CTE Agricultural students were spotted volunteering at the Pipestone Discovery Barn during the fair. It appears they had a fantastic time while giving back to the community. Great job stepping up!
To kick off the semester, biomedical science students are applying their lab techniques to the study of blood!
Health Careers and Human Services students enjoyed a special visit from Leader, a therapy dog. The students were delighted to pet the friendly canine and received a much-needed boost to their day.
NEW CTE Staff Spotlight! My name is Ryan Kortemeyer, and I am thrilled to join the CTE Academy as the new Automotive Refinishing teacher. I grew up in DeSmet and attended South Dakota State University, where I earned degrees in Collision Repair & Refinish Technology and Automotive Technology. After working in the automotive industry for eight years, I transitioned to teaching automotive and welding classes at Lincoln High School for the past decade.
I currently reside in Baltic with my wife and five children. On weekends, I enjoy cheering on my family members at their various activities. I am eager to embark on this new chapter in my career.
Check out what CTE is up to! It is the sixth day of the school year and it will soon be Labor Day weekend. We see the incredible potential contributions of our students in industry. These future leaders will drive innovation, ensure quality, and pave the way for sustainable growth in the Sioux Falls region. Their dedication will positively shape the skylines and build many foundations in our communities in the future. The 24-25 school year is off to a great start at the CTE Academy!
Reminder to CTE students we do not have class on Friday Aug 30 and Monday Sept 2nd! Enjoy your weekend! See you all on Tuesday
NEW CTE Staff Spotlight!
Carter Olson
My name is Carter Olson, and I am excited to join the CTE Academy as the new Carpentry teacher. This is my fourth year in education. I have taught and coached at all levels, from elementary to high school. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, riding motorcycles, and officiating football games.
NEW CTE Staff Spotlight!
Samantha Kelsch
Prior to joining the CTE Academy, I taught Family and Consumer Sciences at Whittier Middle School. My previous experience as a substitute teacher at CTE solidified my desire to return to the program. I am thrilled to be a part of the CTE Academy. When I am not teaching culinary arts, I enjoy cooking (naturally!), sewing, and spending time with my family.
Welcome back students to the CTE Academy!
Reminder: Class starts tomorrow August 22nd
Block schedule is NORMAL
Block 1: 7:45-9:25
Block 2: 9:40-11:20
Block 3: 1:20-3
See you all Soon!
The first day of school is just over a month away! More info on open houses to come soon, but for now, please save these dates! If you haven't yet completed the Annual Student Information Update, please do so here. https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
See you soon!
Students who participated in the 2024 CTE Culinary Camp got a special visit from celebrity chef Paul Wahlberg yesterday! Chef Paul visited with the students and spoke about his 40 years in the culinary business. During their conversation students learned about all aspects of the restaurant business, but also about the emotional connections we make with food and the cultural and societal importance of sharing a meal. Most importantly, after the talk, students learned how to make tacos! 🌮 🎉 Thanks for stopping by Chef Paul!
https://youtu.be/ApQm_Gb6AmY
House Construction Open House happening this afternoon from 4:00-6:30pm at the CTE Academy today! Come see what our students have built this year!
Good luck on semester tests students!
CTE Academy Test Schedule
Wednesday, May 22: Block 1 students 7:45am-9:25am.
NO BLOCK 2 STUDENTS.
Block 3 students from 1:20pm-3:00pm.
Thursday, May 23: NO Block 1 students.
Block 2 students: 9:40am-11:20am.
NO Block 3 students.
Chefs in Chef Westling's Baking & Pastries class created some delicious tasting and beautiful looking desserts for the folks at St. Francis House for their end of semester final bake.
Health careers students finishing the year with a head to toe assessment.
The last 2 weeks our FFA members have been hard at work making around 115 bars of soap with leftover goat milk from our friends that were here earlier this semester! All of this soap was packaged and donated to the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House! At Bishop Dudley they take in people that are in need of a place to stay and provide a warm bed/shower, hygiene kits, meals and more!
Just further proof that our FFA members care so deeply for the community they are a part of! Great work everyone!!
Yesterday the CTE Academy hosted the Army medical trailer and the Sanford Health trailer. The Army also set up a combat life-saving station, a military vehicles station (a Humvee) and physical fitness station. The trailers provided students with digital simulation in an ambulance setting, emergency room, and trauma situations. Find more photos here! https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBqzfN
What’s better than having AOF Alumni back in the classroom to give advice to future business leaders?!?? We can't think of anything better!
Thank you to Taneil Landsem (RHS2015) and Denet Christopher (RHS2009) for coming back to visit!
EMT students went to Sanford to see the helicopter and also the fire department! Who knew seniors in high school still like to dress up as fire fighters!
Two minds converge on one compelling and distinct theme. The transformation from student to teacher is imminent! Meet Michaela Helm, a senior at Roosevelt High School. She navigates the domains of Baking and Pastries with Mrs. Whempner and hones her oratory skills in Speech class with Mrs. Mushaney. As Michaela prepares to spread her wings and venture into the academic world at the University of Michigan, her sights are set on the future as a Physics professor. Her mentors resoundingly agree on her potential. Mrs. Mushaney said Michaela gives excellent effort, is imaginative, polished, and “will be an amazing teacher.” Mrs. Whempner wrote Michaela asks thoughtful questions, does exceptional work, and is an absolute pleasure to have in her classroom. Chef Whempner added, “She will be an outstanding teacher.” Congratulations, Michaela Helm! You are a compelling “See the Vision” winner!
