05/07/2008-
FCHS:

Happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week to All!!

Come watch some of your favorite teachers take on the seniors in the annual senior vs faculty game next Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00 pm at the high school diamond. Any senior interested in signing up for this fun, co-ed softball game versus our Farmington Central Staff should sign-up on Mr. Piper's door starting today. The game will be next Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00 p.m.

Spoon River College is having a meeting on Sunday, May 11th at 1:00 p.m. at Cuba High School for any girls attending Spoon River that want to try out for the dance team.

All library books and fines are due Friday May 9th.

If you are interested in a DVD of the Grand March, sign up on the sheet in the office. The cost will be $5.00.

Anyone interested in participating in a spring musical next school year, please sign up in the office.

FCJH:

Happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week to all!!!

Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade band and chorus members for a nice concert last evening. Great job Ben Moss and Noah Stockmann - very special performances by these young men. Thank you to all the students for taking care of getting everything back to the room and set-up. You have ended the year on a high note. Now only one more performance!

Spirit week continues tomorrow with Hawaiian Day. The student council will be selling leis in the gym tomorrow morning. They will cost $2 each.

Spring picture money or packets need to be turned into the office.

High school color guard tryouts will continue all week for any eighth grade student who is interested. Tryouts will be after school until approximately 5 PM all days. Students should wear loose clothing and tennis shoes.

If you did not get your volleyball packet yesterday, we have some in the office.

Any 7th grade girl who is planning on going out for basketball next year will have a practice on Thursday, May 22nd at 4 PM.

05/07/2008- Elementary Spring Concert
The Elementary Spring Concert is this Thursday, May 8th in the FCHS Gym at 7:00pm. Students (4th and 5th) need to be there by 6:50pm.

05/07/2008- Bright Futures Science Projects
Our classroom if full of neat science projects to observe. We finally hatched out chickens and not just a few but TWENTY little chicks!!!! At the same time we are waiting for our butterflies to hatch out of their chrysalis! Also our ant farm is really fascinating because everyday the ants have made a new tunnel! The children come everyday to school excited to see what is new in our classroom.

05/06/2008-
FCHS:

Happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week to All!!

All library books and fines are due Friday May 9th.

If you are interested in a DVD of the Grand March, sign up on the sheet in the office. The cost will be $5.00.

Anyone interested in participating in a spring musical next school year, please sign up in the office.

FCJH:

Happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week to all!!!

Congratulations to both the 7th and 8th grade boys’ track teams on winning their track meets last night here at Farmington Central. The 7th grade team won by 70 points over the second place Dee-Mack team and the 8th grade team won by just one point over Dee-Mack. Congratulations to the 7th grade 4x100 team of Kyle Waddle, Jake Jepson, Seth Bales, and Michael Hammond for breaking their school record again. Congratulations also goes out to the 7th and 8th grade girls’ track teams for winning their meet last night.

Spirit week continues tomorrow with Music Day. Dress up like your favorite singer or player or get a group of friends and all dress up like your favorite band. Join the fun! Please keep bringing your canned goods, too.

Attention Mrs. Cooper's prior and present students: If you have a project in Mrs. Cooper's room from this year or last year and would like to have it, please see Mrs. Cooper. All projects MUST be taken home by May 21st.

Spring picture money or packets need to be turned into the office.

High school color guard tryouts will continue all week for any eighth grade student who is interested. Tryouts will be after school until approximately 5 PM all days. Students should wear loose clothing and tennis shoes.

There will be a meeting during homeroom tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7th in the gym for any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student interested in going out for football next year.

05/05/2008- Science Olympiad Video

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05/05/2008-
FCHS:

7:00 p.m. tonight– Senior Honors Night in the auditorium.

Congratulations to the Girls Track team on placing 3rd at the Olympic Conference Track meet on Friday, May 2nd.

Anyone interested in participating in a spring musical next school year, please sign up in the office.

Jeremy Baumgardner is the May senior of the month. Jeremy was chosen because he is a polite, respectful, optimistic student who participates in class and is very active in FFA. Congratulations, Jeremy!

