💡 Learning through collaboration! Elementary artists imagined it—high school students created it. A true teamwork experience from start to finish at AFC. We will continue to share these great (and a bit scary) works of art!
Due to the schedule change tomorrow (Friday 5/1) AFC will host the Amboy Clippers for a FULL JV baseball game. Come out and support the future of Raider Baseball, first pitch is 4:30pm!
Earlier this year, our Kindergarten and First Grade students read I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll and were challenged to design their very own monster. Would it be hairy with sharp teeth? Have long legs and multiple eyes? Wings? Spikes? Slime oozing from its mouth? Oh, the possibilities…
Then, our high school art students brought those imaginative 2D drawings to life by transforming them into 3D ceramic sculptures!
The results were simply amazing. I’m so proud of the collaboration between these groups of students and the creativity they shared.
Stay tuned for more monsters...and collaborations!
Then, our high school art students brought those imaginative 2D drawings to life by transforming them into 3D ceramic sculptures!
The results were simply amazing. I’m so proud of the collaboration between these groups of students and the creativity they shared.
Stay tuned for more monsters...and collaborations!
Tomorrow's Varsity Baseball (Friday 5/1) against Stillman Valley has been cancelled due to a need to make-up conference games.
Congrats to the Class of 2026! 🎓 The countdown continues as we spotlight more of our outstanding seniors—your future is bright!
AFC students recently had the incredible opportunity to travel to Northern Illinois University to complete their Anatomy short course! 🧠🔬
During their visit, students gained hands-on experience working with anatomage tables, cadavers, and a variety of advanced learning tools. This immersive experience allowed them to deepen their understanding of human anatomy in a real-world setting.
We’re proud of their dedication to learning and grateful for opportunities like this that bring education to life! 👏
#LearnThriveGrow
During their visit, students gained hands-on experience working with anatomage tables, cadavers, and a variety of advanced learning tools. This immersive experience allowed them to deepen their understanding of human anatomy in a real-world setting.
We’re proud of their dedication to learning and grateful for opportunities like this that bring education to life! 👏
#LearnThriveGrow
Mrs. Wolf has been named a 2026 Books by the Bushel recipient on behalf of Lee County Farm Bureau! Thank you so much to the Farm Bureau for the amazing new books to add to our classroom library!!
#LearnGroveThrive
#LearnGroveThrive
The 5th/6th grade choir and High School band assisted Ms. Garcia with an introduction to all things band and choir. The presentation was for 4th-6th grade students to showcase their elective course options within the music department.
Be advised that due to inclement weather the baseball game against Kirkland-Hiawatha has been cancelled for Monday 4/27.
Mrs. McMillan’s 7th grade agriculture class has been studying animal housing. They have finished creating their housing for their “pigs”! They presented their housing to their classmates explaining the design and why they chose the design they did.
If you are unable to attend tonight in person starting at 5:00pm check out Ashton-Franklin vs 2026 Prom Grand March livestreaming now at
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After a week of practice and preparation before taking the ACT, the junior class celebrated with a very sugary cereal party. Well done, students, and a huge thank you to Mrs. Herwig for setting us up for success!
Ten of our AFC junior high agriculture students joined more than 100 peers at the Junior High Conference. Students spent the day learning about their personalities, discovering FFA opportunities, and building ideas for how to get more involved back at school.
Way to represent AFC! 🌟
Way to represent AFC! 🌟
Congratulations to our new National Honor Society officers! (From left to right: Vice-President Ella C., President Drew D., Secretary Yaricsa E., and Treasurer/Social Media Coordinator Kate V.)
Come to the NHS induction ceremony on May 6th at 5:45 in the high school gym to celebrate our graduating members and welcome all of our new NHS members!
Come to the NHS induction ceremony on May 6th at 5:45 in the high school gym to celebrate our graduating members and welcome all of our new NHS members!
Congratulations to our 2026 Prom Court! Chase Near, Kyle Goldman, Colin Stone, Austin Waters, Lane Messer, Elena Refatllari, Reese Polk, Natalee Schafer, Allie Prior, and Claire Freeman!
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Mrs. McMillan’s Ag Mechanics & Construction students are learning by doing! Students are diving into their welding unit with “cheese welding” to understand different welds, students created cracker houses before moving on to stick welding.
Shoutout to senior Hunter Grover for sharing his welding knowledge and supporting students as they got started!
Shoutout to senior Hunter Grover for sharing his welding knowledge and supporting students as they got started!
Celebrating the Class of 2026! 🎉 Graduation is right around the corner and we’re proud to highlight more of our incredible seniors.
First Grade just finished up a math unit that focused on addition and subtraction strategies. The best part was also learning about different kinds of penguins which anchored our work on some big first grade math concepts like doubles facts, fact families, story problems, measurement, and skip counting. Check out our observations on our penguin pairs!
Today we celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our schools running smoothly—our administrative professionals! ✨
From the front office to behind the scenes, your organization, care, and dedication make a difference every single day for our students, staff, and families.
Thank you for all you do—we appreciate you more than you know! 👏
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou
From the front office to behind the scenes, your organization, care, and dedication make a difference every single day for our students, staff, and families.
Thank you for all you do—we appreciate you more than you know! 👏
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou