At NCSD, three FFA chapters, Windy City FFA, Casper FFA, and CY FFA, which include students from CYMS and Poison Spider School, provide outstanding opportunities for students to be involved in serving their community, growing their leadership skills, and learning more about all aspects of the agriculture industry.
Throughout the year, these exceptional students work dedicatedly to excel as chapters, teams, and individuals with livestock evaluation competitions, individual competitions, and other team and community service projects.
NCSD FFA students celebrated National FFA Week with service projects, competitions, and school engagement opportunities that highlighted agricultural education's significance and the diverse opportunities it offers for future generations.
Embracing the spirit of community service and leadership, the Windy City and Casper FFA chapters volunteered at the Food Bank of the Rockies, sorting and packing hundreds of food boxes to be delivered to community members. During the week, community FFA chapters showcased their high-level communication and presentation skills as part of the district speech contest. Students competed in creed speaking, prepared, and extemporaneous contests where they wowed the judges and astounded the audience members with their professionalism and leadership skills.
A highlight of the FFA celebration each year, FFA Chapter members showed appreciation for high school staff by planning, cooking, and serving them delicious meals. This expression of gratitude acknowledged teachers' hard work and commitment, giving students a meaningful way to show their appreciation.
Throughout the week, FFA chapters engaged their school communities by sharing agricultural statistics and fun facts, shedding light on agriculture's importance and role in daily life. By spreading awareness about the agricultural industry, the students continued to promote the importance of agriculture while encouraging growth and participation in their chapters.
Committed to developing students' potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education, CY FFA, Windy City FFA, and Casper FFA chapters demonstrate strong character, leadership, and a sense of community that extends beyond the classroom all year long. Their ongoing commitment to service, gratitude, and education highlights the core values of the FFA organization and their role as young leaders in our community.
Chapter members are committed to exemplifying the official FFA motto, "Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, and Living to Serve," daily.
Exceptional work, students!