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  • 44 DC Students to Compete at the MN State FFA Convention

    The mission of FFA 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. FFA members learn, foster, and apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to compete against other schools.  Nearly every contest evaluates students with a written knowledge test and a hands-on practicum with the goal to prepare students for careers.

     
    FFA members must compete and place high enough in the regional contest to advance to the state competition. One contest, one day - no do overs or be better next time.  About a third of the schools in our region qualified 1 or 2 teams.  
     
    This upcoming Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday 44 Dassel-Cokato FFA members will compete in the Minnesota State FFA Convention.  Several members are competing in a career development event and a leadership development event.  
     
    Thank you to all teachers and staff for teaching these kids, they pull knowledge from a lot of classes and apply it to problem solving.  Also thank you for encouraging students to be involved in something.  
     
    Contests are closed to the public but sessions are live streamed.
     
    Listed below are the FFA members competing in state convention.  
     

    Minnesota State FFA Convention       April 21-23, 2024

    Ag Sales

    Keagan Olson

    Nick Eckhoff

    Mick Gallagher

    Gisela Van den Berg


    Conduct of Chapter Meetings 

    Asher Marttinen

    Austin Marttinen

    Connar Mackenthun

    Jaelyn Kistler 

    Megan Hopkins

    Ashlin Kadelbach

    Carter Severance


    Dairy Handler 

    Violet Nelson


    Discussion Meet

    Dessa Terning


    Food Science

    Sam Ardoff

    Gabe Coughlin 

    Wesley Christensen

    Gus Freeman


    Forestry

    Dylan Mackenthun

    Evan Johnson

    Riley Johnson

    Carter Severance


    General Livestock

    Brooke Polzin


    Horse Evaluation

    Dessa Terning

    Chloe Wieweck

    Jaelynn Kistler

    Lexi Stoppelman


    Nursery Landscape

    Gunnar Marttinen

    Marlee Cates

    Nicole Quaas

    Grace Schmitz


    Poultry

    Lidyea Kral

    Claire Kalis

    Carly Zeidler

    Luke Sullivan


    Employment Skills

    Lidyea Kral


    Floriculture

    Naomi Johnson

    Lauren Hopkins

    Miriam Anderson


    Ag Issues

    Carly Zeidler

    Chloe Wieweck

    Autumn Hill

    Lainie Curlew


    Market Plan

    Bree Hopkins

    Megan Hopkins

    Ashlin Kadelbach


    Companion Animal Vet Science

    Jackie Luhman

    Jillian Luhman

    Izzy Densmore

    Allyson Dallmann


    Parliamentary Procedures

    Dylan Mackenthun

    Sullivan Scherping

    Sam Ardoff

    Dessa Terning

    Evan Johnson

    Gunnar Marttinen


    Choir

    Autumn Hill 

    Lainie Curlew


    State FFA Degree

    Dylan Mackenthun

    Dessa Terning

    Carly Zeidler


    Region Winner and State Finalist for Equine Entrepreneurship Proficiency: Dessa Terning
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    Spring Eligibility Meetings

    Spring Eligibility Meetings will be held on Thursday, March 7th at 7:00pm at the Dassel-Cokato High School for 7th-12th grade participants and their parents/guardians for the following activities. Please note, room locations are subject to change.

    • Baseball (grades 9-12) - Middle School Commons

    • Baseball (grades 7-8) - Middle School Gym

    • Golf (grades 7-12) - High School Media Center

    • Softball (grades 7-12) - High School Choir Room

    • Track and Field (grades 7-12) - West Gym

    • Trapshooting (grades 7-12) - High School Classroom 402

    At these meetings, our coaches will provide handbooks, schedules, and any other information regarding their activity. It is very important to attend Eligibility Meetings!

    Activity Registration

    Spring Activity Registration will open on Monday, February 19th.

    • All Activity registrations must be completed online through the Dassel-Cokato Activity Registration Site (https://dasselcokato-ar.rschooltoday.com).

    • Please try to register your student(s) a week prior to the first day of practice. Students registered after this time may have to sit out of practice until the late registration has been processed and approved by the Activities Office Staff.

    • You will have one family registration account and use this same account until all your children graduate. 

    • Students can only be registered under one family account.

    • You will need to know your student’s school ID to register them for the first time. Please contact the Activities Office if your student’s school ID is not working as they may need to be added to our system.

    • Information entered into the registration system will auto-fill from year to year. Please be sure to list an up to date/accurate email under the parent contact section. The Activities Office and Coaches will be using these emails to contact you for various reasons throughout the season.

    • A credit card payment is required at the end of the registration form. If you need to use cash or a check, please bring these payments to the activities office prior to starting the online registration form. We will apply a credit to your account to be used at the payment screen.

