🏡✨ YOU’RE INVITED! CTE Academy OPEN HOUSE SERIES ✨🏡
Come tour the 2026 CTE Academy student-built home and see the craftsmanship, skills, and talent our students have poured into every detail! From the modern kitchen to the open-concept living space—this is one you won’t want to miss 👀
📍 1312 N Career Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
🗓 Open House Dates & Times:
🔹 April 29 | 4–6 PM
🔹 May 3 | 2–4 PM
🔹 May 7 | 4–6 PM
🔹 May 13 | 4–6 PM
🔹 May 16 | 2–4 PM
🔹 May 20 | 4–6 PM → AUCTION TO FOLLOW! 🔨
Whether you’re house-hunting, supporting CTE education, or just love great design—stop by and check it out!
📩 Questions? Contact carter.olson@k12.sd.us
#CTEAcademy #StudentBuilt #OpenHouse #FutureReady #SiouxFallsHomes #CTEProud #HandsOnLearning 🛠️🏠
Come tour the 2026 CTE Academy student-built home and see the craftsmanship, skills, and talent our students have poured into every detail! From the modern kitchen to the open-concept living space—this is one you won’t want to miss 👀
📍 1312 N Career Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
🗓 Open House Dates & Times:
🔹 April 29 | 4–6 PM
🔹 May 3 | 2–4 PM
🔹 May 7 | 4–6 PM
🔹 May 13 | 4–6 PM
🔹 May 16 | 2–4 PM
🔹 May 20 | 4–6 PM → AUCTION TO FOLLOW! 🔨
Whether you’re house-hunting, supporting CTE education, or just love great design—stop by and check it out!
📩 Questions? Contact carter.olson@k12.sd.us
#CTEAcademy #StudentBuilt #OpenHouse #FutureReady #SiouxFallsHomes #CTEProud #HandsOnLearning 🛠️🏠
🏠 Habitat for Humanity Update 🏠
The drywall is officially complete in the Habitat for Humanity house! 🙌
It won’t be long now before the home is ready for its new homeowners. We’re excited to see this project coming together!
#HabitatForHumanity #HabitatForHumanitySiouxFalls #SiouxFalls #CTE #SkilledTrades #CommunityPartners #BuildingHope #FutureBuilders
The drywall is officially complete in the Habitat for Humanity house! 🙌
It won’t be long now before the home is ready for its new homeowners. We’re excited to see this project coming together!
#HabitatForHumanity #HabitatForHumanitySiouxFalls #SiouxFalls #CTE #SkilledTrades #CommunityPartners #BuildingHope #FutureBuilders
🔧 Connecting Classroom to Career! 🔧
Our CTE Academy Collision Repair students toured Pierre’s Body Shop to see real-world skills in action and explore future career paths in the collision repair industry.
A huge THANK YOU to Tyler VanHerdee and the team at Pierre’s Body Shop for their time, support, and commitment to developing the next generation of collision repair professionals. Partnerships like this make a lasting impact! 👏🚗
#CTEAcademy #CollisionRepair #HandsOnLearning #IndustrySupport #FutureCareers
Our CTE Academy Collision Repair students toured Pierre’s Body Shop to see real-world skills in action and explore future career paths in the collision repair industry.
A huge THANK YOU to Tyler VanHerdee and the team at Pierre’s Body Shop for their time, support, and commitment to developing the next generation of collision repair professionals. Partnerships like this make a lasting impact! 👏🚗
#CTEAcademy #CollisionRepair #HandsOnLearning #IndustrySupport #FutureCareers
❄️ VIRTUAL DAY TOMORROW Friday, Jan 23 – CTE ACADEMY ❄️
Due to extremely cold temperatures, CTE Academy will be virtual tomorrow.
👩💻 Students:
✔️ Check in on Canvas for your virtual assignments
✔️ Complete work at home
📧 Teachers will be available via email throughout the day to answer questions and provide support.
Stay warm and stay safe! 🧣🧤
#CTEAcademy #VirtualDay #ColdWeather #StaySafe
Friday, January 23, 2026, will be a Remote Learning Day in the Sioux Falls School District!
iPads and Chromebooks were sent home with each student earlier today. We will not have in-person learning in the schools, but students are expected to connect to their Canvas account from home for assignments and learning resources. They have practiced this at school and know what is expected of them.
