Local FFA Member Earns Highest State Honor
Dylan Hamilton, a Senior at Putnam County High School, has achieved a remarkable milestone by receiving the prestigious State FFA Degree. This honor stands as the highest recognition a member can attain at the state level. The State FFA . . .
Congratulations to our PCHS FFA State Degree Earners!
Congratulations to the following PCHS FFA students on earning their FFA State Degree! Kennedee Beals, Adeline Dickerson, Chase Tomlin, and Emma Whitlock. We are #PutnamProud of you and your efforts to achieve this . . .
National FFA Week: February 19-26, 2023
The Putnam County High School FFA Chapter is hosting its annual National FFA Week on February 19-24, 2023. The week is chocked full of activities you won't want to miss! On Sunday, February 19, FFA students will be in . . .
FFA Summer Picnic 2022
Attention, Putnam County FFA students! Mrs. Cowles has some fun planned for you! Join us for the annual summer picnic at Sweet Clover Beach at Lake Thunderhead on Monday, August 1, from 5-8 pm! We'll grill out hamburgers . . .
FFA Spring Awards Banquet
The 2021-22 FFA officer team conducted the annual FFA Awards Banquet on May 4th, 2022. Contest teams, proficiency award winners, and other individuals were recognized for accomplishments throughout the year. Approximately 150 members . . .
Bondy and Simmons Receive State FFA Degree
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., April 22, 2022 – Vanessa Bondy and Chase Simmons both of Unionville, Missouri, and members of the Putnam County FFA Chapter received the State FFA Degree, the highest degree members can receive at the state level. . . .
Putnam County FFA Attends 94th Missouri FFA Convention
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., April 21, 2022 – FFA members from across the state meet in Columbia, April 21-22, at the 94th Missouri FFA Convention to honor fellow members for outstanding achievements, conduct association business, elect new . . .
Simmons selected as Area II FFA 1st Vice President
Area III FFA Officer interviews were held on April 6, 2022, at La Plata High School. These interviews are held each year to select the new Area III officers for the upcoming year. Ten new officers are selected every year to fill these . . .
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PCHS FFA Invites You to Celebrate National FFA Week: February 19-26, 2022.
Putnam County High School FFA invites you to celebrate National FFA Week on February 19-26, 2022. Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. It’s a time to share what FFA is and the impact it has . . .
Putnam County FFA Members Attend National FFA Convention
On Tuesday, October 26th, four Putnam County FFA members, along with advisor Mr. Morris left on a charter bus with several other FFA chapters to attend the 94th annual National FFA Convention. This is the largest youth convention in . . .
FFA Hayride a hit!
About 40 FFA members and guests enjoyed the annual FFA Hayride and Barnwarming on October 16, 2021. The group departed the school grounds on wagons and enjoyed a 45-minute hayride north of Unionville. After returning to . . .
Congratulations on a successful season, Senior FFA Trapshoot members!
Congratulations to our Senior FFA Trapshoot Team members on a successful season! We look forward to celebrating you at the annual fall FFA banquet! Be sure to view the photo gallery. Many thanks to Christina Schnelle for the . . .
District FFA Trapshoot
Five members of the Putnam County FFA Trapshoot team competed in the District FFA Trapshoot on October 2, 2021, at Bosco's Gun Club in Lancaster Missouri. The team qualified for this event by placing 6th at the Area III FFA . . .
FFA Trap Team Qualifies for Districts
The Putnam County FFA Trapshooting team has been competing in various trapshooting tournaments. This year’s team was selected with several interested members each shooting 4 rounds for score at the local range. After this was done, . . .
FFA Area III Leadership Conference Held
On September 15, 2021, the Putnam County FFA chapter attended the Area III FFA Leadership Conference in Queen City, Missouri. Nineteen FFA members attended this event including Vanessa B, Sofia V, Cora H, Kloey P, Adeline D, Dylan H, . . .
Putnam County FFA Summer Activity Re-cap
As the 2021-2022 school year begins, FFA members have had the opportunity to attend chapter and area events toward the end of the summer. Our first event was the Annual Putnam County FFA Chapter Summer Picnic. It was held on August 3rd from . . .
2021 FFA Spring Awards Banquet Recap
The 2020-21 FFA officer team conducted the annual FFA Awards Banquet on May 5th, 2021. Contest teams, proficiency award winners, and other individuals were recognized for accomplishments throughout the year. Approximately 140 members and . . .
FFA Members Receive State's Highest FFA Honor
Webb and Robinson Receive State FFA Degree
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., April 24, 2021 – Justin Webb and Cole Robinson, of the Putnam County FFA, received the State FFA Degree, the highest degree members can receive at the state level. Justin is the son of Shawn and Amy Webb of . . .
FFA Members Compete in Area Proficiency Awards
Webb Wins Area Sheep Proficiency Award
FFA Members Compete in Area Proficiency Awards Webb Wins Area Sheep Proficiency Award . . .
February 2021 CTE Student of the Month
Congratulations Maggie!
The Putnam County R-1 School District recently recognized Maggie F. as the Career and Technical Education Student of the Month for February 2021. Winners are chosen by the vocational faculty based on a set of . . .
