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Monday, May 12, 2025
See Mrs. Casper Monday (today!) if you are willing to help with the District Track Meet on 5/13.
See you at Banquet!! :) FFA Banquet Saturday May 17th 6:00 PM RVR Arena *Official Dress Required*
SENIORS: Fill out this FORM & send Somer your recording for the senior ceremony at banquet
If you have pictures from ffa this year that you’d like in the end of year slideshow at banquet, send them to Somer! 531-209-0248
Congratulations to our graduates! We are proud of you! Can't wait to celebrate you at banquet as well!
Sign ups in Ag Room
Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Garden
County Fair Activities (Tractor Pull, Ag Zone, Rodeo, National Anthem) *Make sure you get your waiver turned in to help with the tractor pull! Copies in Ag Room)
Monday, May 5, 2025
Plant Sale Tues & Wed this week! 4-6 PM
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Thursday May 8th 4-5 PM @ South School to help dig a trench for their sensory garden. Please come and bring a shovel or 2! Sign up in ag room if you can help out.
FFA Banquet Saturday May 17th Official Dress Required*
SENIORS: Fill out this FORM for Senior Ceremony at Banquet & send Somer your recording for the senior ceremony at banquet
Horse Eval Practice next Thursday May 8th @ 6 PM. Contact Reata for location address.
Sign ups in Ag Room
Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Garden
County Fair Activities (Tractor Pull, Ag Zone, Rodeo, National Anthem)
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Greenhand Degree Recipients: Breakfast in Ag Room on May 2nd. 8:30 AM See Katelyn Mitchell for more info.
FFA Banquet Saturday May 17th RSVP HERE by May 3rd*Official Dress Required*
SECOND YEAR MEMBERS: Chapter Degree Forms Due May 1st. Degree will be awarded at Banquet on 5/17. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVX6u3xt7eA2bcTdBdB62A16PirZ52fdVpRX5YrsJMBaC-tQ/viewform?usp=sharing
SENIORS: Fill out this FORM for Senior Ceremony at Banquet & send Somer your recording for the senior ceremony at banquet
Horse Eval Practice next Wednesday May 7th @ 6 PM. Contact Reata for location address.
Sign ups in Ag Room
Plant Sale Volunteer (May 6-7)
Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Garden
County Fair Activities (Tractor Pull, Ag Zone, Rodeo, National Anthem)
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Sign Ag Tour Day Thank yous in the ag room by Friday!
Congratulations to the 25-26 Officer Team who will be installed at FFA Banquet on May 17th.
Jaydyn Backman-President, Diane Mitchell-VP Chapter Affairs, Hailey Jackson-Secretary, Levi Beyer-VP Investments, Kaylee Knapp & Eloise Russell-VP Public Relations, Wyatt Fleming-VP Membership
Greenhand Degree Recipients: Breakfast in Ag Room on May 2nd. 8:30 AM See Katelyn Mitchell with questions.
FFA Banquet Saturday May 17th RSVP HERE by May 3rd*Official Dress Required*
SECOND YEAR MEMBERS: Chapter Degree Forms Due May 1st. Degree will be awarded at Banquet on 5/17. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVX6u3xt7eA2bcTdBdB62A16PirZ52fdVpRX5YrsJMBaC-tQ/viewform?usp=sharing
SENIORS: Fill out this FORM for Senior Ceremony at Banquet
Sign ups in Ag Room
Horse Evaluation CDE (sign up closes on Friday 4/25)
Plant Sale Volunteer (May 6-7)
Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Garden
County Fair Activities (Tractor Pull, Ag Zone, Rodeo, National Anthem)
Monday, April 14, 2025
Click here for Ag Tour Details on 4/16
NAYI applications are due April 15th! https://nda.nebraska.gov/nayi/
Thanks to all who helped spread mulch at the library this weekend! You are appreciated!
OFFICER APPLICATIONS & INTERVIEWS: Apps are LIVE for 2025-26 FFA Officer Team. Applications are due April 15th @ 3:30 PM. Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday April 16th. PLAN AHEAD & let an advisor know ASAP if you cannot attend! Officer Training will be May 19 & 20th. PLAN ACCORDINGLY
FFA Banquet Saturday May 17th--Invitation Coming Soon! RSVP HERE
PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch is looking to hire an intern to start this summer. This will NOT be like the seasonal employment during the fall-- this will be designed to meet your interests and passions. Has potential to be one of the coolest things you do in high school! See flyer in ag room and Mrs. Casper if interested! Due 4/18.
Monday, April 7, 2025
Congrats to all on a great state FFA convention! S/O to Bria Lantry who is STATE CHAMPION in Vet Science! Full CDE results here: https://nebraskacde.unl.edu/results *Reminder to update your AET!
NAYI applications are due April 15th! https://nda.nebraska.gov/nayi/
Library Clean-Up April 12th 9 AM (spreading mulch, bring a friend and family as well as work gloves, rakes, wheel barrows, etc!) Sign up in Ag Room.
Thanks to all who helped at the Cattlemen's banquet this weekend! Appreciate your efforts!
Ag Tour Day 4/16 Sign-Up in Ag Room starting end of day Monday.
Contact Katelyn Mitchell by end of day Monday if interested in helping with Connecting Chapters Ag In Classroom activities-- mandatory training will be Wednesday 4/9 after school!
OFFICER APPLICATIONS & INTERVIEWS: Apps are LIVE for 2025-26 FFA Officer Team. Applications are due April 15th @ 3:30 PM. Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday April 16th. PLAN AHEAD & let an advisor know ASAP if you cannot attend! Officer Training will be May 19 & 20th. PLAN ACCORDINGLY
FFA Banquet Saturday May 17th--Invitation Coming Soon!
PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch is looking to hire an intern to start this summer. This will NOT be like the seasonal employment during the fall-- this will be designed to meet your interests and passions. Has potential to be one of the coolest things you do in high school! See flyer in ag room and Mrs. Casper if interested! Due 4/18.
Bear Brew is looking for new team members for 2025-2026. Sign up in ag room! Spread the word--not only for FFA members! Open to anyone
Monday, March 31st, 2025
State Convention Page for resources/information about State FFA (coming up! April 2nd-4th!)
State forms due 3/26! Blueslips due 3/28
Last parli pro practice Monday 3/31 7 PM.
SENIORS: Apply for the RVR Scholarship if going into Ag or CTE field --due April 1st. https://www.rvr.bank/about/scholarship/
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Cattlemen's Banquet 4/4 Set up, 4/5 Serve Meal (you will get a prime rib dinner too!), 4/6 Clean Up---Sign up in ag room.
Library Clean Up: Saturday, April 12 9 AM Sign up in ag room and bring a friend!
OFFICER APPLICATIONS & INTERVIEWS: Apps are LIVE for 2025-26 FFA Officer Team. Applications are due April 15th @ 3:30 PM. Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday April 16th. PLAN AHEAD & let an advisor know ASAP if you cannot attend!
PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch is looking to hire an intern to start this summer. This will NOT be like the seasonal employment during the fall-- this will be designed to meet your interests and passions. Has potential to be one of the coolest things you do in high school! See flyer in ag room and Mrs. Casper if interested! Due 4/18.
Bear Brew is looking for new team members for 2025-2026. Sign up in ag room! Spread the word--not only for FFA members! Open to anyone!
