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STATE COUNTY SCHOLLS
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Hickman County Schools Board Agenda Item Request
Date:
1/8/2026 for (February Board Meeting)
Name of School:
East Hickman High School Agriculture / FFA
Item Request:
Overnight Trip Request
Explanation:
Students from EHHS FFA will be requesting permission to
attend the Tennessee FFA State Convention from March
22nd to March 25th, 2026. Four (4) students will be
receiving the Tennessee FFA State Degree.
Attachments (if Necessary and appropriate):
Please see attached material
Signature of person requesting to be placed on the agenda:
EHHS Ag
Myles Williams EHAS As
Signature of Building Principal:
Tennessee FFA Association
98th State FFA Convention Highlights
March 22-25, 2026
4
Gatlinburg, TN
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Convention Overview
7:00 am
State Officer Nominating Committee
Breakfast
Saturday, March 21, 2026
7:30 am
Registration Opens
TBD
State Officer Selection Process
8:15 am
Pre-session
8:30 am
Seventh General Session (all other awards)
Sunday, March 22, 2026
8:30 am
Registration Closes
8:00 am
State Officer Selection Process
12:00 pm
New/Retiring State Officer Luncheon
1:00 pm
Registration Opens
1:00 pm
2026-2027 State FFA Officer Meeting
1:00 pm
Career Show, Agriscience Fair Setup
5:00 pm
Registration Closes
Career Development Event,
Monday, March 23. 2026
Leadership Development Event, and
8:00 am
Registration Opens
Awards Overview
8:00 am
Career Show Opens
(all times listed are the start time for orientations)
8:45 am
Pre-session
9:00 am
First General Session
Pre-session
Sunday, March 22. 2026
1:15 pm
1:30 pm
Second General Session
1:00 pm
Conduct of Chapter Meetings LDE
3:30 pm
TAAE District Directors' Meeting
1:00 pm
Parliamentary Procedure LDE
4:00 pm
TAAE Reception
1:30 pm
Milk Quality & Products CDE
4:30 pm
TAAE Meeting
6:15 pm
Pre-session
Monday, March 23, 2026
6:30 pm
Third General Session
8:00 am
Agricultural Issues LDE
6:30 pm
Career Show Closes
8:00 am
Star Greenhand Interviews
8:30 pm
Registration Closes
8:00 am
Star in Agriscience Interviews
8:00 am
ENR CDE
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
8:30 am
Food Science & Technology CDE
8:30 am
7:30 am
TN FFA Foundation VIP Breakfast
Employment Skills LDE
8:30 am
8:00 am
Registration Opens
Creed Speaking LDE
9:00 am
8:00 am
Career Show Opens
Agriscience Fair Judging (1/3)
10:00 am
8:45 am
Pre-session
Agricultural Communications CDE
11:30 am
9:00 am
Fourth General Session (proficiency)
Auctioneering CDE
11:30 am
TN Farm Bureau Federation Luncheon
12:30 pm
Agricultural Sales CDE
1:15 pm
Pre-Session
1:00 pm
Star in Ag Placement Interviews
1:30 pm
Fifth General Session
1:00 pm
Star in Agribusiness Interviews
3:30 pm
Teach AG Rally
2:00 pm
Agronomy CDE
4:00 pm
Career Show Closes
2:30 pm
Opening & Closing LDE
4:30 pm
State Alumni Banquet
3:30 pm
Agriscience Fair Judging (2/3)
6:15 pm
Pre-session
6:30 pm
Sixth General Session (State deg. Session)
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
8:00 pm
Registration Closes
8:00 am
Marketing Plan CDE
8:00 am
Extemporaneous Speaking LDE
8:00 am
Star Farmer Interviews
Note: Details of this draft schedule are subject to change.
8:00 am
Farm Business Management CDE
Any changes will be communicated to all advisors. There
8:30 am
Bull Pen
should be no additions to the Sunday CDE/LDE schedule,
9:00 am
Agriscience Fair Judging (3/3)
however. Bolded contests = OPEN STATE CONTESTS
11:00 am
Quiz Bowl (Junior)
12:30 pm
Cooperative Development Challenge
12:30 pm
Prepared Public Speaking LDE
1:00 pm
Ag Education CDE
1:00 pm
Quiz Bowl (Senior)
East Hickman FFA
2026 Tennessee State Convention
March 22-25, 2026
Purchase Orders
1)
Attending
1) Clara Bonin
2) Kenslei McCrory
3) Kaelyn Osborne
4) Gabbie McClenahan
Van Schedule
1) Departure
Estimated Time of Arrival
a) 03/22/2025
10:00 am cst
4:00 pm est
b) 03/25/2025
10:00 am est
4:00 pm cst
Hotel Information
1) Location
a) Courtyard by Marriott, Downtown Gatlinburg
315 Airport Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-2008
2) Dates Staying
a) Check In = March 22nd
b) Check Out = March 25th
3) Room Details
a) Reservation Number
87528145
i) 2 Queen Bed Suite
b) Reservation Number
87527979
i) 2 Queen Bed Suite
Expenses
Hotel Rooms at $169.00 per night
X 2 = $338.00 per night X 3 = $1014.00
Notes:
12/3/2025 = Reservations Completed
Payment by Check
Due 2 weeks before arrival with Tax Exempt Form
Permission Form
School Board Meeting
East Hickman Agriculture and FFA
Student Permission to Attend School Board Meeting
February 2026 @ 6:30 pm
has permission to attend the Hickman
County School Board Meeting in February 2026 . FFA will be asking permission to
attend the FFA State Convention in Gatlinburg from March 22rd to March 25th, 2026.
We will leave East Hickman High School at 6:00 pm. We will travel by school
van to Centerville for the board meeting at 6:30 pm. After the meeting, we will eat in
Centerville. We will return to EHHS by 8:45 pm.
Thank You,
Myles Keogh Williams
EHHS Agriculture, CTE, and FFA
615-342-9406
East Hickman / Hickman Co. High School
Request For Field Trip
