
‼️6-12 Grade Volleyball‼️
There will be a mandatory player/parent meeting on Thursday (6/19) at 6:00pm in the high school gym. Please spread the word, we look forward to seeing you there!

Feel good by doing good! In-district incoming freshmen can sign up for the Impact Program by September 1 to earn up to three years of tuition and fees at Sauk Valley Community College! Register at svcc.edu/impact


Members of the AFC FFA Chapter attended the 97th Illinois FFA State Convention this week. Brooke Burger, Leah Cochrane, Logan O'Brien, and Jacob Warrenfeltz were recognized for earning their State FFA Degrees. The chapter also was awarded the Harvest for All Winner for the section., $3000 Foundation Award, and Silver Ranking for the National Chapter Award. Elsie Viall participated in the Illinois State FFA Band. #AFCFFA



‼️ High School Football Parent Meeting ‼️
There will be an informational meeting for all parents and guardians of prospective high school football players. This meeting will cover key aspects of the upcoming season, including summer workouts, program expectations, safety protocols, and volunteer opportunities.
Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
Time: 5 pm
Location: AFC High School Gym

Use the link below to watch 8th grade promotion tonight at 7:00pm!
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/ashton/organization/7327/ashton-franklin-high-school/watch?ib=2452984

2025 Top Six


Final exams will begin Monday for the Jr/Sr High School. Please see the attached adjusted schedules. High school students may leave after their last finals Tuesday and Wednesday if they do not need to utilize the makeup testing periods. They are welcome to stay for lunch and busing. All junior high students must stay until dismissal as we will utilize those makeup periods for end of the year activities and needed tasks. Parents are welcome for Tuesday’s Junior High Awards assembly. Enter through the athletic doors.


AFC Elementary School's End of Year Celebrations!


Registration for the 25-26 school year is now open. Don't miss out on the Early Bird savings option!
• Early Bird - $50 if registered by June 30th
• Regular Fee - $75 if registered by July 31st
• Late Fee - $100 if registered on or after August 1st
*Other fees apply depending on grade level. Please refer to the Student Handbook for more information.


At this time, both baseball and softball regional games are on as scheduled!
Softball - Orangeville @ AFC beginning at 4:30pm
Baseball - AFC vs. Fulton @ Amboy, 6:30pm



The softball regional scheduled at AFC tonight is cancelled due to unplayable conditions.
Schedule update:
Orangeville vs AFC - 5/21 @ 4:30pm
Durand vs Forreston - 5/22 @ 4:30pm

Can't make it to the band & choir concert tonight? Use the link below to watch!
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/ashton/organization/7327/ashton-franklin-high-school/schedule?date=2025-05-11T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2ODI2MzljNjIxMGU1ODczYWFkNmI4NWQ%3D

AFC Jr/Sr High celebrated the second semester Students of the Month this morning. Students and their families came together for a donut breakfast as staff shared why students were nominated and the important impact they have here at AFC.


Please click the link below to review an important notice regarding a bus incident that occurred today.
https://5il.co/3g1i4

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to focus on taking care of our minds just as we do our bodies. At AFC, we believe it is important to talk about our feelings, understand our emotions, and learn how to handle stress in healthy ways. This week we will show our support for each other and grow stronger together!


Come join us in celebrating our Softball, Girls Track, and Boys Track Seniors this Saturday at 9:45am!


The 8th grade class explored college and career options with tours of Whiteside Area Career Center and Sauk Valley Community College.



Can't make it to Honors Night? Catch the livestream here!
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/ashton/organization/7327/ashton-franklin-high-school/watch?ib=2415551

Students modeled stoichiometry problems using skittles.


Mother Nature wins again