Monday, March 24th, 2025
State Convention Page for resources/information about State FFA (coming up! April 2nd-4th!)
State forms due 3/26! Blueslips due 3/28
PARLI PRO: State Practices Mondays 7 PM in ag room 3/17, 3/24. 3/31. Email Mrs. Casper ASAP if you cannot make practices. *Please study and know your chart!*
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Cattlemen's Banquet 4/4 Set up, 4/5 Serve Meal (you will get a prime rib dinner too!), 4/6 Clean Up---Sign up in ag room.
Library Clean Up: Saturday, April 12 9 AM Sign up in ag room and bring a friend!
OFFICER APPLICATIONS & INTERVIEWS: Keep an eye on FFA website for application and interview times for 2025-26 FFA Officer Team. Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday April 16th. PLAN AHEAD & let an advisor know ASAP if you cannot attend!
PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch is looking to hire an intern to start this summer. This will NOT be like the seasonal employment during the fall-- this will be designed to meet your interests and passions. Has potential to be one of the coolest things you do in high school! See flyer in ag room and Mrs. Casper if interested! Due 4/18.
Bear Brew is looking for new team members for 2025-2026. Sign up in ag room! Spread the word--not only for FFA members! Open to anyone!
Monday, March 17th, 2025
Welcome back!
State Convention Page for resources/information about State FFA (coming up! April 2nd-4th!)
Meeting for state qualifiers MONDAY 3/17 6:15 PM BHS Library--see an advisor if you cannot attend.
State forms due 3/26!
Ag Safety Day-- blue slips due 3/19. Check email from Mason for details.
PARLI PRO: State Practices Mondays 7 PM in ag room 3/17, 3/24. 3/31. Email Mrs. Casper ASAP if you cannot make practices. *Please study and know your chart!*
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Cattlemen's Banquet 4/4 Set up, 4/5 Serve Meal (you will get a prime rib dinner too!), 4/6 Clean Up---Sign up in ag room.
Library Clean Up: Saturday, April 12 9 AM Sign up in ag room and bring a friend!
OFFICER APPLICATIONS & INTERVIEWS: Keep an eye on FFA website for application and interview times for 2025-26 FFA Officer Team. Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday April 16th. PLAN AHEAD & let an advisor know ASAP if you cannot attend!
PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch is looking to hire an intern to start this summer. This will NOT be like the seasonal employment during the fall-- this will be designed to meet your interests and passions. Has potential to be one of the coolest things you do in high school! See flyer in ag room and Mrs. Casper if interested! Due 4/18.
Bear Brew is looking for new team members for 2025-2026. Sign up in ag room! Spread the word--not only for FFA members! Open to anyone!
Monday, March 10th, 2025
Keep an eye on contest page of website for CDE results and state FFA information/resources.
STATE QUALIFIERS: Plan to meet on Monday, March 17th @ 6:15 PM in BHS Library for state FFA information. Mandatory for student qualifiers. Parents encouraged to attend (especially if you haven’t been to state convention before!) Let an advisor know if you cannot attend.
PARLI PRO: State Practices Mondays 7 PM in ag room 3/17, 3/24. 3/31. Email Mrs. Casper ASAP if you cannot make practices. *Please study and know your chart!*
SIGN UP: Check Ag Room for various opportunities to sign up for including: Bear Brew, Cattlemen’s Banquet Help, Library Clean-Up
OFFICER APPLICATIONS & INTERVIEWS: Keep an eye on FFA website for application and interview times for 2025-26 FFA Officer Team. Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday April 16th. PLAN AHEAD & let an advisor know ASAP if you cannot attend!
(Have a fantastic spring break!)
Monday, December 2, 2024
*Announcements for the rest of the semester*
FFA Fruit/Meat/Cheese/Candy will be here Mon. Dec. 9th. Corrections/missing items will be due by Wed Dec. 11 to adam.dreger@blairschools.org
National FFA Payments Due Dec. 3rd
National FFA Payments Due Dec. 3rd
Contact Mrs. Casper if you need another copy of invoice
Make sure you get a green receipt when payment is submitted!
Sign up for the FFA Christmas Party in the Ag Room by DEC. 2nd!
Sign up for the FFA Christmas Party in the Ag Room by DEC. 2nd!
December 10th 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Bowlero, Elkhorn (Bowling, Arcade, All you can eat pizza and soda!)
Transportation Provided (leaving from student lot @ 6 PM on 12/10)
FREE! Come and join us! RSVP in ag room so we have an accurate count--cross name off if can't make it!
Wear a Christmas sweater!
FFA Apparel Order--Due Dec. 13th
FFA Apparel Order--Due Dec. 13th
ORDER FORM (Also available in ag room)
Payment and forms DUE no later than December 13th!
Contact: Kathryn Picton w/ questions
CDE Sign-Ups In Ag Room
CDE Sign-Ups In Ag Room
Practices will be communicated by team captains
If you want to serve as a team captain, talk to an advisor.
Make sure you've turned in your yellow permission form to practice off-site!
Join the FFA google classroom for contest preparation resources!
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CDE Practice Schedule see sign ups in ag room for additional practice information
CDE Practice Schedule see sign ups in ag room for additional practice information
Livestock Evaluation--Contest Jan. 22
Mondays 7 PM in ag room + additional farm site days-- see schedule in ag room
Captain: Mason Stoddard
Welding--Contest Feb. 25
Mondays 3:30-4:30 PM *Contact Mr. Braun for information about night classes if you cannot make this time!
Captain: Vinny LaMontia
Natural Resources--Contest Feb. 25
Tuesdays 4 PM @ Blair Public Library
Captain: Aubrey Bruck
Monday, November 25, 2024
Wishing you and your family a relaxing break and blessed holiday season! We are thankful for you and your involvement with our FFA chapter!
FFA Livestock Evaluation Practice
FFA Livestock Evaluation Practice
Mondays 7 PM--beginning November 25th in ag room
Contact Mason Stoddard with questions
Additional dates will be communicated as scheduled
FFA Fruit/Meat/Cheese/Candy will be here week of Dec. 9th. Specific date will be communicated soon! Keep an eye on the remind messages and social media!
Sign up for the FFA Christmas Party in the Ag Room by December 4th!
Sign up for the FFA Christmas Party in the Ag Room by December 4th!
December 10th 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Bowlero, Elkhorn (Bowling, Arcade, All you can eat pizza and soda!)
Transportation Provided (leaving from student lot at 6 PM on 12/10)
FREE! Come and join us! Sign up in ag room so we have an accurate count.
Wear a Christmas sweater!
Connecting Chapters Training --rescheduled
Connecting Chapters Training --rescheduled
Monday December 2nd after school
Contact Katelyn Mitchell for details
CDE Sign-Ups In Ag Room
CDE Sign-Ups In Ag Room
Practices will be communicated by team captains
If you want to serve as a team captain, talk to an advisor.
Make sure you've turned in your yellow permission form to practice off-site!
Join the FFA google classroom for contest preparation resources!
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Ag Announcement Fact
*Share this fact with Mrs. Casper this week for a prize!
About 80 million pounds of cranberries are consumed during the holiday, which includes over 5 million gallons of jellied cranberry sauce
SOURCE: https://blog.aghires.com/15-thanksgiving-food-facts#:~:text=About%20250%20million%20pounds%20of,Don't%20forget%20the%20stuffing.