Additional information for Students and Families can be found here: https://app.smore.com/n/wgz62
iPads and Chromebooks were sent home with each student earlier today. We will not have in-person learning in the schools, but students are expected to connect to their Canvas account from home for assignments and learning resources. They have practiced this at school and know what is expected of them.
Additional information for Students and Families can be found here: https://app.smore.com/n/wgz62
📊 Academy of Finance Spotlight 📊
Wendy Alexander from POET presented to our Academy of Finance students on DISC Behavior and Personality in the Workplace —
Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness.
Wendy has served on our AOF Advisory Board and supported our classroom and internship experiences since 2006. Thank you for your continued leadership, mentorship, and commitment to our students! 👏
Students will now be applying what they learned as they work together on a business project this semester in their Entrepreneurship course.
Wendy Alexander from POET presented to our Academy of Finance students on DISC Behavior and Personality in the Workplace —
Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness.
Wendy has served on our AOF Advisory Board and supported our classroom and internship experiences since 2006. Thank you for your continued leadership, mentorship, and commitment to our students! 👏
Students will now be applying what they learned as they work together on a business project this semester in their Entrepreneurship course.
🏫✨ CTE Open House Night ✨🏫
Come visit CTE for our Open House!
Meet your child’s teachers and explore the many classes and opportunities we have to offer.
📅 Thursday, January 22nd
⏰ 3:45–7:45 PM
We hope to see you there!
Come visit CTE for our Open House!
Meet your child’s teachers and explore the many classes and opportunities we have to offer.
📅 Thursday, January 22nd
⏰ 3:45–7:45 PM
We hope to see you there!
🏫✨ CTE Open House Night ✨🏫
Come visit CTE for our Open House!
Meet your child’s teachers and explore the many classes and opportunities we have to offer.
📅 Thursday, January 22nd
⏰ 3:45–7:45 PM
We hope to see you there!
Come visit CTE for our Open House!
Meet your child’s teachers and explore the many classes and opportunities we have to offer.
📅 Thursday, January 22nd
⏰ 3:45–7:45 PM
We hope to see you there!
📅 Mark Your Calendars!
Our 2026 CTE House will be auctioned off on May 20th at 6:00 p.m. 🏠🔨
If you have any questions or would like more information about the house, please contact Carter Olson at carter.olson@k12.sd.us
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Thank you for supporting our CTE programs!
Our 2026 CTE House will be auctioned off on May 20th at 6:00 p.m. 🏠🔨
If you have any questions or would like more information about the house, please contact Carter Olson at carter.olson@k12.sd.us
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Thank you for supporting our CTE programs!
📢 Reminder for CTE Students!
The add/drop window for classes closes Tuesday, January 20! ✅
Make sure your schedule is correct.
If you need to make any changes, see your counselor before the deadline. Don’t wait — get it done!
#CTE #StudentReminder #PlanAhead #HighSchoolLife
The add/drop window for classes closes Tuesday, January 20! ✅
Make sure your schedule is correct.
If you need to make any changes, see your counselor before the deadline. Don’t wait — get it done!
#CTE #StudentReminder #PlanAhead #HighSchoolLife
🔧 Tool Donation Spotlight 🔧
Thank you to Brent Bartels with Snap-on Tools for generously donating Auto Body and Automotive Technology tools to support our Collision Repair and Automotive Technology programs at the CTE Academy.
Your support provides our students with hands-on experience using industry-level tools and helps prepare them for success in the automotive industry. We truly appreciate your partnership and commitment to student learning! 🚗👏
Thank you to Brent Bartels with Snap-on Tools for generously donating Auto Body and Automotive Technology tools to support our Collision Repair and Automotive Technology programs at the CTE Academy.
