Rockingham County 4-H

10/24/2026

Don't forget to submit your pumpkin entries online by Tuesday, October 27. go.ncsu.edu/rc4hpumpkincontest

10/19/2026

Don't forget about the Pumpkin Contest! It's time to get creative and carve those pumpkins.

It's almost that time! Don't miss the 4-H Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Get your ideas together! https://rockingham.ces.ncsu.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-pumpkin-decorating-contest/

10/15/2026

We are so proud of all the kids, but especially our Rockingham County 4-Hers and volunteer. We have Kinley Johnson, McKennon Yanez competing and 4-H volunteer, Jessica Hicks as a coach! Congratulations to all of them.

We are thrilled to showcase our 2026 NC 4-H Horse Program National delegation! These talented youth and dedicated coaches represent North Carolina at the All American Quarter Horse Congress and the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup educational contests.

A massive, heartfelt thank you to The Dale Earnhardt Foundation for their incredibly generous support of our programs and teams. Your commitment helps make these transformational educational and leadership opportunities possible!

10/15/2026

We are so proud of Kinley!

Congratulations to the NC 4-H Hippology team for finishing 4th in Exam, 3rd in Stations, 5th in Judging, 1st in Team Problem and 4th Overall.
Individual Awards:
Kinley Johnson- 5th in judging
Kylee Greene- 10th in Exam
Marissa Rathbun- 6th in Stations
Charli Williams- 9th in Stations, 6th in Judging, 8th Overall
Coach: Sarah Wolfgang

10/13/2026

Congratulations!! We are proud to say that Rockingham County 4-Her McKennon Yanez is on this winning team and our 4-H volunteer, Jessica Hicks is the coach! We are so proud.

Guess what? We have some Congress Champions in the house!!!
Congratulations to the NC 4-H Bowl team for going undefeated today!

10/13/2026

Due this Thursday!

Do you want to learn about bees and have your own hive? Check out this scholarship from the Rockingham County Beekeepers to receive equipment to get started and also a mentor. https://go.ncsu.edu/youthbeescholarship

10/10/2026

It's the last day of National 4-H Week. We hope you have shared about your 4-H experiences and if you are not involved, check 4-H out!

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Congratulations to all of our 4-Hers who participated in the Youth Market Turkey Show in Raleigh yesterday. These 4-Hers have been raising their turkeys since June and showcased them yesterday! The results from each class are:
Little Gobblers:
Isabella Maxwell - 1st (she went onto the LG final heat)
River Van Winkle - 3rd
Griffin Cayton - 6th

Juniors:
Jobie Joyce - 6th
Eli Maxwell - 3rd
Ryan Clabeaux - 7th
Gunner Clabeaux - 7th
Jackson Garris - 4th
Landon Cayton - 5th
Olivia Garris - 7th
Addison Garris - 3rd

Seniors:
Fortino Cruz Castillo - 2nd
Joleen Windsor - 9th
Addison Maxwell - 7th

Griffin Cayton also won 5th place with his pen sign!

We are so proud of all of you for all your hard work and dedication to this project!

10/08/2026

Thankful Thursday! We are so thankful for the 4-H volunteers and parents. Our programs would not be possible without them.