Forks River Elementary School
611 Cookeville Highway Elmwood, TN 38560
Phone: 615-897-2676 *Fax 615-897-2222
Melinda Spivey, Principal

To make the best BETTER.

4-H

     All Forks River Students in grade 4- 8 are provided with the opportunity to participate in 4-H. The 4-H program is lead by Mr. Trent Jones and is an extension of the University of Tennessee agriculture department. 4-H encourages students to develop their unique skills and talents to the fullest potential. Young people participate in 4-H through clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps and many other activities. "Learning by doing" through hands-on activities and community involvement empowers 4-H'er's to develop and strengthen life skills.

What is 4-H?

   4-H is a community of more than 6.5 million young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.  The 4-H community also includes 3,500 staff, 538,000 volunteers and 60 million alumni. 4-Hers participate in fun, hands-on learning activities supported by the latest research of land-grant universities that are focused on three areas: healthy living, citizenship and science, engineering and technology. Youth can experience 4-H by becoming a member of a 4-H project group, attending a 4-H camp, or joining school-based 4-H programs. 4-Hers can compete with their projects in contests at the local, state, regional or national levels and also attend conferences and events.

 Click here to check out the Tennessee 4-H Homepage.

4-H Activities Include:

·         Club competitions in speeches and demonstrations

·         Club fellowship, fun nights, and service projects

·         Fairs, fashion shows, livestock shows, horse shows

·         Camps – such as summer camp, electric and wildlife camp

·         Tennessee state-wide gatherings and events

·         County contests where ribbons, prize money and trophies are awarded

·         Opportunities to make new friends

·         Learning in depth about subjects that you choose as your project

Projects Available:  

For Parents:

As agents, the joy of 4-H is watching young people grow through their accomplishments. We hope you will join us in celebrating youth as your child or teen becomes involved in 4-H. Volunteers are a vital part of our program. Please contact us to join in the fun!

Our mission is to help youth develop life skills, gain knowledge, and form positive attitudes in order to become capable, responsible and caring citizens.

As a component of the University of Tennessee, 4-H utilizes its vast resources and research base to pass on accurate and up-to-date information to 4-H members and their families.

The national emblem is a four-leaf clover with the letter "H" on each leaf. The "H" stands for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. The Four-Leaf Clover is a sign of "Good Luck."