    • Activity fees per student / per activity are as follows:

      • $60.00 for 7-8 Grades

      • $80.00 for 9-12 Grades

      • An individual cap of $160.00 applies per student / per school year. 

    The Activities Office does offer payment assistance for those in need. Please contact our office for more information regarding scholarships/payment assistance, payment plans, or other options. 

    • Students are not able to practice or participate until all of the following are completed:

      • Online Registration

      • Activity Fee Paid

      • Physical on file (for athletic activities)

    Sports Physicals 

    • Students in Athletic Activities must have a sports physical on file in the activities office to participate.   

    • Sports physicals are good for three years from the date of the exam.

    • A well-child check does NOT qualify as a sports physical. 

    • A link to the 2023-2024 MSHSL Sports Physical Form has been posted to the Activities Website under the Activities Registration Tab. Please print this form for your doctor to complete.

    • Once the physical form is completed by your doctor, please email a copy to Taylor Roles, DC Activities Secretary, at taylor.roles@dc.k12.mn.us and keep the original for your records.

    Concussion Testing

    Students in Athletic Activities must complete Concussion Baseline Testing every two years. Concussion Baseline Testing is a computerized test that takes 30-45 minutes to complete with our Athletic Trainer.

    • Concussion Testing is offered through the Activities Office at the beginning of every season (Fall, Winter, and Spring). 

    • On the date of testing, students will meet in the High School Commons to sign in 5 minutes prior to testing. Once signed in, students will be brought to the High School Tech lab to complete testing. 

    • Please see the following dates and times for Spring 2024 Concussion Testing:

      • Thursday, March 14th: Grades 9-12 Softball and Grades 9-12 Boys & Girls Track

      • Wednesday, March 20th: Grades 9-12 Boys & Girls Golf and Grades 9-12 Baseball

      • Wednesday, April 3rd: Grades 7-8 Baseball and Grades 7-8 Softball

      • Thursday, April 4th: Grades 7-8 Boys & Girls Golf and Grades 7-8 Boys & Girls Track

  • ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

    • Student's status must be in good standing academically. Please get in touch with the Middle School or High School Offices for more academic eligibility information. 

    • Students must be in school all day to be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities, including practice or competition, through the Activities Office. 

    • Medical Appointments may be excused by the Middle School or High School offices if contacted by a parent.

    STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

    The primary philosophy of the extra/co-curricular programs in the Dassel-Cokato School District is to promote the physical, mental, social, emotional, and moral well-being of the participants. The extra/co-curricular activities in our schools are intended to be a positive force in preparing youth for an enriching and vital role in American life. The extra/co-curricular program is an important and integral part of the total school program and is open to all students regardless of individual differences.

    Through voluntary participation, the student gives time, energy, and loyalty to the program. He/she also accepts the rules, regulations, and responsibilities that are unique to each extra/co-curricular program. In order to contribute to the welfare of the group, the student and parent must willingly assume these obligations and make sacrifices as the role demands.

    The student extra/co-curricular policy includes all students participating in the programs, grades 7-12. In addition to the Dassel-Cokato Public Schools Student Handbook, the Minnesota State High School League also governs extra/co-curricular program participants.

    MISSION STATEMENT

    At all levels, the purpose will be to teach the skills required by each activity to foster sportsmanship, build team cooperation and unity, and instill individual responsibility.

    Junior High/Intramural
    Recognizing the individual needs and differences of each team member, the purpose of junior high and/or intramural activities is to provide all individuals an equal opportunity to participate and to develop basic skills.
     
    Junior Varsity
    The purpose of junior varsity activities is to provide a transition between junior high/intramural and varsity programs. While efforts will be made to allow everyone the opportunity to participate, their participation may be limited if necessary to build a winning program.
     
    Varsity
    The purpose of all varsity-level activities is to field the most competitive team. Participation will be selective and limited to those individuals demonstrating the highest level of advanced skills and abilities.
  • ACTIVITY HELPERS

    We are in need of Activities Helpers for the 2023-2024 school year! For every 4 events you work, you may choose to receive a free annual pass or have a student activity fee waived through the Activities Office. Activities Helper tasks are fun and easy to learn!
    Activity helper positions include (but are not limited to): 

    Ticket Sellers 

    Door Supervisors 

    Hand Stampers 

    Fall Musical and Spring Play Ushers 

    Football Chain Movers and Clock Operators 

    Cross Country and Track & Field Meet Workers 

    Swim Meet Timers
    See the Activities Helper Card or contact the Activities Office for more information.

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  • Dassel-Cokato Activities

    4852 Reardon Ave. SW Ste. 1600
    Cokato, MN 55321
    Main (320) 286-4100 ext. 1811
    Fax (320) 286-4211
    Interim Director: Kay Wilson
    Activities Secretary: Taylor Roles

    Office Hours: 8:00am- 4:00pm

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