Monday, November 18, 2024
District LDES Nov. 20th West Point, NE
District LDES Nov. 20th West Point, NE
Information Found on Contest Information Page
FFA Fruit/Meat/Cheese/Candy will be here week of Dec. 9th. Specific date will be communicated soon!
Sign up for the FFA Christmas Party in the Ag Room!
Sign up for the FFA Christmas Party in the Ag Room!
December 10th 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Bowlero, Elkhorn (Bowling, Arcade, All you can eat pizza and soda!)
Transportation Provided (leaving from student lot at 6 PM on 12/10)
FREE! Come and join us! Sign up in ag room so we have an accurate count.
Wear a Christmas sweater!
Connecting Chapters Training --rescheduled
Connecting Chapters Training --rescheduled
Monday December 2nd after school
Contact Katelyn Mitchell for details
Locker Tags
Locker Tags
Fill out this FORM if you want a FFA tag made for your locker. See Bella Borges with questions!
FFA Welding practice
FFA Welding practice
Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 PM with Mr. Braun (if nobody is there by 3:45, he will leave for the day)
Keep an eye on your email for information from Mr. Braun about practices
FFA Livestock Evaluation Practice
FFA Livestock Evaluation Practice
Mondays 7 PM--beginning November 25th in ag room
Contact Mason Stoddard with questions
Additional dates will be communicated as scheduled
CDE Sign-Ups In Ag Room
CDE Sign-Ups In Ag Room
Practices will be communicated by team captains
If you want to serve as a team captain, talk to an advisor.
Make sure you've turned in your yellow permission form to practice off-site!
Join the FFA google classroom for contest preparation resources!
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Ag Announcement Fact
*Share this fact with Mrs. Casper this week for a prize!
POTATO FACT: About 250 MILLION pounds of potatoes are purchased for Thanksgiving meals!
SOURCE: https://blog.aghires.com/15-thanksgiving-food-facts#:~:text=About%20250%20million%20pounds%20of,Don't%20forget%20the%20stuffing.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Join us for Local Leadership Night MONDAY!
Join us for Local Leadership Night MONDAY!
You are invited to Local Leadership Night on Nov. 11th. BHS Cafeteria. Potluck meal served @ 6:30 PM. FFA members wear official dress!
See Mrs. Casper or Mr. Dreger to borrow a jacket/tie/scarf *please returned borrowed items to ag room at the end of the evening*
Potluck Meal: 8th grade-Main dish, 9th grade-Main dish, 10th grade-side dish, 11th & 12th grade-dessert
District LDES Nov. 20th West Point, NE
District LDES Nov. 20th West Point, NE
Information Found on Contest Information Page
Locker Tags
Locker Tags
Fill out this FORM if you want a FFA tag made for your locker. See Bella Borges with questions!
FFA Welding practice
FFA Welding practice
Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 PM with Mr. Braun (if nobody is there by 3:45, he will leave for the day)
Keep an eye on your email for information from Mr. Braun about practices
LDE practices every Monday between 5 & 7 PM.
LDE practices every Monday between 5 & 7 PM.
Practice schedule and deadlines can be found HERE.
CCM Monday @ 6 PM
Sr. Parli Monday @ 7 PM
Join the FFA google classroom for contest preparation resources!
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Ag Announcement Fact
*Share this fact with Mrs. Casper this week for a prize!
TURKEY FACT #3: Feathers galore: An adult turkey has 5,000 to 6,000 feathers — count them!
SOURCE: https://www.fws.gov/story/wild-facts-about-wild-turkeys
Monday, November 4, 2024
- FRUIT SALES DUE TUESDAY NOV. 5th
Fruit Sales Minimum sales per FFA member is $300 or $120 in donations. Product checks to Blair FFA; donation checks to Nebraska FFA Foundation. Please make sure your packet balances between orders and payment collected.
Get official dress items!
Get official dress items!
Make sure you have official dress for our upcoming FFA events in November! CLICK HERE for official dress information. *Jackets and ties/scarves can be borrowed from ag room.*
Join us for Local Leadership Night!
Join us for Local Leadership Night!
You are invited to Local Leadership Night on Nov. 11th. BHS Cafeteria. Potluck meal served @ 6:30 PM. FFA members wear official dress! See homepage for more information.
FFA Welding practice starts this week.
FFA Welding practice starts this week.
Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 PM with Mr. Braun (if nobody is there by 3:45, he will leave for the day)
Locker Tags
Locker Tags
Fill out this FORM if you want a FFA tag made for your locker. See Bella Borges with questions!
LDE practices every Monday between 5 & 7 PM.
LDE practices every Monday between 5 & 7 PM.
Practice schedule and deadlines can be found HERE.
Conduct of Chapter Meetings aka "CCM" (parliamentary procedure contest for 8th and 9th graders) will be Thursday this week @ 5:30 PM. See Mr. Dreger w/ questions!
Sr. Parli Monday @ 7 PM
Join the FFA google classroom for contest preparation resources!
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Ag Announcement Fact
*Share this fact with Mrs. Casper this week for a prize!
TURKEY FACT #2: Turkey droppings tell a bird’s sex and age. Male droppings are j-shaped; female droppings are spiral-shaped. The larger the diameter, the older the bird. SOURCE: https://www.fws.gov/story/wild-facts-about-wild-turkeys
Monday, October 28, 2024
Make sure you have official dress for our upcoming FFA events in November! CLICK HERE for official dress information. *Jackets and ties/scarves can be borrowed from ag room.*
First year members: fill out the greenhand degree application! Check your school email from Luke Raymond and let him know if you don't have it!
Fruit Sales Minimum sales per FFA member is $300 or $120 in donations. Product checks to Blair FFA; donation checks to Nebraska FFA Foundation. Packets due NO LATER THAN November 5th!
You are invited to Local Leadership Night on Nov. 11th. BHS Cafeteria. Potluck meal served @ 6:30 PM. FFA members wear official dress! See homepage for more information.
LDE practices every Monday between 5 & 7 PM. Practice schedule and deadlines can be found HERE.
Conduct of Chapter Meetings aka "CCM" (parliamentary procedure contest for 8th and 9th graders) Mondays at 6 PM.
Sr. Parli Monday @ 7 PM
Join the FFA google classroom for contest preparation resources!
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Ag Announcement Fact
*Share this fact with Mrs. Casper this week for a prize!
Illinois grows the most pumpkins in the US, producing 90% of the nation's pumpkin crop!
Monday, October 21, 2024
Make sure you have official dress for our upcoming FFA events in November! CLICK HERE for official dress information. *Jackets and ties/scarves can be borrowed from ag room.*\
First year members: fill out the greenhand degree application! Check your school email from Luke Raymond and let him know if you don't have it!
Fruit Sales Minimum sales per FFA member is $300 or $120 in donations. Product checks to Blair FFA; donation checks to Nebraska FFA Foundation. Packets due NO LATER THAN November 5th!
LDE practices every Monday between 5 & 7 PM. Practice schedule and deadlines can be found HERE.
Conduct of Chapter Meetings aka "CCM" (parliamentary procedure contest for 8th and 9th graders) Mondays at 6 PM. No CCM on Monday, 10/21.