This form is to be completed for ALL field trips. This includes academic OR athletic
competitions at any level. This request must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the planned
travel date. This form must be filled out completely. If the field trip is approved, then you will fill
out the District Field Trip Request Form.
This request is for a National or State Competition.
This request is for athletic completion.
This request is for an academic event.
CTSO Career Development Events.
Teacher's Name: Myles Keogh Williams
Subject Area: Agriculture
How is this trip an integral part of an approved course of study?
Students that have earned the FFA State Degree will be asking permission to attend the FFA
State Convention. This will draw from the student's study of proper etiquette and
professionalism with communication skills.
Prior to this field trip, the class will be involved in the following preliminary activities to prepare
for this trip:
Students will be coached in what to and how to formally ask the School Board for permission
to attend State Convention.
Follow-up activities for this unit will include the following activities.
Once approved, students will begin to plan for attending state convection
What is the Date of the Trip? 1/20/2026 Departure? 6:00 pm Return? 8:30 pm
Will a substitute be required to cover your classes / responsibilities?
No
What are the plans for the students not going on the trip?
The trip will be after school hours, no need for a sub.
Principal Approval:
Date:
East Hickman FFA Chapter 0315
Myles Williams, EHHS Ag Advisor (615) 342-9406
The EHHS FFA / Agriculture students will be participating in the FFA State Convention
in Gatlinburg, Tennessee on March 22nd through March 25th, 2026. Students will be provided
transportation by school van. We will depart from school at 10:00 a.m on Sunday and return at
approximately 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Please find below a tentative schedule for the
Convention. Students should bring at least $ 300.00 for food and fun.
1) Location
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
2) Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott, Downtown Gatlinburg
315 Airport Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-2008
3) Dates
March 22nd - 25th, 2026
4) Itinerary
a) Sunday
i)
Leave East Hickman High School at 10:00 am
ii)
Arrive in Gatlinburg, TN at approximately 4:00 pm
iii)
Check in to the hotel and pick up Convention Packets.
iv)
Dinner and Bed
b) Monday
i)
Attend first General Session (9:00 am to 1:00 pm)
ii)
Lunch (1:00 am to 1:30 pm)
iii)
Attend Second General Session (1:30 pm to 4:00 pm)
iv)
Walk Gatlinburg, Dinner, and Bed
c) Tuesday
i)
Breakfast (7:00 am)
ii)
Attend 4th General Session (9:00 am to 1:00 pm)
(1) Students will attend State Degree Practice after cession
iii)
Late lunch, hotel to get ready for State Degree Ceremony (6:30 pm to
9:00 pm)
iv)
Attend Sixth General Session (6:30 pm to 9:00 pm)
(1) Students will receive a state degree.
v)
Dinner and Bed
d) Wednesday
i)
Breakfast at 9:00
ii)
Check out of the hotel at 10:00 am and come home.
iii)
Arrive at East Hickman at approx 4:00 pm
has my permission to attend.
Parent / Guardian Signature
Daytime phone number
East Hickman Chapter 0315
Future Farmers of America
Student Behavior Agreement
Shareholders
This behavior agreement is between the Administration of East Hickman High
School (EHHS), Career and Technical Education Administration, Teachers, Parents, and
Students of the East Hickman Chapter of the Future Farmers of America (FFA). Those
that enter into the agreement promise to behave in a manner that brings honor and
respect to themselves, EHHS, and FFA during the 3rd 9 weeks leading to the attendance
of the State FFA Convention in Gatlinburg, Tennessee on March 22th, 2026 through
March 25th, 2026.
Purpose
The purpose for the agreement is to ensure a safe, joyful, academic, and
prosperous trip to Gatlinburg Tennessee for students to receive the FFA state degree
and celebrate the achievements of all students in attendance. If students violate this
agreement they will lose their invitation and will not be allowed to attend the State FFA
Convention in Gatlinburg, Tennessee on March 22th, 2026 through March 25th, 2026.
is invited to attend the 2026 FFA State Convention in
Gatlinburg, TN from March 22th until 25th, 2026. This invitation can and will be lost if
the following rules are not followed and or violated.
1) Excessive absence from school for the 3rd 9 weeks until the convention.
2) Any major violation of school rules with 3 office referrals for any of the following
a) Disrespect to Teachers
b) More than 2 times in ISS
c) Vaping
d) Students displaying behavior such as general disrespect for fellow
students, excessive cursing, rudeness, or anything that would make the
administration or teachers suspect the student would not be on their best
behavior while attending the convention.
3) If the student engages in any of the following, their invitation will be lost
immediately:
a) School Expulsion
c) Fighting
e) Alcohol
b) School Suspension
d) Bullying
Signatures
Student:
Parent:
Teacher:
Administration:

