Twenty three AFC FFA members had a great time at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur yesterday. They saw all sorts of new innovations in agriculture, while talking to industry experts and learning about the many facets of ag. #AFCFFA
The AFC Raiders host their first football game in 2 years this Friday night. The AFC boosters and staff are using this game as a way to raise money for a community member who took a bad fall a couple of weeks ago. The 50/50 raffle and the profits from the concession stand will be given to Dave Meurer and family to help cover medical costs. Come out and support the Raiders and the Meurers on Friday night. Game time is 7:00. #AFCathleticsandactivities
Help Needed! If you have working white Christmas lights to donate to AFC Jr/Sr High School for our homecoming dance, we would gladly accept them! Please feel free to drop them off in the main office or send them with your student for drop off. Thank you and we appreciate your help!
Homecoming Week is quickly approaching! Please click on the link to see all our activities, which kick off on 9/19! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zK3STkdenMDC6v1iDU7kyCT_EDoiN5W03K_10iSJqOU/edit?usp=sharing
AFC Jr/Sr High School is hiring! Please apply online, if interested!
Position: Paraprofessional
Hours: 8-3:30
Location: AFC Jr/Sr High School
Start Date: As soon as possible!
https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=3436
ISO an announcer for AFC HS football home games. Must have knowledge of football and public speaking skills. First game is September 3. If interested contact Traci Gittleson at tgittleson@afcschools.net.
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AFC FFA member Denzell Schwarz was recently selected as the 3rd place winner in the 15-18 year old category for the 2021 Cream of the Crop annual photography contest sponsored by State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs. This contest showcases Illinois agriculture. Denzell's amazing photograph, entitled "Nap Time" features one of the baby pigs that was farrowed in the ag shop at school. All the winners are featured in the new calendar - get yours here: https://illinoistreasurer.gov/Invest_in_Illinois/Ag_Invest/Cream_of_the_Crop_Photo_Contest/Order_a_Calendar. Way to go, Denzell!! #AFCFFA
It's never too hot for FFA Friday! Wear your shirt on Fridays for a chance to be featured! #AFCFFA
8th grade parents/guardians, we wanted to let you know that the Constitution Test is scheduled for Thursday, 9/2. Please encourage your student to study!
Just a reminder that AFC is hosting a walk-in COVID Vaccine clinic today at the High School. The clinic is located at the west side of the building in the weight room. You can enter the weight room directly from the south parking lot. The clinic runs from 3pm until 6pm and will offer the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Any one 12 and older are eligible, those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
You can schedule an appointment online at:
https://idph-mychart.pchosted.com/IDPH/signupandschedule/embeddedschedule?vt=24629&dept=9001410010899
The AFC Athletic Boosters will have a meeting this evening at 6:15 in the junior/senior library. Anyone who wishes to join are invited to attend! Come and see what great things the Booster Club does for our athletic programs.
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All AFC School will be dismissed at 1:30pm tomorrow (Wednesday, August 25th) due to excessive heat.
The Jr/Sr High School will have before and after school support starting on Monday for any student. Please encourage your student to attend!
Don't forget that tonight is Meet the Raiders in the high school gym at 6:00. Come out and meet all of our Fall athletic teams and coaches! Public is welcome. Masks are required.
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Meet the Raiders will be held this Friday, 8/20, starting at 6:00 in the high school gym. All of our high school teams will be introduced and our junior high teams will also be recognized. The high school volleyball team will have a short scrimmage following introductions. Both the high school volleyball team and football team will also have a short parent meeting with the respective coaches. Come out to meet our teams and support the Raiders. Masks will be required for all while in the school/gym. We thank you for your cooperation.
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The AFC FFA hog cooperative still has pork available (whole hogs or halves) - please contact Mrs. Viall kviall@afcschools.net ASAP!! #AFCFFA
CHANGE IN PRACTICE TIME!
There is a change in the beginning of 6th grade volleyball. Practice will now begin Wednesday, 8/18 after school and will end at 5:00.
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Please welcome a new member to our AFC Jr/Sr High School teaching staff!
Please enjoy AFC Jr/Sr High School's first newsletter of the 2021-2022 school year!
https://www.smore.com/acn5d
