š A big welcome to Washington High School freshmen at the CTE Academy!
We loved having you explore our programs, try out new skills, and see what makes CTE so hands-on and exciting! We hope you found a class that caught your interest and canāt wait to see you back soon!
šØāš©āš§ Parents: check in with your students and see what awesome things they experienced today!
#CTEProud #FutureCTELeaders #HandsOnLearning #FreshmanFun #CTEExperience
We loved having you explore our programs, try out new skills, and see what makes CTE so hands-on and exciting! We hope you found a class that caught your interest and canāt wait to see you back soon!
šØāš©āš§ Parents: check in with your students and see what awesome things they experienced today!
#CTEProud #FutureCTELeaders #HandsOnLearning #FreshmanFun #CTEExperience
š A big welcome to Roosevelt High School freshmen at the CTE Academy!
We loved having you explore our programs, try out new skills, and see what makes CTE so hands-on and exciting! We hope you found a class that caught your interest and canāt wait to see you back soon!
šØāš©āš§ Parents: check in with your students and see what awesome things they experienced today!
#CTEProud #FutureCTELeaders #HandsOnLearning #FreshmanFun #CTEExperience
We loved having you explore our programs, try out new skills, and see what makes CTE so hands-on and exciting! We hope you found a class that caught your interest and canāt wait to see you back soon!
šØāš©āš§ Parents: check in with your students and see what awesome things they experienced today!
#CTEProud #FutureCTELeaders #HandsOnLearning #FreshmanFun #CTEExperience
š We had an awesome morning with Lincoln High School freshmen at the CTE Academy!
Students got to explore our programs, try new skills, and see what makes CTE so exciting! We hope everyone found a class that sparked their interest and canāt wait to see you back soon!
šØāš©āš§ Parents: ask your students what they learned todayāyou might be impressed by their new discoveries!
#CTEProud #FutureCTELeaders #HandsOnLearning #FreshmanFun #CTEExperience
Students got to explore our programs, try new skills, and see what makes CTE so exciting! We hope everyone found a class that sparked their interest and canāt wait to see you back soon!
šØāš©āš§ Parents: ask your students what they learned todayāyou might be impressed by their new discoveries!
#CTEProud #FutureCTELeaders #HandsOnLearning #FreshmanFun #CTEExperience
šø AOF Students Visit Eide Bailly, LLP!
Our Academy of Finance (AOF) students had the opportunity to tour Eide Bailly, LLP and meet some incredible professionals:
Julie Kafka ā AOF Advisory Board Member since 2016, Partner
Erin Engelkes ā Tax Manager
Tyler Wolterstorff ā Audit Manager
During the visit, students got a firsthand look at the world of accounting, auditing, and tax management. And learned an important lesson:
āWhat do Michael Jordan, Taylor Swift, and teachers have in common?ā
ā¦we all pay TAXES! šø
Thanks to Eide Bailly for giving our students this amazing learning experience! #CTEProud #AOF #FutureFinanceLeaders #FieldTripFun
Our Academy of Finance (AOF) students had the opportunity to tour Eide Bailly, LLP and meet some incredible professionals:
Julie Kafka ā AOF Advisory Board Member since 2016, Partner
Erin Engelkes ā Tax Manager
Tyler Wolterstorff ā Audit Manager
During the visit, students got a firsthand look at the world of accounting, auditing, and tax management. And learned an important lesson:
āWhat do Michael Jordan, Taylor Swift, and teachers have in common?ā
ā¦we all pay TAXES! šø
Thanks to Eide Bailly for giving our students this amazing learning experience! #CTEProud #AOF #FutureFinanceLeaders #FieldTripFun
š“ Kitchen Sneak Peek! āØ
Hereās a rendering of what the kitchen cabinets will look like in the 2025ā2026 CTE House! Canāt wait to see it come to life. š·āāļøš·āāļø
#CTEHouse #FutureBuilders #KitchenDesign #ConstructionVibes #HandsOnLearning
Hereās a rendering of what the kitchen cabinets will look like in the 2025ā2026 CTE House! Canāt wait to see it come to life. š·āāļøš·āāļø
#CTEHouse #FutureBuilders #KitchenDesign #ConstructionVibes #HandsOnLearning
š What a morning! We had a blast hosting Jefferson High School freshmen at the CTE Academy!
