SC Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe — School Calendar 2026-27

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Early Release Day. All students must be off campus by 2:00 PM.

Abbeville Dairy Cattle Show Entry forms DUE: 8/25/26 Leave School at 3:30 Show starts at 6 pm Livestock shows don’t have an end time. They are over when we are released. Students on show team will have to come back to school with their animals, unload them, and take care of anything else that must be done before they are released.

Labor Day/No School

Students will pack bags of food for underprivileged students in McCormick County Schools.

Quarterly JDLHF Board Mtg- Catered lunch at Education Center at noon

Greenwood Dairy Cattle Show Entry Forms DUE: 8/31/26 Leave School at 6 am Show starts at 9 am Livestock shows don’t have an end time. They are over when we are released. Students on show team will have to come back to school with their animals, unload them, and take care of anything else that must be done before they are released.

Greenwood Beef and Dairy Cattle Show Entry forms are DUE 8/31/26 Leaving campus at 6 am Show starts at 9 am Livestock shows don’t have an end time. They are over when we are released. Students on show team will have to come back to school with their animals, unload them, and take care of anything else that must be done before they are released.

Greenwood Goat Show Begins at 2:00 PM Goat Show Team members will participate in the Greenwood Goat Show, demonstrating their skills in animal care, showmanship, preparation, and livestock evaluation while representing our school and FFA chapter. Created by event approval automation

Greenwood Dairy Cattle Show Entry Forms DUE: 8/31/26 Leave School at 6 am Show starts at 9 am Livestock shows don’t have an end time. They are over when we are released. Students on show team will have to come back to school with their animals, unload them, and take care of anything else that must be done before they are released.

Anderson Goat Show Begins at 5:00 PM Goat Show Team members will participate in the Anderson Goat Show, demonstrating their skills in animal care, showmanship, preparation, and livestock evaluation while representing our school and FFA chapter. Created by event approval automation

This will be our monthly business meeting for the FFA Chapter!

Anderson Goat Show Begins at 5:00 PM Goat Show Team members will participate in the Anderson Goat Show, demonstrating their skills in animal care, showmanship, preparation, and livestock evaluation while representing our school and FFA chapter. Created by event approval automation

Anderson Beef Cattle Show Entry forms are DUE _____________________ Leaving campus at 6 am Show starts at 12 pm Livestock shows don’t have an end time. They are over when we are released. Students on show team will have to come back to school with their animals, unload them, and take care of anything else that must be done before they are released.

Anderson Beef Cattle Show Entry forms are DUE _____________________ Leaving campus at 6 am Show starts at 12 pm Livestock shows don’t have an end time. They are over when we are released. Students on show team will have to come back to school with their animals, unload them, and take care of anything else that must be done before they are released.

Anderson Dairy Cattle Show Entry forms DUE___________________ Leave School at 8 am Show starts at 1 pm Livestock shows don’t have an end time. They are over when we are released. Students on show team will have to come back to school with their animals, unload them, and take care of anything else that must be done before they are released.

Anderson Dairy Cattle Show Entry forms DUE___________________ Leave School at 8 am Show starts at 1 pm Livestock shows don’t have an end time. They are over when we are released. Students on show team will have to come back to school with their animals, unload them, and take care of anything else that must be done before they are released.

Early Release. All students must be off campus by 2:00 PM

Saluda Rabbit Show Entry forms DUE__________________________ Leave Campus at 7 am Show starts 9 am Livestock shows don’t have an end time. They are over when we are released. Students on show team will have to come back to school with their animals, unload them, and take care of anything else that must be done before they are released.

Saluda Dairy Cattle Show Entry Forms DUE_________________________ Leave School at 2 pm Show Starts at 6 pm Livestock shows don’t have an end time. They are over when we are released. Students on show team will have to come back to school with their animals, unload them, and take care of anything else that must be done before they are released

Fall Break

SC State Fair Dairy Cattle Show Entry forms DUE: 9/1/26 Thursday: Leave School at 10 am Sunday: Return to School by 9 pm Livestock shows don’t have an end time. They are over when we are released. Students on show team will have to come back to school with their animals, unload them, and take care of anything else that must be done before they are released.

This will be our monthly business meeting for the FFA Chapter!

4-H Day at the SC State Fair. Free Admission to all 4-H members. 4-H Assembly will be held in the George B. Nutt Arena (Cattle Barn) and the parade of states starting at 11 am.

SC State Fair Rabbit Show Entry forms DUE: 9/25/26 Leave Campus at 7 am Show starts at 10 am Livestock shows don’t have an end time. They are over when we are released. Students on show team will have to come back to school with their animals, unload them, and take care of anything else that must be done before they are released.

4-H Day at the SC State Fair. Free Admission to all 4-H members. 4-H Assembly will be held in the George B. Nutt Arena (Cattle Barn) and the parade of states starting at 11 am.

