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📢 Reminder: Don’t forget to join us for the CTE Open House TOMORROW! 🎉 ✅ Meet your student’s 2nd semester teachers ✅ Explore all the amazing programs we offer We look forward to seeing you there! 🏫✨

🎥✨ Lights, Camera, Action! The Broadcast Technology class at CTE is off to an incredible start this semester! 🎬 Students are diving into every aspect of broadcasting—from behind the camera to the editing suite. 🌟 Stay tuned to see their skills in action and the amazing content they’ll be creating! 🚀 #BroadcastTechnology #CTELife #FutureBroadcasters

✨ “The time is always right to do what is right.” – Martin Luther King Jr. ✨ Today, we join the nation in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 💛 At the CTE Academy, we reflect on his vision of equality, courage, and unity, and commit to empowering our students to lead with those same values. Let’s continue to dream big, work hard, and create a brighter future for all. 🌟 #MLKDay #CTEAcademy #HonoringTheDream #EqualityForAll #LeadershipThroughLearning

📢 You’re Invited! Join us for the CTE Open House on Thursday, January 23rd! 🎉 ✅ Meet your student’s 2nd semester teachers ✅ Explore the exciting program opportunities we offer We can’t wait to see you there! 🏫✨

📢 Reminder: No school on Monday, January 20th, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day! ✨ Enjoy your day off as we reflect on the legacy of Dr. King. 🕊️

🌟 Huge thanks to Sanford Health for an unforgettable experience! 🌟 Our CTE Biomedical Science class had the amazing opportunity to explore the world of healthcare up close. From touring the ambulance 🚑 and going behind the scenes in the emergency department 🏥 to learning from the incredible Airmed ✈️ team and the dedicated diabetes education team 💉, our students gained hands-on insights that will inspire their future careers. Thank you, Sanford Health, for showing us what it means to provide life-saving care and for inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals! 💙 #CTE #BiomedicalScience #FutureHealthcareHeroes #SanfordHealth #Grateful

🩸 CTE Blood Drive – This Friday, 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! 🚨 Reminder: If you’ve already signed up, double-check your donation time and let your teacher know when you’ll need to leave to donate blood. Let’s make a difference together! 💪❤️

📢 Reminder: 2nd Semester Starts Monday, January 13th! Make sure to check your schedule and note which block is your time at CTE! Here’s a quick look at the block schedule for your reference: 🕒 Block Schedule Block 1: 7:45–9:25 AM Block 2: 9:40–11:20 AM Block 3: 1:20–3:00 PM 🚍 Tripper Bus Information The tripper bus schedule for transportation to and from CTE and your home school is also included below. We’re excited to kick off the second semester and can’t wait to see you all on Monday! 🎉

Students in the Auto Body Repair classes had an amazing opportunity to go on field trips to Pierre’s Body Shop and Performance Paint and Body Inc.! 🚗🎨 During their visits, they explored real-world applications of the auto body repair industry, including: ✅ Professional painting methods ✅ Color matching techniques ✅ Modern technologies in collision repair and refinishing ✅ Tools and techniques emphasizing craftsmanship and attention to detail These experiences offered valuable hands-on insights into the industry while highlighting exciting career opportunities in auto body repair. A huge thank you to Pierre’s Body Shop and Performance Paint and Body Inc. for inspiring our students and supporting their future in this field!

CTE Semester Test Schedule 📢 Reminder: Semester tests at CTE begin tomorrow! See the schedule below to know when to be in class: 📅 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! 💪📚

🩸 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!

Here’s a polished and engaging version of your post: 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! 💙