Acadia Parish 4-H

10/16/2026

Happy 89th Annual International Rice Festival! We love seeing all of our members participating in the festivals activities!

Our Jr. leaders and parish 4-H ambassadors put their hands to larger service and helped out with this morning’s rice festival cookery!

Drop pictures in the comments of your 4-H members or alumni who participated in the parade today!🍀

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

October 4-H Club Meeting are in the bag! 💰

This month 4-H members explored the idea that money is a tool that helps us reach our goals, and that everyone thinks about and uses money differently. Members learned about different money personalities and discovered how their own beliefs and habits can impact the way they save and spend money. Youth discussed why some people find it easy to save money while others may struggle, and they learned strategies for making smart financial choices that help them save for both their wants and needs.

Financial literacy will be our focus throughout the year as we continue helping youth build important life skills that will benefit them now and in the future!

Stay tuned for next month's lesson!

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10/15/2026

2026 Duct Tape Contest Results🏆

Congratulations to all of our winners! We had tons of cool duct tape entries! Items and awards will be distributed back to 4-H members at their November club meetings!

Accessories Category

4th-6th Grade:
1st Sebastian Villanueva, Richard Elementary
2nd Cora Fontenot, Lucky Clovers
3rd Judd Martin, Lucky Clovers
4th Raegan Lyons, Iota Elementary
5th Rosalie Trahan, Iota Elementary

7th-8th Grade:
1st Seth Trahan, Midland
2nd Emma Broussard, Egan
3rd Brandon Villanueva, Richard Jr.
4th Trey Meche, OMP
5th Leigh Katherine Granger, Rayne Catholic

Clothing Category

4th-6th Grade:
1st Halynn LeJeune, North Crowley
2nd Nora Reese, Rayne Catholic
3rd Rylee Miller, Iota Middle
4th Finley Knight, Northside
5th Everett Thevis, Richard Elementary

7th-8th Grade:
1st Emberlie Smith, Iota Middle
2nd Archie Hodges, Lucky Clovers
3rd Mazilyne Harrington, Armstrong

Room Decorations Category

4th-6th Grade:
1st Caroline Signorelli, Lucky Clovers
2nd Wyatt Meyers, St. Michael
3rd Ryder Briscoe, Mire
4th Julius Higginbotham, OMP
5th Sawyer Neal, Iota Elementary

7th-8th Grade:
1st Violet Jones, Armstrong
2nd Adalynn Miller, Iota Middle
3rd Ellie DeRouen, Rayne Catholic
4th Kaylee Meche, Rayne Catholic
5th Jayci Conner, Armstrong

Overall Elementary Winners
1st Halynn LeJeune, North Crowley
2nd Caroline Signorelli, Lucky Clovers

Overall Junior Winners
1st Seth Trahan, Midland
2nd Mazilyne Harrington, Armstrong

10/15/2026

🚨 Attention Acadia Parish Livestock Exhibitors & Families! 🚨

The 2026-2027 Acadia Parish Livestock Show Catalog has been updated and is now available online! The Acadia Parish Livestock Program website has also been updated with the latest rules, forms, deadlines, and resources for the upcoming show season.

View the updated catalog:https://www.lsuagcenter.com/~/media/system/5/3/4/6/53460df37357f9031fbe2352db53a767/2026-2027%20acadia%20parish%20livestock%20show%20catalog%20final%20v2pdf.pdf

Visit the Acadia Parish Livestock Program website: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/portals/our_offices/parishes/acadia/features/4-h/livestock

We encourage all exhibitors and families to review the catalog carefully, as it contains important information regarding eligibility requirements, show rules, entry procedures, and key dates for the 2026-2027 show season.

If you have any questions, please contact the Acadia Parish 4-H Office.

10/14/2026

2026 Acadia Parish 4-H Dog Show & Vet, Set, Geaux Results 🐾

Congratulations to all of our 4-H members and their canine companions who participated in this year's Dog Show and Vet, Set, Geaux Contest! We enjoyed seeing the hard work, knowledge, and special bonds between our members and their pets. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make these events a success!

Dog Show Results🏆

🎭 Best Costume:

🥇 Molly Gary, Evangeline
🥈 Emma Stelly, Church Point Elementary
🥉 Sawyer Armentor, Estherwood
4th Addisyn Meche, Mire
5th Harper Touchet, Richard

🔹 Blue Ribbon:
Zander Richard, Iota Elementary
Willa Bollich, St. Michael
Kaitlynn Thibodeaux, Estherwood

🦴 Best Trick:

🥇 Madison Hebert, St. Michael
🥈 Zander Richard, Iota Elementary
🥉 Ella Savoy, OMP

🐕 Waggiest Tail:

🥇 Willa Bollich, St. Michael
🥈 Emma Stelly, Church Point Elementary
🥉 Ella Savoy, OMP
4th Sawyer Armentor, Estherwood
5th Molly Gary, Evangeline

🔹 Blue Ribbon:
Eli Castille, Mire
Kaydi Fruge, OMP
🦘 Highest Jumper
🥇 Harper Touchet, Richard
🥈 Madison Hebert, St. Michael
🥉 Kaitlynn Thibodeaux, Estherwood
4th Eli Castille, Mire

🐾 Most Obedient:

