Ms. Boland’s 4th Grade class wrapped up their Geology unit with a field trip to Starved Rock State Park! 🥾🌄

Students hiked 2 miles through the park and were rewarded with some truly beautiful views along the way. A great day of exploring and learning in the outdoors!
about 1 month ago, Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275
group of boys sitting on a park bench
two girls sitting on the ground looking toward the water
group of 4 boys smiling at the camera
large group of boys smiling
group of 4 girls posing on the pier
group of 4 girls posing on the pier
group of boys smiling
two girls sitting on a rock posing
girls next to large rocks
Students experienced a truly unforgettable moment as we welcomed a new litter of piglets into the world. This hands-on experience brought science to life in the most meaningful way.

#LearnGrowThrive
about 1 month ago, Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275
high schools students looking at baby pigs
high schools students looking at baby pigs
baby pigs
student with mama pig
student holding baby pig
💡 Learning through collaboration! Elementary artists imagined it—high school students created it. A true teamwork experience from start to finish at AFC. We will continue to share these great (and a bit scary) works of art!
about 1 month ago, Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275
students with their monsters
students with their monsters
students with their monsters
students with their monsters
students with their monsters
students with their monsters
students with their monsters
students with their monsters
students with their monsters
Due to the schedule change tomorrow (Friday 5/1) AFC will host the Amboy Clippers for a FULL JV baseball game. Come out and support the future of Raider Baseball, first pitch is 4:30pm!
about 1 month ago, AFC Athletics
5/1 JV BSB
Earlier this year, our Kindergarten and First Grade students read I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll and were challenged to design their very own monster. Would it be hairy with sharp teeth? Have long legs and multiple eyes? Wings? Spikes? Slime oozing from its mouth? Oh, the possibilities…

Then, our high school art students brought those imaginative 2D drawings to life by transforming them into 3D ceramic sculptures!

The results were simply amazing. I’m so proud of the collaboration between these groups of students and the creativity they shared.

Stay tuned for more monsters...and collaborations!
about 1 month ago, Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275
graphic on assignment
students posing with their 3d monster
students posing with their 3d monster
students posing with their 3d monster
students posing with their 3d monster
students posing with their 3d monster
students posing with their 3d monster
students posing with their 3d monster
students posing with their 3d monster
students posing with their 3d monster
Tomorrow's Varsity Baseball (Friday 5/1) against Stillman Valley has been cancelled due to a need to make-up conference games.
about 1 month ago, AFC Athletics
5/1 BSB
Congrats to the Class of 2026! 🎓 The countdown continues as we spotlight more of our outstanding seniors—your future is bright!
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Dominic Mullins
Krista Paul
Alexander Pena
Reese Polk
AFC students recently had the incredible opportunity to travel to Northern Illinois University to complete their Anatomy short course! 🧠🔬

During their visit, students gained hands-on experience working with anatomage tables, cadavers, and a variety of advanced learning tools. This immersive experience allowed them to deepen their understanding of human anatomy in a real-world setting.

We’re proud of their dedication to learning and grateful for opportunities like this that bring education to life! 👏

#LearnThriveGrow
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Three female students posing in front of wall of a skeleton at the university
Mrs. Wolf has been named a 2026 Books by the Bushel recipient on behalf of Lee County Farm Bureau! Thank you so much to the Farm Bureau for the amazing new books to add to our classroom library!!

#LearnGroveThrive
about 1 month ago, Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275
Mrs. Wolf and the class sitting on the carpet with a bin of the donated books - students are smiling
two male students reading a book together with a puppy stuffed animal
male student reading a table.
two male students sitting in a chair together reading with their stuffed animals
male student reading a book on the skeleton of an elephant
female student reading a book with her puppy stuffed animal
The 5th/6th grade choir and High School band assisted Ms. Garcia with an introduction to all things band and choir. The presentation was for 4th-6th grade students to showcase their elective course options within the music department.
about 1 month ago, Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275
large group of students watching students perform
large group of students watching students perform
large group of students watching students perform

Be advised that due to inclement weather the baseball game against Kirkland-Hiawatha has been cancelled for Monday 4/27.

about 1 month ago, AFC Athletics
4/27 BSB vs K-H
Mrs. McMillan’s 7th grade agriculture class has been studying animal housing. They have finished creating their housing for their “pigs”! They presented their housing to their classmates explaining the design and why they chose the design they did.
about 1 month ago, Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275
three students presenting at front of class
two students presenting at front of class
two male students presenting at front of class
two students presenting at front of class
two male students presenting at front of class
two female students presenting at front of class
If you are unable to attend tonight in person starting at 5:00pm check out Ashton-Franklin vs 2026 Prom Grand March livestreaming now at
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/ashton/organization/7327/ashton-franklin-high-school/watch?ib=3982329
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After a week of practice and preparation before taking the ACT, the junior class celebrated with a very sugary cereal party. Well done, students, and a huge thank you to Mrs. Herwig for setting us up for success!
about 1 month ago, Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275
students at the cereal line
students eating cereal and posing
students eating cereal and posing
students eating cereal and posing
students eating cereal and posing
students eating cereal and posing
Ten of our AFC junior high agriculture students joined more than 100 peers at the Junior High Conference. Students spent the day learning about their personalities, discovering FFA opportunities, and building ideas for how to get more involved back at school.

Way to represent AFC! 🌟
about 1 month ago, Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275
All ten students posing and smiling
two female students sitting at a table
female student close up smiling
female student close up smiling
female student close up smiling
two female students sitting at a table
female student close up smiling
two female students sitting at a table
Congratulations to our new National Honor Society officers! (From left to right: Vice-President Ella C., President Drew D., Secretary Yaricsa E., and Treasurer/Social Media Coordinator Kate V.)

Come to the NHS induction ceremony on May 6th at 5:45 in the high school gym to celebrate our graduating members and welcome all of our new NHS members!
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four students who are new NHS officers
Congratulations to our 2026 Prom Court! Chase Near, Kyle Goldman, Colin Stone, Austin Waters, Lane Messer, Elena Refatllari, Reese Polk, Natalee Schafer, Allie Prior, and Claire Freeman!
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Chase Near, Kyle Goldman, Colin Stone, Austin Waters, Lane Messer, Elena Refatllari, Reese Polk, Natalee Schafer, Allie Prior, Claire Freeman

Through the Impact Program at Sauk Valley Community College, students can earn college tuition while giving back.

It’s a win-win:
Support your community.
Build valuable skills.
Reduce the cost of college.

Enrollment is open now through September 1. Start your journey today: svcc.edu/impact

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decorative graphic saying sign up!
Mrs. McMillan’s Ag Mechanics & Construction students are learning by doing! Students are diving into their welding unit with “cheese welding” to understand different welds, students created cracker houses before moving on to stick welding.

Shoutout to senior Hunter Grover for sharing his welding knowledge and supporting students as they got started!
about 1 month ago, Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD #275
students by the welding machine
students in welding helmets learning to weld
cheese and cracker house creating by a student
cheese and cracker house creating by a student
students in welding helmets learning to weld
Celebrating the Class of 2026! 🎉 Graduation is right around the corner and we’re proud to highlight more of our incredible seniors.
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Alexis Iman
Lane Messer
Mustafa Minini
Katelyn Morales