Scholarships for graduating seniors have been posted! https://www.afcschools.net/page/afc-scholarships
All applications should be returned to the Jr/Sr High office by March 15th.
We are fortunate to have so many kind families and organizations that invest in AFC students. Please take a moment to hear from one of those families; the Moye family have created a video with the history, purpose, and requirements of their scholarship.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK8OhI2rOic
Congratulations to our Raiders of the Week, Lauren and Alexis. Lauren has been absolutely rocking Academic Bowl! She is consistent, a fantastic team player, and a great positive voice for everyone on the team. Alexis has been dominant on the basketball court the past few weeks. She is the definition of hustle and grit, and if there is a loose ball you can bet she's diving for it. We are so proud of both of these ladies and the way they carry themselves both at school and beyond. Congrats Lauren and Alexis!
Here are the results from the Section 2 FFA Proficiency Judging:
Five AFC FFA members competed in 7 different recordbook areas last night . Students interviewed with ag teachers and industry professionals about their projects.
Ian Untz: Diversified Crop Production Placement
Brooke Burger: Beef Production Entrepreneurship
Logan O' Brien: Swine Production Placement, Landscape Management
Jacob Warrenfeltz: Small Animal Production & Care
Kate Viall: Fruit & Nut Production, Safety.
Great job, everyone! Logan and Kate will be moving on to the district competition in March. #AFCFFA
#classof2024 #seniors #classtrip #afcartball
Many of the AFC FFA students participated in the virtual Section 2 FFA Vet Science Career Development Event this week. Students had to identify animal breeds along with tools that would be used in a vet's office. Good job everyone! #AFCFFA
A huge thank you to everyone who showed up, helped, and donated to make Quartermania a success! We love the way you support our students! 💛💙#AFCFFA
At the Illinois Meats Series at Eickman's Processing on Saturday, Kate Viall placed 6th in the Section 2 FFA Meats Judging Career Development Event. She also placed 8th in placings and 10th in questions for the series.🥩🥓 #AFCFFA
On Wednesday, AFC FFA members Izzy Cater, LaHelah Cunningham, Hailey Grover, Kate Viall, and Andera Aldridge traveled to Western Illinois University for Ground Zero Conference. They spend a very intensive day learning about being a leader. #AFCFFA
Congratulations to Taylor Jahn on being recommended for her State FFA Degree. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree a member can earn in the state of Illinois. Taylor was interviewed about her Supervised Agricultural Experience record book on her chickens. She will receive her State Degree at State FFA Convention in Springfield this June. Way to go, Taylor!
This week at AFC (February 5 - February 10)
AFC Sophomores had a chance to visit WACC (Whiteside Area Career Center) to preview ALL the opportunities available to them over the next two years. Options include Healthcare, Cosmology, Welding, Early Childhood, Automotive, Building Trades, Computer Repair, Culinary, Digital Media and Design and I'm sure there was more. Please talk to your sophomores about what they saw today and encourage them to take advantage of one of these opportunities. It's a great way for kids to experiment with a career choice and regardless, most of these classes involve life skills such as basic auto maintenance, cooking, wound, care, etc.
Congratulations to all of our Spelling Bee participants! The 2024 AFC Junior High Spelling Bee winner is Kara W! Kara will move on to the Regional Spelling Bee in Dixon on February 22nd.
Come join us this Saturday for Quartermania! See below for more information.
🚨AFC Elementary School🚨Here is your friendly reminder that we are participating in Global School Play Day tomorrow for one hour! Students may bring anything they wish to play with tomorrow, Thursday February 1. The only restriction is that the toys may NOT require batteries or electricity (no devices). 🎲⚽🎨
The Junior High science department is looking for plant pots with or without soil. They are going to start growing seeds and plants from cuttings and will put old plant pots (up to a gallon but no larger) to good use. Contact Ms Dempsey jdempsey@afcschools.net if you are able to assist.
Schedule update for the Lady Raiders this week!!
Tonight- Home vs Milledgeville, Varsity only at 6:30.
Tomorrow night, 2/1, SENIOR NIGHT vs. Earlville!! 6pm JV start. Come out and support our seniors as they take the court for their last home game!!
Saturday, 2/3 @ Amboy. 1 pm JV start.
Good luck Lady Raiders!!!
The Junior High Spelling bee will be on Thursday, February 1st during 2nd (9:03) and 3rd period (10:30). The top 13 students from the classroom spelling bees will be competing for a chance to represent the school at the regional spelling bee in Dixon on February 22nd. If you would like to attend to see your student compete please contact organizer Mr Stone or Mrs McCaslin in the front office.
This week at AFC (January 29 - February 3)
This Saturday the Varsity Scholastic Bowl team traveled to East Dubuque to compete in the NUIC conference tournament. AFC went 5-1 on the day and earned 3rd in the tournament (out of 18 schools). In an exciting 3rd place match, the Raiders were tied at half and took the lead on the very last question! An extra congratulations to Ayden Willstead for making the All-Tournament Team. AFC continues competition this week with a home meet on Tuesday and an away meet on Thursday.
