The Kindergarten & First Grade science class investigated how one object can exert force on another object to make it move.
Middle school members also had the opportunity to listen to the Ag Literacy finals speakers. FFA members rounded the day out with attending the final session of the 98th Nebraska State FFA Convention! They listened to brief remarks from NE Men's Basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg, listened to National FFA Officer, Claire Woeppel representing Nebraska, the finalists for the Stars Over Nebraska (elite proficiency awards area), and CDE awards. We ended the session with the installation of the 2026-2027 State Officer Election.
Middle school FFA members also participated in the ag quiz bowl competition. They did well with this also making it to the quarterfinals in their round.
Middle school members participated in the people in ag poster event. They had worked on this project in class and then presented at state convention. Students interviewed six different people that fell into six different pathways within agriculture. They learned about different careers within agriculture. Members were nervous to present but stepped up to the challenge and did very well. Great work!
Sending out a birthday shoutout! Happy Birthday Mrs. Bay! We hope you have an awesome day!
The MS started their day with workshops hosted by The Leadership Center. Members networked with others across the state.
Middle school FFA members joined our chapter on Thursday evening to participate and compete in their events on Friday.
Career Development Event - Livestock management team competing at NE State FFA Convention. This is mainly a team oriented contest focusing on six livestock species and an individual test over ag leaders and industry rankings.
McPherson County FFA member and our Chapter Secretary was selected to participate in the Ag Issues Academy at the NE State FFA Convention. This was a great opportunity to learn about ag law and policy as well as meet NE state senators.
April is always a busy month and this year is no exception! Here is our 2026 April Activities Calendar
Another busy week in the spring. Good luck to our music, art, golf, and track kids this week! Early out Thursday and no school Friday or next Monday for Spring Break!
Welding competitors were up early to show their skills and knowledge. They were the first group to compete in the country’s largest welding training facility! This was great opportunity to gain experience and growth!
McPherson County members Ashton Lambert and Rachael Kemp-Powers were 2 of the 948 Nebraska FFA members to receive the Nebraska State FFA Degree. The highest award our chapter can bestow on members. This a culmination of their time in the FFA organization. Congratulations!
FFA members attended the first convention session, they listened to keynote speaker Taes Leavitt.
Sending out a birthday shoutout! Happy Birthday Gage! We hope you have a wonderful day!
FFA members provided community service to the Lincoln Food Bank through packing fruits and vegetables. The group of approximately 30 people packed 700+ boxes! Great work!
The Ag Technology & Mechanics team competing at the 2026 Nebraska State FFA Convention. There are multiple components of the contest both individual and team as well as timed. The focus them area was small gas engines. FFA members have to complete questions from an operators manual, identify small engine parts and tools, analyze machinery, and an electrical wiring component.
FFA members participated in the UNL East Campus scavenger hunt and the PenPal connect program. This program is where some of our members wrote letters throughout the year to another agricultural education student. At convention was an opportunity to meet them in person and learn more about the diversity across programs, schools, and communities!
Wednesday morning breakfast experience. Ringing their small bell to signal we were ready. Having a meal served to us is a new experience for some and discussion about etiquette. A great way to kickstart convention!
The NE State FFA Convention was full of learning, experiences and growth! Proud of these students to be involved! Started convention off with a meal and tour of the place we stayed. The owner discussed the history and development of the building. A great opportunity to learn about history in Nebraska along with the architectural design.
