Platte Valley FFA students made their mark on the national stage at the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 20th–24th! We are incredibly proud of the 24 members who represented our community!

From national competition placements and individual awards to prestigious degrees and chapter recognition, our Broncos had plenty to celebrate!

Here is where they placed: 

• National Agriscience Fair: Freshman Mesa Arnold placed 3rd in the nation, while freshman Luke Larson placed 8th nationally in their respective divisions.

• Conduct of Chapter Meeting: The team advanced to the national semifinals, earning 5th place and a gold ranking. Sophomore Ellie Marshall also earned the highest score on the national contest test!

• Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management: The team placed 12th in the nation, earning a gold ranking.

• Livestock Evaluation: The team placed 25th nationally, earning a silver ranking, with several members also receiving individual recognition.

• American FFA Degrees: Five former Platte Valley FFA members earned the highest degree awarded by the National FFA Organization.

• National Chapter Recognition: Platte Valley FFA earned a National 2-Star Chapter Rating, placing our chapter above 90% of FFA chapters nationwide!

These accomplishments are a reflection of the dedication, leadership and hard work of our students, along with the tremendous support of their advisors, families, sponsors and community.

Want to learn more about their experiences and accomplishments? Read the 2026 Platte Valley FFA National Convention Report for a closer look at each competition, individual achievement and the Broncos who represented Platte Valley so well!

Congratulations to all our FFA members! Your hard work continues to make our Platte Valley community proud!