Wichita Falls FFA

It is a great day to be a part of the Wichita Falls FFA-Leila Dillard brought home the Texas FFA State 1st place banner in Soil Stewardship. I was not there for all of the hard work and long hours she put into the speech, but I was extremely happy to be there today and yesterday to see her bring home the banner. Not only did she do one 8 minute speech but she did two, they were similar yet different. If you see her please congratulate her on a well deserved first place Soil Stewardship banner and her 6th place (out of 24) Natural Resources banner. To say the least, the Wichita Falls FFA chapter is over the top proud of Leila.

Exciting news for senior, Leila Dillard! She competed at the Area IV convention at MSU this morning, and was announced as the area champion in both the Natural Resources and Soil Stewardship speaking contests! What a way to represent Wichita Falls FFA! 💪🏻🏆

Due to the potential for inclement weather this week, the graduation ceremonies for Memorial High School and Legacy High School have been moved indoors to Kay Yeager Coliseum (1000 5th St.).

🎓 Memorial High School Graduation
📅 Wednesday, May 20
🕗 8:00 PM

🎓 Legacy High School Graduation
📅 Thursday, May 21
🕗 8:00 PM

We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 and appreciate everyone’s flexibility as we work to ensure a safe and memorable experience for our graduates and their families.

Parents, if you have any pictures of your kiddos from shows or any FFA related events, please send them to my email so that I may use them in our slideshow at banquet! -Mr. Shafer

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Come see what’s up at the CEC this Friday and Saturday. Flowers, flowers, flowers-bring your boxes so you can take them home🌼🌺💐🌸🪷🌻🪻

Did you know those “judging contests” our students compete in, officially called Career Development Events (CDEs), aren’t just competitions? They’re real, hands-on applications of the exact TEKS and skills students are learning every day in their agriculture science classes! From livestock evaluation to floriculture, these experiences bring the classroom to life in the most authentic way possible.

This CDE season, our FFA members didn’t just show up, they showed grit, passion, and an incredible commitment to growth. Early mornings, long practices, and countless hours of preparation have all led to moments they’ll carry far beyond high school.

Join us in celebrating the hard work, determination, and success of these students. We couldn’t be more proud of the way they’ve represented our program this year!

Results to follow:

Vet Science 🩺
5th in District
21st in Area

Nursery Landscape 🌳
2nd in District
11th in Area

Floriculture 🌹
5th in District
26th in Area

Livestock 🐮🐑🐐🐖
1st in District
18th in Area

Horse 🐎
9th in District
47th in Area

Cotton and Wool

Feeder steer check-in day for senior, Jasmin Ortiz, highlights the hands-on learning that takes place in agricultural education. Throughout the school year, Jasmin has applied key concepts from animal science by tracking average daily gain (ADG), evaluating and adjusting nutrition plans, and monitoring overall animal health and performance.

Through this project, she has developed practical skills in livestock management, data collection, and decision-making—gaining real-world experience in the production side of the beef cattle industry that will benefit her in future agricultural pursuits.

Next week, her learning comes full circle as she evaluates the carcass of her steer, Sir Loin, analyzing yield and quality grades to better understand how management decisions impact end-product value—an essential component of the beef industry.
From the classroom to the chute to the rail, this is what real learning looks like—and Jasmin is proving that hard work, consistency, and a passion for agriculture always pay off in the end! 🥩💪🏻