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Students showcase service projects and new FlexFarm hydroponics at Boone Valley meeting
Summary
Student council and Robinson Garden Club presented recent service work, performing-arts achievements and the district’s FlexFarm hydroponic program, which produced classroom-grown lettuce last year; presenters outlined volunteer needs and a roughly $5,000 unit cost for FlexFarm equipment.
Student representatives and Robinson Elementary staff described a busy quarter of service, arts and hands-on learning at the Boone Valley School District board meeting on Feb. 16.
Student council co‑representatives Maggie and Catherine told the board that prom is set for May 1 and that students have continued community service, including a Helping Harvest pack-and‑serve trip. Catherine said about 1,300 meals were packaged during a recent event and that another student group will travel on Feb. 26. The council reported TSA regional results — 28 placements with 20 students advancing to state-level competitions — and previewed spring spirit week and teacher-appreciation planning.
Robinson Principal Michelle Ward introduced the school’s Garden Club advisers and student members, who described a long-running after-school program open to kindergarten through fourth grade that uses three rotating stations for gardening, nature‑center activities and crafts. Presenters credited the Robinson PTO with annual mini‑grants and listed multiple Eagle Scout projects and community volunteers that have helped maintain beds and trails.
Jody Cline described the district’s FlexFarm hydroponic units, saying the system uses rockwool seed starts and a drip-based water-and-nutrient feed. Cline noted that each of the district’s three elementary buildings received a FlexFarm and that first‑grade students harvested lettuce last year; she said one unit costs about $5,000 and requires weekly water testing and periodic cleaning. Kelly Lurch was credited with identifying the procurement opportunity.
Board members and staff asked about volunteer support and scheduling. School leaders encouraged recruiting NHS and FFA students as volunteers and described ongoing challenges with summer maintenance and crabgrass control.
The presentation closed with board members thanking the students and advisers; no formal action was required on the programs during the meeting.
