A few members of the Culver FFA program went before the Culver Community School Board Monday night to talk about FFA Week.
Continue readingCulver FFA Students Discuss FFA Week with Culver Community School Board
Students Present Agriculture Information to Culver Community School Board
The Culver Community School Board members were better informed about agriculture thanks to students in the Agriculture classes.
Continue readingFFA Members Meet in Statehouse to Speak with Legislators as Part of National FFA Week
National FFA week found 115 Indiana FFA members in the Statehouse this week to talk to legislators and promote FFA.
Continue readingKnox High School Restoring FFA Chapter, More Than 50 Students Enrolled in Ag Program
Now that Knox High School has an agriculture program, it’s also restoring its FFA chapter. Ag teacher Melvin Lenig introduced chapter president Ismael DeLara and other board members to the school board Monday, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Gets Update on Ag Programs
Oregon-Davis ag students have been keeping busy this school year. Teacher Kristen Kubacki recently gave an update on each of her classes to the Oregon-Davis School Board. Her landscape management/natural resources class has been upgrading the old cross country trail.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board to Consider TRECS MOU, Softball Clubs Tonight
A system allowing government officials to collect unpaid debt by intercepting state income tax refunds will be discussed during tonight’s Oregon-Davis School Board meeting. A memorandum of understanding for the Tax Refund Exchange and Compliance System will be presented for the board’s approval. A similar agreement was approved by the Eastern Pulaski School Board earlier this month.
Continue readingArea Farmers Learn about Opportunities to Bring Technology to Their Fields
Digital technology has the potential to change agriculture, and on Tuesday, area farmers had the chance to learn how they can be on the cutting edge. The Wabash Heartland Innovation Network discussed the “internet of things” and its impact, during an event hosted in cooperation with the West Central School Corporation.
Continue readingGrass Roots Effort Continues Bringing Autumn Atmosphere to Hamlet
The Town of Hamlet is once again getting into the spirit of fall, thanks to the efforts and generosity of the local community. For the past several years, residents have been decorating the town with corn stalks, hay, and pumpkins.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Greenhouse May Soon Supply Fresh Vegetables for School Lunches
School lunches at Oregon-Davis may soon include fresh vegetables grown in the high school’s greenhouse. Agriculture Teacher and FFA Adviser Andrew Carlin told the school board last week that the greenhouse was started last spring, thanks to a grant the school received.
North Judson-San Pierre FFA to Attend National Convention in Indianapolis
North Judson-San Pierre School Board members considered a request Tuesday night from the FFA seeking permission to attend the National FFA Convention next week.
The convention will be held in Indianapolis from Wednesday, October 24th through Saturday, October 27th. As a part of the request, Agricultural Educator and FFA Advisor Emily Duvall shared a detailed itinerary for the board members to review. Continue reading
Yellowstone Trail Festival This Weekend
The Yellowstone Trail Festival continues today and tomorrow in Hamlet. Musical entertainment, circus performances, and a family magic show will be featured at the Starke County Fairgrounds.
North Judson FFA Paints the Town Red (and Yellow)
The North Judson FFA recently completed a project with results that span the entire town.
Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told town council members last week that he provided Agricultural Educator and FFA Advisor Emily Duvall with a map of the town to help with a fire hydrant painting project. Continue reading
Community Foundation of Pulaski County 2018 Lilly Endowment Scholarship Recipient Announced
Winamac Community High School Senior Peyton Newman has been named the Community Foundation of Pulaski County 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar.
Peyton is the daughter of Arthur and Melissa Newman. She has been involved in a plethora of school activities including student council, FFA, Sunshine Society, SADD, Key Club and drama. She is also active in golf and cheerleading.
Outside of school, Peyton has been a member of 4-H for 9 years. She is also a 5-year Junior Leader member and has volunteered as a camp counselor, a fair board representative and council representative. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis School Board Approves Ethnic Studies Course, Summer Agriculture Program
About 20 Oregon-Davis High School students will be getting some agricultural experience this summer, as part of the school’s Supervised Agricultural Experience program.
Oregon-Davis School Board Approves Leo Club, Summer Program Facilities Use
A new club at Oregon-Davis Junior/Senior High School will mean more community service opportunities for students. Superintendent Don Harman says the school board this week approved the addition of a Leo Club. Continue reading
West Central School Board Approves FFA Greenhouse
West Central FFA students may soon be getting a greenhouse. Continue reading
Culver Schools Finalizes Monterey Building Sale
The Culver Community Schools Corporation has finalized the sale of the Monterey School Building. Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell says the corporation closed on the sale Monday. Lawrence and Diana Loehmer purchased the building and surrounding land for $60,000. Continue reading
FFA Breakfast Proceeds to Benefit Explosion Victims, Families
FFA members at West Central High School are donating proceeds from tomorrow’s farmer’s breakfast to the families of the two men who were badly burned in Monday’s grain elevator explosion. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Students Fundraising to Attend National Convention
FFA members at North Judson-San Pierre High School are working to earn their way to the upcoming national convention. It will take place Oct. 19-22 in Indianapolis, which is the week of fall break. Continue reading
Elected or appointed? N.J.-S.P. Board to Decide Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board is expected to announce tonight whether they favor a transition to an elected school board or would prefer to keep the current appointed process. Members have spent the past several weeks gathering public input on the topic via Google survey and a special meeting last week for that sole purpose. Most of the comments offered during that session favored an *elected board. Continue reading
