School News-n-Notes

Courtesy of Tabitha Unruh

BROOKINGS –– Career Development Event winners were recognized during the fourth session of the 98th South Dakota FFA State Convention on Wednesday, April 22, at First Bank and Trust Arena. The session was sponsored by the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences.

BROOKINGS — Members at the 98th South Dakota State FFA Convention recognized outstanding chapters through the National Chapter Award Program on Wednesday, April 22, during the fourth session at First Bank and Trust Arena, sponsored by the SDSU College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences.

The Board of Directors of Dakota Energy Cooperative is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship program. Six outstanding students have been selected to receive a combined total of $4,000 in scholarships.

The Bensley-Rounds American Legion Auxiliary Unit 280 selected two junior girls to attend Girls State at the University of South Dakota at Vermillion. Airabella Deysel and Emma Eckmann are selected to attend Girls State. Girls State takes place the last week of May. They will be learning about how the…

American Bank & Trust (AB&T) is proud to announce the awarding of 35 scholarships, valued at $1,000 each, to graduating high school seniors across the bank’s footprint. The awards reflect AB&T’s ongoing commitment to investing in its communities and their future.

There is a need to fill the pipeline of leaders in the agriculture industry, and industry is stepping up to help students meet that need. The National FFA just announced $79,750 in scholarships to 25 SD FFA members, through the National FFA Scholarship program. Scholarships are sponsored by businesses and…

BROOKINGS – South Dakota FFA is dedicated to premier leadership, personal growth, and career success and is therefore proud to support South Dakota FFA members in their post-secondary education. The following scholarships were awarded at the 98th South Dakota State FFA Convention on Tuesday, April 21, during the second session…

BROOKINGS – Two hundred seventy-six FFA members showcased one hundred ninety-six projects during the South Dakota FFA Agriscience Fair on Wednesday, April 8. Winners were recognized during the 98th South Dakota State FFA Convention, April 20–22, at First Bank and Trust Arena. Sessions they were apart of were sponsored by…