Paladin Career & Technical High School

What an incredible night! Despite the rain, the energy and excitement at our Welcome Back Night were unmatched. Over 300 students and families filled our halls, creating a contagious buzz that could be felt throughout the school! 🌟 A huge thank you to our Paladin community for your overwhelming generosity—the amount of school supplies donated was truly heartwarming. 🖤💛

We can't wait to start the new school year next week! Check out the stunning pink sky as we wrapped up. 🌄

👍Who’s ready to see their favorite bestie duo back in action? These two are excited for another school year of making great memories together! 🖤💛

Don’t miss your chance to reconnect them and all our other staff at our **Welcome Back Night** on Thursday, August 29th, from 4 to 7 PM. See you there!

**Good afternoon, Paladin community!**

This morning, our staff gathered in a circle, ready to dive into the work that will make this school year great! We’re back from summer break, energized, and excited to welcome everyone back. 🖤💛 We've got some new faces joining our team, and we can't wait to introduce them to you soon.

Don’t forget to join us for **Welcome Back Night** on Thursday, August 29th, from 4 to 7 PM. Let’s kick off the year together!

🌟 Then & Now: New Beginnings, Same Passion 🌟

From 17 years ago to today, one thing has remained constant—Brandon's excitement for a new school year! 📚✨ New beginnings, new connections, and the same unwavering commitment to our Paladin community. Some things change, but the passion for helping students grow and succeed stays the same. Here’s to another amazing year ahead! 🖤💛

Don't forget to join us for Welcome Back Night on Thursday, August 29th!

🌟 **Why We Love Teaching at Paladin** 🌟

Our staff is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and empowered. 🖤 We’re excited to welcome our students back soon and continue building these connections together!

🌟 Summer is winding down, and we’re gearing up for an amazing school year at Paladin! 🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome all our new and returning students and families to the Paladin community.

Join us for **Welcome Back Night** on THURSDAY AUGUST 29th, from 4 to 7 PM! It’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect, meet new faces, and get ready for an exciting year ahead. At Paladin, we’re all about positive relationships and creating a welcoming environment where every student can thrive.💛

We can’t wait to see you there and kick off the 2024-25 school year together!

The Class of 2024 has officially taken its place on our "Wall of Fame"! 🎓✨ We couldn't be more proud of everything this amazing group of students has accomplished. Your hard work and determination have earned you a spot among the Paladin legends. 💛 Stop by and check out the new addition to the wall!

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We are thrilled and honored to announce that Paladin is a proud recipient of the ECMC Foundation Go! Program grant! As one of the equity-focused organizations chosen, we are grateful for ECMC's support and commitment to educational innovation and racial equity.

"For the tenth straight year, ECMC Foundation is distributing funding to nonprofit organizations working to improve education through innovation and racial equity. The Foundation announced that 111 nonprofits will receive a portion of the total $1,005,000 in GO! Program grants, which will go to organizations nominated and chosen by employees of its parent organization, ECMC Group."

We extend our deepest gratitude to ECMC Foundation for their generosity and dedication to advancing equity in education.

Congratulations to the incredible grantees selected to receive funding through our annual in partnership with ECMC Foundation! This year, 111 nonprofits dedicated to innovation and equity will benefit from more than $1 million in grant dollars. These organizations, nominated and chosen by ECMC Group employees across the country, are leading the charge in closing equity gaps and uplifting underserved communities.

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🎉 Staff Appreciation Spotlight: Sarah S. 🎉

Happy Birthday to our amazing College and Career Counselor, Sarah Sannes! 🎂 Since 2014, Sarah has been a dedicated Licensed School Counselor at Paladin, helping students transition from high school to college, trade school, or a career. Her incredible partnerships with Tree Trust, Finishing Trades, and local manufacturing companies provide valuable experiences for our students, helping them earn credits, certifications, and even paychecks.

Thank you, Sarah, for your passion and dedication to our students' futures! 💙

🌟 Flashback to our trip to Bdote from May 2021, a sacred place where two waters come together. 📸✨ Located in St. Paul, where the Minnesota River (Mnisota Wakpa) and Mississippi River (Haha Tanka or Wakpa Tanka) converge, this site holds profound significance for the Dakota people. It's a central part of their creation story, believed to be where their beings were born from the water. Reflecting on this powerful experience reminds us of the importance of honoring and learning from the past. 💙

🌱 2,100 sq ft of black tarp, 3 months of baking, 5,000 sq ft of prairie seed, and 78 plants planted! 🌾 We're excited to kick off part one of the Paladin Prairie Project. You can't see much yet, but we’re hopeful things are heading in the right direction! 🌻✨

Shout out to Sam and Kyle for doing the hard work!

