March is Operation Preparation Month in Kentucky.  Schools across the state participate in a variety of ways to engage and advise students about college and career readiness.  Hickman County High School dedicated  a morning to bring trained volunteers community advisors to meet one-on-one with eighth- and tenth-grade students for an advising session about their college and career goals.   

First year Cross Country runner Jordyn Naranjo finished 8th out of 14 seventh graders and
173 out of 216 at the 2013 state cross country meet held on Nov 9 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. Congratulations Jordyn!

   What is Farm Safety Day? For the Hickman County FFA, its more than just a day out of class, it’s a chance to connect with the younger kids in our school system. Also, it’s a tool we use to teach kids how to safely operate farm equipment. In other words, we give a quick tour of various farm machinery that we have here in Hickman County and show them all the safety aspects of that machine. This is a day that we all look forward to and thankfully, with the support of local equipment dealers, farmers, and the school system, we make it happen. As for the FFA, it’s our way of giving back to the school and the community for all they do.

Respectfully,

Jonathan Reynolds, Vice President                                                                                                  

On Sept. 13 Hickman FFA visited Murray State University for the annual MSU Racer Round-up. The Chapter took two delegates to participate in making decisions within the regional FFA. These delegates were Secretary, Trent Stairs and Sentinel, Ben Wilson. The Chapter also sent four members to compete in the Soil Judging Regional Competition. Hickman County placed 2nd in the region just behind Calloway County. President Noah Ferguson placed 3rd individually, Reporter Max Jewell placed 5th, Jordan Mathis placed 13th, and Vice President Jonathan Reynolds placed 11th. The soils judging team is set to return to Hardinsburg KY on Nov. 7th to compete in the state competition. Also Hickman County FFA would like to give a special thanks to Charlie MCIntire, form the NRCS Conservation District for his outstanding help and willingness to help train our soil judging team.

On August 1, 2013, Commissioner of Agriculture, James Comer visited Hickman County FFA. The Commissioner, being a past State FFA President, encouraged the present Hickman County Officers to continue in their endeavors in FFA. He expressed his support for FFA, stating the he would not be in his position today if it weren’t for the opportunities to develop leadership skills FFA offered him.

Hickman County FFA has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Monsanto for the renovation of the existing greenhouse to increase student experiements and research on specific vegetables and flowers' optimum growth needs.  Mr. Irvan, FFA advisor, is excited about the opportunity for renovations to conduct research

When a large bookshelf was moved out of English teacher Ann Pettit’s room, she was left with a very gray, blank wall in her bright, colorful classroom. Something had to be done.  Using social media, Mrs. Pettit asked for volunteers who would be willing to fill the space with an inspirational quote and art work.  Ashleigh Trevino, daughter of Wendy Stairs and Ralph French, accepted the challenge.  Ashleigh earned twenty hours of community service that will be beneficial to her as a senior in the college entrance and scholarship application process.  Great job, Ashleigh!!