Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275

Volleyball Senior night is 10/15. Seniors and families will be recognized between the JV and Varsity Matches.

Pumpkins, painting and time together! The FFA Leadership Team hosted its first Family Fun Night, bringing friends and families together for a little fall fun.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! Watch for details about our November Family Night.

Miss. Lehman's PM class wearing their class color to show their school spirit!

Mr. McMillan’s Plant Science class has been studying soils and took what they have been learning to the Section 2 Land Use CDE in Dixon. The team took 1st Place in the section! Individual team member results: Samantha James, took 1st place, Samuel Warrenfeltz took 2nd place and Lennon Pospeshil took 5th place! Congratulations to the entire team and Mr. McMillan!

If you are unable to join us in person please use the link below to enjoy the 7-12th grade Band and Choir Concert.

Check out Ashton-Franklin vs 2026 B/C Spooktacular Coed Varsity Other livestreaming at 7:00pm
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/ashton/organization/7327/ashton-franklin-high-school/watch?ib=4593715

Join us for a SPOOKTACULAR night at AFC Elementary School! 🎃👻

Reminder! Join us for the AFC Band & Choir Spooktacular Concert on October 14th at 7:00 PM for an evening of Halloween classics and spooky fun! Enjoy some delicious treats from the Care Closet Bake Sale and join us for a costume parade through the gym! Bring your family and friends--we can’t wait to see you there… it’s going to be a boo-last!

Mrs. McMillan’s Agriculture Business Management class welcomed Chase Sellnow, General Manager, and Joe Mortimer, Certified Crop Specialist from AgView FS, to class to learn about the cooperative business structure and how it operates.

Help us show our appreciation for our veterans! Donations to support the Lee County Honor Flight will be accepted starting tomorrow, Friday, October 9, through the Veterans Day program on November 11.

Donation jars will be available in each school building’s main office. $550 sends one veteran on the Honor Flight, and every contribution helps!

Thank you for supporting those who have served!

AFC Jr./Sr. High families, mark your calendars for Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 21 and 22, from 3:30–7:30 p.m. in the JH Gym!

Following last year’s positive feedback, we’re bringing back our “Open Gym” format. No appointment is needed! Check in at the JH Gym, where each teacher will have a table for conversations about your child’s progress. Visit one teacher or connect with them all, moving between tables as teachers become available.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Hurt. We look forward to seeing you!

Let’s celebrate our September AFC Elementary award winners! 🎉

⭐ Rockin’ Raider Award
🏅 Good Sports Award
🎨 Artist of the Month
❤️ PurposeFull People Award: Respect
🌟 Student of the Month
📚 Bookworm Award
🎵 Musician of the Month

We’re proud of our Raiders for their hard work, creativity, kindness and school spirit. Keep up the good work!

🎃👻 Join us for the AFC Band & Choir Spooktacular Concert on October 14th at 7:00 PM for an evening of Halloween classics and spooky fun! Enjoy some delicious treats from the Care Closet Bake Sale and join us for a costume parade through the gym! Bring your family and friends--we can’t wait to see you there… it’s going to be a boo-last! 👻🎃

FFA members attended the Section 2 Leadership Training School (LTS) and the Section Ag Sales CDE. Ben Baker was the 2nd place individual the team placed 4th overall in the Ag Sales CDE. Congratulations, to Ben and the team!

Fresh/Soph and JV:
Check out Ashton-Franklin vs Amboy JV Volleyball Girls' JuniorVarsity Volleyball livestreaming at 5:00pm
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/ashton/organization/7327/ashton-franklin-high-school/watch?ib=4583249


Varsity:
Check out Ashton-Franklin vs Amboy High School Girls' Varsity Volleyball livestreaming at 7:00pm
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/ashton/organization/7327/ashton-franklin-high-school/watch?ib=4583271

Congratulations to our Attendance of the Month winners!

🏆 Grades K–3: Mrs. DuBois’ 3rd grade class
🏆 Grades 4–6: Mrs. Treadwell’s 4th grade class

Thank you to our students and families for making attendance a priority. Every day is an opportunity to learn, grow and connect!

This week, Mrs. Treadwell's 4th Graders completed their personal narratives! We sat with different groups and shared our narratives with each other! It was so fun to learn about others experiences at school!

If you would like to watch tonight's game use the link below for the live broadcast from Kirkland: https://www.youtube.com/live/otPlb84vwMs?is=B6jao1VK01dH07RI