The West Prairie Press

By Janell Heaton

The week of Feb. 23 marks FFA Week, a celebration of agricultural education, leadership and school spirit. Students will have multiple opportunities throughout the week to participate in themed dress-up days, parking lot activities, competitions and a canned food drive.

Dress-Up Days

Students who participate in dress-up days must wear their outfit to lunch for it to be counted.

• Monday: Wear Blue and Gold
• Tuesday: Dress Like Your Ag Advisor
• Wednesday: Brand Rep (John Deere vs. Case, Ford vs. Chevy, etc.)
• Thursday: Ag Career Day
• Friday: Pajama Day

Parking Lot Activities

Students must park in the gravel parking lot to participate in daily vehicle activities.

• Monday: Truck Day (Drive a truck to school)
• Tuesday: Trailer Day (Drive to school with a trailer)
• Wednesday: Tractor Day (Drive a tractor to school)
• Thursday: Car Day (Drive a car to school – bonus points if it’s a classic or a new car)
• Friday: Sunrise Breakfast (Come to school early for a breakfast bar in the Ag shop)

Competitions Include:

• Most hours/miles
• Oldest vehicle
• Dirtiest vehicle
• Longest trailer
• Newest vehicle
• Least miles/hours

Daily Scavenger Hunt

Each day, students can search the school for the designated item. Items should be turned in to McGrew during ag class, passing periods or after school.

• Monday: Ag stickers
• Tuesday: Cutouts of DeCounter and McGrew
• Wednesday: Mini cows
• Thursday: WP FFA jacket sticker
• Friday: Mini chickens

Canned Food Drive

Students should bring canned food items to their class sponsor at the end of the week. The class that collects the most donations will win a pizza party.

Morning Announcements Trivia

Each morning during announcements, a trivia question will be shared. Classes must call the office to answer. Speed matters.

FFA Week is a chance to celebrate agriculture, show off some serious school spirit and spark a little friendly competition along the way. Organizers hope everyone jumps in, gets involved and helps make the week one to remember.