Congratulations to our Raiders of the Week - Mitchell and Ian. These young men were nominated by their teachers for their outstanding leadership skills as well as outstanding accomplishments in FFA. Mitchell recently attended the IHSA leadership conference in Peoria where he gained a lot of leadership training. Ian is the Chapter FFA Treasurer, he just participated in the Agronomy Career Development Event and
took corn and soybeans to the Section 2 FFA Grain Fair. We are so proud of these gentlemen! Congratulations Mitchell and Ian!
The AFC FFA traveled to Rochelle to participate in the Agronomy Career Development Event. Team members Ian Untz, Jack Delhotal, Luke Dorn and Kate Viall, along with Middle School member Seth Degand placed rings of crops and identified weeds, crops, insects and equipment . Overall, the team placed 7th and Seth was the 1st place individual in the Middle School division. #AFCFFA
The Section 2 FFA Grain Fair was held Wednesday night at Rochelle Township High School. Congrats to the following students who participated: #AFCFFA
The AFC FFA traveled to Rochelle for the Dairy Foods Career Development Event. Jacob Warrenfeltz represented the high school and Jennica Taft, Grahm Lightner, Jaxton Paul, Adrianna Runkle, MacKenzie Forristal, and Elsie Viall competed in the Middle School division. The team had to identify cheeses, taste test milk defects in samples, identify dairy products versus nondairy products. #AFCFFA
Jostens class rings and graduation orders will be submitted at lunch tomorrow/Friday 11/17! Don't forget your packet!!
AFC High School students attended the IHSA Student Leadership Conference in Peoria yesterday to learn about leadership, time management, and social media. They were able to network with over 500 other student athletes from around the state and learn how to become better leaders!
Students from the Ag Mechanics & Construction classes, along with the Math Applications in Agriculture class visited the College and Career Expo in Oregon this week hosted by the Ogle and Carroll County Ag in the Classroom. Students met with various colleges and business to learn more about what they have to offer. #AFCFFA
Today's STEAM activity was density and layering liquid experiment in Mrs McKay's Academic Enrichment class. Students used a variety of liquids and created layered cups. Students experimented with order, stirring, and different combinations trying to make a variety of layers as well as understanding cause and effect.
Menu change for November 16th. We will now be serving, chicken and gravy over mashed potatoes, sweet corn, fruit of the day and a cookie.
🚨Friendly reminder that we are celebrating Kindness Week district wide starting tomorrow!🚨
This week at AFC (November 13 - November 18)
Don't forget! Meet the Raiders is tonight at 7pm in the high school gym. Junior High and High School teams will be introduced. Academic Bowl, Cheer, Girls Basketball, and Boys Basketball, followed fun basketball activities and team meetings. Come on out to support your 2023-2024 winter sport athletes!
NHS students have been encouraging our students to keep moving toward the finish line - In it 2 Win it! The end of second quarter is near!!!
The FFA Fruit, Cheese, & Sausage Sale wraps up on Thursday! If you haven't placed your order and would like to, please email kviall@afcschools.net #AFCFFA
The 6th grade boys basketball game has been canceled for tonight!
Here are the October Students of the Month for AFC Jr/Sr High!
This month teachers looked for students who showed respect. They were respectful to staff, students and the building throughout the Month. Congratulations!
Seventeen members of the AFC FFA Chapter traveled to Indianapolis November 1st through 3rd to experience National FFA Convention. Members toured the University of Illinois Vet Med College and Poe's Hampshires along with attending sessions, workshops, and community service projects. #AFCFFA
This week at AFC (November 6 - November 11)
Students created a play dough color wheel in Academic Enrichment STEAM today. They measured out equal parts of primary color play dough and then their goal was to create an equal 12 or 6 part color wheel. After they got to make a creation.
Congratulations to our Raider of the Week - Lane! This young man has the biggest heart, and is an emerging leader here at AFC. He continues to grow both on the field and in the classroom, where his leadership is starting to shine. Lane always has a smile on his face and is the first one to jump in to help in any fashion. Congratulations, Lane!