Sr. Parli Monday @ 7 PM
You are invited to Local Leadership Night on Nov. 11th. BHS Cafeteria. Potluck meal served @ 6:30 PM. FFA members wear official dress! See homepage for more information.
Join the FFA google classroom for contest preparation resources!
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Monday, October 14, 2024
Ag Tour Day is on Wednesday. Sign-ups are closed. Permission forms for Wholestone MUST be turned in to attend. See homepage on website for details about what to wear/bring/expect. Blue slips due before we leave on Wednesday morning.
Fruit Sales started! Pick-up packets in ag room. Minimum sales per FFA member is $300 or $150 donations. Product checks to Blair FFA; donation checks to Nebraska FFA Foundation. Packets due NO LATER THAN November 5th!
LDE practices every Monday between 5 & 7 PM. Practice schedule and deadlines can be found HERE.
Conduct of Chapter Meetings aka "CCM" (parliamentary procedure contest for 8th and 9th graders): Practice will start on 10/14 6 PM and continue each Monday @ 6 PM
Join the FFA google classroom for contest preparation resources!
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National FFA Attendees: initial deposit of $150 due on Oct. 15th. Paperwork due Oct. 18th.
You are invited to Local Leadership Night on Nov. 11th. BHS Cafeteria. Potluck meal served @ 6:30 PM. See homepage for more information.
Monday, October 7, 2024
Next FFA meeting: TUESDAY October 8th 6:15 PM in BHS library. Committee assignments and Fruit Sales Fundraising Kickoff!
LDE practices every Monday between 5 & 7 PM. Practice schedule and deadlines can be found HERE. *No LDE practice on October 7th (speeches will touch base with Dylan before/after meeting on October 8th)*
Conduct of Chapter Meetings aka "CCM" (parliamentary procedure contest for 8th and 9th graders): Practice will start on 10/14 6 PM and continue each Monday @ 6 PM
Sign up to help with Feed A Farmer event on 10/12.
Permission forms due 10/10.
Join the FFA google classroom for contest preparation resources!
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National FFA Attendees: initial deposit of $150 due on Oct. 15th. Meeting will be THURSDAY October 10th @ 7:30 AM in ag room.
Save the date for Local Leadership Night on Nov. 11th. BHS Cafeteria. Potluck meal served @ 6:30 PM.
Monday, September 30, 2024
LDE practices every Monday between 5 & 7 PM. Practice schedule and deadlines can be found HERE. *No LDE practice on October 7th (speeches will touch base with Dylan before/after meeting on October 8th)*
Conduct of Chapter Meetings aka "CCM" (parliamentary procedure contest for 8th and 9th graders): Practice will start on 10/14 6 PM and continue each Monday @ 6 PM
Land Judging Contest info & results found HERE.
Sign up to walk in Homecoming Parade on 10/4
Permission forms required if you plan to bring an animal. Due 10/1.
Sign up to help with Feed A Farmer event on 10/19.
Permission forms due 10/18.
Join the FFA google classroom for contest preparation resources!
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Next FFA meeting: October 8th 6:15 PM in BHS library. Committee assignments and Fruit Sales Fundraising Kickoff!
National FFA Attendees: initial deposit of $150 due on Oct. 15th. Stay tuned for a meeting in the next week or so!
Save the date for Local Leadership Night on Nov. 11th. BHS Cafeteria. Potluck meal served @ 6:30 PM.
Monday, September 23, 2024
LDE practices every Monday between 5 & 7 PM. Practice schedule and deadlines can be found HERE.
Dairy and Land Judging Contest info & results found HERE.
Sign up to walk in Homecoming Parade on 10/4
Permission forms required if you plan to bring an animal. Due 10/1.
Sign up to help with Feed A Farmer event on 10/19.
Permission forms due 10/18.
Join the FFA google classroom for contest preparation resources!
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Next FFA meeting: October 8th 6:15 PM in BHS library. Committee assignments and Fruit Sales Fundraising Kickoff!
Save the date for Local Leadership Night on Nov. 11th. BHS Cafeteria. Potluck meal served @ 6:30 PM.
Monday, September 16, 2024
FFA Dues and Activity Passes Due TODAY! Shirts will be arriving soon, so make sure you are all paid up to get one!
Apply for National FFA Convention! Permission form and application DUE Sept. 20th @ 3:30 to Mrs. Casper. Application HERE. Permission Forms can be picked up in ag room or printed off HERE.
If cost is a concern, PLEASE come talk to Mrs. Casper. We have some options to help cover trip costs!
LDE practices start TONIGHT. Practice schedule and deadlines can be found HERE.
Sign up for Dairy Judging closes on 9/17. Sign up in Ag Room. Contest info found HERE.
Sign up for Land Judging closes on 9/19. Sign up in Ag Room. Contest info found HERE.
Join the FFA google classroom for contest preparation resources!
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Sign up to help with Auxiliary Closet Sale Clean-Up on 9/21 12 pm-approx. 2 pm. Sign up in Ag Room.
Next FFA meeting: October 8th 6:15 PM in BHS library. Committee assignments and Fruit Sales Fundraising Kickoff!
Monday, September 9, 2024
Chapter FFA Meeting on TUESDAY Sept. 10th @ 6:15 BHS Library -CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED THE MEETING
Sign up for FFA Concessions on 9/13. Sign up sheet in Ag Room.
$25 Dues due in Ag Room by 9/15 *Checks payable to Blair FFA*
Activity Pass due by 9/15 *required for FFA members!* $75 to main office, fee waivers available from office
If dues and activity pass are submitted by 9/15, get a FFA shirt!
NE FFA Foundation Jacket Application DUE by 3:30 on 9/13 to Mrs. Casper via the application form. See SCHOLARSHIPS page for the application.
FFA Jacket Order Forms due to Mrs. Casper by 9/16. Forms can be picked up in ag room. *You still need to fill out an order form even if you apply for the scholarship!*
FFA Practice Permission Forms Due 9/16 --pick up in ag room.
NYBLS application due 9/15. Open to 10-12 graders interested in learning more about beef industry. More information here: https://animalscience.unl.edu/nebraska-youth-beef-leadership-symposium
National FFA Convention Applications are LIVE. Permission form and application DUE Sept. 20th @ 3:30 to Mrs. Casper. Application HERE. Permission Forms can be picked up in ag room or printed off HERE.
Senior Parli Pro Practice will start on Sept 16th @ 7 PM and be held every Monday @ 7 until contest. Location: Ag Room
Sign up for Dairy Judging (9/25), Land Judging(10/02) and Volunteering for Aux Closet Sale (9/21) in ag room. Contest info found HERE.
Join the FFA Google Classroom for contest prep resources!
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Tuesday September 3rd, 2024
Congrats to all who showed at the Nebraska State Fair this weekend! Results here: https://neaged.org/state-fair/
Please communicate any errors to Mrs. Casper by 12 noon on Friday 9/6!
Chapter FFA Meeting on Sept. 10th @ 6:15 BHS Library
Sign up for FFA Concessions on 9/13. Sign up sheet in Ag Room.
$25 Dues due in Ag Room by 9/15 *Checks payable to Blair FFA*
Activity Pass due by 9/15 *required for FFA members!* $75 to main office, fee waivers available from office
If dues and activity pass are submitted by 9/15, get a FFA shirt!
NE FFA Foundation Jacket Application DUE by 3:30 on 9/13 to Mrs. Casper via the application form. See SCHOLARSHIPS page for the application.
