Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Kansas 4-H Tip Sheet is a monthly newsletter that provides valuable information to local Extension offices, as well as Kansas 4-H families. The deadlines posted may be different than those set by local Extension offices. In addition, local Extension offices may not be able to provide chaperones and/or transportation to statewide Kansas 4-H events, programs, trainings and activities. Always check with your local Extension office before registering.
From the 4-H Program Leader
Reflections from 2025 and moving into 2026
As I reflect on all the accomplishments of 2025, I am proud of what we have achieved and the initiatives that have been launched.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | December 17, 2025
State 4-H Office Holiday Schedule
The State 4-H Office will be closed on December 24 and January 2, 2026. We will reopen on Monday, January 5. Happy Holidays!
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | December 17, 2025
Upcoming Events
K-State Junior Producer Day Registration Open
Registration for the 2026 K-State Junior Producer Days is now open. Junior Beef Producer Day will be Saturday, March 7, with registration due February 13. Junior Sheep Producer Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, with March 20 as the deadline.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Lexie Hayes | December 17, 2025
Volunteer Development
Kansas 4-H Project Award & Scholarship Evaluator Sign Up
If you are interested in serving as an evaluator for either Project Awards or Scholarships in 2026, please take a moment to complete the form using the link below.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Zaira Ruiz | December 17, 2025
Save the Date: National Volunteer Week:
Plan ahead now for National Volunteer Week, scheduled for April 19-25, 2026.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Hinshaw | December 17, 2025
Oklahoma Conference on Volunteerism
Oklahoma has invited Kansas not only to participate in this conference on June 26-27, 2026, but also to submit proposals for the conference.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | December 17, 2025
Awards and Recognition
Kansas 4-H Scholarships Reminder
All scholarship applications and reference materials are due January 5, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (CST).
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | December 17, 2025
Volunteer Salute to Excellence Award
The Kansas Association of 4-H Volunteers has adopted the Salute to Excellence award to recognize and promote Kansas 4-H volunteers who have excelled in their roles locally and continue with selecting Kansas’ top volunteers for the National competition.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | December 17, 2025
Project Information
Communications Projects Resources and Informations
As you prepare for 4-H Day, please remind your 4-H families that there are great resources for project talks, illustrated talks, demonstrations, public speaking, and preparing visual aids on the 4-H Communications Project Page.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Hinshaw | December 17, 2025
Professional Development
Program Rally Registration is Open
Registration is now open for the Kansas 4-H Program Rally, scheduled for January 27-29, 2026, in Great Bend, Kansas.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Hinshaw | December 17, 2025
Other News
Kansas 4-H Discovery Days Session Submission - OPEN
Kansas 4-H is asking anyone interested, to submit potential sessions for our 2026 Discovery Days Event. This will be held June 3-5th at Kansas State University.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Dona Ratliff | December 17, 2025
K-State Admissions partners to Empower Families on the College Journey
Kansas 4-H and K-State Admissions are partnering to help youth and their families confidently navigate the college journey. Upcoming sessions and dates are listed in this article.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | December 17, 2025
Camping
Accommodation Requests for 4-H Camp at Rock Springs Ranch
Rock Springs Ranch will be directly handling any accommodation requests for 4-H Camp.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah Maass | December 17, 2025
Global Citizenship Opportunities
Why participate in International Exchanges with 4-H?
The purpose of this submission is to propose a newsletter article that encourages 4-H families to consider participating in 4-H exchange opportunities.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | December 17, 2025
Applications Open for 2026 4-H International Exchange Host Families
Applications are now open for next summer's 4-H international exchanges.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mary Kay Munson | December 17, 2025
Three 4-H'ers approved for International Exchanges in 2026
At Kansas State Outbound Interviews and First Orientation 4-H members were approved to submit applications to States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs Outbound Exchanges next summer.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mary Kay Munson | December 17, 2025