Your support provides our students with hands-on experience using industry-level tools and helps prepare them for success in the automotive industry. We truly appreciate your partnership and commitment to student learning! 🚗👏
❄️ Winter Weather Reminders – CTE Academy ❄️
As it's winter weather season, here’s what you need to know:
🌨️ Late Starts:
1-Hour Late Start: Block 1 – Cancelled | Block 2 & 3 – Normal Time
2-Hour Late Start: Block 1 – Cancelled | Block 2 – 9:45 AM–11:20 AM | Block 3 – Normal Time
💻 Remote Learning Days:
Students MUST check Canvas for class assignments and instructions from their teachers.
Stay safe, stay warm, and don’t forget to check your schedule and Canvas for updates! ❄️💙
#CTEAcademy #WinterWeather #RemoteLearning #LateStart #StaySafe #CTEUpdates
📣 Reminder: No school on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
We’ll see everyone back in class after the break.
We’ll see everyone back in class after the break.
✨ See the Vision Award Recipient ✨
The CTE Academy is proud to recognize Ava Duthoy, a senior from Jefferson High School, as a recipient of the “See the Vision” Award.
Ava is currently enrolled in Research & Technical Writing with Mrs. Mushaney (Mehlert 3B) and is an outstanding example of Attitude, Effort, and Excellence. She is a true go-getter who consistently follows through on her commitments and approaches every task with purpose and positivity. Ava is known for asking thoughtful questions, seeking clarity, and submitting high-quality work that reflects her strong work ethic and attention to detail.
After graduation, Ava plans to join the United States Air Force, a goal that speaks to her dedication, discipline, and desire to serve. Her focus, responsibility, and determination make her a standout student and a positive influence on those around her.
Ava truly embodies the spirit of the “See the Vision” Award by setting clear goals, working hard every day, and striving for excellence in all that she does.
🎉 Congratulations, Ava—your future is bright! 🇺🇸✈️
#CTEAcademy #SeeTheVision #StudentSpotlight #JeffersonHighSchool #CTEExcellence #FutureLeader #AirForceBound
The CTE Academy is proud to recognize Ava Duthoy, a senior from Jefferson High School, as a recipient of the “See the Vision” Award.
Ava is currently enrolled in Research & Technical Writing with Mrs. Mushaney (Mehlert 3B) and is an outstanding example of Attitude, Effort, and Excellence. She is a true go-getter who consistently follows through on her commitments and approaches every task with purpose and positivity. Ava is known for asking thoughtful questions, seeking clarity, and submitting high-quality work that reflects her strong work ethic and attention to detail.
After graduation, Ava plans to join the United States Air Force, a goal that speaks to her dedication, discipline, and desire to serve. Her focus, responsibility, and determination make her a standout student and a positive influence on those around her.
Ava truly embodies the spirit of the “See the Vision” Award by setting clear goals, working hard every day, and striving for excellence in all that she does.
🎉 Congratulations, Ava—your future is bright! 🇺🇸✈️
#CTEAcademy #SeeTheVision #StudentSpotlight #JeffersonHighSchool #CTEExcellence #FutureLeader #AirForceBound
📣 Reminder: Semester 2 starts Monday, January 13th!
⏰ New Schedule:
Block 1: 7:45–9:25
Block 2: 9:40–11:20
Block 3: 1:20–3:00
Make sure you follow your new schedule and be ready for the first day of semester 2!
⏰ New Schedule:
Block 1: 7:45–9:25
Block 2: 9:40–11:20
Block 3: 1:20–3:00
Make sure you follow your new schedule and be ready for the first day of semester 2!
🎉 Congratulations to Hayden Breece, a senior from Jefferson High School, for being named one of our “See the Vision” award recipients! 🎉
Hayden truly stood out this fall semester in English for College Readiness, taught by Mrs. Mushaney. She consistently demonstrated CTE’s core values of attitude, effort, and excellence—from her strong attention to detail and willingness to ask thoughtful questions to the high-quality work she submitted throughout the course.
👏 An extra shoutout to Hayden for completing the course early, finishing on November 3rd! That’s dedication in action.
Way to go, Hayden! You represent the CTE Academy with pride and distinction. 🌟
#SeeTheVision #CTEAcademy #StudentSpotlight #JeffersonHighSchool #CTEWorks #ExcellenceInAction
Hayden truly stood out this fall semester in English for College Readiness, taught by Mrs. Mushaney. She consistently demonstrated CTE’s core values of attitude, effort, and excellence—from her strong attention to detail and willingness to ask thoughtful questions to the high-quality work she submitted throughout the course.