FFA Jacket Order Forms due to Mrs. Casper by 9/15. Forms can be picked up in ag room. *You still need to fill out an order form even if you apply for the scholarship!*
FFA Practice Permission Forms Due 9/15 --pick up in ag room.
NYBLS application due 9/15. Open to 10-12 graders interested in learning more about beef industry. More information here: https://animalscience.unl.edu/nebraska-youth-beef-leadership-symposium
National FFA Convention Applications are LIVE. Permission form and application DUE Sept. 20th @ 3:30 to Mrs. Casper. Application HERE. Permission Forms can be picked up in ag room or printed off HERE.
Senior Parli Pro Practice will start on Sept 16th @ 7 PM and be held every Monday @ 7 until contest. Location: Ag Room
Monday, August 26, 2024
Good luck to state fair participants who will be showing animals Aug 31-Sept 2. FFA Fair schedule here
Sign up for FFA Concessions on 9/13. Sign up sheet in Ag Room.
$25 Dues due in Ag Room by 9/15 *Checks payable to Blair FFA*
Activity Pass due by 9/15 *required for FFA members!* $75 to main office, fee waivers available from office
If dues and activity pass are submitted by 9/15, get a FFA shirt!
NE FFA Foundation Jacket Application DUE by 3:30 on 9/13 to Mrs. Casper via the application form. See SCHOLARSHIPS page for the application.
FFA Jacket Order Forms due to Mrs. Casper by 9/15. Forms can be picked up in ag room. *You still need to fill out an order form even if you apply for the scholarship!*
FFA Practice Permission Forms Due 9/15 --pick up in ag room.
NYBLS application due 9/15. Open to 10-12 graders interested in learning more about beef industry. More information here: https://animalscience.unl.edu/nebraska-youth-beef-leadership-symposium
Chapter FFA Meeting on Sept. 10th @ 6:15 BHS Library
National FFA Convention Applications are LIVE. Permission form and application DUE Sept. 20th @ 3:30 to Mrs. Casper. Application HERE. Permission Forms can be picked up in ag room or printed off HERE.
Senior Parli Pro Practice will start on Sept 16th @ 7 PM and be held every Monday @ 7 until contest. Location: Ag Room
Monday, August 19, 2024
Welcome back to school!
Kickoff meeting information found here: Meeting Information
$25 Dues due in Ag Room by 9/15 *Checks payable to Blair FFA*
Activity Pass due by 9/15 *required for FFA members!* $75 to main office, fee waivers available from office
If dues and activity pass are submitted by 9/15, get a FFA shirt!
NE FFA Foundation Jacket Application DUE by 3:30 on 9/13 to Mrs. Casper via the application form. See SCHOLARSHIPS page for the application.
FFA Jacket Order Forms due to Mrs. Casper by 9/15. Forms can be picked up in ag room.
Good luck to state fair participants who will be showing animals Aug 31-Sept 2. FFA Fair schedule here
NYBLS application due 9/15. Open to 10-12 graders interested in learning more about beef industry. More information here: https://animalscience.unl.edu/nebraska-youth-beef-leadership-symposium
Monday, March 18, 2024
Happy National Ag Week! Agriculture is an industry that feeds fuels and clothes our world! Show some appreciation this week to everyone involved in agriculture!
Sign thank you notes in ag room
Sign up to help with Cattlemen's banquet in ag room (April 5 or 7--we need lots of help! Please sign up!!!)
Seniors: FFA Boosters Scholarship due 3/29 to Mrs. Casper by 3:30 PM
Drive Tractor (and/or bring your toy tractor) to school Day on Friday 3/22.
Permission Form due to office by 3/20 @ 3:30 PM. *More can be picked up in the ag room*
Ag Safety Day 3/21: blue slips and permission forms due 3/18! See more details here.
State practices:
Parli Pro Tuesdays 6 PM
Meats Mondays 5:30 PM AND 3/22 7 AM @ Blair Meat Market
Food Science: Wednesday after school
Nebraska Ag Youth Institute (NAYI) Applications are due 4/15 https://nda.nebraska.gov/nayi/
Officer Applications due April 10th. See Officer Elections Page for info! Interivews 4/17. Sign up in ag room.
Monday, March 11, 2024
FFA Meeting TODAY (Monday) 6:15 PM
State Parent/Student Meeting 7:00 PM (after regular FFA meeting)
Sign up to help with Cattlemen's banquet in ag room
Seniors: FFA Boosters Scholarship due 3/29
Drive Tractor (and/or bring your toy tractor) to school Day on Friday 3/22.
Permission Form due to office by 3/20 @ 3:30 PM.
Ag Safety Day 3/21: blue slips and permission forms due 3/18!
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
CDE Testing Week THIS WEEK
Tuesday 6 PM Ag Mech, Meats, Food Science
Thursday Tutorial Poultry
Thursday After School Vet Science, Ag Sales (Need Official Dress), Floriculture
*Local tests will determine who competes at districts--if you cannot make one of the times listed above, stop in Ag room during AEP or before/after school to take*
FFA Week is next week Feb 19-23
Monday Carhartt Day
Tuesday Hat Day (District CDEs Day 1)
Wednesday Hunting Hump Day
Thursday Green vs. Red (Deere vs. Case)
Friday Flannel and FFA Shirt Friday (Teacher Breakfast)
Sign up to help with concessions on 2/17
Sign up to help with teacher breakfast on 2/23
Monday, Jan 15, 2024
State Degree Interviews: Monday, February 5th, 2024 West Point High School, West Point, NE Time TBA (evening) Official dress required!
FFA Meeting Monday 1/15 6:15 PM BHS Library--CANCELLED
Hat order forms due 1/31. Pick up in ag room
Livestock evaluation CDE 1/25 Blue slips will be out on 1/18. Slips are are due 1/23. * Information found HERE
State Degrees & Proficiencies Due 1/31
Agriscience Fair Reports Due 2/15
State FFA Officer Apps Due 2/15
FFA Boosters Scholarship due 3/29 (Parents must attend a meeting
Contest Practice Schedule *Team Captains will have most up to date information*
Parli Pro: Tuesdays 6 PM
Floriculture: Monday & Thursday? Morning
Food Science: Tuesdays 6 PM
Poultry: Mondays 5:30 PM
Livestock Eval: Wednesday 6:30 PM @ Werths (Cattle)
Vet Science: Mondays after school
Meats: Tuesdays 5:30 PM
Horse Eval:
Ag Sales:
Ag Mechanics:
Welding: Monday/Wednesday after school (Must have passed or currently taking a welding class!)
Monday, November 27th, 2023
Wear a FFA shirt on Tuesday, Dec. 5th for the yearbook photo during AEP!
FFA Fruit is coming on 12/5! Make arrangements to pick up after school from the AG ROOM that day! Reminder: don't leave fruit in car overnight as it will freeze and cheese spreads and sticks must be refrigerated.
Congrats to our Greenhand Degree recipients and to everyone who competed in LDEs on 11/15! Results HERE. Thanks for representing Blair well!
State Parliamentary Procedure Practice will begin Tuesday January 9th. Plan on every Tuesday evening beginning at 6 PM. The best preparation you can do for yourself between now and then is to STUDY. Make sure you know the chart, know the motions, and know the general information of parliamentary procedure. See the google classroom for study materials, see Mrs. Casper for a booklet if you don't have one.
