The AFC Athletes invite YOU to the Fall 'Meet the Raiders' Friday, August 22nd 6pm. We hope you stick around after introductions as the students have planned a fun Football versus Volleyball scrimmage! Come cheer on our AFC Raiders!
AFC Juniors & Seniors enrolled at WACC - Your first day is tomorrow! Wednesday, August 13th. Pickup in the parking lot at AFC Jr/Sr High school is 7:00am. Pick up at the church in Franklin Grove at 121 W North Street is at 7:12am.
Class of 2026 is getting ready for a great year!
🎓Our Seniors Are Better Than Yours 🎉
AFC FFA member Juliana Jaskoske participated in the Section 2 Horse Fair this week. Here she is in the Costume class with her horse. #AFCFFA
We are thrilled to welcome you to the 25-26 school year. Please join us at AFC Elementary School for Back to School Night, where you will meet your teacher, explore your classroom, and MORE!
There is a mandatory parent meeting for any AFC High School student planning to play high school football this fall. The meeting will be THIS Thursday, July 31st from 7 to 7:30 pm in the high school gym. Please contact Coach Stone (jstone@afcschools.net) if you are unable to attend.
15 AFC FFA members took over 100 entries to the Section 2 Vo-Ag fair on Tuesday at the Lee County 4-H fair grounds. Their entries were in the areas of horticulture, poultry, sheep, swine, and vegetables. Special shoutout to Kate Viall for Reserve Champion Horticulture, Dakota White for Reserve Champion Rabbit, and Justin Henert for Reserve Champion Breeding Sheep. #AFCFFA
The last day to register for school without a late fee is next Thursday, July 31. All returning students must register through Skyward Family Access. New students will need to complete a registration packet. If your child will be in Kindergarten and you have already submitted a registration packet, there is nothing more you need to do at this time. If you need a Skyward Family Access account or a password reset, please email afcskyward@afcschools.net.
Freshman Orientation! August 5th 6:00pm // High School Gym
More information to come via email.
More information to come via email.
Interested in joining AFC Cheerleading? Come meet our new coach Tuesday, 6:00pm Jr/Sr High Cafeteria.
15 students
9 adults
Thousands of miles by bus, plane, charter, ferry, and on foot
1 successful tour of Ireland
Over the last ten days, many members of the AFC community participated in an EF Agriculture in Ireland Tour. They traveled with the Hillsdale FFA Chapter from Ohio for this amazing opportunity.
They explored major cities Dublin and Galway and medieval cities like Kilkenny.
Students were adventurous eaters - trying beans for breakfast, fresh oysters, black pudding, Dubai chocolate, Bramley apples, and delicious Irish meals.
They toured a variety of different agricultural entities and were shown Irish hospitality at them all. They learned about grazing sheep on the mountainside and how important sheep dogs are to herd the animals back home. They discovered the necessity of the limestone under the grass to raise the best Irish racing horses at Irish National Stud. Students were given the chance to run a simulation where they were the trainers and jockeys for racehorses that they then raced against each other. They were able to stand in the center of pens of beef cattle, dairy cattle, and tame bulls as the cattle curiously watched. Our students tried products and fresh produce from an orchard as they learned about apple varieties, pollinators, and pest management. They were able to harvest eggs, feed pigs, and hoe weeds at a veg farm before eating a dinner made from produce from that very farm.
They viewed the Cliffs of Moher by climbing to the top but also got to ride a ferry and see them from the water, which included watching dolphins playing in the boat's wake.
They discovered castles and cathedrals, colleges and countrysides - all filled with thousands of years of history and countless stories.
Our guide, Tom, shared the history of Ireland, the current state of the country, and hope for the future. Our students learned about the hardships of the famine and how it changed Ireland, but also how it made Ireland into a resilient country that welcomes the outsider and roots for the underdog.
Mark Twain once said, "One must travel to learn," and these travelers took that seriously. If you see them, ask them about their adventure - you will not be disappointed. If you would like to see your student have an amazing travel experience, consider signing them up for the next EF tour trip to Paris and London with Mrs. Coffman in 2027 - https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2780212DZ
9 adults
Thousands of miles by bus, plane, charter, ferry, and on foot
1 successful tour of Ireland
Over the last ten days, many members of the AFC community participated in an EF Agriculture in Ireland Tour. They traveled with the Hillsdale FFA Chapter from Ohio for this amazing opportunity.
They explored major cities Dublin and Galway and medieval cities like Kilkenny.
Students were adventurous eaters - trying beans for breakfast, fresh oysters, black pudding, Dubai chocolate, Bramley apples, and delicious Irish meals.
They toured a variety of different agricultural entities and were shown Irish hospitality at them all. They learned about grazing sheep on the mountainside and how important sheep dogs are to herd the animals back home. They discovered the necessity of the limestone under the grass to raise the best Irish racing horses at Irish National Stud. Students were given the chance to run a simulation where they were the trainers and jockeys for racehorses that they then raced against each other. They were able to stand in the center of pens of beef cattle, dairy cattle, and tame bulls as the cattle curiously watched. Our students tried products and fresh produce from an orchard as they learned about apple varieties, pollinators, and pest management. They were able to harvest eggs, feed pigs, and hoe weeds at a veg farm before eating a dinner made from produce from that very farm.
They viewed the Cliffs of Moher by climbing to the top but also got to ride a ferry and see them from the water, which included watching dolphins playing in the boat's wake.
They discovered castles and cathedrals, colleges and countrysides - all filled with thousands of years of history and countless stories.
Our guide, Tom, shared the history of Ireland, the current state of the country, and hope for the future. Our students learned about the hardships of the famine and how it changed Ireland, but also how it made Ireland into a resilient country that welcomes the outsider and roots for the underdog.
Mark Twain once said, "One must travel to learn," and these travelers took that seriously. If you see them, ask them about their adventure - you will not be disappointed. If you would like to see your student have an amazing travel experience, consider signing them up for the next EF tour trip to Paris and London with Mrs. Coffman in 2027 - https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2780212DZ
More EF Ireland Tour photos
Incoming freshmen, don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference in your community and your future! Enrollment in the SVCC Impact Program closes September 1. Register at svcc.edu/impact
Volleyball, Football, Golf, Cross Country, and Cheerleading Registration is OPEN!
Today is the final day to register and qualify for the Early Bird Registration Rate. Don't miss it!
Don't miss the Early Bird registration deadline! Registrations after Monday, June 30th will not qualify for the Early Bird rate.
‼️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