A group of AFC high school students attended NIU Preview Day this week to check out the campus and learn more about what it is like to be a Huskie. Students heard from admissions, financial aid, and housing, went on a campus tour, had lunch on campus, and then engaged in a panel with AFC alumni and AFC Board Member Mrs. Buhrow. We have been incredibly lucky to have Mrs. Buhrow arrange this opportunity for the second year in a row, specifically for our AFC students. Connecting with past AFC alumni helps make a 4-year college like NIU feel more accessible and attainable.
Wednesday is the last day to order fruit, cheese, or sausage from an FFA member! If one hasn't contacted you, please email Mrs. Viall kviall@afcschools.net with your order by Wednesday. #AFCFFA
Congratulations to Claire Freeman for being selected as the Raider of the week. Claire was selected for always having a great attitude and approaching everything with her best effort! #raideroftheweek
Here are your October Students of the Month, sponsored by Crest Foods. #studentsofthemonth #crestfoods
Are you jealous of the Christmas shirts the FFA Officers always seem to have? Well, now is your chance to change that. Order this limited edition shirt and help support the Illinois Foundation FFA! Fill out the Google form with your order and bring cash or checks made out to AFC FFA to Mrs. Viall before November 15th. #AFCFFA
https://forms.gle/GzK6ExWtEqLkMK3T8
We are excited to remind you that tomorrow we will hold our Veterans Day Assembly to honor and celebrate those who have bravely served our country. It is a special time for us to express our gratitude and learn about the importance of service and sacrifice. Donations for the Honor Flight are also being accepted. We invite members of the AFC Community to join us. The assembly will begin at 1:30 at AFC Elementary School, and doors will open at 1:15. Please use Door 2.
Additionally, we are kicking off Anti-Bullying Week with a theme that brings our community together: “America is Against Bullying!” We encourage all students to wear red, white, and blue tomorrow as a symbol of support for our Veterans and as a stand against bullying.
We look forward to a meaningful day of reflection, learning, and community spirit. Thank you for your support in making these events impactful for our students.
This week at AFC (November 11 - November 16)
The Family and School Connection Committee hopes you can join us for our 2nd Quarter event - BINGO Night! Bring the whole family to AFC Elementary School this Friday, November 8th for an evening of fun and laughter. Doors will open at 4:30. Please enter through Door 6 (Cafeteria).
Please visit the link below to view the November Memo for AFC Elementary School.
https://secure.smore.com/n/q9wfn4
Please see the attached for information on an incident at the Elementary School this morning:
This week at AFC (November 4 - November 9)
Biology students dive into the science of enzymes as they complete the ‘Elephant’s Toothpaste' reaction! This hands-on experiment lets them see enzyme action in real-time as they study how catalase catalyzes chemical reactions.
Congratulations to Eli Brauhn for being selected as the Raider of the Week! Eli was selected because he is self motivated, an excellent skill to have!
#raideroftheweek
Have your ordered your Headon's brats or beef sticks from the junior class? Tomorrow is the last day! Email kviall@afcschools.net if you need to place an order. Thanks for supporting the Class of 2026!
On Saturday, members of the high school scholastic bowl team traveled to Rockford to compete in the Stateline Quiz Bowl. This is the third year that AFC participated in this televised tournament and the Raiders took on Dakota in the first round. Our episode will be aired on November 23rd and/or 24th on WTVO or FOX 39. Tune in to see if the Raiders move on to round 2!
Mr. Hamel is in need of workers for the varsity volleyball tournament this Saturday. These are paid positions or students can earn impact/silver cord hours. See the attached photo for open slots. Please email mhamel@afcschools.net if interested
We will be announcing seniors at 6:20pm tomorrow night before the football game. Please be at the south endzone no later than 6:10pm. Please contact Mr. Hamel at mhamel@afcschools.net with any questions.
This week at AFC (October 21 - October 26)
Congratulations to Libby Hilliker for being selected as a Student of the Week! She was selected for having such a great attitude!
#studentoftheweek
The 8th-grade class went to SVCC today for the Pathway Playground Event, where students from area schools met with over 80 businesses. Students engaged in hands-on activities, asked questions, and got to learn more about different careers.
