FFA Information
The Marais des Cygnes Valley FFA Chapter was established in 1981 with 16 members all of which were young men. Today, the membership has grown to an average of 45 members with around 50% of them being female. This year we expect . . . read more
MdCV FFA participates in district speech contest
MdCV FFA members participated in the East Central District (ECD) Public Speaking Contest on Wednesday, January 11, at the Dover Community Center. The participating members were Robert Nance, Derek Wilson, Natasha . . . read more
FFA practices leadership skills
The Marais des Cygnes Valley FFA participated in the East Central District Leadership Conference at Dover Community Center, on Tuesday, November 29. Members participated in the opening and closing rituals, as well as . . . read more
MdCV FFA chapter goes to the American Royal
Approximately 28 members of the MdCV FFA chapter went to Kansas City to attend the American Royal on Saturday, October 29, The group first went Cabela’s to look around for 45 minutes. The chapter then went to the . . . read more
FFA provides haunting entertainment
The MdCV chapter of FFA co-sponsored a haunted trail event on Saturday, October 22, from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Melvern Riverfront Park and Trails. Other organizations involved included the fire department, the Lyndon State Bank, and the Friends . . . read more
MdCV FFA/Ag Education Celebrates 30 Years
We are celebrating our 30th year of our FFA Chapter and Agriculture Education Program. To commemorate the celebration we are selling T-shirts honoring the 30th year. The costs of the shirts for students are $7 for regular short sleeve . . . read more
MdCV FFA has busy start to the school year
The FFA Chapter began its year by attending annual MdCV Organizational Luau. Nearly 60 members of the FFA, FBLA, and the FCCLA played sand volleyball, swam and ate grilled hotdogs as a welcome back to school event which was held at Melvern . . . read more
FFA members participate in local land competition
Local FFA members participated in the East Central District (ECD) Land Judging Contest Wednesday, September 20. It was held in a local hayfield owned by the mother of the MdCV FFA Advisor Mr. Danny Rice. The scores for the judgers were . . . read more
FFA Officers inform members of policy changes
The MdCV FFA Chapter had its monthly meeting at the Melvern school building Wednesday, August 31, at 7 p.m. The officers told the members of several important topics, including the formation of junior and Greenhand . . . read more
Marais des Cygnes Valley FFA Celebrates with Banquet
Annual MdCV FFA Chapter Banquet Melvern, KS April 15, 2011 By: Matt Boggs The annual Marais des Cygnes Valley FFA Chapter Banquet was held on Wednesday April 13th, 2011. Approximately, ninety seven people including members, families, . . . read more
FFA District Selection Day
Two members from the Marais des Cygnes Valley FFA Chapter went to the East Central District Selection Day Saturday March 5, 2011 to interview for a district office. The Marais des Cygnes Valley students were Natasha McCurdy and Derek Wilson. . . . read more
MdCV FFA Celebrates National FFA Week
National FFA Week was held on February 19-26, 2011 gave a chance to educate the public about the FFA. During this week the MdCV FFA chapter hosted teacher appreciation breakfasts, “Ag Olympics”, and much more. On Monday was . . . read more
MdCV FFA Attends CDE Contest
Six Marais des Cygnes Valley students traveled to Louisburg to compete at the East Central District Entomology and Floriculture Career Development Event Contests, on Wednesday March 2nd. The . . . read more
MdCV FFA Celebrates Year with Banquet
2009 MdCV FFA Chapter Banquet On Wednesday, April 15 the Marais des Cygnes Valley FFA Chapter held its annual banquet. The evening began with the invocation by MdCV FFA President Brandon Litch followed by a meal with smoked pork . . . read more
National FFA Week
Marais des Cygnes Valley National FFA Week Activities Monday, Feb. 16 Staff Appreciation Breakfast during Inservice Saturday, Feb. 21 FFA Fun Night- Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Karaoke 7:00-10:00 pm Freshman/Juniors . . . read more
FFA Motto, Mission, Goal
FFA Motto Learning to Do Doing to Learn Earning to Live Living to Serve The FFA Mission FFA makes a positive difference on the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal . . . read more
Marais des Cygnes Valley FFA Applications
Chapter Level Only
The FFA Chapter is currently taking applications for members wanting to lead our FFA Chapter through the next school year. Our chapter has a history of incredible leaders in their current career fields and they received their start with . . . read more