We hope you discovered a class that caught your eye š and canāt wait to see you back soon for more hands-on learning and fun!
šØāš©āš§ Parents: ask your students what they tried todayāthey might surprise you with some cool new skills!
#CTEProud #FutureCTELeaders #HandsOnLearning #FreshmanFun #CTEExperience
We hope you discovered a class that caught your eye š and canāt wait to see you back soon for more hands-on learning and fun!
šØāš©āš§ Parents: ask your students what they tried todayāthey might surprise you with some cool new skills!
#CTEProud #FutureCTELeaders #HandsOnLearning #FreshmanFun #CTEExperience
In honor of Principals Month, we asked Assistant Principal Mr. Ryswyk:
āØ āWho inspires you as a leader and why?ā
āØ āHow do you incorporate this into student success daily?ā
Hereās what he shared:
āAbraham Lincoln inspires me because of his unwavering integrity and his ability to lead with moral courage during one of the most divided times in American history. He lost many elections before being elected President of the United States, yet he knew he had an important contribution to make to our nation and kept showing up. He did not quit. The Civil War caused tremendous loss of life on both sides, and I cannot imagine the pressure he was under. I believe he leaned on his private, deep faith to make decisions with honesty and compassion. His humility and willingness to listen show that his leadership was about serving others and doing what is right.
Just like Lincoln faced setbacks but never gave up, students need to understand that failure is not the endāitās part of learning and growing. It is through challenges and mistakes that we gain the most important lessons. I see it as one of my responsibilities to inspire students to engage fully and give their best effort each day at the CTE Academy. Lincolnās life shows that real success comes not from power or recognition, but from perseverance, service, and integrityāvalues that can guide both teaching and learning every day.ā
Thank you, Mr. Ryswyk, for your inspiring leadership and dedication to our students! š #PrincipalsMonth
āØ āWho inspires you as a leader and why?ā
āØ āHow do you incorporate this into student success daily?ā
Hereās what he shared:
āAbraham Lincoln inspires me because of his unwavering integrity and his ability to lead with moral courage during one of the most divided times in American history. He lost many elections before being elected President of the United States, yet he knew he had an important contribution to make to our nation and kept showing up. He did not quit. The Civil War caused tremendous loss of life on both sides, and I cannot imagine the pressure he was under. I believe he leaned on his private, deep faith to make decisions with honesty and compassion. His humility and willingness to listen show that his leadership was about serving others and doing what is right.
Just like Lincoln faced setbacks but never gave up, students need to understand that failure is not the endāitās part of learning and growing. It is through challenges and mistakes that we gain the most important lessons. I see it as one of my responsibilities to inspire students to engage fully and give their best effort each day at the CTE Academy. Lincolnās life shows that real success comes not from power or recognition, but from perseverance, service, and integrityāvalues that can guide both teaching and learning every day.ā
Thank you, Mr. Ryswyk, for your inspiring leadership and dedication to our students! š #PrincipalsMonth
In honor of Principals Month, we asked Mr. Hall:
āØ āWho inspires you as a leader and why?ā
āØ āHow do you incorporate this into student success daily?ā
Hereās what he shared:
āMany great leaders Iāve worked with have inspired me through their vision, integrity, and commitment to helping others succeed. However, my greatest influence has been my dad, who modeled leadership through hard work, humility, and putting people first. I strive to incorporate these lessons daily by leading with empathy, setting clear expectations, and creating an environment where every student feels valued and capable of success.ā
Thank you, Mr. Hall, for your dedication and leadership! š #PrincipalsMonth #CTEProud #LeadershipInAction
āØ āWho inspires you as a leader and why?ā
āØ āHow do you incorporate this into student success daily?ā
Hereās what he shared:
āMany great leaders Iāve worked with have inspired me through their vision, integrity, and commitment to helping others succeed. However, my greatest influence has been my dad, who modeled leadership through hard work, humility, and putting people first. I strive to incorporate these lessons daily by leading with empathy, setting clear expectations, and creating an environment where every student feels valued and capable of success.ā
Thank you, Mr. Hall, for your dedication and leadership! š #PrincipalsMonth #CTEProud #LeadershipInAction
š£ Itās Conference Night at CTE!