Selected FFA members will attend the National FFA Convention & Expo to participate in leadership sessions, educational workshops, career exploration, industry tours, and national FFA activities. Students will represent the school and FFA chapter throughout the trip. Official FFA Dress and professional behavior are required.Created by event approval automation

Selected FFA members will attend the National FFA Convention & Expo to participate in leadership sessions, educational workshops, career exploration, industry tours, and national FFA activities. Students will represent the school and FFA chapter throughout the trip. Official FFA Dress and professional behavior are required.Created by event approval automation

SC State Fair Beef Cattle Show Entry forms DUE: September 1, 2026 Leaving Campus by 10 am on Tuesday Returning to Campus on Saturday by 9 pm Livestock shows don’t have an end time. They are over when we are released. Students on show team will have to come back to school with their animals, unload them, and take care of anything else that must be done before they are released. Each day will be different due to different Breeds being shown.

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Eligible students will complete the required End-of-Pathway assessment to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in their agricultural education pathway. Testing details, student schedules, and room assignments will be shared closer to the testing date.Created by event approval automation

This will be our monthly business meeting for the FFA Chapter!

Students will attend the Clemson University College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Tailgate to explore CAFLS programs, connect with faculty and students, and learn about educational and career opportunities in agriculture and related fields.Created by event approval automation

Students will attend the Clemson University College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Tailgate to explore CAFLS programs, connect with faculty and students, and learn about educational and career opportunities in agriculture and related fields.Created by event approval automation

FFA members will compete in the Turf and Agronomy Career Development Event, demonstrating their knowledge of turfgrass management, plant and seed identification, soils, pest management, equipment, and related industry practices. Students will represent the school and FFA chapter during the competition. Created by event approval automation

Early Release. All students must be off campus by 2:00 PM

Thanksgiving Break

This will be our monthly business meeting for the FFA Chapter!

S1 Final Exams

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Early Release Day. All students must be off campus by 2:00 PM.

Christmas Break: Dec 21-Jan 1

The priority application period closes on December 31, 2026, and the general application period closes on January 15, 2027. Rolling admissions closes on June 30, 2027. Student interviews, for prequalified students, will be scheduled by your Enrollment Recruiter. If you are interested in applying, you must create an application account and begin the process.

This will be our monthly business meeting for the FFA Chapter!

Miss FFA Pageant 2027 will be held on February 5, 2027, at the Greenwood Performing Arts Center.

SC Miss FFA statewide Scholarship Pageant The pageant begins at 7 pm and opens to the public at 6 Interviews will begin around 11 am Our Pageant committee will begin at 8 am that morning with decorating and setting up the venue.

FFA members will participate in and attend the Miss FFA Pageant, which recognizes students’ leadership, confidence, professionalism, agricultural knowledge, and involvement in FFA. Contestants will represent their chapters through interviews, stage presentations, and official FFA activities.Created by event approval automation

Miss FFA Pageant 2027 will be held on February 5, 2027, at the Greenwood Performing Arts Center.

Wildlife FFA CDE

Region 2 LDE, Tool Identification, and Floriculture Events FFA members will compete in Region 2 Leadership Development Events, Agricultural Tool Identification, and Floriculture competitions. Students will demonstrate leadership, communication, tool identification, plant identification, floral design, and other agriculture-industry skills while representing our school and FFA chapter.Created by event approval automation

Students will celebrate National FFA Week through schoolwide activities, themed dress-up days, service projects, agricultural education activities, and FFA member recognition. Events will promote agriculture, leadership, personal growth, and career success.Created by event approval automation

Students will celebrate National FFA Week through schoolwide activities, themed dress-up days, service projects, agricultural education activities, and FFA member recognition. Events will promote agriculture, leadership, personal growth, and career success.Created by event approval automation

FFA members will visit the South Carolina State House to learn about the legislative process, meet with elected officials, advocate for agricultural education, and represent our school and FFA chapter.Created by event approval automation

This will be our monthly business meeting for the FFA Chapter!

Mr. FFA Scholarship Competition FFA members will participate in and attend the Mr. FFA Scholarship Competition, which recognizes leadership, confidence, professionalism, agricultural knowledge, and involvement in FFA. Contestants will complete interviews and stage presentations while competing for scholarship awards.Created by event approval automation

Mr. FFA Scholarship Competition FFA members will participate in and attend the Mr. FFA Scholarship Competition, which recognizes leadership, confidence, professionalism, agricultural knowledge, and involvement in FFA. Contestants will complete interviews and stage presentations while competing for scholarship awards.Created by event approval automation

AgFest 2027 Save the Date!

Livestock Shows: Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goats, Breeding Doe Goats, Poultry, Swine, Equine, and Rabbits

Details to follow

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AgFest 2027 Save the Date!