FCJH:

Happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week to all!!!

Spirit week continues tomorrow with Sports Day. Dress up in your favorite sport or sports team.

Spring picture money or packets need to be turned into the office.

High school color guard tryouts will be today-Friday, May 9th for any eighth grade student who is interested. Tryouts will be after school until approximately 5 PM all days. Students should wear loose clothing and tennis shoes.

There will be a meeting during homeroom on Tuesday, May 6th in the high school cafeteria for any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade girls who are interested in going out for volleyball next year.

There will be a meeting during homeroom on Wednesday, May 7th in the gym for any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student interested in going out for football next year.

05/01/2008- Science Olympiad Results
Congratulations to the High School Science Olympiad Team for placing 6th place out of 20 schools at the State Competition in Champaign on Saturday, April 26th. The team won more medals than any other team has at state! A special congratulation goes to Amber Brown for winning 5 medals.

Individual Results:

Astronomy      Amber Brown & Kassie Koepp      1st Place
Boomilever      Zac Anderson & Eric Lucas      3rd Place
Disease Detectives       Amber Brown & Myranda Summers      1st Place
Electric Vehicle      Eric Lucas & Zac Anderson      1st Place
Health Science      Amber Brown & Chelsey Rolando      2nd Place
Herpetology       Amber Brown & Chelsey Rolando      4th Place
The Wright Stuff       Amber Brown & Myranda Summers      1st Place
Write It/ Do It      Niki East & Kassie Koepp      3rd Place

03/15/2007- Farmington Central CUSD #265 Meets AYP

     “Farmington Central CUSD #265 is proud to announce having received notification of District #265’s Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status.  According to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), Farmington Central District #265 has met AYP in all categories,”  Mr. Mark Doan, District #265 Superintendent stated.

     For the past three years, District #265 has not met AYP because one subgroup did not meet the scoring threshold set by the ISBE.  I am pleased to report that all subgroups met the required target scores this year.  Individually, District #265’s three schools have always met AYP; however, as a District, AYP must be attained for two consecutive years in order to receive acceptable State and Federal Improvement status from the ISBE.

     “As Superintendent of Farmington Central CUSD #265, it is my personal feeling that using a one-time, high stakes test is not based upon sound educational research or a fair determination on whether teaching and learning is occurring.  However, this is the standard that all schools must abide by and the public uses this information for comparison purposes.  Our students, staff and administrators are meeting this challenge.” Doan asserted.

 

Just a couple of highlights on the testing outcomes:

 

• On all state tests (PSAE and ISAT) nearly 80% of all District #265 students meet or exceed state standards.
• On all ISAT tests (grades 3, 4, 5, 7, & 8) District #265 had 86.1% of our students meeting or exceeding state standards. 

Dist. 265         State avg.                                Dist. 265         State avg.

• Reading scores:           3^rd: 78.4           70.7                 Math scores:    3^rd: 88.9           85.6

4^th: 80.2           72.9                                         4^th: 93.4           84.8

5^th: 82.7           68.5                                         5^th: 90.8           78.6

6^th: 84.1           72.8                                         6^th: 88.8           79.1

7^th: 79.2           72.0                                         7^th: 89.1           76.1

8^th: 83.7           79.2                                         8^th: 86.5           78.2    

 

• Science scores:            4^th: 85.8           79.8                                        

7^th: 94.1           80.9

 

     Mr. Doan continued, “I would like to give all of our staff a very big thank you for their hard work and determination when preparing our students for these tests.  They have made these tests a priority.  Our staff has shown flexibility to help our students become successful.” 

04/03/2007- High School Track Meet Cancelled

The Farmington High School Boys / Girls Track Meet scheduled for this afternoon(April 3rd, 2007) has been cancelled due to the weather.

04/12/2007- Cancellations

The Farmington Junior High School Boys and Girls Track Meet Tonight have been cancelled.

High School Varsity and JV Baseball games with Monmouth-Roseville have been cancelled.

High School Varsity and JV Softball games with Monmouth-Roseville have been cancelled.

