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Congratulations to the following who exemplify our "Beyond the Bronco" way! Though they were announced at the May board of education meeting, we would like to recognize them here: Great job Liam M., Kinley W., Xander W., and staff member Mr. Joe Pisciotti! Have a great summer!

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If you find a tick on your leg. Before you pull it off — look at it for ten seconds. The species tells you what to watch for.

Three ticks, three sizes, three different stories.

The blacklegged tick is tiny — nymph stage is the size of a poppy seed, dark brown, almost invisible against skin. She's the one most people call a deer tick, and she's the one connected to Lyme. Attachment time matters. If she wasn't embedded long, the risk drops.

The American dog tick is larger — watermelon-seed size, brown with a pale shield behind the head. Different species, different concerns. If you develop a fever within two weeks of removing one, tell your doctor which tick it was.

The lone star tick has a single bright white dot on her back. She's the aggressive one — she runs toward you instead of waiting on a blade of grass. She's the one connected to alpha-gal, the meat sensitivity that starts with a tick bite.

🐾 Removal — do this part right:

- Fine-tipped tweezers, grip as close to the skin as possible.
- Pull straight up with steady pressure. Don't twist. Don't squeeze the body.
- Skip the match, nail polish, and Vaseline — those are myths that delay removal.
- Put the tick in a sealed bag with a damp paper towel. Write the date and the location on your body.

If anything changes in the next thirty days — fever, rash, joint pain, a ring around the bite — bring the bag to your doctor.

The ten seconds you spend looking now tells you what to watch for later 🌿

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2025-2026 Highlight at the CTE Academy:

Our CTEA family grew this year when Tim (far left in photo) joined us as the Educational Facilities Coordinator. He quickly came in, took ownership and updated many systems. He has brought new energy and vision to an area that impacts the learning environment for our students.

We are happy and lucky to have him!

(Photo from the Great Western Supply 100th Anniversary event)

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