👏 An extra shoutout to Hayden for completing the course early, finishing on November 3rd! That’s dedication in action.
Way to go, Hayden! You represent the CTE Academy with pride and distinction. 🌟
#SeeTheVision #CTEAcademy #StudentSpotlight #JeffersonHighSchool #CTEWorks #ExcellenceInAction
🎉 CERTIFIED & READY! 🎉
Students in the CTE Cyber Academy just crushed their exams and earned the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) credential! 💻🔐
This industry-recognized certification proves they didn’t just complete the Cisco IT Essentials course—they also passed a knowledge-based industry exam. That’s real-world skills in action! 👏
We are so proud of the growth these students showed this semester. Many are continuing their journey in Networking and Cybersecurity through the CTE Academy, Southeast Technical College, and Dakota State University. 🚀
Great work, everyone—we can’t wait to see what’s next!
#CTEWorks #CyberAcademy #CCST #FutureIT #CareerReady #StudentSuccess #TechCareers #SeeTheVision
Students in the CTE Cyber Academy just crushed their exams and earned the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) credential! 💻🔐
This industry-recognized certification proves they didn’t just complete the Cisco IT Essentials course—they also passed a knowledge-based industry exam. That’s real-world skills in action! 👏
We are so proud of the growth these students showed this semester. Many are continuing their journey in Networking and Cybersecurity through the CTE Academy, Southeast Technical College, and Dakota State University. 🚀
Great work, everyone—we can’t wait to see what’s next!
#CTEWorks #CyberAcademy #CCST #FutureIT #CareerReady #StudentSuccess #TechCareers #SeeTheVision
📣 Reminder: No school on Monday, January 12th!
Take a well-deserved break and recharge before Semester 2 begins. Enjoy your day off! 😊
Take a well-deserved break and recharge before Semester 2 begins. Enjoy your day off! 😊
📝 Semester Test Schedule at CTE
📅 January 8 Thursday
✅ Block 1 — Testing (normal class time)
❌ Block 2 — No class
✅ Block 3 — Testing (normal class time)
📅 January 9 Friday
❌ Block 1 — No class
✅ Block 2 — Testing (normal class time)
❌ Block 3 — No class
Please plan accordingly and come prepared! ✔️
🏡 CTE Carpentry House — 25/26 Build Sneak Peek! 🛠️
Each month we’re sharing a look at the design decisions and features of this year’s student-built home! Here’s what the 25/26 house includes:
✨ Home Features:
• 1,981 sq ft
• 3 bedrooms, including a primary suite with a water closet & soaking tub
• 2.5 bathrooms
• Open-concept living with vaulted ceilings
• Large walk-in pantry
• Spacious covered front porch
🎨 Exterior Selections:
• Light gray board & batten + lap siding
• Graphite upper shakes
• White trim throughout
• Black shingles
This home will be sold at the end of the school year at a public auction — date TBD. Stay tuned each month as we highlight new features, progress updates, and student craftsmanship!
#CTEAcademy #Carpentry #StudentBuiltHouse #ConstructionEducation #FutureHomeowners #AuctionTBD #HandsOnLearning
Each month we’re sharing a look at the design decisions and features of this year’s student-built home! Here’s what the 25/26 house includes:
✨ Home Features:
• 1,981 sq ft
• 3 bedrooms, including a primary suite with a water closet & soaking tub
• 2.5 bathrooms
• Open-concept living with vaulted ceilings
• Large walk-in pantry
• Spacious covered front porch
🎨 Exterior Selections:
• Light gray board & batten + lap siding
• Graphite upper shakes
• White trim throughout
• Black shingles
This home will be sold at the end of the school year at a public auction — date TBD. Stay tuned each month as we highlight new features, progress updates, and student craftsmanship!
#CTEAcademy #Carpentry #StudentBuiltHouse #ConstructionEducation #FutureHomeowners #AuctionTBD #HandsOnLearning
