The Adrian FFA Chapter had a lot success at State FFA Convention last week. We had 8 teams and 2 speakers qualify and compete. For the first time ever we had 3 teams on stage being recognized. We also had 5 FFA members receiving their State FFA Degrees. Also being recognized at State Convention was Bates County Conservation Agent, Don Tiller. Don Tiller is a huge supporter of the local FFA chapters including our own and was awarded the Honorary State FFA Degree. We also got to see our student teaching intern Miss Cox receive the Teach Ag Scholarship.
Thank you to all the help and support we received over the week from parents, coaches, teachers, school staff, and everyone else!
Teams On Stage:
Nursery/Landscape - 4th Place
- Lizzie C. - 4th Individually
- Mykola W. - 8th Individually
- Olivia E. - 20th Individually
- Lilly T. - 36th Individually
- All members received a gold rating
Conduct of Chapter Meetings - 5th Place
- Marlee H., Layla E., Aubrey R., Alexa R., Macy S., Rylee G., Jozie F.
Ag Sales - 5th Place
- Ian Y.(3rd Individually w/Gold Rating)
- Adam C., Ryan K., Kenton M. (All Silver Ratings Individually)
Speakers:
Creed Speaking- Khloe M.
Division II- Rylee O.
Contest teams:
Agronomy- Silver Rating as a team
- Addy M., Avery R., Emma S., Rylee O.
Entomology - Silver Rating as a team
- Grace E. (9th Individually w/ Gold Rating)
- Jaxon D., Jacie E., Berkleigh P.
Farm Management- Silver Rating as a team
- Emma H. (40th Individually w/ Gold Rating)
- Ava U., Hayden E.
FFA Knowledge - 13th as a team
- Khloe M. (12th Individually w/ Gold Rating)
- Sydney J., Erin W., Ellionna C.
Floriculture- Silver Raring as a team
- Claire N., Bryler F., Mika V., Harper P.
State Degree Recipients:
- Dani Bolling
- Adam Cumpton
- Olivia Engeman
- Mykola Wolanyk
- Ian Yoss
Congratulations to the Blackhawks (4th-8th grades) who participated in math contests this semester!
Pictured: 5th grade at Adrian's Math contest; 5th grade at Archie; 5th grade at Sherwood. Also pictured is from the Mathleague.org tournament in the district/regional math contest round. Students who participated in the regional round were: Nick Woolard, Emily Carver, Tatum Ledesma, Millie Bendorf, and Hunter Wilkin. Millie Bendorf (4th grade) qualified for the state round in Columbia on May 9th.
Pictures by 4th Grade Math Teacher Traci Hosmer
Flyer designed by William, HS Media Class
Photos by Choir Teacher Stephen Till and Band Teacher Sydney Ware
Due to predicted severe weather this afternoon, school will dismiss at 2:00 pm. There will be no after school activities today.
Stay safe, everyone!
Kindergartners celebrated a special Q and U wedding! The wedding helped the students remember that the letter Q is never without U. Kindergarten Teacher Abbie Johnson said, "It was a sweet memory to create for the kids, and a fun occasion for the kids to get dressed up!"
Officiant: Instruction and Curriculum Coach Leslie Wetter
Groom/Letter U: Asher Dodds
Bride/Letter Q: River Meredith
Flower Girl: Lynnix Schmidt
Ring Bearer: Crew Jeter
Photos by Brooklynn Pugh, Yearbook Staff
Photos by Kinda Williams, Adrian FBLA Adviser
Flyer designed by a HS Media Student
Kindergarten Screenings are Next Week! www.facebook.com/adrianparentsasteachers
The countdown is on! We can't wait to BEE a Blackhawk! 🐝
Kindergarten screenings begin next Thursday, and we are excited to meet our future Blackhawks! This is an important step in helping your child get ready for a successful start to school.
During screenings, your child will participate in fun, play-based activities while we look at areas like:
🗣 Speech and language
🎓 Early learning skills
🏃 Motor skills
👀 Hearing and vision
These screenings help us get to know your child and make sure they are ready to BEE successful in kindergarten.
If you haven't signed up yet, there's still time!
Call the Elementary office at (816)297-2158 ext. 3004 or 3001
We can't wait to see all of our future Blackhawks buzzing in next week! 🐝
Saturday, April 11, 2026
*1:00pm - 2:45pm - Pictures on Main Street, everyone welcome! (Adrian News Leader) - NOTE: A backup plan will be posted Friday afternoon in case of rain on Saturday
*2:45pm - Class pictures on Main Street (Adrian News Leader)
*3:15pm - Promenade at the school, arrive early (Project Prom)
*7:00pm - 10:00pm - Prom at Lakeside by Sue in Appleton City, doors open at 6:45pm (Junior Class)
*11:15pm - 4:15pm - After Prom, ride the bus from school to Rush Funplex in Shawnee, KS then return to Adrian (Project Prom)