Sign up for CDEs in the ag room. Talk to Mrs. Casper if you want to be a team captain.
Pay attention to remind, as a lot of CDE practice informaition will be communicated that way.
Team captains will also make a group text to communicate contest specific information.
Christmas Party is December 11 at 6:15 in library. Bring a canned food item (or multiple) to be entered into a drawing for a gas card! 1 item=1 entry
Keep an eye on remind for more details about Christmas season activities!
Monday, October 16, 2023
Ag Tour Day 10/18--remember to represent Blair FFA well! See details on HOME page.
Land Judging Results--congrats to all!
Local Leadership Night November 13th. Official dress Required! CLICK HERE FOR INVITE
Questions about Official Dress? Click here: OFFICIAL DRESS GUIDELINES
Official dress is required for most FFA events.
DEADLINES:
Greenhand Degree Applications DUE 11/3 --Click link for app
You must be able to answer YES to all of the questions in the application--if you can't answer "yes" you need to do some research in order to!
Degrees will be awarded on 11/13 @ Local Leadership Night (Click HERE for invite).
Fruit sales packets due November 7th, 2023 at 3:30 PM.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Feed A Farmer Friday October 20 10 -12:30 PM. Sign up in Ag room
Permission forms required* due Thursday 10/19
Official dress required (jeans and boots are OK if delivering out to fields).
PRACTICES:
THIS WEEK ONLY: Senior Parli and LDE worknight will be on Tuesday 10/17
Senior Parli Pro-Mondays 6 PM & Wednesdays 7 AM
Speeches, Creed, Ag Demo, Extemp, Employment Skills practices on Mondays 5-7 PM
Permission forms for CDE/LDE Practices required. It can be found HERE.
Keep an eye on Points Chart and let Somer Schultz know of any errors.
Monday, October 2, 2023
Check the Meeting Info Page if you missed meeting on Tuesday.
Fruit Sales packets can be picked up Wednesday 10/04 morning in the ag room.
Land Judging Wednesday 10/11-See contest info page for details.
Sign up for Ag Tour Day on 10/18 in Ag Room
Questions about Official Dress? Click here: OFFICIAL DRESS GUIDELINES
Official dress is required for most FFA events.
DEADLINES:
Land Judging Registration is Due 10/06 (see Contest Info Page for Details)
Apparel Order Forms & Payment Due 10/13 (Order Forms can be found on Homepage or in Ag Room)
Fruit sales packets due November 7th, 2023 at 3:30 PM.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Feed A Farmer October 14 10 -2 PM. Sign up in Ag room
Permission forms required
Official dress required (jeans and boots are OK if delivering out to fields).
PRACTICES:
Senior Parli Pro-Mondays 6 PM & Wednesdays 7 AM
Speeches, Creed, Ag Demo, Extemp, Employment Skills practices on Mondays 5-7 PM
Permission forms for CDE/LDE Practices required. It can be found HERE.
Keep an eye on Points Chart and let Somer Schultz know of any errors.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Happy Homecoming Week!
FFA Meeting Tuesday, October 3rd 6:15 BHS Library! It is our fruit sales fundraising kickoff!
Questions about Official Dress? Click here: OFFICIAL DRESS GUIDELINES
Official dress is required for most FFA events.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Feed A Farmer October 14 10 -2 PM. Sign up in Ag room
Permission forms required
Official dress required (jeans and boots are OK if delivering out to fields).
OPPORTUNITIES:
Sign up to walk in the Homecoming Parade on 9/22. We pass out FFA stickers to elementary students!
National FFA applications and permission forms are due September 20th. Results will be announced by the 22nd. Application information found HERE.
Sign up for Land Judging by 9/28 in ag room! Contest is 10/11 in Wayne, NE
Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium (NYBLS) Conference is November 17-19 at UNL. Applications are due 10/1/23. See OPPORTUNITIES page for app link and more information.
PRACTICES:
Senior Parli Pro-Mondays 6 PM & Wednesdays 7 AM
Speeches, Creed, Ag Demo, Extemp, Employment Skills practices on Mondays 5-7 PM
DEADLINES:
Permission forms for CDE/LDE Practices required. It can be found HERE.
Keep an eye on Points Chart and let Somer Schultz know of any errors.
Monday, September 11, 2023
FFA Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 12th 6:15 PM in BHS Library *see Meeting Info page if you cannot make it!
Questions about Official Dress? Click here: OFFICIAL DRESS GUIDELINES
Official dress is required for most FFA events.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Saturday September 16th 12 PM @ City of Blair Public Works Building 341 Grant Street, Blair NE 68008. Help is needed to clean up from Auxillary Closet annual sale (take down tables, put away items, etc.)
Feed A Farmer October 14 10 -2 PM. Sign up in Ag room
Permission forms required
Official dress required (pants and boots are OK if delivering out to fields).
OPPORTUNITIES:
Sign up to walk in the Homecoming Parade on 9/22. We pass out FFA stickers to elementary students!
National FFA applications and permission forms are due September 20th. Results will be announced by the 22nd. Application information found HERE.
Connecting Chapters Training 9/21 9-11 AM Mead, NE. If you are interested in teaching elementary students about ag, please attend. Talk to Mrs. Casper.
Dairy Judging 9/26 Wayne, NE. Sign up in Ag Room (Animal science students get priority).
Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium (NYBLS) Conference is November 17-19 at UNL. Applications are due 10/1/23. See OPPORTUNITIES page for app link and more information.
PRACTICES:
Senior Parli Pro and Conduct of Chapter Meetings Practices will start Monday, September 18th and be every Monday night @ 6 PM.
Speech, Ag Demo, Extemp, Employment Skills practice information found HERE
DEADLINES:
FFA Dues ($25) Due in Ag Room by Sept. 15th
(If Paid by deadline, you get a free tshirt!)
See Mrs. Casper if you qualify for a fee waiver.
FFA members MUST have an activity pass (purchase in office).
FFA Jacket Order Forms Due Sept. 15
Permission forms for CDE/LDE Practices required. It can be found HERE.
Keep an eye on Points Chart and let Somer Schultz know of any errors.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
FFA Meeting Sept. 12th 6:15 PM in BHS Library
Questions about Official Dress? Click here: OFFICIAL DRESS GUIDELINES
Official dress is required for most FFA events.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Help girls golf with concessions THIS Friday. See Ms. Brown in room 311 OR email her!
Saturday September 16th 12 PM @ City of Blair Public Works Building 341 Grant Street, Blair NE 68008. Help is needed to clean up from Auxillary Closet annual sale (take down tables, put away items, etc.)
Feed A Farmer October 14 10 -2 PM. Sign up in Ag room
Permission forms required
Official dress required (pants and boots are OK if delivering out to fields).
OPPORTUNITIES:
National FFA applications and permission forms are due September 20th. Results will be announced by the 22nd. Application information found HERE.
Connecting Chapters Training 9/21 9-11 AM Mead, NE. If you are interested in teaching elementary students about ag, please attend. Talk to Mrs. Casper.
Dairy Judging 9/26 Wayne, NE. Sign up in Ag Room (Animal science students get priority).
Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium (NYBLS) Conference is November 17-19 at UNL. Applications are due 10/1/23. See OPPORTUNITIES page for app link and more information.
