SkillsUSA morning & afternoon members held their meeting today to discuss Fall Leadership Conference, and their monthly service projects.
over 1 year ago, GRTS SkillsUSA
Students in SkillsUSA holding morning meeting
The Chillicothe FFA Chapter would like to recognize Gary and Pam Eide on their retirement. Both served as custodians at the Litton Ag Center for over 10 years. Prior to that service, Gary served as custodian at GRTS for 20 years. Gary and Pam took pride in making the Litton Center look and function at the highest level. This plaque will be permanently mounted in the agriculture building for display. Thank you, Gary and Pam for all you’ve done for the Litton Center, its teachers, and its students.
over 1 year ago, Chillicothe FFA
Presenting Pam & Gary Eide with a plaque in honor of their years of service to the Litton Center
Sergeant Jeremiah Grider came into the Health sciences technology program this week with his explosive detective dog Gracie and his drug detective dog Enoch. The health care career field is a service industry which provides a service to society and people, much like our partners in law-enforcement and other areas of service. Healthcare workers face unique challenges in healthcare in regards to laws and legal issues. We appreciate our law-enforcement partners coming in and speaking with our class to help us better understand these relationships
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handler has police dog sit for class
police dog is searching for contraband
handler gives dog ball after finding contraband planted in classroom
Students from Field Elementary 3rd grade came to GRTS as part of the Tadpoles program. This program was started to let younger students explore the world of skilled trades.
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3rd grade student learn how to properly set a table
3rd graders pump up a bike tire
3rd grade students build catapults out of plastic spoons
If you are interested in finding out what GRTS has to offer as a Post-High student, stop by and see us tonight at the Chillicothe R-II college fair!
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GRTS college fair booth with three representatives
FFA Greenhands attended the Area II Greenhand Initiation last night in Gallatin. Area 1st Vice President, Claire Walker assisted with the evening.
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Chillicothe FFA Greenhands pose as a group
Claire Walker, Area II 1st Vice President at the podium
Barnwarming is coming up and the candidates have been chosen. This year the candidates for each class are: Senior — Ella Johnson & Cooper Murphy Junior — Maci Johnson & Carver Crawford Sophomore — Rylee Anderson & Kolt Neptune Freshmen — Charley Peniston & Connor Peery
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King and queen barnwarming candidates pose for a picture
A portion of the FFA winning mud volleyball team presented the Grand River YMCA with a $1,200 check to go towards the Backpack Buddies Program.
over 1 year ago, Chillicothe FFA
FFA members presenting a check to the local YMCA
Sophomore FFA member, Harlee Beck, was named the Grand Champion Lamb Challenge winner at this years Aksarben Stock Show in Grand Island, NE. Harlee was also the individual winner in the interview and sponsor letters areas.
over 1 year ago, Chillicothe FFA
student and her sponsor posing with a grand champion lamb challenge banner from the Aksarben Stock Show
This year's Building Trades house has walls and is expected to have rafters up in the next few weeks.
over 1 year ago, GRTS
picture showing the walls up and installed on the building trades home
picture showing the walls up and installed on the building trades home
The Hospitality and Tourism Management & ProStart Program joined Mr. Dustin Rennells, owner of The Parlor for a Knife Skills Demonstration hosted at CHS by Mrs. Jody Henderson.
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Students pose with guest presenter
Students from the GRTS Welding program assisted Chillicothe Middle School Industrial Arts students this week on learning the basics to begin welding. The CMS Industrial Arts class is taught by Mrs. Brook Kreatz.
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Welding student showing middle school student how to weld
Welding student showing middle school student how to weld
Chillicothe EMS & Fire stopped by GRTS to share their equipment and knowledge in the health services field with our Health Science Technology classes. Thank you for taking the time to share with our students!
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EMS personnel show the different equipment on the ambulance to Health Sciences students
Health sciences student putting on fire gear
Health sciences student on medical gurney being put into ambulance to show how a person is transported during a medical emergency
The GRTS Entrepreneurship classes successfully sold cotton candy and nachos at the Chautauqua this year. Students went through an abbreviated process of owning a business, including understanding risk and reward, selling, pricing, promoting, and the power of pivoting when things go wrong!
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Entrepreneur students make cotton cany
Entrepreneur students wait for customers at the nacho stand
Students from the AET class assisted the Business class with getting their new TVs up & running. These TVs are used daily for presenting instructional information to students.
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AET students in front of tv that they installed for the business class
Students in business enjoying tv for learning
AET students installing the tv in the business classroom
​Ella Johnson & Emma Thompson attended training at the University of Missouri in Columbia for Agriculture Education on the Move. Agriculture Education on the Move is a 10-week hands-on education program delivered by trained, diverse, and passionate educators. The program identifies key classroom objectives and meets standards primarily in the areas of science, math, reading, and writing.
over 1 year ago, Chillicothe FFA
Two FFA members pose in front of the University of Missouri columns
The Trap Team participated in their first shoot of the season at the Area II Trapshoot on Saturday, Sept. 10th. There were 8 squads representing Chillicothe FFA at this shoot. Harlee Beck was named Top Lady shooter with a score of 42 out of 50, and six individuals placed in the top 10. Chillicothe A squad placed 1st with 213 out of 250, and the AA squad placed 3rd with a 211.
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FFA Trap Team members lined up for their turn to shoot trap
Members promoted agriculture by again holding the Children's Barnyard at this years Chautauqua in the Park. Students brought their own animals to educate the public and youth in our community about each species and what products each provide or are used for. They also handed out 200 mini first aid kits with emergency numbers to families that attended.
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FFA member lets children pet her rabbit
FFA member sits with two small children who are petting a red pig
There was no doubt after our annual mud volleyball tournament that all ages like to play in the mud! This year there were 27 teams that participated, The chapter matched funds with the pit sponsors to donate $1200 for Back Pack Buddies YMCA.
over 1 year ago, Chillicothe FFA
FFA members play in mud volleyball
Two team compete play volleyball in the mud
We had a great 2022-23 Kick-off!! Thanks to all who came out and a special congratulations to the winning scavenger hunt team. Check your emails early next week for sign up information and our plans for the year!
over 1 year ago, GRTS FBLA
FBLA members stand in a circle for an icebreaker game