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How students in the DCHS FFA program are learning about raising plants and chickens

Recently, DCHS Agricultural Sciences Teacher Keith Pankey received a grant to build a hydroponics system at the high school. (Photo courtesy of Keith Pankey)

12112023 FFA HYDROPONICS — Recently, DCHS Agricultural Sciences Teacher Keith Pankey received a grant to build a hydroponics system at the high school. (Photo courtesy of Keith Pankey)

DCN Staff

Published: Dec 11, 2023, 4:00 PM

Students at Dawson County High School now have a chance to learn more about raising both plants and chickens, thanks to two grants that teacher Keith Pankey recently received.

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Kilough student council tried on coats and learned about charity from the local Knights of Columbus members. - photo by Lucas Kochevar

1106 KILOUGH COAT DRIVE 4.jpg — Kilough student council tried on coats and learned about charity from the local Knights of Columbus members. - photo by Lucas Kochevar

Lucas Kochevar

DCN Staff

Published: Nov 6, 2025, 6:00 PM

Members of a local church donated over 200 coats to the Dawson County School System for local kids as winter comes around the corner.

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