE tour on our Flikr page here! https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBboWE
Ado Franchuk completed every Computer Technology course at CTE (Cybersecurity, Networking, Computer Hardware). He wanted to challenge himself to develop his skills with technology and have fun at the same time. Ado signed up for the Senior Capstone course which allowed him to work with his CTE instructor and created a digital pinball machine. The pinball machine uses a computer, multiple controller boards, and television screens to replicate a vintage machine! Great work Ado!
The setting of this photo, beside our money tree, is not coincidental. Our student is Kyla Schaunaman and she is well versed in understanding that money does not grow on trees. Our outstanding senior student from Brandon Valley is taking Accounting and is considering pursuing an Accounting Degree at the University of South Dakota. According to her teacher, Mrs. Brunken, Kyla embodies focus, active participation, and a keen ability to pose insightful questions in class. The money tree signifies abundance and Kyla brings an abundance of hard work, good time management and professionalism in her contribution to class. Not only will Kyla Schaunaman be a great accountant, we think she will be a remarkable business leader! Congratulations, Kyla, on being a “See the Vision” winner!
Please join us for our January 30 CTE Academy Open House! Tour our amazing facility and learn about all the programs available to current and future high school students in the area!
Dangerous weather conditions mean all activities/events for SFSD students for the
evening of Fri., Jan 12 and all day Sat., Jan 13, 2024 are being postponed.
CTE staff outing to Crave to participate in the Downtown Burger Battle to support our students and friends at Crave! Congrats to our Culinary students and Mrs. Whempner for having their burger featured as Crave's burger this year! If you haven't "battled" yet, make sure to hit up Crave and try the UnBrieable Burger, created by the CTE Academy Culinary students.
“I can tell she is medically driven.” Those are the words of Mrs. Drummond, CTE Health Careers Teacher, about her student, Addisyn Riley, a senior from Jefferson High School. She commends Addisyn for being a positive role model to her peers, highlighting her motivation and optimistic attitude. Mrs. Drummond predicts a bright future for Addisyn, emphasizing her enthusiasm for practicing patient care on fellow students and acquiring hands-on skills applicable in a hospital setting. Addisyn's unwavering commitment to excellence is a true blessing in the classroom and she is a deserving winner of CTE’s “See the Vision” award!
Ryker Lee is a veteran student of the CTE Academy. He has taken Cyber Security, presently he is in Hardware and Software and next spring semester he will be taking Computer Networking – all dual credit to Dakota State University in Madison, SD. Ryker is poised to elevate his academic journey to the next level. Ryker's clarity of purpose is truly commendable. He aspires to make a significant impact in the realm of cyber operations, specifically focusing on cyber penetration—unraveling the intricacies of digital activities to identify those responsible. His teacher Mr. Brockmueller says, “Ryker understands the opportunities that CTE offers. Ryker going to have a great head-start at the next level.” As Ryker progresses to the next level of his academic and eventual professional journey, he is deserving of a “See the Vision” award. His commitment to mastering the complexities of the cyber world positions him as a promising leader in the field of technology.
No School Today - Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Sioux Falls Public Schools are closed Monday, January 8, 2024 due to weather.
Students from engineering, agriculture, aviation and health sciences students gathered to listen to SDSU Dean of Engineering, Dr. Kumar. Dr. Kumar spoke about what engineers do, how teachers can better prep students for careers in engineering, and so many interesting things around the globe that engineers have been a part of. He even brought our students some SDSU College of Engineering swag!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us Dr. Kumar!
Megan Raschke is a senior at Washington High School and is a remarkable individual with a unique gift for infusing positivity into any situation or room. Fueled by her vibrant energy, Megan is determined to pursue a career in medicine, aspiring to become a medical doctor. Currently, she is channeling her passion towards her short-term goal in her Health Careers class by aiming to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
In the eyes of her teacher, Mrs. Drummond, Megan's ability to bring joy and laughter is unparalleled. Mrs. Drummond notes, "I am pretty sure she is able to make anyone laugh." Megan's presence in class transforms the environment, making it not only educational but also fun and enjoyable. Her willingness to help others further exemplifies her compassionate nature. The world can use more individuals like Megan. She stands out as a beacon of positivity and a source of inspiration. Recognizing her outstanding qualities, Megan Raschke is a deserving winner of a “See the Vision” award at the CTE Academy.
Biomed students have been learning about emergency medicine. They practiced transporting patients with a long back board.
Business isn't all business.....it can be fun too! Work hard, play hard.....Faith, Family, Work is how the job gets done at Cars For Sale! Academy of Finance students learned about the website platform for different entrepreneur businesses patent by owner Sean Kaufman!
