Due to the cold temps, baseball and softball have been cancelled for today
Calling all AFC High School students: Do you have your tickets? Prom is Saturday April 26th. Get your tickets today!
Congratulations to Audree, Caitlin & Jersey. These three seniors have earned the ISBE Health Science Pathway endorsement. This endorsement recognizes these students for demonstrating readiness for College and Career through career-focused courses, work-based learning and early college credit. Please join us in celebrating their hard work to achieve this endorsement. #RaiderWay
Prior to the Pathway ceremony Friday, AFC students participated in the annual Health Science Symposium. Students participated in multiple break out sessions and met with other students in the region looking at Health Science for post-secondary.
Biology students extracted DNA from strawberries to introduce our unit on molecular genetics.
Thursday, John Baylor from OnToCollege visited AFC Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors to review for the upcoming ACT and PACT. AFC students utilize OnToCollege ACT, PACT, and IAR test prep courses in the classroom and CCR/WIN each week. John Baylor is a familiar face in many of the videos that accompany test prep lessons. AFC is grateful that John took the time to invest in our students.
"John’s contrarian techniques have inspired students for more than two decades—improving scores, scholarships, and college choices. Used by more than 800 high schools in 27 states, OnToCollege’s online Courses routinely increase an entire high school’s ACT® Test score average 1-3 points and SAT® Test score average 50-150 points. In 2020, John became an ACT® Certified Educator™, reinforcing OnToCollege’s commitment to provide the most engaging and effective Test Prep to students in Nebraska and beyond."
This week, AFC middle school FFA members travelled to Sauk Valley Community College to attend the Middle School Conference MISSION: Middle School. They worked like detectives within their teams to learn more about FFA, leadership, and teamwork. #AFCFFA
The track meet at Mendota scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. There is no track practice tonight either. Have a great weekend!
The AFC FFA Parliamentary Procedure team competed at the district contest at Blackhawk East Community College last night. Chairman Jacob Warrenfeltz, along with floor members Kate Viall, Elsie Viall, Xavier Kloss, Wyatt Kennay, and Dominic Mullins test their knowledge of the proper way to run a meeting, along with putting on a demonstration. The team placed 8th. #AFCFFA
Want to check out some local talent at a local location? Jennifer T., Claire F., Elena R., Leah O., Mallory C., and Nivea N. all have artwork on display at The Next Picture Show in Downtown Dixon. The gallery is hosting its' first high school art show through April 23rd. CLAIRE even won an award!! If you have a chance to stop and see their work please do so!
#afcart
This year our school district was invited to participate in a K-12 Student Art Show in Freeport, Illinois at the Freeport Art Museum. The show will open on Friday, April 4th from 5-7pm. The art will continue to be displayed until April 23rd. If you are in the area, stop and see our students' AMAZING art!
Students participating include the following: Kindergarten-Walter B., Walter W., Wilson, Kennedy, Marley, Drew, Nathan; First Grade-Rowan, Cruz, Ireland, Parker, Braxton; Second Grade-Georgia, Nicole, Ellie; Fourth Grade-Abel, Jillian; Fifth Grade-Heather; Sixth Grade-Grace, Meleka, Landon, Jackson, Lili, Makiya,Kenley, Addie; Seventh Grade-Dayana, Alejandro, Sage, Elliot, Audrey, Kenzlee, Akari, Julia; Eighth Grade-Angel, Aaliyah, Samantha, Ryan; High School-Makayla I., Mallory C., Leah O., Evelyn J., Lauren H., Jennifer T., Emery H., Lily C., Rylin B., Ari P., Kate V., Libby H., Seth D., Sage W., Jersey S., Nivea N., Kahli M.
Let's try this again! Drive your tractor to school on Friday. Hoping the weather cooperates! #AFCFFA
4-1-2025
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This morning, an elementary student found a small-caliber rimfire bullet on the bus. The student turned the item in to the principal upon arrival at school. As a precaution, school administration immediately contacted the Lee County Sheriff’s Department, and a thorough investigation was conducted.
We are pleased to inform you that the investigation has determined that this was an isolated event and that there is no threat to the safety of students or staff. We take every matter involving the safety of our students very seriously and will continue to take all necessary steps to maintain a secure environment for everyone.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Michael Lindy, Superintendent
Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275
April 1 is Impact Launch Day! Current in-district 8th grade students are able to register for the SVCC Impact Program between April 1 - September 1.
Family Math Night, previously scheduled for this evening, is CANCELLED. We will be rescheduling for a late date.
Please see the flyer for a tutoring opportunity for 6-8 students at SVCC.
This weekend will be the airing of the AFC vs Keith Country Day round 3 match of the Stateline Quiz Bowl. Tune in to any of the times to see if the Raiders move on to the final
four! It will also be uploaded to YouTube at a later date.
Saturday @ 6:30pm – WTVO 17
Sunday @ 8:30am – MyNetworkTV
Sunday @ 9:30pm – FOX 39
Band and Choir students attended the NUIC South Festival and the Rt. 72 Festival this month. At these festivals, band and choir students worked with other music students in the area to put together a concert in a day or less. This opportunity allows students to perform in a larger ensemble than they would on a typical day.
Congratulations to Jeremy Phillips for being selected as Raider of the Week for the week of March 7. Jeremy was nominated for being super helpful after school hours!
#raideroftheweek
Congratulations to Julian Losoya for being selected as Raider of the Week for the week of March 14. Julian was nominated for staying after the dance/game night to help clean up the gym.
#raideroftheweek
WOW! The public has spoken (voted)! Three of our students won awards at the Woodlawn Art Show! Along with the honor, each artwork will be printed on a banner that will be hung on the First Avenue Bridge between Sterling and Rock Falls. Awesome!
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