Bethune Middle FFA

10/08/2026

💙💛 FFA Fun, Fellowship, and Future Opportunities! 💛💙

Last Monday, we held our 2nd FFA meeting of the year with an awesome turnout of 42 members! 🎉

Our members had a BLAST playing dodgeball! I quickly learned that dodgeball is SERIOUS business around here… definitely NOT a game to be taken lightly or played just for fun! 🤣

Along with all the fun, members learned about upcoming Career Development Events (CDEs) and the exciting opportunities ahead!

🌟 Interested in joining FFA? If you have a student in grades 6–8 who would like to be part of FFA, please reach out to me! We’d love to have them join us!

10/03/2026

Bethune Middle and Charlton County High School FFA Members compete in Floral Design Career Development Event

Blackshear, GA – Charlie Gowen, Juliette Maddox, Karmen Webb, and Kimbree Gowen, members of the Bethune Middle and Charlton County High School FFA Chapters , recently competed in the Junior and Senior Divisions of the Area 6 Floral Design Career Development Event. The Area 6 event was held October 1, 2026, at Pierce County High School in Blackshear.

The Floral Design Career Development Event challenges students to apply knowledge and skills used in the floral industry. Competitors have 30 minutes to create a floral arrangement using provided materials and a customer scenario. Students also identify 25 floral plant materials and tools. Senior competitors complete an additional 25-question written exam covering floral industry knowledge.

Arrangements are evaluated on category interpretation, balance, color, creativity, depth, focal emphasis, line, mechanics, scale, and unity. The event encourages students to develop technical skills, creativity, and an interest in floral industry careers.

We are incredibly proud of each of these students for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding representation of Charlton County.
-Ashley Gowen and Alex Chism, FFA advisors

These members prepared for the event under the guidance of Ashley Gowen and Alex Chism, agricultural education teachers and FFA advisors at Bethune Middle and Charlton County High School. A special thank you to Anna Roberts and Lissi Chism for their assistance and support in helping prepare our students for the contest.

About the National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a youth leadership organization that prepares students for leadership and careers in the science, business, and technology of agriculture. Its mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

For more information about the Bethune Middle and Charlton County High School FFA Chapters and its activities, contact Ashley Gowen at 912-496–2360 or Alex Chism at 912-496-2501

09/24/2026

All 6th-8th graders interested in joining BMS FFA see Mrs. Gowen!

09/24/2026

Buying a new show pig is about more than picking the one that catches your eye.

Our latest blog walks you through the questions to ask, what to look for in structure and a few things worth knowing before you bring one home! ⬇️

09/23/2026

Last Tuesday, we traveled to Pierce County High School for a Floral Design Clinic! 🌸🌿

Our middle and high school students represented their chapters and communities so well. We are incredibly proud of this talented group and all the hard work they’ve put into developing their floral design skills!

We can’t wait to cheer them on as they put those skills to the test at the Floral Design Contest on October 1, 2026! 💐💙

09/16/2026

Our FFA members had a great time attending the South Region FFA Rally! 💙💛

Students enjoyed a fun-filled day of leadership, teamwork, and fellowship with FFA members from across the South Region. Region Rally is always a great opportunity to make new memories, strengthen friendships, and experience all that FFA has to offer.

We are proud of our students for representing our chapter and making the most of this awesome FFA experience! 💙💛

09/12/2026

09/05/2026

🐷 PORK CHOP DINNER FUNDRAISER! 🐷

Support BMS & CCHS FFA and enjoy a delicious pork chop dinner! 💙💛

🍽️ Dinner Includes:
• Pork Chop
• Potato Salad
• Green Beans
• Roll
• Dessert

📅 Pick-Up: September 18
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM OR 4:00–6:00 PM

💵 Payment Options:
Cash • Check • Venmo

Thank you for supporting BMS & CCHS FFA students! 💙💛

📣 Please share and help us spread the word!

09/04/2026

Don’t forget our FFA members are selling pork chop dinners.

A delicious pork chop with potato salad and green beans plus dessert!

Comment below to order yours