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Newburg R-II students outline FFA growth, partnerships and awards at March board meeting
Summary
High school agriculture teacher and FFA advisor Mistrain presented enrollment trends, course offerings and community partnerships to the board, while student officers described SAE projects, leadership events and recent competitive awards.
Mistrain, the high school agricultural education teacher and FFA advisor, told the Newburg R-II School Board that the ag program has steady membership and growing course enrollment, including an unusually large 10th-grade cohort that has shifted some students into Ag Science 1 and 2.
The presentation outlined the department’s course mix — Ag Science 1 and 2, advanced ag science, principles of animal science, floral design and food science — and noted that current FFA membership on the roster is about 65 people with roughly 55 active members. “Our FFA enrollment is right at 65. We’ve been hovering in that 55 to 65 number over the last couple years,” Mistrain said, adding that some alumni remain on rosters to complete scholarship and award paperwork.
Nut graf: The report emphasized hands-on learning, community partnerships and student career pathways, and showcased recent student achievements that district leaders said reflect well on extracurricular programming. Board members praised the group and thanked the students for the report.
Students detailed supervised agricultural experience (SAE) projects and chapter activities. Bridal, who identified herself as chapter president, summarized her SAE work in specialized crop production and said she is pursuing state and national degrees. Paige, the chapter vice president, described leadership events and the chapter’s social activities. Other officers described livestock, food service and plant-production SAEs; student Nikki Collier identified herself as the chapter reporter.
The group highlighted community partnerships — including with the Phelps County Farm Bureau and local businesses — and noted recent successes, such as members earning state and American degrees and placing at area competitions. Mistrain said the chapter had increased food science enrollment (from about 12 to 26 students) and described how many students pursue ag-related careers or related vocational paths.
Board members asked questions about enrollment patterns and congratulated students on awards. The group also urged board members and community members to support an FFA blood drive on March 25; presenters said scholarship funds are tied to blood-drive participation.
Ending: The board thanked the students and advisors and moved on to other agenda items. The presentation was received as an informational report; no board action was required.
