Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275

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

Game Relocation & Event Details | Tonight (10/2/2026)

Due to flooding on the field in Franklin Grove, tonight's football game has been relocated to Kirkland-Hiawatha High School.

Key Information for Travelers & Attendees:

Concessions: Options will be very limited due to the last-minute venue change. Please plan accordingly.

Team Meal: Box lunches will be provided for players and coaching staff for the return trip.

Admission Fees:

Adults: $4

Students: $3

Children & Senior Citizens: Free

This 7th Grade Team enjoyed an ice cream celebration today as the first winners of our College & Career Readiness monthly competition.🍦They sailed across the bulletin board by being leaders in our school community: showing academic growth, participating in Homecoming dressup days, following their social contract, and more. We’re proud of you, eLITe Raiders!

Missed Picture Day? No worries! Picture Retake Day is Thursday, October 8. Get ready to smile!

Students in Earth Science conducted experiments to pair with their study of minerals. They watched salt crystals grow over 3 weeks time while learning about properties of minerals. For a culminating activity for the unit, students experienced the Cookie Mining Challenge, where they lived the experience of a mining company: land and equipment purchase, operations and laws, inspections and audits, and connections to environmental careers.

Now Presenting Your 2026 Homecoming Royalty: King Kyler Willstead & Queen Ella Coffman, Prince Wyatt Kenney & Princess Kate Viall. Senior Attendants: Adrian Losoya & Drew Dawson, Junior Attendants: Gavin Clark & Evelyn James, Sophomore Attendants: Zander Sprinkle & Makennah Evans and Freshmen Attendants: Archie Horner & Tessa Ellis. Congratulations to all of our Royalty

Fresh/Soph and JV Link:
Check out Ashton-Franklin vs Polo Community High School Girls' JuniorVarsity Volleyball livestreaming at 4:55pm https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/ashton/organization/7327/ashton-franklin-high-school/watch?ib=4540872

Varsity Link:
Check out Ashton-Franklin vs Polo Community High School Girls' Varsity Volleyball livestreaming at 6:55pm
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/ashton/organization/7327/ashton-franklin-high-school/watch?ib=4540889

Congratulations to Dominik, who is the first recipient of an Inchie Coin from Mrs. Dimmig this school year. He completed his first reading log in less than a week. He made a good book selection!

Catch tonight's football action against Rockford Christian Life using the link below!

Check out Ashton-Franklin vs Christian Life High School Boys' Varsity Football livestreaming at 7:00pm
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/ashton/organization/7327/ashton-franklin-high-school/watch?ib=4468427