The Girls Track Meet at Rockridge has been cancelled. It will be made up tomorrow.

05/08/2007- Olympic Conference All-Academic Selections

The Olympic Conference has named their All-Academic selections, which were based off of criteria set by the conference. The students representing Farmington are:

Dallas Coffey
Ian Davis
Jordan Easley
Shayna Ehlers
Preston Petersen
Ava Strough
Matt Swearingen
Kelly VanHouten
Brad Wrage
Ben Copple
Kody Wyant

Congratulations to all of the selections.

03/05/2008-
FCJH NEWS

Just a reminder to all junior high students – ISAT testing starts today. The schedule will run 1st, and then you will report to homeroom for testing, 4th, 5th, 6th, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 8th, and 9th. We will have tests today and tomorrow this week and then on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Tests will be given from 8:38 to 10:48 on each of the test days. Get lots of rest and do your best! Please let the office know if you are not going to be here.

Jr. High track season is almost here. There will be a parent meeting Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the junior high gym. Mandatory practices begin on March 10th, and practices will be after school until 5:30 p.m. A

ny basketball player, who has not turned in his uniform, needs to do so by the end of this week.

Junior high weightlifting has been cancelled this week. Starting March 11th, all weightlifters need to be picked up in front of the high school.

FCHS NEWS

Farmington Foundation scholarship applications are due in Mrs. Egle's office no later than 2:15 March 19th, the day before Easter break. Late applications will not be accepted.

Seniors planning to attend ICC, a representative from the Quest program will be here during homeroom to explain the program. Quest is designed for students intending to transfer to a 4 year school after attending ICC. Meet in the cafeteria after checking in with your homeroom teacher.

Don’t forget to sign up for the ICC placement test to be given here at Farmington on March 18th. Mrs. Egle needs a final count by Friday, the 7th. If you plan to attend ICC you must take the placement test. If you don’t take it here, you will have to take it at ICC this summer.

A representative from Eureka College will be here during homeroom Thursday, 6th.

Senior t-shirts will go on sale during homeroom starting Thursday, March 6th. Seniors wanting their names on the shirt will be able to sign during homeroom on Thursday (6th) and Friday (7th). Shirts will be $12.00 for sizes small – XL and any additional X will cost $1.50. ORDERS MUST BE PRE-PAID.

The SWAT talent show will be on March 12 @ 6 pm. All participants will receive a small gift & there will be prizes for the winners. There is a sign up sheet in the office.

05/01/2008-
FCHS:

Jeremy Baumgardner is the May senior of the month. Jeremy was chosen because he is a polite, respectful, optimistic student who participates in class and is very active in FFA. Congratulations, Jeremy!

All students going to participate in Grand March need to meet in the auditorium during homeroom on Friday. See Ms. Diver if you are unable to attend during homeroom.

Seniors: Sign up for the senior lunch no later than Monday, May 5th. The sign up paper will be at each register in the cafeteria. Menu will be grilled rib eye steak, baked potato, salad, homemade roll and strawberry shortcake.

Foods class will be selling Jumer’s style cinnamon rolls during homeroom today and Friday. Some will be frozen to heat up, and some will be fresh from the oven. Cinnamon rolls will be sold on a first come first serve basis $4.00 per pan. Come and get them before they’re gone!

Anyone interested in participating in a spring musical next school year, please sign up in the office.

There will be a football meeting on Monday, May 5th during homeroom for all freshman, sophomore and junior football players.

Congratulations to the Girl’s Track Team on their 4th place finish out of 16 teams at the Bushnell Prairie City Invitational on Tuesday, April 29th.

Interested in umpiring this summer? We are looking for students 16 or older to umpire girls’ softball games in Hanna City. We will pay $20 per game to umpire the field and $25 per game for those individuals that are certified to umpire the plate. You will be working 1-1/2 to 2 hours per game. Games begin the end of May and run through the end of July. If interested, please contact Chris Strough at 565-4210.