🥇 Kaydi Fruge, OMP
🥈 Addisyn Meche, Mire
🥉 Landry Richard, St. Michael
🩺 Vet, Set, Geaux Results
4th Grade
🥇 Andrew Meche, Rayne Catholic
🥈 Kaydi Fruge, OMP
🥉 Emma Stelly, Church Point Elementary
4th Addisyn Meche, Mire
5th Harper Touchet, Richard

🔹 Blue Ribbon:
Madison Hebert, St. Michael
Eli Castille, Mire
Molly Gary, Evangeline

Vet Set Geaux Test Results🏆

5th Grade
🥇 Ella Savoie, OMP
🥈 Sawyer Armentor, Estherwood
🥉 Ella Leger, Lucky Clovers
4th Zander Richard, Iota Elementary

6th Grade
🥇 Willa Bollich, St. Michael
🥈 Harper LeBlanc, Rayne Catholic

7th-8th Grade
🥇 Chloe Fontenot, Iota Middle
🥈 Kaitlynn Thibodeaux, Estherwood
🥉 Luke Carlson, Morse
4th Cole Theriot, Mire
5th Zoey Guillotte, Midland

🔹 Blue Ribbon:
Audrey LeJeune, Richard
Wyatt Armentor, Estherwood
Maeline Mouton, Midland
Tristin Benoit, Mermentau
Layla Stelly, Mire
Emma Paul, Branch
Cayden Shirley, Church Point Middle
Emma Hollier, Mire

9th-12th Grade
🥇 Dale Simon, Midland
🥈 Brayden Henry, Midland
🥉 Preslie Welch, Midland
4th Aubrie Theriot, Rayne High
5th Annabelle Babineaux, Rayne High

🔹 Blue Ribbon:
Katherine Richard, Notre Dame
David Fontenot, Crowley High
Austin Hendricks, Church Point High
Ayden Broussard, MAL
Kainan Mack, Midland
Christian Melancon, Notre Dame
Kennedy Abshire, Midland

👏 Great job to all participants! Thank you to our volunteers, judges, families, and Junior Leaders for helping make these events possible. We are proud of the knowledge, responsibility, and dedication our 4-H members continue to demonstrate.

10/14/2026

🎃🍂 Acadia Parish 4-H Pumpkin Decorating Contest! 🍂🎃

Calling all 4-H members! It's time to show off your creativity in our annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest this October! Entries are due on October 26th and must be picked up on October 28th if you want to keep your pumpkin.

🏆 Categories
🎓 School Pride
🐾 Animal
🎭 Character
🍀 4-H Spirit

4-H members may enter one pumpkin in each category.

✅ Contest Rules • The main part of your entry must be a real pumpkin . No craft pumpkins allowed. • Pumpkins may not be carved or hollowed out. • You may paint, draw, glue, pin, cut designs into the surface, or dress up your pumpkin. • No glitter and no electrical devices may be used.

Entries must be clearly labeled with:
Contest category
Student's name
Grade level
4-H club

Pumpkins that are already rotting when submitted will be disqualified. • Entries not picked up by the designated deadline will be disposed of. No early drop offs allowed.

🎨 Judging Criteria Pumpkins will be judged on:
⭐ Originality
⭐ Creativity
⭐ Quality of Work
⭐ Use of Materials

Get those creative ideas growing and start planning your masterpiece! We can't wait to see all the amazing pumpkin creations our 4-H members bring this year. 🎃🍁

10/14/2026

🍀 Acadia Parish 4-H: Building Beyond Ready Youth! 🍀

At Acadia Parish 4-H, we're helping young people discover their sparks and become leaders in their schools, communities, and future careers. Through hands-on learning, leadership opportunities, community service, STEM, healthy living, agriculture, citizenship, and project clubs, 4-H members gain the skills and confidence needed to thrive.

📈 During the 2025-2026 year, Acadia 4-H proudly served: ✅ 1,131 youth members
✅ 191 adult volunteers
✅ 29 school clubs across the parish
✅ 10 project clubs including livestock, shooting sports, cooking, sewing, art, gardening, beekeeping, horses, junior leaders, and more

From summer camps and state events to community service projects and leadership conferences, our members are making an impact every day and proving they are .

🎯 Enrollment is open for all Acadia Parish students in grades 4-12!

📱 Enroll today through 4-H Online: www.v2.4honline.com

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10/10/2026

📢 Acadia Parish 4-H Achievement Day Service Project 📢

Start saving those can tabs! Collecting aluminum can tabs is an easy way to make a big difference for families in need.

Last year, Acadia Parish 4-H members collected over 630 pounds of can tabs. This year, we're aiming even higher with a goal of 1,260 pounds!

✅ Collect can tabs throughout the year
✅ Turn them in to your school club leader
✅ Help support the Ronald McDonald House in Memphis, benefiting families receiving care at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
✅ Compete for your school to earn recognition at Achievement Day

🏆 The school that collects the most pounds of can tabs will receive an award at Achievement Day in May!

Every tab counts, so start collecting today and help us reach our goal while making a difference for families in need. 🍀

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10/09/2026

🎉 During National 4-H Week, we host a friendly contest encouraging schools to show off their 4-H pride and spirit! 🍀

Take a look at some of the amazing display entries we've received so far. We are so proud of the creativity, enthusiasm, and support shown by our schools as they celebrate all that 4-H has to offer.

Thank you to everyone helping us celebrate National 4-H Week and making this year's celebration such a success! 💚