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
15 days ago, Courtney Krueger
Three female students posing in front of wall of a skeleton at the university
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
16 days ago, Courtney Krueger
Mrs. Wolf and the class sitting on the carpet with a bin of the donated books - students are smiling
two male students reading a book together with a puppy stuffed animal
male student reading a table.
two male students sitting in a chair together reading with their stuffed animals
male student reading a book on the skeleton of an elephant
female student reading a book with her puppy stuffed animal
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.
16 days ago, Courtney Krueger
large group of students watching students perform
large group of students watching students perform
large group of students watching students perform

Be advised that due to inclement weather the baseball game against Kirkland-Hiawatha has been cancelled for Monday 4/27.

17 days ago, Andrew McKay
4/27 BSB vs K-H
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.
17 days ago, Courtney Krueger
three students presenting at front of class
two students presenting at front of class
two male students presenting at front of class
two students presenting at front of class
two male students presenting at front of class
two female students presenting at front of class
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
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/ashton/organization/7327/ashton-franklin-high-school/watch?ib=3982329
18 days ago, Andrew McKay
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!
19 days ago, Courtney Krueger
students at the cereal line
students eating cereal and posing
students eating cereal and posing
students eating cereal and posing
students eating cereal and posing
students eating cereal and posing
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! 🌟
20 days ago, Courtney Krueger
All ten students posing and smiling
two female students sitting at a table
female student close up smiling
female student close up smiling
female student close up smiling
two female students sitting at a table
female student close up smiling
two female students sitting at a table
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!
20 days ago, Courtney Krueger
four students who are new NHS officers
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!
20 days ago, Courtney Krueger
Chase Near, Kyle Goldman, Colin Stone, Austin Waters, Lane Messer, Elena Refatllari, Reese Polk, Natalee Schafer, Allie Prior, Claire Freeman

Through the Impact Program at Sauk Valley Community College, students can earn college tuition while giving back.

It’s a win-win:
Support your community.
Build valuable skills.
Reduce the cost of college.

Enrollment is open now through September 1. Start your journey today: svcc.edu/impact

20 days ago, Courtney Krueger
decorative graphic saying sign up!
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!
21 days ago, Courtney Krueger
students by the welding machine
students in welding helmets learning to weld
cheese and cracker house creating by a student
cheese and cracker house creating by a student
students in welding helmets learning to weld
Celebrating the Class of 2026! 🎉 Graduation is right around the corner and we’re proud to highlight more of our incredible seniors.
21 days ago, Courtney Krueger
Alexis Iman
Lane Messer
Mustafa Minini
Katelyn Morales
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!
22 days ago, Courtney Krueger
student working in workbook
student working in workbook
student working in workbook
student working in workbook
student working in workbook
penguin graphics
all group pictures of students
students sitting at the carpet
students sitting at the carpet
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
22 days ago, Courtney Krueger
four photos of admin professionals - ms wolcott, ms herwig, ms mccaslin, ms wolf
Don’t wait! This is your LAST chance to order a yearbook.
All orders must be placed by Friday, April 24 to guarantee a copy for your student.

Order today: jostens.com/yearbooks
22 days ago, Courtney Krueger
afc student holding a sign that says order your yearbook
Celebrating success!

Natalee Schafer was recognized at the Education Symposium, earning her Education Pathway Endorsement alongside fellow future educators from ROE #47.

Congratulations, Natalee! We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make. 🎓✨
22 days ago, Courtney Krueger
Student holding certificate posing for picture
AFC second graders wrote persuasive essays to convince Mrs. Wolf and Ms. Burkitt to get a class pet—and their writing paid off! For a few days, students got to enjoy a special bunny visitor.

Proof that strong writing can make things happen! 🖤💛
23 days ago, Courtney Krueger
Students posing with bunny
Students posing with bunny
Mr. Dudziak’s 8th grade PE class took the lead this week! 💪 Students designed and taught their own lessons, including a warm-up, main activity, and clear objectives. The students did a great job showing leadership and teamwork teaching their GaGa Ball Game.
24 days ago, Courtney Krueger
students sitting on gym floor
students sitting on gym floor
students playing gaga ball
students playing gaga ball
Join the AFC administration for coffee at the Jr/Sr High to hear about district updates.

To accommodate the morning transition for students to get to class; please arrive at 8:30am once students are settled into their first period classrooms.
26 days ago, Courtney Krueger
decorative flyer