REMINDER! Anyone entering 1st - 8th grade next year interested in Jr. Tackle football, come on out to the meeting this Sunday (3/10) in the high school gym.
Good luck to our Academic Bowl Team as they compete in the Warren Sectional tomorrow!
Join us at the FFA Banquet on March 13, at 6 pm in the Junior High gym. A main dish will be provided - please bring table service. Junior High please bring chips. Freshmen and Sophomores bring a side dish. Juniors and Seniors bring dessert. Community are welcome to attend! #AFCFFA
Thank you to AFC Alumni Levi Meurer at Crestview Showpigs for hosting the Animal Science class. Students got to see biosecurity practices in action and learn more about the swine industry!
One of the best parts of running a choice-based classroom is having students inspire other students! This is Mallori (3rd) being inspired by a painting another student, Navaeh (6th) completed a couple of years ago.
Last night, AFC FFA members Logan O'Brien and Kate Viall competed at the District Proficiency Judging. In order to make it there, the students had to advance from the Section level. Logan's record book is Landscape Management for his work with Warner Landscaping and Kate's record book is Fruit and Nut Production, where she tends to an apple orchard. Both interviewed with a panel of ag teachers and industry professionals. Great job on your accomplishment! #AFCFFA
Check out the links below to order your Baseball, Softball, or Track & Field gear!
Baseball - https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/yRMHqeknWM
Softball - https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/8hAcsCxrVC
Track & Field - https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/y3TfkWpkyd
I've got some catching up to do! Help me in congratulating our Raiders of the week for the past few weeks - Aaron, Nivea, and Ethan. Aaron wrapped up the basketball season with continuous hard work, a positive attitude, and being a great teammate all around. Nivea has wowed us with her fantastic artwork. She currently has artwork in two area art shows! Ethan was nominated for his continued efforts in Scholastic Bowl. He is a vital part of the team who, by the way, are REGIONAL CHAMPS! We are so proud of these three individuals for their attitudes, efforts, and abilities.
Congratulations to the AFC Academic Team for winning regionals last night! AFC had a small lead for most of the championship match, but Dakota tied the match on the last question. A big shout out to Lauren Stone for buzzing in on the tie-breaker question and leading AFC to a 360-340 victory. Other highlights of the night included a 410-170 win against Oregon in the semi-final match and Ayden Willstead setting the school record both for season scoring and all-time scoring for AFC! With the two victories last night, the Raiders improved their record to 30-9. AFC will continue play this Saturday in the Warren Sectional with matches against Winnebago, Riverdale, and Morrison.
Mrs Hurt stopped by WACC today to visit AFC students in their trade classes. Allied Health students are currently working on their phlebotomy certification and have a required number of “pokes” they must get in to become certified. Mrs Hurt volunteered to have a few of the AFC students practice blood draws when she stopped in. Our AFC students shined with their skill, maturity and dedication to their certification process. We are thankful for the opportunity to send AFC students to WACC where so many of them find a passion for their future trade.
Last Friday, AFC juniors and seniors visited NIU to learn more about their academic programs, the admissions process, and received a campus tour. Students also got to have lunch with AFC grads and learn more about their experience at NIU.
Best of luck to our High School Academic Bowl team as they travel to Amboy tonight for Regionals! Check out the schedule below if you'd like to go cheer them on!
This Week at AFC (March 4 - March 9)
SAVE THE DATE! The evening of May 2, the Elementary School will be having a "Specials Showcase" (working title) to show off and display the amazing talents of our K-4 kiddos. More info coming soon, but here is a preview: Braelynn recently completed this after seven art classes, doesn't this look amazing? The art curriculum this year is focusing on student choice, and it was Braelynn's choice to create a pencil drawing of her dog while others worked on their own ideas. Please plan to attend
Interested in Jr. Tackle football? Don't miss this meeting!
On February 28th, the AFC FFA participated in the Poultry Evaluation Career Development Event hosted at Rochelle High School. They identified cuts of poultry, placed rings of chickens, identified egg abnormalities and graded eggs. The AFC team received third place overall. Noah Lester won seventh place individual, Otto Horner won eighth place individual and Willie Schaneberg won tenth place individual. Congratulations!#AFCFFA
On February 28th, some members of the AFC FFA participated in the Food Science Career Development Event hosted at Rochelle High School. Activities included aroma identification, triangle tests, an exam and a team problem where the teams created a healthy children’s drink. The AFC team won second place overall. Ella Coffman and Kate Viall tied for first place individual, and after choosing a random tiebreaker question Ella received first place and Kate second place. The AFC middle school team received first place overall. Dani Kaecker won second place individual and Elsie Viall won fifth place individual. Congratulations to all the participants! #AFCFFA
Kindergarten registration for the 24-25 school year is now due. If you have not turned in your registration packet, please do so by the end of the week. If you did not receive a registration packet, please call Katie Wolf at AFC Elementary School to request one be mailed. Packets can also be picked up in the main office at the elementary school.
Check out our baseball fundraiser! Thanks for your continued support of AFC baseball!
https://app.launchfundraising.com/launchathonFundraiserHome/fundraiser/FJZQ52
**9th grade through 12th grade students**
Purchase your 2023-2024 Yearbook now! Yearbooks are $45 each and can be purchased directly from the Jostens website linked below. Any questions, contact Mrs. Waters at hsyearbook@afcschools.net.
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01628900