PRACTICES:
Senior Parli Pro and Conduct of Chapter Meetings Practices will start Monday, September 18th and be every Monday night @ 6 PM.
DEADLINES:
FFA Dues ($25) Due in Ag Room by Sept. 15th
(If Paid by deadline, you get a free tshirt!)
See Mrs. Casper if you qualify for a fee waiver.
FFA members MUST have an activity pass (purchase in office).
FFA Jacket Order Forms Due Sept. 15
Scholarship Information Found HERE (You MUST turn in an order form when applying for the scholarship!)
Permission forms for CDE/LDE Practices required. It can be found HERE.
Keep an eye on Points Chart and let Somer Schultz know of any errors.
Monday August 28, 2023
*Good luck to all the state Fair Exhibitors during FFA weekend and congrats to the 4H exhibitors last weekend!*
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
Friday, Sept 1 (This Friday!)-- Help at BCS Foundation Family Fun Night Sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4AACAC2CA5FE3-foundation
Saturday September 16th 12 PM @ City of Blair Public Works Building 341 Grant Street, Blair NE 68008. Help is needed to clean up from Auxillary Closet annual sale (take down tables, put away items, etc.)
OPPORTUNITIES:
Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium (NYBLS) Conference is November 17-19 at UNL. Applications are due 10/1/23. See OPPORTUNITIES page for app link and more information.
PRACTICES:
Senior Parli Pro and Conduct of Chapter Meetings Practices will start Monday, September 18th and be every Monday night @ 6 PM.
DEADLINES:
FFA Dues ($25) Due in Ag Room by Sept. 15th
(If Paid by deadline, you get a free tshirt!)
See Mrs. Casper if you qualify for a fee waiver.
FFA members MUST have an activity pass (purchase in office).
FFA Jacket Order Forms Due Sept. 15
Scholarship Information Found HERE (You MUST turn in an order form when applying for the scholarship!)
Permission forms for CDE/LDE Practices required. It can be found HERE.
Keep an eye on Points Chart and let Somer Schultz know of any errors.
Monday August 21, 2023
Thanks to everyone who helped out with concessions on Friday. Your work is appreciated!
FFA Dues ($25) Due in Ag Room by Sept. 15th
(If Paid by deadline, you get a free tshirt!)
See Mrs. Casper if you qualify for a fee waiver.
FFA members MUST have an activity pass (purchase in office).
FFA Jacket Order Forms Due Sept. 15
Scholarship Information Found HERE (You MUST turn in an order form when applying for the scholarship!)
POINTS OPPORTUNITY! Help is needed to clean up from annual sale. Sept. 16th 12 PM at City of Blair Public Works Building 341 Grant Street Blair, NE 68008
Permission forms for CDE/LDE Practices required. It can be found HERE.
Keep an eye on Points Chart and let Somer Schultz know of any errors.
Monday August 14, 2023
HELP NEEDED: We need help for concessions on August 18th. Sign up in Ag Room.
Join us for the kickoff meeting on Monday 8/21 at 6:30 PM at the BHS cafeteria. Grilling hamburgers and hotdogs! Mrs. Casper will also have a parent meeting--first year member parents are encouraged to attend; all parents welcome!
Join FFA Remind: TEXT @blairag to 81010
FFA Dues ($25) Due in the Ag Room by Sept. 15th
If paid by deadline, you get a free t-shirt!
See Casper if you qualify for a fee waiver.
FFA members MUST have an activity pass. Purchase in office.
Good luck to all state fair exhibitors!
FFA Jacket Scholarship Information Found HERE
Monday April 10
Monday April 10
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter!
Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
April 14th-State FFA Thank you's due in the Ag Room (make sure you get your teammate's signatures!)
April 15th-NAYI Applications DUE
April 17th-Chapter Officer Applications are DUE.
April 19th-Chapter Officer Interviews (Sign up for a time in Ag Room)
April 26th-Ag Tour Day (Sign up in Ag Room)
May 2nd & 3rd-Plant Sale
May 8th-FFA Banquet--RSVP!
May 22nd-State Horse Judging Norfolk, NE (Sign up in Ag Room)
Important Reminders
Seniors: Check out the scholarship page for $$ opportunities for college!
Send photos for the end of year slideshow to Alyssa Schumacher 402-278-4456 or 23schumacheralyssa@gmail.com
RSVP for the FFA Banquet!
State CDE Results are posted on State Convention Page or can be found HERE.
Friday, March 3, 2023
Friday, March 3, 2023
Congratulations to all district CDE competitors and State Qualifiers! Your hard work paid off! Full contest results can be accessed by clicking the RESULTS button on the Contest Information Page . (Ribbon breaks coming soon!)
State FFA Convention March 29-31. More information can be found here https://neaged.org/state-convention/
Make sure you are receiving the FFA Remind messages (join by texting @blairag to 81010).
Ag Safety Day will be held on March 21st. Keep an eye on Remind and in the Ag Room for sign ups and information about this year's event.
Have a great spring break!
State Qualifiers & Parents Meeting
Monday, March 13th 6:30 PM
BHS Library
Talk to an officer if you cannot attend.
State Qualifiers: continue to prepare for your contest with your teammates! Bring your best to state! State specific contest information can be found here: https://alec.unl.edu/agedcde
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Livestock Evaluation Practice: Monday December 19, 2022 in ag room. 6:15 PM Come if you can! (No practice on the 19th). Plan on every Monday @ 6:15 pm starting next semester.
Join FFA Google Classroom for CDE study materials as well as the livestock judging practice schedule for 2022-23! Code: cvhzxea
Fruit Sales prizes are in processing! They will be available at the start of next semester!
Make sure you are on the FFA Remind (join by texting @blairag to 81010) and know how to access the FFA calendar (HINT it is on the homepage of this website!) to stay in the loop while Mrs. Casper is on maternity leave.
Pay attention to your emails/messages/Remind for information about CDE practices. THIS INFORMATION WILL COME FROM TEAM CAPTAINS!
Have a great holiday season! Thanks for an awesome first semester!
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
FFA Christmas Party December 5th 6:15 PM BHS library (Watch Remind for more details)
Fruit will be delivered on December 7th! (You MUST pick up on this date! After school preferred, but after practice works too. Just don't forget and DO NOT LEAVE IN CAR TO FREEZE OVERNIGHT!!!)
Any damaged or missing fundraising items MUST be reported to Mrs. Casper by December 8th otherwise YOU are responsible for covering the cost to replace/reimburse!
Ag Sales Informational Meeting-December 9th 9 AM in ag room: Come meet the coach and see what this CDE is all about!
Monday, November 7, 2022
FIRST YEAR FFA MEMBERS FILL OUT GREENHAND DEGREE APPLICATION BY Nov. 7th (TODAY)!
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
CCM: Monday 6-7 PM; Friday 8 AM
Sr. Parli Pro: Tuesday 6-7 PM
Sign up in Ag Room for LDE practice slots on Tuesdays!
LDE competitors: See the "LDE What to Bring" list on the FFA Contest Page
Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
MONDAY NOVEMBER 7th: Greenhand Degree Application Due (First Year Members)
Tuesday Nov. 8th-FFA Booster's Meeting 7 PM Washington County Bank Board Room
Local Leadership Night (Freshmen Greenhand Degree Ceremony) November 14 6:30 PM BHS Cafeteria
ALL FFA MEMBERS
Official Dress Required What is FFA Official Dress?
