Meade County Conservation District Hosts 4th Annual Progressive Ag Safety Day
The Meade County Conservation District recently hosted the 4th Annual Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® at the Meade County Fairgrounds, drawing 126 third- and fourth-grade students from across the county. They were joined by 20 school staff and supported by 42 dedicated volunteers who helped bring the day to life.
Eleven classes rotated through 14 hands-on learning stations that covered a wide range of safety topics, including seat belt safety, animal safety, cyber safety, weather safety, grain safety, dairy safety, outdoor safety, first aid, lawn mower safety, hand tool safety, and electric safety. The goal of the day was to give children practical tools to stay safe in both rural and everyday settings.
Volunteers included Kamy Whatley (Dairy Max); Jared Weber, Mike Gillen, Ethan Fast, Kaidin Upson and Jose Osornio (CMS); Crystal Torres and Amy Meyer (Artesian Valley Health); Trooper Anthony Caldaron (KHP); Wadonna Henson (KSU); Kindra Adams (NRCS); Jason Cowan and JR Dailey (MKC); Deputies Pippit and Guerrero (Meade Sheriff’s Office); Jon Mitchel and Liz Heath (Wildlife and Parks); Sam Brown (NOAA); Mrs. Miller’s AG class, Ms. Goossen’s FFA students, and Dairy Max.
A hearty lunch was donated by Meade Locker and Processing hotdogs, Meade Thriftway chips and Dairy Max milk and cheese, Cookies came courtesy of AVHS dietary staff, water donated by Allied Ag Solutions (Preston Cunningham) and Constellation Energy (Kelsey Cordes), and volunteers enjoyed desserts made by Abigail Orth and Decina Heinz. The Meade County Fair Board generously waived the fairgrounds usage fee. Goodie bag items were provided by Meade County Community Foundation, United Wireless and Dairy Max.
The event also recognized the behind-the-scenes efforts of the “chaos supervisors”—Cindy Brenner, Janet Rickard, Jana Orth, Marc Berghaus, and Maddison Best—along with photographer Katie McClaren, who helped capture the day.
Financial support was provided by EGE LLC, Meade State Bank, JKL Construction, Conestoga, City of Meade, Bank of the Plains, Alliance Ag, City of Fowler, BTI, Max Papay, Meade County, Flying W Pheasant Ranch, Leon & Tammy Winfrey, and the Meade County Community Foundation.
The Conservation District Board is comprised of Laural Ediger, Doug Heinz, Brad Freisen, Mark Painter, and Kevin Price, with Laural, Doug, and Brad assisting in serving lunch. The District Manager is Casie McAtee.
Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® is recognized as the largest rural safety and health education program for children in North America. Since its inception in 1995, more than 2 million individuals have been reached across 45 states, two territories, and nine Canadian provinces. The program provides critical education, training, and resources to make farm, ranch, and rural life safer and healthier for children and their communities.
MES/MJH is grateful to the Meade County Conservation District, the volunteers who helped make the day a success, the business partners for their time and talents, and the financial supporters for their contributions. We appreciate your investment into the safety and well-being of our students.
The Meade County Conservation District recently hosted the 4th Annual Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® at the Meade County Fairgrounds, drawing 126 third- and fourth-grade students from across the county. They were joined by 20 school staff and supported by 42 dedicated volunteers who helped bring the day to life.
Eleven classes rotated through 14 hands-on learning stations that covered a wide range of safety topics, including seat belt safety, animal safety, cyber safety, weather safety, grain safety, dairy safety, outdoor safety, first aid, lawn mower safety, hand tool safety, and electric safety. The goal of the day was to give children practical tools to stay safe in both rural and everyday settings.
Volunteers included Kamy Whatley (Dairy Max); Jared Weber, Mike Gillen, Ethan Fast, Kaidin Upson and Jose Osornio (CMS); Crystal Torres and Amy Meyer (Artesian Valley Health); Trooper Anthony Caldaron (KHP); Wadonna Henson (KSU); Kindra Adams (NRCS); Jason Cowan and JR Dailey (MKC); Deputies Pippit and Guerrero (Meade Sheriff’s Office); Jon Mitchel and Liz Heath (Wildlife and Parks); Sam Brown (NOAA); Mrs. Miller’s AG class, Ms. Goossen’s FFA students, and Dairy Max.
A hearty lunch was donated by Meade Locker and Processing hotdogs, Meade Thriftway chips and Dairy Max milk and cheese, Cookies came courtesy of AVHS dietary staff, water donated by Allied Ag Solutions (Preston Cunningham) and Constellation Energy (Kelsey Cordes), and volunteers enjoyed desserts made by Abigail Orth and Decina Heinz. The Meade County Fair Board generously waived the fairgrounds usage fee. Goodie bag items were provided by Meade County Community Foundation, United Wireless and Dairy Max.
The event also recognized the behind-the-scenes efforts of the “chaos supervisors”—Cindy Brenner, Janet Rickard, Jana Orth, Marc Berghaus, and Maddison Best—along with photographer Katie McClaren, who helped capture the day.
Financial support was provided by EGE LLC, Meade State Bank, JKL Construction, Conestoga, City of Meade, Bank of the Plains, Alliance Ag, City of Fowler, BTI, Max Papay, Meade County, Flying W Pheasant Ranch, Leon & Tammy Winfrey, and the Meade County Community Foundation.
