Congratulations to FFA Career Development Event teams competing on day 3 of SW District contests at MSU. The Entomology Team of Lexi Cantrell, Haley Duty, Katelyn Higginbotham and Jocee Mayfield qualified for state competition with a 10th place finish out of 41 teams. All individuals were Group II.
The Ag Mechanics team of Brett DeLozier, Austin Duty, Paige Fitch and Donald Potter also qualified for state with a 12th place finish out of 29 teams. All team members were Group II individuals. Great job to all teams!
Day 2 results of FFA District Contest. Congratulations to the Parliamentary Procedure Team of Lexi Bee, chairperson, Chloe Bruce, Riley Bruce, Will Frye, Dallas Hardt, Miley Sukovaty and alternate Paige Fitch for earning 2nd place and qualifying for state competition in April. They are only the second Par-Law team from FP to ever qualify for state. Great job!
The Dairy Foods team consisting of Alex Frye, Lena Skipper, Nick Dooley and Mekenzie Evans placed 2nd out of 31 teams and qualified for state. Respectively they individually placed as 3rd, 7th, 8th and 41st high individuals with Alex, Lena and Nick earning Group I status.
The Floriculture team of Katie Clark, Annah McGaha and Jillian Moore placed 18th out of 39 teams earning a Group II rating. Each earned Group II individual status. District Contest wraps up tomorrow.
Congratulations to the FFA Meat Evaluation team of Riley Bruce, Chloe Bruce, Lexi Bee and Dallas Hardt for finishing second out of 29 teams competing at the SW District FFA Contest on Saturday. They earned a Group I rating and qualified for state competition in April. Riley, Chloe and Lexi earned Group I individual ratings as the 4th, 5th, and 8th high individuals respectively. Dallas finished with a high Group II rating as 27th individual.
Riley Bruce was recently selected from 150 applicants as one of 30 members to participate in the HYPE Leadership Academy in June. These 30 FFA members will receive hands-on experiences to prepare them to communicate, lead, and advocate for the agricultural Industry. In addition, members will gain strategies to continue strengthening their knowledge base in agricultural issues, sharpen written and verbal communication skills, and spark potential career interests. Most importantly, participants will bring home tools to help other chapter members tell the agriculture story!
Reminder to FFA members competing at Hollister tomorrow. Bus leaves at 6:30am. Dress warmly, especially if you will have outside events.
Our phones are back in working order!
Good morning Fair Play Families,
We have been made aware of a phone outage that is currently affecting the district. We are currently unable to receive calls or place outgoing calls. If you need to get hold of the school offices, please email Taylor Weaver, tweaver@fairplay.k12.mo.us, for the Elementary and Mandy Hancock, mhancock@fairplay.k12.mo.us, for the High School. We will keep everyone update for when the lines are restored to working order.
We have been made aware of a phone outage that is currently affecting the district. We are currently unable to receive calls or place outgoing calls. If you need to get hold of the school offices, please email Taylor Weaver, tweaver@fairplay.k12.mo.us, for the Elementary and Mandy Hancock, mhancock@fairplay.k12.mo.us, for the High School. We will keep everyone update for when the lines are restored to working order.
Reminders for FFA members competing tomorrow at Miller FFA Contest. 1.Bus leaves at 7 am. 2. Eat breakfast before you come as we will not stop. 3. Ag Mechanics team make sure to check for approved clothing before arriving at school.
The FFA Parent Night and Chili Supper will be held Tuesday, March 3 starting at 6:30pm in the cafeteria. We welcome parents to enjoy the recognition of their FFA members for Greenhand and Chapter FFA Degrees and FFA Sweetheart coronation.
Reminder to the FFA Business Appreciation Committee to bring your 36 servings of your treats in before school (or before 11 am) in the morning. We will assemble treat boxes 4th period. Thanks in advance!
Tomorrow FFA week continues as we celebrate the efforts of teachers and staff with a Pancake Breakfast. First period breakfast helpers report at 7:15am. It's also tractor/farm truck or Tractor Brand Day.
National FFA Week will be celebrated this week starting tomorrow with members attending Harvest Assembly at 10:30am and enjoying lunch at school following. Be sure to check out the newspaper special section that highlights Polk County FFA chapters. Chapter reporter Paige Fitch did a great job with the coverage materials for our chapter! Fair Play's daily activities are listed in the picture.
Our phone system is back up and operational today. Thank You for your patience and understanding.
Good morning Fair Play Families,
We have been made aware of a phone outage that is currently affecting the district. Windstream had fiber and copper lines cut this morning and that they are currently working to repair. We are currently unable to recieve calls or place outgoing calls. If you need to get hold of the school offices please email Taylor Weaver, tweaver@fairplay.k12.mo.us, for the Elementary and Mandy Hancock, mhancock@fairplay.k12.mo.us, for the High School. We will keep everyone update for when the lines are restored to working order.
Reminder to FFA members today is the end of Popcorn Sales and order taker sheets are due. Today is also the February FFA meeting.
Reminder for FFA members and supporters: We are approaching the end of our Popcorn Sales Winter Fundraiser next week. If you have not been contacted with the opportunity to purchase some awesome flavored, Missouri grown and produced popcorn you can reach out to any FFA member. You can also contact the Ag Education office at school. See the accompanying photos for flavors and prices.
Due to the anticipated inclement weather for this weekend, the PCL Music Day has been postponed. We will update when a new date has been set.
Reminder to FFA members/parents: Tomorrow is our FFA chapter group photo which will be used for the FFA Week Special Section in the newspaper. Please help your FFA member remember to bring their FFA Official Dress (top half for those who are not officers) for this photo. In addition, tomorrow is the deadline for FFA t-shirt orders. Mandy in the HS office is compiling the orders. Thank-you!
Today was THE day that finally came for several of the Ag Construction class members. After completing the curriculum and successfully passing the safety and operation exam, students gained 'hands-on' experience with the skid steer loader that was purchased with a grant from the state.
REMINDER: FFA Supporter shirts are available for pre-order. See the attached graphic for color and pricing information. Orders can be placed by contacting the HS Office. Short sleeve are $12. Long sleeve and crew neck sweatshirts are $18. XXL are +$2 for either. Orders are due by 1/14/26. We extended the deadline a few days since this is the first week back with the HS Office open.
