Weld Central FFA was represented by 23 students at the Colorado FFA State Convention at CSU-Pueblo, June 1st-4th, 2026. Multiple students and teams competed, went on educational tours, and attended sessions and workshops. Congratulations to the following students for qualifying and their success! Anastyn Perez, Dawson Dever, and Garrett Hall were State Winners with their…
By Ashleigh Sager As the final school bells ring and the weather warms up, families everywhere are transitioning into sweet, the unstructured days of summer. For many, summer is viewed as a total break from learning-a time to put the books away and hit the pause button on education. But as an early childhood educator,…
By Ashleigh SagerHighlands Academy As we are walking into the season of graduation and celebration, it seemed like the perfect time to start talking about just how education begins. Most think that journey begins with walking into Kindergarten for the first time, and as an early childhood educator I’m here to tell you that learning…
INDIANAPOLIS (October 27-November 1, 2025) – Weld Central FFA members attended the National FFA Convention and Expo during the last week of October. Thirteen students and chaperones traveled to Indianapolis, went on tours to Fair Oaks Farms, Hunter’s Honey Farm, Ozark Fisheries, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the National FFA Center, and Stuckey Apple Orchard Farm. Students…
Attending the National FFA Washington Leadership Conference wasn’t just another trip; it was a wake-up call. For a week, I was surrounded by hundreds of FFA members from across the country who all had one thing in common: a fire to make their communities better. Every session, activity, and late-night conversation made me think bigger…
A recently enacted Colorado law requires drivers to stop for school buses with flashing red lights and extended stop arms, even from the opposite direction, unless there is a physical barrier separating the lanes. This new law aims to enhance safety for students getting on and off school buses. The law went into effect as of May 24,…
Lochbuie School Celebrates Rebranding with a Ribbon Cutting and Community Open House Lochbuie Elementary School is being rebranded as Lochbuie Intermediate Academy as part of a transition to a PK-8 school model, according to Greg Rabenhorst, District Superintendent of Weld County Re-3J School District. This change will accommodate the addition of 7th and 8th grades in the…
Wiggins may be a small town, but its passion for sports runs deep. From Friday night lights onthe football field to fast-paced basketball games in the gym, Wiggins Tigers athletics bring thecommunity together and showcase the pride and determination of local student-athletes. Thetown rallies behind its teams, creating a spirited environment where hard work, teamwork,…