Attention Seniors: The Senior Trip will be Friday, May 23rd to Six Flags in Chicago. A chartered bus will leave the high school at 6:00 am and return around midnight. Cost is $30.00 at sign-up with a portion returned on the day of the trip. Sign up in Mr. Larson’s room #696. The deadline to sign up is TOMORROW.

Seniors: We need your picture no later than TOMORROW, Friday, May 2nd for it to appear in the Farmington Shopper.

Congratulations to the new 2008 National Honor Society members: Drew Benton, Zach Clark, Shelby Courtois, Karron Crane, Shanna David, Jordan Easley, Jennison Ebbert, Miranda Furrer, Mason Gomes, Scott Hammond, Dakota Horn, Candis Huff, Blaire Martin, Tayor May, Samantha Moss, Paige Mottaz, Preston Petersen, Chelsey Rolando, Donnie Rose, Myranda Summers, Elyse Vernon, Kristin Zilch.

Congratulations to the Girl’s Track team on their 3rd place finish at the Levingston Relays in Farmington. The F/S 800 Medley team consisting of Melissa Crowe, Halle Hunter, Rachel Stobaugh, and Sara Pille broke the Levingston F/S 800 Medley Record.

FCJH: Spirit week starts on Monday, May 5th with Super Hero Day and the kickoff of the canned food drive. Who is your super hero? Dress up as a comic book character, famous movie character, famous person in history, or whoever is your hero. The canned food drive will benefit the Ronald McDonald houses in Memphis and Denver in honor of Ben and Josh.

Anyone who had a yearbook design entry that was hanging in the hallway may pick them up from Mrs. Hardesty. If they are not picked up by Friday, they will be thrown away.

Spring picture money or packets need to be turned into the office.

High school color guard tryouts will be Monday, May 5th -Friday, May 9th for any eighth grade student who is interested. Tryouts will be after school until approximately 5 p.m. all days. Students should wear loose clothing and tennis shoes. The color guard will put on a demonstration Monday, May 5th during homeroom in the gym.

03/08/2007- 8th Grade Volleyball Advances to Regional Championship

The 8th Grade Girls Volleyball team won their game vs. Creve Couer lastnight to advance to the Illini Bluffs Regional Championship game with Tremont tonight at 6:00pm.

Good Luck Girls!

03/30/2007- Softball Doubleheader vs. Limestone Cancelled

The High School girls softball doubleheader vs. Limestone has been cancelled for tomorrow, Saturday the 31st. This game will be made up on April 4th at 4:00pm, but only a varsity doubleheader will be played.

04/04/2007- Cancellations

The Farmington High School Girls Softball Game Vs. Limestone has been cancelled for today due to weather. The game will not be rescheduled.

Junior High Boys / Girls Track Meet on April 11th, 2007 at Eastside has been cancelled.

04/12/2007- Reschedule

Varsity and JV Softball Games with Monmouth-Roseville have been rescheduled for May 1st, 2007, these games will replace the Brimfield games scheduled for this day. Varsity begins at 4:00pm and JV will begin after the Varsity concludes.

Varsity Baseball game with Monmouth-Roseville has been rescheduled for May 3rd, 2007 at 4:30pm in Monmouth. The JV game will be played on May 3rd, 2007 at 4:30 in Farmington and will replace the game vs. Princeville.

The Girls Track Meet scheduled for April 12th, 2007 has been rescheduled for April 13th, 2007.

04/21/2007- Challenge Students Participate in GPS Workshop

Thursday, April 12th, the 7th and 8th grade Challenge Class Students were fortunate to participate in a GPS Technology Workshop at Dickson Mounds presented by Jason Arnold, Tech Educator at the Illinois Musem in Springfield. The students were busy leaning new information and working with GPS systems at the Dickson Mounds Museum grounds. The workshop included: Introduction to Mapping and Navigation; Universal Transverse Mercator; Orienting and Compass; Landscape with GPS Receiver; Mapping with GPS; GPS Receiver to Plot Points; Extending GPS; Working Within Limitations. The morning was spent learning new information and proper techniques, while the afternoon was actively using the GPS outside on a cold, blustery day. The students participated and excelled in learning new material and applying what they learned. This workshop allowed these 7th and 8th graders the opportunity to be exposed to new technology and compared & contrasted conventional use of maps, rules, historical methods and data with the technology of GPS systems. The follow-up project will be using the GPS systems (on loan from the Illinois Museum in Springfield) Mapping and Orienteering on the campus here at school.

