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Roseburg students showcase FFA history, arts and receive awards at joint board meeting

Roseburg Public Schools Board of Education · January 16, 2026

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Summary

Students from Roseburg High School presented FFA history and successes, student government highlighted upcoming events and athletics, and the board presented Crystal Apple and other awards recognizing students and staff during the joint meeting with UCC.

Roseburg High School students and staff used the joint board meeting to showcase student programs, present FFA history and accomplishments, and accept awards honoring student and staff contributions.

Kaylee Powell, agricultural science instructor and Roseburg FFA advisor, introduced student chapter leaders who traced the chapter’s work back to 1931 and described recent growth: ag science enrollment has doubled in five years and the chapter has raised more than $100,000 in the last three years. Student officers said forestry and natural resources students will now be able to earn dual credits through Umpqua Community College, creating direct career connections in a timber-reliant community.

Student government representatives delivered a midyear report covering finals, the spring musical, Holt Awards recognition, an upcoming midyear dance and club updates. They also promoted upcoming athletic events including unified basketball home games (opponents and dates were given).

The board presented Crystal Apple awards and other student recognitions. Recipients included Hayden Weir (robotics team), Ethan Williams (11th grade), and Eli Sandman (Fremont Middle School), and staff honoree Josiah (language arts teacher) received praise for classroom and extracurricular contributions. Award recipients and staff gave short remarks of thanks.

Why it matters: The presentations illustrated hands-on career and leadership opportunities for students, the rapid growth of FFA and CTE participation, and how dual-credit options expand postsecondary access while supporting local industries.

Provenance: Student presentations begin with the principal’s introduction at SEG 728 and the FFA remarks begin at SEG 1223; awards presentations run from SEG 1602 onward.