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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)

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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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On July 23, Dawson County Schools welcomed some of the 78 new teachers and staff members who will be joining the system for the 2025-26 school year. - photo by Erica Jones

07232025 NEW TEACHER ORIENTATION 1.jpg — On July 23, Dawson County Schools welcomed some of the 78 new teachers and staff members who will be joining the system for the 2025-26 school year. - photo by Erica Jones

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Published: Jul 24, 2025, 7:21 PM

During its new teacher orientation event on July 23, Dawson County Schools welcomed some of the 78 new teachers and staff members that will be joining the district’s team for the new school year.

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