National FFA Week in Full Swing!
T 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐅𝐀 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤! We have a lot of fun activities and dress-up days planned for everyone! Here are the dress-up days and other chapter/community events planned: 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲: - It’s calving season so wear your . . .
FFA Coon Hunt This Saturday!
The PCHS FFA Coon Hunt will take place this Saturday. Register from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm in the PCHS Ag Shop. This event is for PCHS FFA members and their guests. Happy Hunting!
November CTE Student of the Month
The CTE (Career and Technical Education) staff wants to recognize the hard work and dedication of the students in our programs. We believe that CTE courses are vital to the success of our students in the future -- whether students . . .
FFA Hosts Annual Greenhand Banquet Tonight at 6:30 PM
The Putnam County High School FFA chapter will hold their annual Greenhand Banquet this evening beginning at 6:30 pm in the high school commons. What happens at a Greenhand banquet? The local FFA chapter hosts a meal . . .
FFA Barnwarming This Saturday!
FFA is hosting its annual hayride and barn warming event this Saturday, October 10th. It starts at 5:30 pm, so please arrive by 5:20 pm. We will begin with a hayride, then enjoy a bonfire and some food and smores. After that, we . . .
FFA Trap Shoot Team Competes at Districts
The District FFA Trap Shoot was held on October 3rd, 2020 at the West Quincy Gun Club. The Putnam County FFA team shot a 428 out of 500 and placed 14th out of 21 teams. The following students represented the Putnam County FFA. Each . . .
FFA Trap Shoot Team Qualified for Districts
The Putnam County FFA Trapshooting team has been competing in various trapshooting tournaments. This year’s team was selected with several interested members each shooting 4 rounds for a score at the local range. After this was . . .
FFA Fundraiser Has Immune-Boosting Fruits and More for Sale
It's that time of year! Our FFA students are having their annual fundraiser, selling lots of immune-boosting fruits, meat & cheese sticks, and a variety of other things. All proceeds help them do fun and education things like FFA . . .
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Best of Luck to our FFA Trap Shoot Team at Districts This Saturday!
Best of luck to our FFA Trap Shoot Team at Districts in Quincy on Saturday!
Trapshoot Team Competes at Bosco's Today!
Best of luck to our FFA Trap Shoot Team as they travel to Bosco's in Lancaster. The meet begins at 1:00 pm. Let's go!
Congratulations to our FFA Trapshoot Team on Their Third Place Finish!
Congratulations to our FFA Trapshoot Team on their third place finish at the tournament this past weekend.
FFA Trapshoot at Bosco's this Saturday!
Our FFA Trapshoot Team travels to Bosco's in Lancaster this Saturday, September 5th. The bus leaves at 8:15 am. Best of luck to our trapshoot team!
Davis Selected as Area III FFA Secretary
Area III FFA Officer interviews were held on June 24, 2020, at the Schuyler County High School. These interviews are held each year to select the new Area III officers for the upcoming year. There are 10 officers selected to fill these . . .
FFA Installs New Officers
On Thursday, June 11th the Putnam County FFA Chapter held its' officer installation ceremony in the middle school auditorium. The officer interviews for this were held on May 28th, 2020. The new officers were (l-r): . . .
Three PCHS FFA Members Earn National FFA Degrees
Mason P, Lainie C, and Tony B receive state's highest FFA honor, the highest degree members can receive at state level. Their FFA advisors are Randy Moris and Clyde Bondy. These 3 Putnam County members are 3 of a . . .
FFA Week a Success
The Putnam County FFA Chapter celebrated National FFA Week with several activities during the week of February 24-28, 2020. The first activity conducted was 8th-grade recruitment on Tuesday, February 25th. The purpose of this . . .
FFA Field Trip to Kansas City
FFA members went on their field trip today to the Western Farm Show in Kansas City. Students had a great time learning about different farm equipment while using simulators and learning about new technology in the agricultural industry.
FFA Members Attend the 92nd Annual FFA Convention
On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, seven FFA Putnam County members departed for Indianapolis, Indiana for the 92nd National FFA Convention and Expo. Those members were: Carsen S, Justin W, Maggi F, Cole R, Tori G, Garret M, and Grant M. . . .
District Trapshoot Results
On Saturday, October 5, 2019, 5 members of the Putnam County FFA trapshooting team competed in the District FFA trap shoot. The team shot a 426 out of 500 and placed 12th out of 21 teams. This completed the season of shooting for the Putnam . . .
FFA Trapshoot Team Qualifies for Districts
The Putnam County FFA Trapshooting team recently completed its’ season of shooting. This year’s team was selected with several interested members each shooting 4 rounds for score at the local range. After this was . . .
Trapshoot Team Advances to Districts
Congratulations to our Putnam County FFA Trap team for advancing to Districts at the Area 3 FFA Trap Meet! Only the top 7 out of 20 schools in Area 3 move on. Putnam tied Knox for the 4th highest results close behind Novinger, Lewis County . . .
NWTF Event Canceled
The NWTF Jakes event for Saturday, June 1, 2019 has been cancelled due to weather conditions.
