McPherson County FFA members Brooklynn, Isaac, Corbin and Saije received the Nebraska State FFA Degree. The FFA degree program represents a member's progress in leadership development, agricultural education classes and SAE. To earn the state degree a student must complete the requirements outlined including an interview.
The National FFA organization motto is "Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve". FFA members demonstrated Living to Serve through volunteering time at the Lincoln Food Bank packaging produce.
The National FFA organization motto is "Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve". FFA members demonstrated Living to Serve through the Meals from the Heartland project at state convention.
McPherson County members, Brooklynn Fisher, Saije Phelps, Jackson Fisher and Adeline Hill were accepted to participate in the Ag Issues Academy. Prior to convention they had to complete pre-work. While at convention they visited the capital which allowed them to interact with our senator and watched our unicameral in session. They also learned about the legislature. Lastly members were recognized on stage. Visit with these members to learn more about their experiences.
Congratulations to all of our students on this list! Keep doing great things.
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FFA members attended the Sam L. Smith acoustic set with a Q&A session.
The McPherson County FFA participated in the Farm Bureau Connecting Chapters program throughout the year. Ashton Lambert was our chapter representative to walk across stage as we were recognized.
The FFA Farm & Agribusiness Management team prior to competing.
The Environmental and Natural Resources team before entering their competition.
Throughout the year FFA members participated in the pen pal program. At convention they were able to network with other members involved in the program, learn about others community/school demographics including similarities and differences across the state.
FFA members started convention off with watching Ag demonstrations and developing ideas for the future. This opportunity allows members to see other chapters across the state.
Another busy week. Good luck to all of our students and athletes this week in competitions and tests! Remember to be kind to one another. There are a lot of things going on and students, staff, and parents can be stressed. Show gracious to those that might need a little help.
Check out the 2025 Nebraska State FFA Convention Results.
Sending out a birthday shout out! Happy Birthday Gracie! We hope you have a magical day!
5th/6th finished project of embryology with 3 live chicks!
As we prepare to start the Spring Testing season, please remember to encourage good sleep and eating habits for our students. Also, students will need to have fully charged computers for testing days. The Nebraska Department of Education and NWEA have released the attached information regarding NSCAS for students in grades 3-8. This is the same assessment series that our students take in Fall and Winter, the only change is that their Spring scores are reported to the State Department. Spring Assessment Schedule: Tuesday, March 25 - ACT (all Juniors) Monday, April 7 - Friday, April 11 - MAP/NSCAS @ High School (grades 7-11) Tuesday, April 15 - Thursday, April 17 - MAP/NSCAS @ Elementary (grades K-6)
The livestock management team competed and have made it into the top five in the poultry species division and will find out how we did at the final session 7! Watch the livestream at https://neaged.org/state-ffa-convention-session-videos/
Attention Elementary Students and Families!
Join us right after the concert to create a yummy movie snack together.
Join us on April 14 at 6:45 p.m. In the High School Gymnasium for a night of singing! K-12 will be performing songs and after the concert there will be an elementary family fun night in the commons.
FFA members have the opportunity to be hypnotized.
