February Upcoming in Ag

• Ag office hours - by appointment only, please sign up in ag room.
• Kaw River Arc Battle:
• Students MUST wear jeans, closed toed shoes, and long sleeves.
• Other PPE and welding materials will be provided by the ag department.
• Students need to bring lunch money.
• FFA Week information Provided below.
• Selection Day: Star Greenhand, Proficiencies and State degree applications must be 100% completed BEFORE the 26th so they can be taken that day for judging.

Monday 2/17

• Spirit Day: PJ Day
• Activities: Hourly Ag Trivia & Prizes

Tuesday 2/18

• Sprit Day: Anything But a Back Pack
• Activities: All School Ro-Sham-Bo tournament
• Officers: Visit Elementary to read Ag Books

Wednesday 1/19

• Spirit Day: Country V. Country Club (officers - officer polo)
• Activities:
• 7-9 AM Community Pancake Feed
• 11:45-12:35 Jr/Sr High Staff Lunch
• STAFF AND STUDENTS: Please leave the parking spots closest to the ag building (on the north side of the school) open to allow for community members to park near the Ag Shop door for the Pancake Feed, thank you!!

Thursday 2/20

• Spirit Day: FFA Shirt/ Purple Out (officers - official Dress)
• Activities:
• Drive Your Tractor to School Day
• STAFF AND STUDENTS: Please leave the parking spots on the far south row (closest to the highway) open for our tractor parking, thank you!!
• DO NOT BLOCK driving paths, or entrances/exits.
• DO NOT park on the grass.
• Tardies will NOT be excused - If you are bringing slow moving equipment, leave early for school!!
• 9-10 AM 7th Grade FFA Fair @ Ag Shop
• 5:30-6:30 PM FFAmily Night @ HS Gym during Student Success Meetings

• March 3rd - District Interview Night (state degree/ proficiencies)
• March 6th - Ag Comm Materials DUE
• March 7th - KSU Cattlemen's Day
• March 24th - Chapter Officer/Degree applications anticipated to open
• March 26th - Ag Mech, Poultry and Ag Sales Contests @ Wamego

The Kansas Northeast District FFA is excited to invite you to partner with us in celebrating the achievements and growth of our FFA members at our upcoming Annual District Banquet. This special event, scheduled for April 28th, 2025, honors the dedication, hard work, and leadership of our members, advisors, and community supporters across the district.

To make this event a success, we are seeking sponsorships from valued businesses and individuals like you. Your generous support not only helps to offset the cost of the banquet but also ensures that we can continue to provide valuable leadership opportunities, career development, and recognition for our members.

We are offering three sponsorship levels, each with unique benefits and acknowledgments:

Gold Level Sponsorship - $500+

• Premium recognition in the banquet program and slideshow

• Verbal acknowledgment during the banquet

• Business logo displayed prominently at the event

Silver Level Sponsorship - $250-$499

• Recognition in the banquet program and slideshow

• Verbal acknowledgment during the banquet

Bronze Level Sponsorship - $100-$249

• Recognition in the banquet program

Your support at any level is greatly appreciated and makes a lasting impact on the future of agriculture in our community. Contributions can be made payable to Kansas Northeast District FFA and sent to Carrie Husband at Valley Heights Jr./Sr. High 2274 6th Road, Blue Rapids, Kansas 66411. If you’d like to contribute or have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Carrie Husband the Kansas Northeast District FFA Advisor via email - chusband@valleyheights.org.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to invest in the next generation of agricultural leaders. Together, we can celebrate the accomplishments of our FFA members and inspire continued growth in agriculture.