Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275

🎉 A HUGE thank you to the AFC PTC and Student Council! 🎉

Thanks to their generosity, every high school student received a Homecoming T-shirt this year to help us show our school spirit and cheer on our Raiders! 🖤💛

But if you didn’t get one—or want an extra—Student Council will have a limited number of T-shirts, crewnecks, and youth sizes available for purchase after the parade at the pep rally and at the games.

T-shirts: $15
Crewnecks: $30
Supplies are limited, so grab yours while they last and let’s pack the stands in Raider spirit!

The Student Council is proud to present our 2026 Grand Marshals, Mrs. Sondergoth, Mrs. Matson, and Mrs. Ramsdell. Together, they have dedicated more than 80 years of service to our district! We are so excited to celebrate them as they head into retirement. Be sure to line the parade route on Wednesday and help us celebrate their incredible years of service!

Congratulations, and thank you for everything you’ve done for our students and our school!

The crossing is unblocked. All transportation will resume as normal. Students who walk across the tracks will no longer ride the shuttle bus.

Check outthe links for tonight's volleyball action against Fulton.

Fr/So and JV:
Check out Ashton-Franklin vs Fulton High School Girls' JuniorVarsity Volleyball livestreaming at 5:00pm
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/ashton/organization/7327/ashton-franklin-high-school/watch?ib=4468297

Varsity:
Check out Ashton-Franklin vs Fulton High School Girls' Varsity Volleyball livestreaming at 7:00pm
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/ashton/organization/7327/ashton-franklin-high-school/watch?ib=4468303

Don't forget your Homecoming tickets! You can purchase them in the office. $20 each.

Transportation Notice – Franklin Grove

The railroad crossing on Elm Street in Franklin Grove is blocked. All students who typically walk and cross the tracks will take a shuttle bus and be dropped off at Living Waters Church, 121 W. North St., in Franklin Grove. Please also note that, due to this, both shuttle and route students may be running late this afternoon. If you would like to arrange a different transportation plan for your child, please contact Mrs. Wolf in the main office by 2:30 PM.

It's Homecoming week! Don't forget your spirit wear. Tomorrow is Jet Lag day. Get your travel outfit ready!

If you are unable to make the trip to Milledgeville for tonight's varsity football game use the link below to watch the livestream:

https://youtube.com/live/KqUSoZba43c?is=6PC4-XjovILOGZZY

Homecoming Tickets are on sale now in the main office! Coronation is at 6:30 PM on September 26 in the Jr. High Gym.

Next week is Homecoming Week! Start preparing now for the Dress Up Days. The class with the most participation will earn points towards earning a pizza party!

🎬🍿 What a wonderful evening at AFC Elementary! Last Friday, our Family Connection Committee hosted its Quarter 1 Family Connection Event: Movie on the Lawn. More than 50 students and their families joined us for a fun night of community and connection. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success!

Tomorrow is Picture Day!

Ready, set, smile! Picture Day begins at 8:15 a.m. We can’t wait to see your smiling faces!

Please avoid wearing green shirts due to the green screen background.

Save the Date for the Homecoming Parade and Bonfire! The whole community is welcome back to the school for a pep rally and bonfire after the parade. This year No Prep Tacos, Daughters Smokehouse, Main Squeeze Lemonade, and Roiel Scoop will be available! We hope you will join us to find out our Homecoming Court and cheer our teams on!

FR/SO and JV:
Check out Ashton-Franklin vs Morrison High School Girls' Freshman/Sophomore-JuniorVarsity Volleyball livestreaming at 5:00pm
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/ashton/organization/7327/ashton-franklin-high-school/watch?ib=4437494

Varsity:
Check out Ashton-Franklin vs Morrison High School Girls' Varsity Volleyball livestreaming at 7:00pm
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/ashton/organization/7327/ashton-franklin-high-school/watch?ib=4437503

Our Biology students put their scientific thinking to work by designing their own experiments to find out what keeps cut flowers fresh the longest!

Students are testing a variety of solutions, including:
Aspirin
Coconut water + bleach
Coconut water
Vinegar + sugar
Simple sugar syrup
Lemon juice + baking soda
Lemonade

Now we wait…

Which one do YOU think will keep the flowers freshest the longest? Drop your prediction in the comments!

We’ll check back to see which solution comes out on top!

Picture Day is Thursday, September 17, beginning at 8:15 a.m.!

Please avoid wearing green shirts because photos will be taken with a green screen background.

Picture retakes are scheduled for October 8.