Archived News

Garden Tractor Pull

(05/01/2013)

 

 Held on Saturday, May 11th from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm.

Click here for full details.



Spring Bedding Plant Sale

(04/24/2013)

 

Students will be selling bedding plants starting Saturday May 11th.  The sale runs on that day from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the school and will continue Monday thru Friday during school hours 8-3.  The students have grown a wide selection of good quality plants.

Plant List and Prices



Underclassman Awards Night - April 10th

(03/12/2013)

                Wednesday, April 10 (7:00 - 8:30)

The purpose of this event is to honor and celebrate the freshman and sophomore FFA members who have earned their first and second FFA Degrees.  Freshmen who passed their FFA Greenhand Degree test will receive their Greenhand Degrees, while sophomore FFA members who passed their Chapter Degree test will be receiving their Chapter FFA Degree pins during the ceremony.  Also, several upperclassmen with outstanding Supervised Agricultural Experience projects will be sharing their SAE success stories with the audience to help younger FFA members find success with starting their projects.



Blood Drive - April 26th

(03/12/2013)

 Benefits of Donating

  • It feels great to donate!
  • You get free juice and cookies.
  • It''s something you can spare  most people have blood to spare... yet, there is still not enough to go around.
  • You will help ensure blood is on the shelf when needed most people don''t think they''ll ever need blood, but many do.
  • You will be someone''s hero  in fact, you may help as many as three people with just one donation.

Follow the link below to find out if you are eligable to be someone''s hero.

http://www.redcrossblood.org/



Alumni Scholarship Applications

(02/27/2013)

The Woodbury FFA Parent and Alumni Support Group is now accepting applications for scholarships and entrepreneur grants. Click the link below to read the call for applications, which provides eligibility requirements and other information.

Application deadline: April 1, 2013.

Call for Applications



Adult Education - Sign Up Now

(02/02/2013)

The dates for this year’s courses are 7 consecutive Thursday evenings, from 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 and 4/11. Please register soon because class sizes are limited.

Adult Ed Class Offerings and General Information

Adult Ed Registration Form


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Megan Mitchell receives $1,000 from the National FFA

(01/24/2013)
Congratulations to

MEGAN

MITCHELL

Awarded a $1,000

SAE Grant from

National FFA!

Megan plans to purchase new equipment and supplies for her 1 acre garden. This is the second year in a row that Megan has won this grant!

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New York Botanical Garden

(12/01/2012)

 

Horticulture Trip to the New York Botanical Garden.  Thursday, December 27th, leaving the school at 7:30am and returning at 9:00pm.  The cost is $15.00 per student to get into the garden and Train Show.  Each student should bring money for lunch and dinner.  The trip is limited to the first 22 students and 5 adults.  See Mr. Birkenberger for permision slips.  Click on the links below the pictures for more information about the New York Botanical Garden and Holiday Train Show.

http://www.nybg.org/gardens/winter.php

http://www.nybg.org/exhibitions/2012/holiday-train-show/index.php

 



Wreath Decorating Night CHANGED to Wednesday 11-28

(11/27/2012)

Because of the early dismissal the wreath decorating activity planned for tonight has been moved to tomorrow, Wednesday, November 28th.  HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!



8th Grade Open House

(09/01/2012)

This event is for students who are interested in or considering attending the Nonnewaug Agriscience.  The evening will start with a welcoming address in the high school auditorium proceeded by selfguided tours through the facilities to speak with instructors and current students.  Many students and this years FFA Officers will be available to show you around and answer questions.

Click on the photo for more information.

 


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Woodbury FFA Scholarship Pace

(07/01/2012)

                

Thanks to all who participated in this year''''s event.  All of the proceeds will be used to provide scholarships for FFA members.
Click here for RESULTS.


THE GARDEN

(06/01/2012)

  

Follow the link below to access the Woodbury FFA Garden Blog.

 

http://woodburyffa.edublogs.org/


Tractor Pull

(06/01/2012)

Please Contact Chris Laurentus at 203-560-2364 for more information.



Birthday Announcements!!!!

(03/01/2012)

John Koellmer - March 6th

Nate Jejer - March 29th



Dressage 4 Kids

(12/01/2011)

Woodbury FFA is hosting the annual Dressage 4 Kids Weekend Educational Program.

01/21/2012

01/21/2012



Happy Thanksgiving

(11/23/2011)
The Agriscience Staff wish everyone and their families a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving break.

For Sale - FFA Apparel – Woodbury FFA Promotional Items

(11/22/2011)

 

DEADLINE TO ORDER is Thursday, December 1st.

*** Parents*** Order FFA Apparel for your son or daughter as a Christmas gift.  Click on the photo above for a copy of the order form.



State Convention 2011

(10/03/2011)

Click here to view winners of awards

 



State Proficiency Winners

(10/03/2011)

For more information on awards.

To see national finalists.



Vacation T-shirt Contest

(06/06/2011)

If you have a cool vacation planned get the FFA involved and bring your FFA apparel with you and snap a picture and send it to us. If you send it in by August 20th you may be eligble for a prize.

 For more information



TEST

(04/25/2011)


Scavenger Hunt

(11/19/2010)

WIN BIG!!

Click on the scavenger hunt icon above to retrieve the questions and instructions.  Complete them as best you can and return the form to Mr. Birkenberger by Tuesday, December 7th.  The results will be announced at the FFA meeting on Thursday, December 9th.  GOOD LUCK



Reunion/Celebration

(07/19/2010)

 

Click here for more information.


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A Mechanical Gift for a Gifted Teacher

(06/21/2010)

Click the link below to read the article from the Waterbury Republican Newspaper.  It is a short story about Alex Thomson, a man with a long history of dedicated service to the students at the Nonnewaug Agriscience and Technology Center.

 ControlPanel/Files/RTEFiles/File/GreaterWaterbury Art about Alex.pdf


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90th Anniversary Reunion/Celebration

(05/06/2010)
If you or someone you know was a student in the Agriscience program read more about our 90th Anniversary celebration.  Contact the school to find out how to attend and reconnect with old friends.
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Woodbury FFA Gets Online with FFAChapter.net

(05/06/2010)
The Woodbury, Connecticut High School FFA Chapter became the newest member of the FFAChapter.net family on May 6th, 2010.   Advisor Eric Birkenberger led the effort to put Woodbury FFA on the world wide web. Visit the site to keep updated on coming events, news releases, and awards. Browse the officer's section to find out more about the Woodbury Officer Team, visit the photo gallery, and check the alumni section and much more.  Congratulations to Woodbury FFA!

Welcome to the NEW & IMPROVED Woodbury FFA Chapter website

(05/01/2010)
Currently there are no new news items.  Please return to our site at a later date, or browse the rest of our site to learn about Woodbury FFA.  Thanks for visiting!

Contact Information

Woodbury FFA • Nonnewaug High School • 5 Minortown Road • Woodbury, CT 06798 • (203) 266-4038