Join us tonight, 3:45ā7:45 PM for in-person conferences and our Open House (4ā7 PM) ā open to the public! Come explore what CTE has to offer and see all the amazing things our students are working on!
š» Virtual conferences will be held Monday, Oct. 27. Keep an eye on your email for a SignUpGenius link from your studentās teacher. If youād like a time to chat, feel free to sign up!
We canāt wait to see you!
#CTE #Conferences #OpenHouse #CareerTechEd #FutureReady
Join us tonight, 3:45ā7:45 PM for in-person conferences and our Open House (4ā7 PM) ā open to the public! Come explore what CTE has to offer and see all the amazing things our students are working on!
š» Virtual conferences will be held Monday, Oct. 27. Keep an eye on your email for a SignUpGenius link from your studentās teacher. If youād like a time to chat, feel free to sign up!
We canāt wait to see you!
#CTE #Conferences #OpenHouse #CareerTechEd #FutureReady
š Progress Update! šØ
Check out the flooring going in on the CTE House and the new roof on the Habitat for Humanity House! Our Building Trades students are making big strides and learning hands-on every step of the way. š·āāļøš·āāļø
#CTE #BuildingTrades #FutureBuilders #HandsOnLearning #CTEHouse #HabitatForHumanity #ConstructionUpdate
Check out the flooring going in on the CTE House and the new roof on the Habitat for Humanity House! Our Building Trades students are making big strides and learning hands-on every step of the way. š·āāļøš·āāļø
#CTE #BuildingTrades #FutureBuilders #HandsOnLearning #CTEHouse #HabitatForHumanity #ConstructionUpdate
š¼ Academy of Finance Field Trip! š°
Our AOF students spent the day at the University of Sioux Falls with Dr. Joy Lind, Dr. Brad VanKalsbek, and Professor Bruce Watley ā diving into hands-on business learning! š
Students worked on Laceyās Lemonade Project, exploring different revenue models like unit sales, franchising, subscriptions, freemium, and advertising. They also analyzed real restaurant financial statements to determine profitability, ROI, and inventory trends ā just like real accountants!
A huge thank you to Professor Jill Witley, Accounting Professor and valued AOF Advisory Board member, for helping make this experience possible. š
#CTE #AcademyOfFinance #HandsOnLearning #BusinessEducation #USF #FutureLeaders #FinanceInAction
Our AOF students spent the day at the University of Sioux Falls with Dr. Joy Lind, Dr. Brad VanKalsbek, and Professor Bruce Watley ā diving into hands-on business learning! š
Students worked on Laceyās Lemonade Project, exploring different revenue models like unit sales, franchising, subscriptions, freemium, and advertising. They also analyzed real restaurant financial statements to determine profitability, ROI, and inventory trends ā just like real accountants!
A huge thank you to Professor Jill Witley, Accounting Professor and valued AOF Advisory Board member, for helping make this experience possible. š
#CTE #AcademyOfFinance #HandsOnLearning #BusinessEducation #USF #FutureLeaders #FinanceInAction
š¤ Demonstration Speech Week at CTE! š¬
Students took the stage to share their skills and knowledge ā check out some of the awesome demonstrations they presented! š
#CTE #CareerReady #PublicSpeaking #HandsOnLearning #CTEPride
Students took the stage to share their skills and knowledge ā check out some of the awesome demonstrations they presented! š
#CTE #CareerReady #PublicSpeaking #HandsOnLearning #CTEPride
š©ŗ Thank You, USD! š
A huge thank you to University of South Dakota for visiting our Health Careers students! š©āāļøšØāāļø
Students worked through a realistic case study of a patient with pneumonia and a urinary tract infection, exploring the full process from community health and prevention, to hospital diagnostics, and ending with treatment including a urine analysis and antibiotic injection. Such a hands-on experience helped bring classroom learning to life!