District LDEs-November 16th West Point, NE (Official Dress Required)
Monday, October 31, 2022
Monday, October 31, 2022
FIRST YEAR FFA MEMBERS FILL OUT GREENHAND DEGREE APPLICATION BY Nov. 7th!
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
CCM: Mon 5:45 - 6:30 PM, Friday 8 AM
Sr. Parli Pro: Tuesday 5:30 PM
Sign up in Ag Room for LDE practice slots on Tuesdays!
Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
FRUIT SALES DUE TUESDAY Nov. 1
2nd Chance FFA Apparel Orders DUE Tuesday Nov. 1
MONDAY NOVEMBER 7th: Greenhand Degree Application Due (First Year Members)
Local Leadership Night (Freshmen Greenhand Degree Ceremony) November 14 6:30 PM BHS Cafeteria
ALL FFA MEMBERS
Official Dress Required What is FFA Official Dress?
District LDEs-November 16th West Point, NE (Official Dress Required)
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
National FFA Convention Meeting 7:30 AM Thursday in Ag Room
PRACTICE SCHEDULE *note the parli pro change/additions!
CCM: Mondays 6:00 PM
Sr. Parli Pro: Tuesdays 6:30 PM
Sign up in Ag Room for LDE practice slots on Tuesdays!
Land Judging Results on Contest Info Page
Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
Ag Tour Day Wednesday Oct. 19
Permission Forms and Blue Slips DUE 10/18 (TUES)!
Bring $$ for lunch, wear closed toe shoes!
National FFA Convention Oct. 25 - 29
Local Leadership Night (Freshmen Greenhand Degree Ceremony) November 14 6:30 PM BHS Cafeteria
ALL FFA MEMBERS
Official Dress Required What is FFA Official Dress?
District LDEs-November 16th West Point, NE (Official Dress Required)
Monday, October 10, 2022
PRACTICE SCHEDULE *note the parli pro change/additions!
Sr. Parli Pro: Tuesdays 6:30 PM
CCM: Mondays 6:00 PM
Land Evaluation: Tuesday 10/11 6:30 PM (Watch remind for location)
Sign up in Ag Room for LDE practice slots on Tuesday!
Sign up in ag room to help with Feed A Farmer on October 15th!
Ag Tour Day -October 19th, 2022 (Lavender Farm, Butler Ag Equipment, Smithfield)
Deadline to sign up is October 13th! (In Ag Room)
Upcoming Events & Deadlines
FFA Meeting MONDAY 6:15 Agenda on Meeting Information Page
Fruit Sales Kickoff (Free samples! :D)
Land Judging Wednesday Oct. 12th!
Blue Slips Due Tuesday
Details on Contest Info Page
SIGN UP for Ag Tour Day by Oct. 13th!
Feed A Farmer Saturday, Oct. 15th
Sign Up to help in Ag Room!
Monday, October 3, 2022
Sign up to walk in the homecoming parade on Friday!
PRACTICE SCHEDULE *note the parli pro change to accommodate for land judging prep!
Sr. Parli Pro: Tuesday 10/4 6:30 PM
Land Evaluation: Thursday 10/6 6:30 PM (Watch remind for location)
Land Evaluation: Tuesday 10/11 6:30 PM (Watch remind for location)
*Sr. Parli Pro: Thursday 10/13 6:30 PM
Sign up in Ag Room for LDE practice slots--first one is Tuesday!
National FFA Results will be announced by Wednesday (watch your school email!)
Sign up in ag room to help with Feed A Farmer on October 15th!
Upcoming Events & Deadlines
10/10 Chapter Meeting/Fruit Sales Kickoff 6:15 PM BHS Library
10/12 Land Evaluation Tilden, NE (see contest information page for details)
10/15 Feed A Farmer
10/19 Ag Tour Day
10/25 - 10/29 National FFA Convention Indianapolis, IN
Monday, September 26, 2022
Dairy Judging is Tuesday (9-27)! Meet in the ag room by 7 AM with a pencil and your computer. See the CONTEST INFORMATION PAGE for Information about what to bring/leave time/etc.!
Sign up to walk in the homecoming parade on Oct. 7!
Sr. Parli Pro practices Tuesday Sept. 27. 6:30 PM See CONTEST INFORMATION PAGE for Google Classroom Info.
Sign up for LDEs (11/16) Land Judging(10/12) in Ag Room. See Contest Information Page for details about Contests
Submit your speech & ag demo topics by Sept. 30th via the CONTEST INFORMATION PAGE.
National FFA Convention Applications are now Live. These are due along with parent permission forms by Sept. 30. Applications can be accessed on the National FFA Page
Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors: Applications for NYBLS are open! Due 10/1. See Opportunities Page to Learn More
September 30th DEADLINES
National FFA Convention Applications AND Parent Permission Slips
Speech/Ag Demo/Employment Skills Topic Ideas
OCTOBER 1st DEADLINES
NYBLS Application
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
National FFA Convention Applications are now Live. These are due along with parent permission forms by Sept. 30. Applications can be accessed on the National FFA Page
Sr. Parli Pro practices will begin Tues, Sept. 20th at 6:30 PM in the ag room and be held every Tuesday until contest. See CONTEST INFORMATION PAGE for Google Classroom Info.
Sign up for LDEs (11/16) Dairy Judging(9/27), and Land Judging(10/12) in Ag Room. See Contest Information Page for details about Contests
Submit your speech & ag demo topics by Sept. 30th via the CONTEST INFORMATION PAGE.
Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors: Applications for NYBLS are open! Due 10/1. See Opportunities Page to Learn More
Monday, September 12, 2022
Sr. Parli Pro practices will begin Tues, Sept. 20th at 6:30 PM in the ag room and be held every Tuesday until contest. See CONTEST INFORMATION PAGE for Google Classroom Info.
Sign up for LDEs, Dairy Judging in Ag Room.
Submit your speech & ag demo topics by Sept. 30th via the CONTEST INFORMATION PAGE.
Sign up for helping with Aux Closet's sale prep on Sept. 17th
Concession Stand Sept. 16th-- Sign up in Ag Room
Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors: Applications for NYBLS are open! Due 10/1. See Opportunities Page to Learn More
Deadline for DUES, T-SHIRTS, FFA JACKETS due Sept 15th
See Opportunities Page for Jacket Scholarship (Deadline: Sept. 15th)
Monday, August 29, 2022
Fill out the committee preference form by Wednesday: COMMITTEE FORM DUE WEDNESDAY
GOOD LUCK to all State Fair Exhibitors this weekend!
FFA Meeting Sept. 8 6:15 PM in BHS Library
Concession Stand Sept. 16th--Sign up in Ag Room
FFA Jacket Order Forms Due Sept. 15th
See Opportunities Page for Jacket Scholarship (Deadline: Sept. 15th)
Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors: Applications for NYBLS are open! Due 10/1. See Opportunities Page to Learn More
Join the FFA Remind: Text @blairag to 81010
FFA Dues ($25) Due in Ag Room By Sept. 15th
See Casper if you qualify for a fee waiver
If Paid by Deadline, You get a FREE t-shirt!
T-Shirt Orders Due 9/15 (Order Forms in Ag Room)
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