MISD students observe FFA Week

By Kathy Thomson

Students at the Moran Independent School District are celebrating national FFA week, Feb. 22-29 with different themes each day.

“Monday was camo day, and Tuesday was dress as a farmer,” said administrative assistant Jeanne TenCate. “This Wednesday was ‘bring a stuffed farm animal to school’.”

Thursday’s theme was dress like a cowboy. 

On Friday, Feb. 28, students are encouraged to wear the FFA colors, blue and gold. 

“We had a hamburger luncheon at the Moran Activity Center on Wednesday for all area farmers,” said TenCate.

The farmer appreciation meal was prepared and served by Moran FFA officers and ag sponsor Matthew Hise.

The week of George Washington’s birthday, Feb. 22, chosen because of the impact he had on agriculture, was officially designated as National FFA Week in 1947. 

During the week, FFA members around the world are encouraged to organize activities that raise school and community awareness about FFA and agriculture education.

Upcoming Holidays

MISD will be closed March 9-13 for spring break.

March 27 is an optional/required fifth day.

Moran students will have a long Easter weekend, with the school campus closed on Good Friday, April 10 and Monday, April 13.

Additional optional/required fifth days are on the calendar for April 24, May 1, May 15, and May 22.

Monday, May 25 is currently scheduled as a holiday.

The final day of class for the 2019-20 school year is Friday, May 29.