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Trout In The Classroom Field Trip

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Fifth graders traveled to Chadron State Park to participate in the Trout in the Classroom field trip. We first learned the basics of baiting and casting a line, and then tried out our skills. Many of the students are experienced fishers, while others were first-timers. We only caught two trout, but there’s never a bad day of fishing, right? Next, we said goodbye to our trout and released them into the pond. We then collected macro invertebrates from the pond and identified the various organisms from damselfly nymphs to snails to determine the water quality of the pond. Finally, we went on a little nature walk along the creek before having lunch and heading home.

State FFA

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On March 29-31, 2023 Hay Springs FFA Members traveled to Lincoln to compete in the 95th annual Nebraska State FFA Convention. Thirty-eight students competed in twelve various team contests and six different individual contests. It was a successful year overall at the State Convention. Braydon Binger won 1st in the Diversified Livestock Proficiency Award area and received 2nd in both the Diversified Ag area and Diversified Crop area. Colter Meeks won 1st in the Equine Science Entrepreneurship Award area. Emily Nelson was selected to sing in the State Choir and did exceptionally well. Braydon and Ava were recognized for their participation in the Nebraska FFA Foundation student testimonials. Braydon was also a Star Finalist in the Ag Placement area. Braydon Binger, Colter Meeks, Gus Scott, James Scherbarth, and Jett Rasmussen received their State FFA Degrees, which is the highest degree in FFA that one can get while in High School. Hay Springs FFA came home with the 7th place teams in the state in Farm Business Management and Agronomy too. Julia Russell and the Conduct of Chapter Meetings team which consisted of Evan Smith, Eli Scott, Kya Binger, Aubry Anderson, Reese Varvel, and Tailyn Starke received a Silver Medal. Many other teams and students ribboned as well. Not just the Chapter or the school but the community should be very proud as Braydon was selected as one of the 2023-2024 Vice Presidents for the Nebraska State Officer team.

FBLA State Conference

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On Monday, April 3rd the Hay Springs FBLA(Future Business Leaders of America) Chapter attended the state conference in Kearney. We had a great time competing in many different business competitions, with over 1,900 students registered.

Aside from the competitions students also attended business sessions and learned a lot about leadership, how to begin your career, how to brand yourself for job searches, the importance of building communication skills, and the process of developing ethical decisions.

Our chapter had great success at this year’s competition. We have 2 National Qualifiers and a few more may get the opportunity to compete nationally as well because they placed in the top 7% giving them Honorable Mention slots. Students are only allowed to compete in one individual event and one team event at Nationals.

Hay Springs Results:
Agribusiness(201 students): Abigail Russell – 8th Place, Jett Rasmussen – HM 13th Place

Business Communications(203 students ): Mason Marcy – HM 9th place

Computer Applications(59 students): Lillian Dorshorst – 5th Place

Introduction to Business Communications(373 students): Lillian Dorshorst – HM 15th Place

Introduction to Information Technology(179 students ): Lillian Dorshorst – 3rd Place National Qualifier

Marketing(53 students): Jett Rasmussen – 1st Place National Qualifier

Personal Finance(421 students): Mason Marcy – HM 18th

Activity Updates

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** The Mitchell track meet for this Thursday the 6th has been postponed until Tuesday the 18th. **

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
What: Bayard JH Invite Track and Field Meet
When: Field Events @ 9:00 AM, Track Events 11:00 AM
Where: Bayard, NE

April Sheridan County Newsletter

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The April Sheridan County Newsletter is here! Read it below or for a larger version, follow this link: https://www.smore.com/tjfy9-sheridan-county-newsletter

 

Kindergarten Math

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Kindergarten is CELEBRATING Math achievements! Kindergarten has been working on reading and working out story problems. We are all so proud of what we are accomplishing. So if you see a Kindergartner give them a high five! Also we have been enjoying some of the High School kids coming down and doing flashcards and reading with us! We love our older Hawks!