🎉 Student Spotlight: Maia Carl! 🎉
Maia, a Washington High senior, is making waves in accounting! 💼📊 She shares, “It’s easy to be myself at the CTE Academy,” and it shows—her leadership, integrity, and hard work set her apart.
Nominated by Mrs. Brunken, Maia is a “See the Vision” award winner! 🏆 “She elevates the entire class’s understanding of accounting concepts,” says her teacher.
We can't wait to see where her passion for accounting takes her next! 👏🎓 #CTE #FutureAccountant #SeeTheVision #StudentSpotlight
We are still celebrating last night's wonderful Teacher of the Year event! So many amazing educators to celebrate! Congratulations again to 2025 Teacher of the Year, Bruce Rekstad, who left with a $4,000 check, courtesy of our friends at Vern Eide. Also, a huge congratulations to the other four finalists, Jennifer Aerts, Bryan Aukerman, Scott Amundson, and Jessica Foley. New this year, thanks to the generosity of the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation, these four finalists walked away with $1,000 each. So many wonderful memories were shared last night! We are so grateful to everyone who attended, from nominees and their friends and families to past ToY winners, past educators, school board members, SDEA friends, and SFSD administrators, it truly was an unforgettable night! Were you at the event? Feel free to get your photos here! https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC3KKk You can watch the full video of the event here! https://youtu.be/D-60TEv2ijA
🔨 Carpentry Class Update! 🏠
Our students are making incredible progress—it's looking more like a house every day! 👏 Stay tuned as they continue to bring their hard work and skills to life.
#CTECarpentry #HandsOnLearning #FutureBuilders
Tonight is the night! The 2025 Teacher of the Year will be announced at an event starting at 7:00 PM. Watch live with us here! ---> https://youtube.com/live/MnFs9wL28Oo?feature=share
🚀 Student Spotlight! 🚀
Matthew Wilkinson, a senior at Brandon Valley High School, thrives on tackling big accounting projects: “It makes me feel like I’m in a real work environment.” 💼📊
His teacher, Mrs. Brunken, praises his strong work ethic & innovative problem-solving. 🏆 No surprise he’s a CTE “See the Vision” award winner!
With his sights set on a Business, Accounting & Finance major, Matthew is more than ready for the next level! 👏 #FutureCPA #CTE #StudentSuccess
It’s National FFA Week! 🐓🐥🐐🐰
This special week is all about celebrating agricultural education, and what better way to do that than with hands-on experiences?! On Thursday, our CTE Academy Ag program brought their barnyard (and beyond!) to the hallways, giving fellow CTE students a chance to interact with some of the school’s resident animals.
Experiences like these showcase the importance of agricultural education and the impact FFA has on preparing students for careers in animal science, farming, and beyond!
🏠🔨 Carpentry Class Update! 🔥💪
Our Carpentry students have been hard at work, making big progress on the CTE house! 🏗️✨ The changes are coming together fast! Stay tuned for more updates! 🛠️ #CarpentryClass #BuildingTheFuture #CTEHouse
🤖🔥 Welding Meets Innovation! 🔥🤖
Our Welding class has been having a blast showing off the new robot welder to their classmates and the Exploration class! ⚙️💡 With this cutting-edge tech, the welding possibilities are endless! 💪✨ #WeldingTech #RobotWelder #FutureFabricators
🚛🔧 Diesel Power in Action! 💪
Our AutoTech Diesel students worked hard sharing their knowledge & expertise with the Career Exploration class! They even got hands-on experience taking apart diesel engines! Learning, teaching, and turning wrenches! #DieselTech #CareerExploration
👮♂️💙 SRO Appreciation Day! 💙👮♀️
This past weekend, we celebrated SRO Appreciation Day! 🎉 A huge thank you to our School Resource Officers for keeping our schools safe and supporting our students every day.