The Conservation District Board is comprised of Laural Ediger, Doug Heinz, Brad Freisen, Mark Painter, and Kevin Price, with Laural, Doug, and Brad assisting in serving lunch. The District Manager is Casie McAtee.
Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® is recognized as the largest rural safety and health education program for children in North America. Since its inception in 1995, more than 2 million individuals have been reached across 45 states, two territories, and nine Canadian provinces. The program provides critical education, training, and resources to make farm, ranch, and rural life safer and healthier for children and their communities.
MES/MJH is grateful to the Meade County Conservation District, the volunteers who helped make the day a success, the business partners for their time and talents, and the financial supporters for their contributions. We appreciate your investment into the safety and well-being of our students.
MHS Volleyball @ Meade
Tuesday, September 30th
Good luck, MHS Volleyball!
Tuesday, September 30th
Good luck, MHS Volleyball!
Meade JH/HS XC had another great day at the Stanton County Meet. More PRs and Season Bests and more hardware for their efforts!
JH Boys Medalist:
Derek Shelton (8th)
HS Boys Medalists:
Saul Mendoza (3rd)
Jordy Padgett (4th)
James Woodruff (14th)
The HS Boys were also the Team Champions Today!!!
MJH Volleyball @ Sublette
Monday, September 29th beginning at 4:00pm
Good luck, MJH!
Monday, September 29th beginning at 4:00pm
Good luck, MJH!
Due to the condition of our football field, our homecoming game will be played at South Gray. The homecoming activities and coronation will be held at the Meade City Park on Friday, October 3rd. The fun will begin with a Homecoming Parade beginning at 1:15pm from the high school and ending at the park. There, our MHS cheerleaders will be hosting a pep rally which will include candidate games and cheers, followed by the homecoming coronation. The public is welcome and encouraged to join us. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
MHS & MJH Cross Country @ Stanton County
Saturday, September 27th
Good luck, Meade Cross Country!
Saturday, September 27th
Good luck, Meade Cross Country!
MHS JV Volleyball @ Pratt
Saturday, September 27th
Good luck, Lady Buffs!
Saturday, September 27th
Good luck, Lady Buffs!
MHS Football @ Sublette
Friday, September 26th
Good luck, MHS!
Friday, September 26th
Good luck, MHS!
Meade takes 2nd at their home meet!
1D: Aby and Bethany earned a first place finish!
2D: Lainey and Kellie took 3rd.
1S: Taylor Zeibart finished in 2nd place.
2S: Evie Strickland competed.
Nice work, ladies!
MJH Volleyball & Football at Satanta
Thursday, September 25th
Good luck, MJH!
UPDATE: Satanta will accept BUFF Passes and student passes.
Thank you, USD 507! We appreciate your generosity!
Homecoming Mums are back!
Our MHS Student Council is selling Homecoming Mums for the Fall 2025 Homecoming. Orders and payments are due by Tuesday, September 30th.
Thank you for supporting MHS!
Our MHS Student Council is selling Homecoming Mums for the Fall 2025 Homecoming. Orders and payments are due by Tuesday, September 30th.
Thank you for supporting MHS!
Our community KEEPS SHOWING UP!!
🐃💜A big THANK YOU goes out to Trevor & Amy Pippitt for donating a WHOLE STEER to the Buffalo Beef Project!
Because of your support, our students get to enjoy fresh, LOCAL beef on their plates at school. This gift not only helps us provide high-quality meals, but also shows our kids the power of community and the value of supporting local agriculture. 🌾🍴
We are so grateful for your partnership!
#BuffaloBeefProject #CommunitySupport #LocalMatters
MHS Volleyball @ Bucklin
Tuesday, September 23rd
Good luck MHS!
Tuesday, September 23rd
Good luck MHS!
Meade JH/HS XC Runners had a great day at Hugoton!
Lots of PRs by the kids today and others right at it.
Three Medalist today:
Derek Shelton-15th in 8th Grade Boys
Saul Mendoza- 7th in Varsity Boys
Jordy Padgett- 5th in Varsity Boys
Boys team finished 5th today against some great competition. Great job Buffs!
MJH Volleyball Triangular @ MHS
Monday, September 22nd
Good luck, Lady Buffs!
Monday, September 22nd
Good luck, Lady Buffs!
MJH at Spearville
Volleyball results
B won 25-19; 25-11
A won 25-20; 26-24
C- won the first set (running clock)
Football results
MJH 48 - SJH 20
Good work, MJH!
MES/MJH currently has an opening for a part-time school custodian. The application is located online at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1093194/Non-Certified_Application__print_and_complete_.pdf.
UPDATED SCHEDULE OF PLAY
MHS Volleyball @ Liberal
Saturday, September 20th
Good luck, MHS!
MHS Volleyball @ Liberal
Saturday, September 20th
Good luck, MHS!
MHS & MJH Cross Country @ Hugoton
Saturday, September 20th
Good luck, Meade Buffaloes!
Saturday, September 20th
Good luck, Meade Buffaloes!
MHS Volleyball @ Liberal
Saturday, September 20th
Good luck, MHS Volleyball!
Saturday, September 20th
Good luck, MHS Volleyball!