02/21/2008- Junior High Track 2008
• Parent Meeting: March 5th 6pm Junior High Gym

• All student-athletes must have an up to date physical on file to participate.

• Mandatory Practices begin March 10th. Practices will be after school until 5:30.

• The first meet is March 31st at Farmington. Physicals have 1 year expirations.

02/22/2008- ISAT Testing Update
This year's ISAT testing window will begin on March 3-14. We will be testing on March 5th,6th,11th,and 12th. We will begin testing at 8:38am and end testing at 10:48am on each testing day. It is very important that students are in attendance on the test dates. If your child will not be present during any of the testing dates, please contact the school office.

02/25/2008-
The FCHS Frosh-Soph Scholastic Bowl Team won the 'Orion Frosh-Soph Scholastic Bowl Invitational Tournament on Saturday. Kevin Davis answered 35 toss-ups. Kevin Davis and Max Hackmann were named to the All Tournament Team. Congratulations! The plaque will be on display in the office.

Destiny, the new automated checkout program is now up and running in the FCHS Library. In order for you to check out a book, please bring your student ID and the bar code will be scanned to check out a book in your name. You may also look up books electronically by title, subject or author at http://library.dist265.com/. This new program has been in the works for some time and is a welcome addition to the library.

All seniors planning to attend college next year should attend the Farmington Foundation Scholarship assembly on Wednesday. Last year the Foundation awarded over 40 scholarships to FCHS seniors.

This is FFA Week:
Today: Camo Day & Dirtiest Truck
Tuesday: Western Day & Drive your tractor to school
Wednesday: Hillbilly Day & Pork Chop Day
Thursday: Fav. Tractor/Truck apparel day & Biggest/smallest truck/vehicle
Friday: Blue/gold day & cleanest vehicle and 8th grade Ag Olympics

The FCHS Varsity Scholastic Bowl Team has qualified for the PAL Tournament. They will play at IVC tomorrow. The bus will depart from school at 3 o'clock. Wednesday the Varsity Scholastic Bowl Team will participate in the Fulton County Scholastic Bowl Tournament at Astoria.

FCES

Spring pictures for grades 4th, 5th, Bright Futures (PM), and FCJH will be Tuesday, February 26th. Grades K-3 and the rest of Bright Futures will be on Wednesday, February 27, 2008. Please contact the FCES office for more information.

03/05/2008-
Congratulations to the Varsity Scholastic Bowl Team on winning the IHSA Regional Scholastic Bowl Tournament last night at IVC, Chillicothe. The plaque will be on display in the office. Farmington beat IVC in the championship match with a score of 257 to 174. Ryan Davis answered 21 toss-ups. The Scholastic Bowl Team now advances to the Sectional Tournament this Saturday at PORTA.

03/06/2008-
FCJH NEWS

The scholastic bowl teams have a meet Thursday at Pleasant Valley. The meet starts at 3:45 p.m., bus leaves at 3:00 p.m.

ISAT testing continues today. The schedule will run 1st, and then you will report to homeroom for testing, 4th, 5th, 6th, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 8th, and 9th. We have tests today and then on Tuesday and Wednesday next week.

Any basketball player, who has not turned in his uniform, needs to do so by the end of this week.

Junior high weightlifting has been cancelled this week. Starting March 11th, all weightlifters need to be picked up in front of the high school.

FCHS NEWS

Congratulations to Bryce Ehlers who received 1st place in Forestry at District I Record Book Awards last evening at Bureau Valley High School. Bryce will now compete at the State Record Book Awards in April. Bryce is now in the top 5 in the state in this award area. Receiving 2nd place last evening in their respective award areas include Jenna Harper - Beef Production, Bret Ramp - Safety, Tad Chatten - Outdoor Recreation and Jeremy Laird - Swine Placement. Congratulations to all.