🌟 to J-Term 2017! 📸✨ Throwing it back to some unforgettable moments filled with learning, creativity, and fun. Check out these highlights and relive the memories with us. 💛

We're so grateful for our supportive community and the positive impact it has on our students. 💛

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🌟 Time to spotlight more of our amazing Knights! 🎓✨ We're so proud of each and every one of you. Your hard work, dedication, and achievements inspire us all. Check out these highlights and celebrate with us! 💛 Once a Knight, always a Knight.

🌞 Last week's summer school camping trip was a blast! 🏕️ The crew headed out to Big Sandy for some epic bonding, boating, and fishing adventures. 🚤🎣 Check out these moments of fun and friendship! Can't wait for more memories with our Paladin family. 💙

Check out our graduation ceremony video! Celebrate with us as we honor the strength, resilience, and achievements of our amazing students and the Paladin graduates of 2024! 💛💜

Shout-out to alumni Collin Hays 🎥

Paladin Career & Technical High School Graduation Ceremony Celebrate the strength and resilience of our amazing students. Watch as our graduates proudly receive their diplomas and step into their next adventure.Exper...

Our students are going for gold this week during our summer session themed around the upcoming Olympics in Paris.

See their projects, do some tie dye, enjoy some ice cream, and kick off summer with us tomorrow afternoon!

Exhibition & Celebration Friday
1:30-3:00

🌟 Still buzzing with pride over our incredible graduates! 🎓✨ Here are some more amazing moments from commencement night. Whether you're heading to college, starting a new job, or taking a well-deserved break, know that your Paladin family is cheering you on every step of the way. 💙 Enjoy your summer and keep shining! ☀️

☀️ Summer break is here, but we can't stop thinking about how proud we are of our amazing graduates! 🎓✨ You've worked so hard, and your achievements are truly inspiring. Enjoy your summer, and remember, once a Knight, always a Knight! 💙🏫 

🎉 Day 3 of Jterm was a blast! Our students had a great time at Wild Mountain in Taylor's Falls, MN, as part of our week-long celebration of learning outside the classroom. 🏞️

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🎓🎉 Congratulations to Paladin Career & Technical High School's Graduates of 2024! 🎉🎓

We're thrilled to celebrate our largest graduating class ever, with 60 remarkable graduates! This year, our students have truly gone above and beyond:

- Paladin students earned a total of 194 college credits through PSEO.

- With some earning pre-apprenticeship through Finishing Trades Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest

- With some earning their certification in Home Builders and Tree Care Industry through Tree Trust / YouthBuild Tree Trust

- With 💯 of our graduates being extraordinary! Your hard work, dedication, and resilience have paid off. We are so proud of each and every one of you.

Here's to your bright futures! 🌟 ✨💜💛

A special thanks to our brilliant, resilient, and motivating staff, whose unwavering support and dedication will echo for years to come.

Today marked the last day of classes, and our Planting and Building class wrapped up their project by finishing the planter boxes they built during the block. 🌱🛠️

Next week is J-term, filled with fun activities to celebrate the last week of school.

Tomorrow, we look forward to celebrating our graduating students at the commencement ceremony! 🎓

As we gear up for this year's graduation ceremony next Friday, let's take a moment to reminisce about our commencement ceremony from 2013. 🎓 What a memorable day filled with joy, pride, and new beginnings!

We can't wait to celebrate our next group of incredible students!

Can you see yourself as a future Paladin graduate?

Today we visited Hocokata Ti in Shakopee and immersed ourselves in the rich history of the Dakota people from their own perspective. Our tour guide shared captivating stories of their ancestors featured in the museum. We also got creative with an art project, painting wooden horses and learning about their cultural significance. 🐴🎨

✨ Prom Preview! ✨

We're excited to share a sneak peek of the magical night. Stay tuned for photos, which will be ready for students to download soon! 🎉📸

Check out our Spirit Week highlights leading up to Prom tomorrow! 🎉📸 Our students and staff had a blast dressing up and showing off their creativity.

Monday, May 13th: Students & Staff Switch  
Tuesday, May 14th: Rhyme without Reason/Twin Day  
Wednesday, May 15th: Country Vs Country Club  
Thursday, May 16th: Character Day  
Friday, May 18th: Bikers vs Surfers

🎓 We're thrilled to announce that our second group of students has just graduated from the Finishing Trades program with FITUM (Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest)! 🌟🛠️ This cohort has shown incredible dedication and hard work, mastering skills like drywall, painting, and more. They are now well-prepared for promising careers in the building trades. We're so proud of their accomplishments and can't wait to see where their skills and determination take them next. Congratulations to our graduates, Grace, Casone, Tariq, and Charley! 👏🎉