Small Animal Science students were able to see “Annie” and “Story” in training for retrieving and scent tracking today at the CTE Academy. The two German Wirehaired Pointers are scent trained to find missing or injured human beings and wildlife. Story is owned by Chris Gross and Annie is owned by Dan Griffith. Chris, Dan and son, Phillip Griffith, demonstrated training techniques and the unspoken language between a person and their best friend! Learning about instinct, detection and tracking, our students were able to see two of the best at work and learn from three people that are willing to give of their time. Thank you Chris, Phillip and Dan!
Students in Nonstructural Repair class are learning how to install a door on a car. #autobody #sfcteacademy
For our students, summer vacation is over but the harvest from summer is on! Sweet corn in Culinary class – a lesson in food processing.
Health career students using a stethoscope to obtain an apical pulse for the first time!
Intro to Human Services classes are learning about communication! Students had to listen to what was being communicated to them verbally and draw what they understood.
Ever need a WhatDoYouCallIt? Day three in Auto Engine Performance and students are learning their tools. The real learning will take place when they really use all these tools!
The SFSD Leadership Team is just as happy today as they were as Kindergarten students! Together, they've been in school a total of 150 years! Show us your "First Day" photos with #SFSDFirstDay. Have a GREAT year!
SFSD congratulates its valued partner Steve Hildebrand of Promising Futures! Steve recently received the Community Service Award from the Associated School Boards of SD for his work to remove economic barriers so all students can see their bright futures ahead. Thank you, Steve!
Back-to-school paperwork just got easier! There's a new, fast, phone-friendly way to fill out the Free/Reduced Meals Application! You'll be notified immediately. Use the QR code or the link to complete it TODAY! Bonus points if you also complete your student registration! 🙂
Do you have a question for us? We've made the process of finding answers much simpler with our Let's Talk! communication tool. We now have our own Let's Talk! page where you can submit questions directly, and it's easy to navigate! Let's Talk! can be found on our school's homepage at either the "contact us" tab at the top or the blue "Let's Talk" tab on the side of the page.
Freedom Reigns! Happy Independence Day!
The Power of Partnership is highlighted, once again, to help SFSD families get connected to affordable internet. The SF Area Community Foundation is investing $50,000 to enroll households in the Affordable Connectivity Program (AFP). SD Voices for Peace leads the effort.
Voices for Peace is working with SFSD schools to inform families of this program. An enrollment specialist will continue to meet families during school events like parent-teacher conferences, success nights, etc. Eligible families should enroll today! GetInternet.gov
Calling all income eligible SFSD children who will be 4-yrs-old by September 1, 2023! We're recruiting students for FREE preschool with an event on July 5 or 6, 8am-4pm, at the SFSD Learning Lab on the Southeast Tech Campus - 2205 N. Career Ave. Tell your neighbors and friends!
What's for breakfast? What's for lunch? All students can eat FREE this summer by visiting one of our Summer Meal Sites. Check the schedule to find out where and when meals are available in your area!
Wesley Heylens is a junior from Jefferson High School and he has proven that he has the ability to work independently. The Cavalier football player stated the sky is the limit when it comes to imagination, management and building projects. Our talented young man has taken Carpentry I and Advance Woodworking this school year. Next year, Wes will take Carpentry II. His teacher, Mr. Opdahl says, “Wes is a talented student builder who consistently takes initiative to design, build and complete projects independently with fantastic results.” Wes – You have shown us your ability to manage your own workload, seek solutions and proactively get things done! You have demonstrated to us that you are on a great path to success! Congratulations!
Alakiir Gak from Washington High School and Cassie Moncur from Roosevelt High School may go to school at the opposite ends of town but they meet every day at the CTE Academy. Both, are excellent biomedical students and both have taken advantage of the multiple opportunities to build understanding of the science of the human body. Cassie hopes to pursue a career in Optometry. Cassie wrote, “The cow eye (class dissection) gave me my first insight to all of the parts of an eye and how they all work.” Alakiir is going to pursue job shadows in healthcare fields and her teacher, Mrs. Nelson, will affirm Alakiir’s approach, “I appreciate Alakiir’s attitude and willingness to try new things.” The teacher added, “Cassie is curious and determined. She is a great example for others.” Two schools, two students and two young ladies with similar dreams and a world to make a difference! Congratulations, Alakiir and Cassie!
Hunter Bell has an entrepreneur mindset. Our AOF (Academy of Finance) student is a senior from Roosevelt High School and is on his way to Hastings College in Hastings, Nebraska to study just that – Entrepreneurship and Small Business Administration. Hunter is from a family of entrepreneurs so he has enjoyed learning about business ownership under the vigilant eye of his teacher, Mrs. Brunken. Hunter, a veteran of four semesters at the CTE Academy, exhibits the qualities of a “See the Vision” winner. He brings a great attitude and puts in effort into his AOF studies. Hunter, it has been wonderful to have you as a student and we hope someday to see you on the cover of Entrepreneur magazine.
The CTE Aviation class with a couple RHS AF JROTC students and one of their instructors headed out to Rapid City to the Army Guard base and Ellsworth AFB. The students got to check out an HH60 Blackhawk, the gear worn by the pilots and crew - including Night Vision goggles. Ellsworth AFB allowed the students to experience ATC, ground operations, weapons systems, and the B1 Bomber.
Ado, Sam, and Carter are three of the eight students who achieved their Cisco Certifications in Networking this semester. These students have completed their CyberAcademy courses and are prepared for the next steps after high school. Congrats Cyber students! #careerandtechnicaleducation
With only a couple days left in the school year, it's time to start thinking about summer plans! SFSD has a wide variety of Summer School classes available. Registration ends this Friday, May 26th. Find all the info you need here: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/summer-school