## Table 1

| Date: | 1/8/2026 for (February Board Meeting) |
| --- | --- |
| Name of School: | East Hickman High School Agriculture / FFA |
| Item Request: | Overnight Trip Request |
| Explanation: | Students from EHHS FFA will be requesting permission to attend the Tennessee FFA State Convention from March 22nd to March 25th, 2026. Four (4) students will be receiving the Tennessee FFA State Degree. |

## Table 2

|  | Convention Overview |
| --- | --- |
| Saturday, | March 21, 2026 |
| TBD | State Officer Selection Process |
| Sunday, | March 22, 2026 |
| 8:00 am | State Officer Selection Process |
| 1:00 pm | Registration Opens |
| 1:00 pm | Career Show, Agriscience Fair Setup |
| 5:00 pm | Registration Closes |
| Monday, | March 23. 2026 |
| 8:00 am | Registration Opens |
| 8:00 am | Career Show Opens |
| 8:45 am | Pre-session |
| 9:00 am | First General Session |
| 1:15 pm | Pre-session |
| 1:30 pm | Second General Session |
| 3:30 pm | TAAE District Directors' Meeting |
| 4:00 pm | TAAE Reception |
| 4:30 pm | TAAE Meeting |
| 6:15 pm | Pre-session |
| 6:30 pm | Third General Session |
| 6:30 pm | Career Show Closes |
| 8:30 pm | Registration Closes |
| Tuesday, | March 24, 2026 |
| 7:30 am | TN FFA Foundation VIP Breakfast |
| 8:00 am | Registration Opens |
| 8:00 am | Career Show Opens |
| 8:45 am | Pre-session |
| 9:00 am | Fourth General Session (proficiency) |
| 11:30 am | TN Farm Bureau Federation Luncheon |
| 1:15 pm | Pre-Session |
| 1:30 pm | Fifth General Session |
| 3:30 pm | Teach AG Rally |
| 4:00 pm | Career Show Closes |
| 4:30 pm | State Alumni Banquet |
| 6:15 pm | Pre-session |
| 6:30 pm | Sixth General Session (State deg. Session) |
| 8:00 pm | Registration Closes |

