This year, Wright City Middle School established a new chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization, marking a significant milestone for the school's business education program. Amanda Bair advises the middle-level chapter, which is an extension of the high school's FBLA program.

FBLA is a nonprofit educational association that aims to prepare students for careers in business and business-related fields. The organization allows students to develop leadership skills, participate in community service projects, and compete in various business-related events.

For their inaugural year, Wright City Middle School's FBLA chapter will send its first group of competitors to the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida. The team, consisting of seventh-graders Haley Elsenrath, Caitlin Williams, and Raelynn Smith, competed in the Business Ethics event.

In the Business Ethics competition, the students were tasked with creating a presentation that addressed the standards of moral right and wrong behavior in business. The event challenged participants to analyze ethical dilemmas and develop solutions based on FBLA's code of ethics.

Establishing the middle-level FBLA chapter at Wright City Middle School demonstrates the school's commitment to providing students with early exposure to business concepts and leadership opportunities. By participating in FBLA, students can gain valuable experience, build resumes, and network with like-minded peers nationwide.

The success of the Wright City Middle School FBLA chapter's first competitors at the national conference sets a strong foundation for the program's future growth and achievement. As the chapter develops, it is expected to attract more student participants and foster a greater interest in business education within the school community.