Hartington Newcastle FFA Chapter

05/18/2026

A special recognition to the graduated seniors for their perseverance and hard work throughout their FFA careers. Your absence will be felt, and the future holds much promise for each of you.

05/04/2026

And that’s a wrap on the Hartington-Newcastle FFA Banquet 2026!!

On Friday May 1st we celebrated all the accomplishments of the kids, awards were handed out: Leadership, Scholarship, Dekalb, John Micheal Lammers Most Active, Star Production, and Star Placement.

Parents were recognized for all that they do for their kids especially their seniors!!

A big thank you to the All Seniors who have put in their time and dedication to FFA. Thank you for all that you have done, you will be missed!

Your new 2026-2027 FFA Officers are:
President- Jason Heimes
Vice President- Karissa Bruning
Secretary- Kyson Lammers
Treasurer- Gus Lammers
Reporter- Gabe Reyes
Parliamentarian- Cris Kneifl
Sentinel- Colton Cavanaugh
Historian- Scout Heimes
Chaplin- Jayden Lordemann

04/27/2026

FFA Banquet is this Friday May 1st at 7pm!

03/31/2026

Hartington Newcastle FFA had a fantastic State FFA Convention in Lincoln this past week! LDEs(Leadership Development Events) and CDEs (Career Development Events) were the main focus with some other contests, community service and some fun activities.

Shout out to the Hartington Newcastle Booster Club for providing a meal for the students to start the State FFA Convention.

Wednesday Adventures included
LDE Sr Public Speaking for Ava (Silver)
Proficiency Finalist Interview for Ava (1st and National Qualifying)
CDE Floriculture for Kora, Kaley, Katelyn, and Elena
State Degree Recipients: Jade, Maverick, Booker, Quinn, Jackson, Kora, Kaley, Wes, Graham, Breah, Ava, and Katelyn
Leadership Academy for Ashlynn, Colter, Dylan, Nathan, Scout, Logan, Elena
Extra Activities: Jim Pillen Meet and Greet and the 1st General Session

Thursday Adventures included
Start Choir Participants: Kyptin, Jayden, Kyson
LDE Jr Public Speaking for Scout (Bronze)
CDE Agronomy for Graham (Blue), Jason, Gabe (Red), Will; Team got a White Ribbon and placed 27.
CDE Welding for Ty (Purple, 1st Individual), Cris, Josiah, Colton; Team got a White Ribbon and placed 25.
CDE Livestock Management for Breah, Ava, Calley, Karissa, Gus, Adeline; Team got a Blue Ribbon and placed 12: with special recognition for 4 team in Poultry Division.
CDE Agriscience for Ashlynn (Blue), Colter, Dylan, Logan; Team got a Red Ribbon and placed 54.
Extra Activities: Hypnotist, National Officer Assembly, and Living to Serve Project

Friday Adventures Included
LDE Breakfast to receive awards
Delegate Business Session for Ashton and Gus
Choir Singing at Final Session

The LDE competitors competed out of 36 individuals and only the top half of the students earn a ribbon at CDEs.

We had an amazing week with lots of memories! Thank you to students, parents, supporters, and advisors for your contributions!

03/27/2026

To wrap up State Convention Scout Heimes competed in Jr. Public Speaking and received bronze and Ava Stewart received silver in Sr. Public Speaking at the LDE Individual Breakfast. Livestock Management placed 4th as a team in the poultry division! Ashton and Gus represented us in the Nebraska Delegate Business Session. CONGRATULATIONS to Ty Opfer for placing 1st individual in stick welding!!

Remaining results will be posted soon!!

03/27/2026

The State FFA convention is coming to a close at the final session that begins at 3 pm. Watch live at https://neaged.org.
We have a few students on stage: Gus Lammers will be representing the livestock management team for being in the top 5 in poultry division, Ty Opfer for top 10 individual in stick (SMAW) welding, and finally Ava Stewart will find out if she is selected to be a part of the 26-27 State Officer Team!

Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education

03/27/2026

Day 2 Adventures! We would like to give a big CONGRATULATIONS to Ava for taking first place with her Swine Proficiency!! Ava’s swine proficiency will be sent to the National competition in October. Other activities for the day included contests: Welding, Agronomy, Agriscience, and Livestock Management. The Choir performed before and durning 3 sessions.

03/27/2026

State FFA Convention is well underway! First day activities included: Floriculture, Sr. Public Speaking, Proficiency Interviews.
The Floriculture team consisted of Kora Kneifl, Katelyn Wubben, Kaley Lammers and Elena Reyes. Sr. Public Speaking and Proficiency Interview was completed by Ava Stewart. Other actives include Courtesy Corps, Foundation Expo, and Jim Pillen meet and great. The highlight of the evening was the 12 seniors who received their State Degrees on Stage!

03/25/2026

Follow along and watch our Hartington Newcastle Members as they appear on state at the Nebraska State FFA Convention in Lincoln... https://neaged.org/

03/25/2026

Thirty Four members of the Hartington Newcastle FFA Chapter have traveled down to Lincoln to represent us at the State FFA Convention. Students have put in many hours studying and preparing for these events. Good Luck to ALL FFA Members.