## Table 3

| 7:00 am | State Officer Nominating Committee Breakfast |
| --- | --- |
| 7:30 am | Registration Opens |
| 8:15 am | Pre-session |
| 8:30 am | Seventh General Session (all other awards) |
| 8:30 am | Registration Closes |
| 12:00 pm | New/Retiring State Officer Luncheon |
| 1:00 pm | 2026-2027 State FFA Officer Meeting |

## Table 4

| 1:00 pm | Conduct of Chapter Meetings LDE |
| --- | --- |
| 1:00 pm | Parliamentary Procedure LDE |
| 1:30 pm | Milk Quality & Products CDE |

## Table 5

| 8:00 am | Agricultural Issues LDE |
| --- | --- |
| 8:00 am | Star Greenhand Interviews |
| 8:00 am | Star in Agriscience Interviews |
| 8:00 am | ENR CDE |
| 8:30 am | Food Science & Technology CDE |
| 8:30 am | Employment Skills LDE |
| 8:30 am | Creed Speaking LDE |
| 9:00 am | Agriscience Fair Judging (1/3) |
| 10:00 am | Agricultural Communications CDE |
| 11:30 am | Auctioneering CDE |
| 12:30 pm | Agricultural Sales CDE |
| 1:00 pm | Star in Ag Placement Interviews |
| 1:00 pm | Star in Agribusiness Interviews |
| 2:00 pm | Agronomy CDE |
| 2:30 pm | Opening & Closing LDE |
| 3:30 pm | Agriscience Fair Judging (2/3) |

## Table 6

| 8:00 am | Marketing Plan CDE |
| --- | --- |
| 8:00 am | Extemporaneous Speaking LDE |
| 8:00 am | Star Farmer Interviews |
| 8:00 am | Farm Business Management CDE |
| 8:30 am | Bull Pen |
| 9:00 am | Agriscience Fair Judging (3/3) |
| 11:00 am | Quiz Bowl (Junior) |
| 12:30 pm | Cooperative Development Challenge |
| 12:30 pm | Prepared Public Speaking LDE |
| 1:00 pm | Ag Education CDE |
| 1:00 pm | Quiz Bowl (Senior) |

## Table 7

| 1) Departure | Estimated Time | of Arrival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| a) 03/22/2025 | 10:00 am cst | 4:00 pm est |
| b) 03/25/2025 | 10:00 am est | 4:00 pm cst |

## Table 8

| 1) Location | Gatlinburg, Tennessee |
| --- | --- |
| 2) Hotel | Courtyard by Marriott, Downtown Gatlinburg 315 Airport Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 436-2008 |
| 3) Dates | March 22nd - 25th, 2026 |
| 4) Itinerary |  |
| a) Sunday |  |
| i) | Leave East Hickman High School at 10:00 am |
| ii) | Arrive in Gatlinburg, TN at approximately 4:00 pm |
| iii) | Check in to the hotel and pick up Convention Packets. |
| iv) | Dinner and Bed |
| b) Monday |  |
| i) | Attend first General Session (9:00 am to 1:00 pm) |
| ii) | Lunch (1:00 am to 1:30 pm) |
| iii) | Attend Second General Session (1:30 pm to 4:00 pm) |
| iv) | Walk Gatlinburg, Dinner, and Bed |
| c) Tuesday |  |
| i) | Breakfast (7:00 am) |
| ii) | Attend 4th General Session (9:00 am to 1:00 pm) (1) Students will attend State Degree Practice after cession |
| iii) | Late lunch, hotel to get ready for State Degree Ceremony (6:30 pm to 9:00 pm) |
| iv) | Attend Sixth General Session (6:30 pm to 9:00 pm) (1) Students will receive a state degree. |
| v) | Dinner and Bed |
| d) Wednesday |  |
| i) | Breakfast at 9:00 |
| ii) | Check out of the hotel at 10:00 am and come home. |
| iii) | Arrive at East Hickman at approx 4:00 pm |

## Table 9

| a) School Expulsion | c) Fighting | e) Alcohol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| b) School Suspension | d) Bullying |  |

## Table 10

| Student: |  |
| --- | --- |
| Parent: |  |
| Teacher: |  |
| Administration: |  |