Livestock Shows: Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goats, Breeding Doe Goats, Poultry, Swine, Equine, and Rabbits

NYFEA Ag Promise Conference Students will attend the NYFEA Ag Promise Conference to develop leadership skills, explore agricultural careers, connect with industry professionals, and learn about the future of agriculture.Created by event approval automation

NYFEA Ag Promise Conference Students will attend the NYFEA Ag Promise Conference to develop leadership skills, explore agricultural careers, connect with industry professionals, and learn about the future of agriculture.Created by event approval automation

Nursery, Landscape, and Floriculture CDE FFA members will compete in the Nursery, Landscape, and Floriculture Career Development Event, demonstrating their knowledge of plant identification, landscape design, nursery production, floral design, plant care, and industry practices. Created by event approval automation

Nursery, Landscape, and Floriculture CDE FFA members will compete in the Nursery, Landscape, and Floriculture Career Development Event, demonstrating their knowledge of plant identification, landscape design, nursery production, floral design, plant care, and industry practices. Created by event approval automation

FFA members will compete in the Milk Quality and Products Career Development Event, demonstrating their knowledge of milk production, dairy product identification, quality evaluation, food safety, and industry standards. FFA members will compete in the State Agricultural Tool Identification Career Development Event, demonstrating their ability to identify agricultural tools, equipment, and their proper uses while representing our school and FFA chapter.Created by event approval automation

FFA members will compete in the Milk Quality and Products Career Development Event, demonstrating their knowledge of milk production, dairy product identification, quality evaluation, food safety, and industry standards. FFA members will compete in the State Agricultural Tool Identification Career Development Event, demonstrating their ability to identify agricultural tools, equipment, and their proper uses while representing our school and FFA chapter.Created by event approval automation

This will be our monthly business meeting for the FFA Chapter!

Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management CDE FFA members will compete in the Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management Career Development Event, demonstrating their knowledge of dairy cattle selection, evaluation, management, records, and industry practices while representing our school and FFA chapter. Created by event approval automation

Livestock Evaluation CDE FFA members will compete in the Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event, demonstrating their ability to evaluate and rank livestock, provide oral reasons, and apply their knowledge of animal selection, production, and industry practices. Created by event approval automation

Livestock Evaluation CDE FFA members will compete in the Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event, demonstrating their ability to evaluate and rank livestock, provide oral reasons, and apply their knowledge of animal selection, production, and industry practices. Created by event approval automation

Agricultural Mechanics, Poultry, and Meats CDEs FFA members will compete in the Agricultural Mechanics, Poultry Evaluation, and Meats Evaluation Career Development Events, demonstrating their technical knowledge, identification, evaluation, safety, and problem-solving skills in each agricultural industry area.Created by event approval automation

Agricultural Mechanics, Poultry, and Meats CDEs FFA members will compete in the Agricultural Mechanics, Poultry Evaluation, and Meats Evaluation Career Development Events, demonstrating their technical knowledge, identification, evaluation, safety, and problem-solving skills in each agricultural industry area.Created by event approval automation

Prom 2027

Prom 2027

This will be our monthly business meeting for the FFA Chapter!

Plant Presentation Day Students will present their plant-related projects, demonstrating their knowledge of plant identification, growth requirements, care, production practices, and real-world applications. Presentations will highlight students’ research, communication skills, and understanding of plant science. Created by event approval automation

Plant Presentation Day Students will present their plant-related projects, demonstrating their knowledge of plant identification, growth requirements, care, production practices, and real-world applications. Presentations will highlight students’ research, communication skills, and understanding of plant science. Created by event approval automation

Forestry CDE FFA members will compete in the Forestry Career Development Event, demonstrating their knowledge of tree identification, forest management, timber measurement, equipment identification, and forestry industry practices while representing our school and FFA chapter. Created by event approval automation

Forestry CDE FFA members will compete in the Forestry Career Development Event, demonstrating their knowledge of tree identification, forest management, timber measurement, equipment identification, and forestry industry practices while representing our school and FFA chapter. Created by event approval automation

Spring End-of-Pathway Testing Eligible students will complete the required End-of-Pathway assessment to demonstrate the knowledge and skills gained throughout their agricultural education pathway. Testing schedules, locations, and additional details will be shared closer to the testing date. Created by event approval automation

Spring End-of-Pathway Testing Eligible students will complete the required End-of-Pathway assessment to demonstrate the knowledge and skills gained throughout their agricultural education pathway. Testing schedules, locations, and additional details will be shared closer to the testing date. Created by event approval automation

This will be the end of the year awards banquet for the FFA program!

This is the yearly Senior parade.Created by event approval automation

This is the yearly Senior parade.Created by event approval automation

100th South Carolina FFA State Convention FFA members will celebrate 100 years of South Carolina FFA while participating in convention sessions, leadership activities, award recognition, competitions, officer elections, and career-development opportunities. Students will represent our school and FFA chapter throughout this historic event.Created by event approval automation

100th South Carolina FFA State Convention FFA members will celebrate 100 years of South Carolina FFA while participating in convention sessions, leadership activities, award recognition, competitions, officer elections, and career-development opportunities. Students will represent our school and FFA chapter throughout this historic event.Created by event approval automation