SWMS FFA Alumni-Lakeland

08/24/2026

First alumni meeting is THIS THURSDAY AT 7pm in Mrs Lynn’s classroom.

02/27/2026

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Maybe your child is the first in your family to join FFA.

They come home one day and say, “I think I want to join ag.”

You’re not sure what that means.
You don’t know what a record book is.
You’ve never heard of a juding contest.
You don’t own boots for stock shows or know what “official dress” even looks like.

But you sign the paper anyway.

Four years go by in a blink.

Early mornings.
Late nights.
Contests you didn’t understand but showed up for anyway.
Projects that tested patience.
Speeches that built confidence.
Moments that built character.

And somewhere along the way, that blue jacket never really was just a jacket.

It became responsibility.
It became work ethic.
It became leadership.
It became confidence your child didn’t even know they had.

You may have had no idea what FFA entailed when they started…

But by the end of it, you’ll never be able to fully thank that blue corduroy jacket for the person it helped shape your child into 💙💛

01/20/2026

Youth Fair starts soon

Now in its 79th year, the Polk County Youth Fair, Inc. promises to be bigger and better than ever this year. Learn more about the preparation and insight that goes into planning the annual event.
https://bit.ly/4pNISfQ

12/07/2025

FFA Alumni meeting Thursday 12/11/2025
At 7pm
Mrs Lynn’s room

11/27/2025