Hannah M Receives State FFA Degree
Hannah M of Unionville, Missouri received the State FFA Degree, the highest degree members can receive at the state level. Hannah is the daughter of Dana and Stacy M of Unionville. Hannah, a member of the Putnam County FFA, . . .
Putnam County Ag Students Qualify for State Competition
After several weeks of preparation and five practice contests, the agricultural contest teams headed to the Northeast District Contest in Columbia, Missouri on April 10, 2019. A total of 9 teams competed consisting of 33 Putnam County . . .
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FFA Students Compete
On March 13, 2019, several Putnam County FFA members competed in Area III FFA contests in Macon, Missouri. FFA contests are designed to test member’s skills in leadership, FFA knowledge, and public speaking. The Area III FFA Association . . .
Tony B Selected as Area III FFA President
Area III FFA Officer interviews were held March 4, 2019, at the La Plata School. These interviews are held each March to select the new Area officers for the upcoming year. There are 10 officers selected to fill these positions from the 24 . . .
FFA Week in Pictures
FFA students had a blast last week. From Ag Olympics, dress-up days including dress like a farmer and drive your tractor to school, serving breakfast to teachers and community members, and hosting the annual barnyard, our FFA students went . . .
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National FFA Week
Mark your calendars. National FFA Week is right around the corner. Here is what our FFA chapter has planned for the week of February 19-22. Tuesday: Western/Hat Day, Drive Your Tractor to School Day. . . .
FFA Seals the Deal
Missouri FFA Members "SEAL the DEAL" Over 4500 first-year FFA members from more than 320 Missouri High Schools had the opportunity to learn about being positive role models, learning to get involved, making sound . . .
FFA Coon Hunt
This year’s annual FFA Coon Hunt was held on Saturday, December 8th, 2018. There were 8 teams competing with a total of 43 participants. Approximately 65 people were present at the check-in to view the results of the . . .
FFA Greenhand Banquet Held
FFA Greenhand Banquet Held The Putnam County FFA Chapter hosted its annual Greenhand Banquet on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. The banquet is to award the eighteen new members with their Greenhand FFA Degree and the . . .
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FFA Fruit Fundraiser
Our local FFA chapter is wrapping up their annual fruit fundraiser. FFA members have fruit, meat sticks, popcorn, nuts and a variety of other treats offered in their fundraiser. Be sure to get your order into your favorite FFA student by . . .
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FFA to Host Barnwarming and Hayride
FFA is hosting their annual Barn-warming and Hayride event on Saturday, October 13, at 5:30 PM. FFA members will enjoy a hayride with friends, bonfire with smores, and finish the night with ping pong and dancing. This event is enjoyed . . .
FFA Trapshoot Team Competes at Districts
Congratulations to the Putnam County FFA Trap Shoot Team. They competed in the Northeast District Trap shoot on October 6th, 2018 at the 63 Gun club in Macon MO. The Putnam County team qualified by placing 6th at the Area FFA shoot. . . .
FFA Trap Shoot Team Qualifies for Districts
The Putnam County FFA Trapshooting team recently completed its season of shooting. This year’s team was selected with fifteen interested members each shooting 4 rounds for score at the local range. After this was done, the scores were . . .
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Battle of the Chapters
Thirteen members of the Putnam County FFA Chapter attended the Area III FFA Battle of the Chapters competition at Long Branch Lake in Macon on August 2, 2018. This activity is a recreational activity designed for FFA members from area schools . . .
FFA Trapshoot Canceled
The FFA Trapshoot scheduled for September 8, 2018 has been canceled.
FFA Members Advance to State
On March 18th, 2014, several Putnam County FFA members competed in Area III FFA contests in Kirksville. FFA contests are designed to test member’s skills in leadership, FFA knowledge, and public speaking. . . .
PC FFA Wins Area FFA Battle of the Chapters
On August 1, 2013, the Putnam County FFA Chapter attended the Area III FFA Battle of the Chapters competition at Long Branch Lake in Macon. This annual recreational activity consists of fun games and activities that the area schools . . .
2011 State FFA Convention
State Convention By: Samantha S. It was another great year for our FFA Chapter at State Convention this year. We are proud to say we had six teams advance to state, which includes the Agronomy team, Dairy Foods team, Entomology . . .
FFA Holds Annual Hayride and Barnwarming Dance
On Saturday, October 9, 2010 the Putnam County FFA chapter held its annual hayride and barnwarming dance. Approximately 45 members and guests attended this event. The night started with a hayride beginning at the school and . . .
FFA Chapter Attends Leadership Conference
Twenty Six members of the Putnam County FFA Chapter attended the Area III FFA Leadership Conference held in Queen City, MO at the Schuyler County R-I School on October 5th 2010. . . .
FFA Members Attend 91st National FFA Convention
On Wednesday, October 24, 2018, seven members of the Putnam County FFA left for Indianapolis, Indiana to attend the 91st National FFA Convention and Exposition. Those members were: Whitney R, Hannah M, Guin A, Jaylen W, Tori G, Emily D, and . . .
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