Oakman High School FCCLA

08/04/2026

A new year. A new theme. A powerful reminder of what FCCLA does best. ❤️

The 2026–2027 FCCLA Theme is Where Leaders Are Made because leadership is built through service, strengthened through experience, and brought to life by FCCLA Members across the nation.

From the first chapter meeting to the national stage, every moment has the power to shape a leader.

This is the place. This is the purpose. This is Where Leaders Are Made. ✨

Learn more: https://fcclainc.org/communications/annual-theme

08/04/2026

So proud of you Cody!!!!

Cody Gardner was recognized at the August board meeting for being our FCCLA National Leadership winner!!

07/12/2026

What an unforgettable week for the Oakman High School FCCLA Chapter!

Our FCCLA President, Cody, proudly represented Oakman High School at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., alongside more than 10,000 students from across the nation.

Competing in the Hospitality and Tourism Level 2 STAR Event, Cody earned a Gold Medal and was named 2nd in the Nation for his outstanding project! This is an incredible achievement and a true testament to his hard work, leadership, and dedication. We couldn’t be more proud of the way he represented our school, our chapter, and our community on the national stage.

This trip was also the experience of a lifetime for Cody and his family. They had the opportunity to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary in our nation’s capital, explore Washington, D.C.’s historic landmarks, and even attend a Major League Baseball game—making memories they will cherish forever.

A very special thank you to Cody’s mother, Heather Studdard Gardner, for accompanying and chaperoning him throughout the trip while I was on maternity leave. Your willingness to step in made this incredible opportunity possible, and I am so grateful for your support and dedication to Cody and our FCCLA chapter.

Congratulations, Cody! Your FCCLA family is beyond proud of you, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish in the future.
❤️🤍💙🏅🇺🇸

Pics courtesy of Heather Gardner.

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

🥉🎉 Big congratulations to Lacey Pickle
for earning 3rd place in the Alabama Beef Cook-Off Senior North Division with her delicious Pepper Crusted Beef with Cream Sauce!

We are so proud of her hard work, talent, and dedication representing our FCCLA program so well. A huge thank you to the Alabama Cattlemen's Association for your continued support of our students and program opportunities.

Way to go, Lacey — and Go Wildcats! 🐾

04/04/2026

This week in our Family and Consumer Sciences class, we were reminded that a fun, easy lab is never underrated 🤎🍪

The students wanted to bake chocolate chip and chocolate chunk cookies, and that is exactly what we did! A total of 72 cookies were made, and they definitely brought the appetite because every single one was devoured.

Beyond the sweet treats, this lab was full of hands-on learning. Students practiced using cooling racks and parchment paper, learned how to adjust oven temperature for a hotter oven, and mastered the timing needed for that perfectly soft cookie.

It’s always so much fun cooking with this group. Sweet treats, full bellies, and valuable kitchen skills made for a great week in the lab .

03/18/2026

This week’s cooking lab featured Jim ‘N Nick’s famous biscuits, and they were a hit! Students practiced cutting ingredients into dry mixtures and learned how to double a recipe. They turned out so delicious that we didn’t even get a picture of the finished product—just them being devoured! 😄

Thankfully, we managed to save a few to share as a sweet afternoon pick-me-up for our faculty and staff.

03/16/2026

Oakman High School FCCLA/classes were very fortunate to have one of our advisory committee members and guest speakers, Jade Kennedy, Assistant Director of Forensic Interviewing and Victim Advocacy at the Walker County Children’s Advocacy Center, speak to our Family & Consumer Sciences and Family Wellness classes today.

Students learned about healthy relationships, different forms of abuse, safe social media practices, and the important role the Walker County Children’s Advocacy Center plays in helping children and families in our community.

We are so appreciative that she took the time to come speak with our students and share her knowledge. She even included some fun, hands-on activities that really helped engage the class!

Videos in comments!

03/15/2026

Who says breakfast is only for mornings? 🍳

This week in Family & Consumer Sciences, students made Breakfast Sausage Casserole for a breakfast-for-lunch lab — and it was a hit!

Students practiced following a recipe, measuring ingredients, using kitchen tools correctly, and working together in groups. Each student had a specific kitchen job to help their team successfully complete the dish.

We also discussed how recipes can be modified by adding ingredients like bacon, ham, onion, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes. Some students even topped their casserole with ketchup or hot sauce!

Safe to say this lab was egg-cellent! 🥚🍳

03/06/2026

⭐️🎉A HUGE congratulations to our very own Oakman High School FCCLA President, Cody Gardner! 🎉⭐️

Cody competed in the Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation STAR Event (Students Taking Action with Recognition) – Level 2 at the 2026 Alabama FCCLA State Leadership Conference and earned GOLD in the entire state of Alabama! 🏆 (VIDEOS in comments)

Because of this incredible accomplishment, Cody has qualified to attend the National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., July 6–10. He will be fundraising in the coming months to help make this opportunity possible.❤️🤍💙

Please join us in congratulating Cody on bringing home the Gold Medal for the state of Alabama! We are incredibly proud of his hard work, leadership, and dedication as he represents Oakman High School and our FCCLA chapter so well. If you see Cody out fundraising in the coming months, we hope you will consider supporting him as he prepares to represent Alabama on the national stage.

Go Wildcats! Go FCCLA!