When you see your SRO today, don’t forget to give them a fist bump, high five, or a big thank you! 🙌
#SROAppreciationDay #ThankYouSROs #KeepingSchoolsSafe
🩺🍽️ Health Careers II in Action! 👩⚕️🏥
Our students have been working so hard mastering their CNA skills, and they’re nearing the finish line! They can now assist with feeding residents and are gaining real-world experience in patient care! 🥣💙 #HealthCareers #FutureHeroes
📢 Reminder!
There will be NO SCHOOL TOMORROW (Monday, February 17th) and Tuesday, February 18th for Presidents Day break! 🇺🇸🎉
Enjoy the break, and we’ll see you back in class on Wednesday, February 19th! 🙌
#PresidentsDayBreak #NoSchoolReminder #CTEAcademy #EnjoyYourBreak
🚗🔧 Check out the Auto Body Repair & Estimating class! 🔥💪 Students are hard at work disassembling their project cars, getting hands-on experience in repair & restoration! Stay tuned as they bring these rides back to life! 🚘✨ #AutoBodyRepair #HandsOnLearning #FutureTechnicians
👏 Thank You to Our Career Fair Participants! 👏
A huge shoutout to the businesses, post-secondary schools, and military representatives who joined us at CTE yesterday for the Career Fair! 🙌 Students had great feedback and learned so much about their future opportunities.
Check out the KELOLAND story below to hear more about this exciting day! 🎥📚 #CTECareerFair #FutureReady #ThankYou
https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/sf-students-start-planning-their-future/
🚑👏 Huge shoutout to our EMT students for using great body mechanics to safely lift & carry patients up and down stairs! 💪🔥 They kept it smooth, secure, and comfortable—true pros in the making! 🏋️♂️✨ #EMTTraining #SafeLifting #FutureHeroes #PatientCare
A recent Facebook post regarding Washington High School falsely claimed a routine request for a birth certificate was related to immigration status.
State Law (SDCL 13-27-3.1-3.3) requires all public school students to have a birth certificate on file within 30 days of enrollment. When required records are missing from student files, school staff regularly attempt to contact families before sending the required information to the State’s Attorney.
These requests are made solely to ensure compliance with State Law and to maintain complete student records. They are in no way related to immigration enforcement. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our students and their families.
Please reach out to your child’s school or the district office with any questions rather than relying on social media for accurate information. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping student records up to date.
🩺💉 Health Careers II in Action! 🔬
Our students had an awesome day with guest speakers from the SDSU Medical Lab Scientist program! ✨ They even got hands-on experience with blood draws & urine samples! Learning the skills of future healthcare pros! 🔥#FutureMedLabScientists
🚗💥 Tearing It Down to Build It Back Stronger! 🔧🔥
Our Auto Body Structural Repair class is in full swing, dismantling vehicles down to the unibody frame! 🏎️💨 From fenders to frames, our students are mastering the art of precision repairs to bring these rides back to life. 💪✨
Stay tuned as they put their skills to the test and rebuild like pros! 🛠️🔩
#AutoBodyRepair #FutureTechnicians #HandsOnLearning #BuildItBetter #FrameItUp #CollisionRepair #ShopClass
📢 Reminder!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 17th, and Tuesday, February 18th, for Presidents Day break! 🇺🇸🎉
Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you back on Wednesday, February 19th, ready to go! 🙌
#PresidentsDayBreak #NoSchoolReminder #CTEAcademy #EnjoyYourBreak
🎉 February is National CTE Month! 🎉
Let’s take a moment to celebrate and appreciate the incredible teachers at CTE Academy! 🍎👏
Your dedication, passion, and hard work shape the future of our students every single day. From hands-on learning to career prep, you play an essential role in their success. We truly have some of the best CTE teachers for the Sioux Falls School District, and we can’t thank you enough! 💙✨
Drop a ❤️👏 in the comments to show your appreciation for our amazing CTE teachers!
#CTEMonth #ThankATeacher #CTEAcademy #FutureReady #CareerAndTechEd #BestTeachersEver