#HealthCareers #CTE #FutureHealthcareHeroes #HandsOnLearning #USD #MedicalEducation
A huge thank you to University of South Dakota for visiting our Health Careers students! š©āāļøšØāāļø
Students worked through a realistic case study of a patient with pneumonia and a urinary tract infection, exploring the full process from community health and prevention, to hospital diagnostics, and ending with treatment including a urine analysis and antibiotic injection. Such a hands-on experience helped bring classroom learning to life!
#HealthCareers #CTE #FutureHealthcareHeroes #HandsOnLearning #USD #MedicalEducation
š” Sneak Peek! šØ
Coming next spring ā the 2025ā2026 CTE House!
Check out our exterior color inspo for the new build š·āāļøāØ The rendering isnāt exact, but itās a pretty good glimpse of whatās to come!
#CTEHouse #FutureBuilders #ConstructionVibes #HomeDesign #CTE
Coming next spring ā the 2025ā2026 CTE House!
Check out our exterior color inspo for the new build š·āāļøāØ The rendering isnāt exact, but itās a pretty good glimpse of whatās to come!
#CTEHouse #FutureBuilders #ConstructionVibes #HomeDesign #CTE
š¾ Small Animal Science Field Trip! š¶
Our Small Animal Science students took a trip to Dog Days Hotel & Camp! They got a behind-the-scenes look at how pets are cared for while their owners are away ā from grooming and boarding to playtime and training. šš”
#CTE #SmallAnimalScience
Our Small Animal Science students took a trip to Dog Days Hotel & Camp! They got a behind-the-scenes look at how pets are cared for while their owners are away ā from grooming and boarding to playtime and training. šš”
#CTE #SmallAnimalScience
šš Reminder! Monday and Tuesday next week thereās no school for Native American Day and Teacher In-Service. Enjoy the extra sleep, snacks, and chill time! šāØ
#LongWeekendVibes #NoSchool #CTE #Recharge
š Ag Field Trip Fun! š¾
Our Ag classes took a trip to a fully functioning farm where we watched a soybean harvest in action! Students learned how soybeans are used to feed cattle on-site and sold off-site ā seeing the full cycle of farm-to-feed firsthand. šš±
And of courseā¦ we couldnāt leave without spending time with some super cute baby animals! š„š
#AgEducation #CTE #FarmLife #HandsOnLearning #SoybeanHarvest #FutureFarmers
Our Ag classes took a trip to a fully functioning farm where we watched a soybean harvest in action! Students learned how soybeans are used to feed cattle on-site and sold off-site ā seeing the full cycle of farm-to-feed firsthand. šš±
And of courseā¦ we couldnāt leave without spending time with some super cute baby animals! š„š
#AgEducation #CTE #FarmLife #HandsOnLearning #SoybeanHarvest #FutureFarmers
š©ŗ Health Careers I Field Trip! š„
Our Health Careers I students had an awesome opportunity to tour Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital! They made real-world connections to what weāre learning in class and got to hear valuable insights straight from healthcare professionals in the field. š¬š
#HealthCareers #CTE #FieldTrip #HandsOnLearning #FutureHealthcareHeroes #EncompassHealth
Our Health Careers I students had an awesome opportunity to tour Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital! They made real-world connections to what weāre learning in class and got to hear valuable insights straight from healthcare professionals in the field. š¬š
#HealthCareers #CTE #FieldTrip #HandsOnLearning #FutureHealthcareHeroes #EncompassHealth
šš Heads up! No school Oct 13ā14 for Columbus Day and Teacher In-Service. Enjoy the extra sleep, snacks, and chill time! šāØ
#LongWeekendVibes #NoSchool #CTE #Recharge
#LongWeekendVibes #NoSchool #CTE #Recharge
š”šØ Check out the progress on the CTE & Habitat House construction! Our students are putting their skills to work and making big things happen. Way to go, team! š #CTEHouse #HabitatForHumanity #HandsOnLearning