Practice for Dance Team tryouts will be March 10th through 12th from 6 to 8 pm in the gym with tryouts on March 13th.

Farmington Foundation scholarship applications are due in Mrs. Egle's office no later than 2:15 March 19th, the day before Easter break. Late applications will not be accepted.

Don’t forget to sign up for the ICC placement test to be given here at Farmington on March 18th. Mrs. Egle needs a final count by Friday, the 7th. If you plan to attend ICC you must take the placement test. If you don’t take it here, you will have to take it at ICC this summer.

A representative from Eureka College will be here during homeroom Thursday, 6th.

Senior t-shirts will go on sale during homeroom starting Thursday, March 6th. Seniors wanting their names on the shirt will be able to sign during homeroom on Thursday (6th) and Friday (7th). Shirts will be $12.00 for sizes small – XL and any additional X will cost $1.50. ORDERS MUST BE PRE-PAID.

The SWAT talent show will be on March 12 @ 6 pm. All participants will receive a small gift & there will be prizes for the winners. There is a sign up sheet in the office.

03/10/2008-
FCJH NEWS

The Hanna City Community Center is sponsoring a Family Movie Night on Saturday, March 15, at 7:15 PM. The admission is free, and the movie showing is Enchanted. We have flyers in the office if anyone is interested.

FCHS NEWS

The Varsity Scholastic Bowl Team ended their 2007-08 season of competition on Saturday at the Sectional Tournament. Congratulations for being Regional Champs, and for a terrific season. Kyle Brackett and Ryan Davis have been named to the IHSA All Sectional Team, and are candidates for All State which will be announced this week-end. Once again, the Farmington Scholastic Bowl Team has been asked to be the Host Team for the State Tournament.

Junior girls, if you are interested in attending Girl’s State this summer, see Mrs. Egle. This is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary.

Practice for Dance Team tryouts will be March 10th through 12th from 6 to 8 pm in the gym with tryouts on March 13th.

Farmington Foundation scholarship applications are due in Mrs. Egle's office no later than 2:15 March 19th, the day before Easter break. Late applications will not be accepted.

Don’t forget to sign up for the ICC placement test to be given here at Farmington on March 18th. Mrs. Egle needs a final count by Friday, the 7th. If you plan to attend ICC you must take the placement test. If you don’t take it here, you will have to take it at ICC this summer.

The SWAT talent show will be on March 12 @ 6 pm. All participants will receive a small gift & there will be prizes for the winners. There is a sign up sheet in the office.

03/10/2008- 4th Grader Wins Cover Art Contest
Congratulations to 4th grader Aaron Kelly from Farmington Central Elementary for being selected the winner of the Peoria County Institute Day cover art contest. The design will be featured across every brochure for the Peoria County Institute Day held this Friday.

Here is the design:

03/10/2008- Mrs. Harris' Class Hatches Baby Chicks!
Mrs. Harris’ class has been studying embryology. The children have learned chicken terminology and how a chicken develops in an egg. Now 21 days later we have baby chicks!

03/11/2008-
FCJH NEWS

The FCJH Scholastic Bowl team will be participating in the conference meet being held at Illini Bluffs. The meet starts at 4 p.m. and the bus leaves at 3:15 p.m.

ISAT testing continues Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:38 a.m. to 10:48 a.m. Just two more days – do your best!

The Hanna City Community Center is sponsoring a Family Movie Night on Saturday, March 15, at 7:15 p.m. The admission is free, and the movie showing is Enchanted. We have flyers in the office if anyone is interested.

The FCJH Volleyball banquet will be a potluck lunch on Sunday, March 30th, at 1 p.m. in the junior high cafeteria. Please bring a dish to share and your uniforms to turn in if you have not turned them in already.

FCHS NEWS

Farmington Foundation scholarship applications are due in Mrs. Egle's office no later than 2:15 p.m. March 19th, the day before Easter break. Late applications will not be accepted.

The SWAT talent show will be held March 12, 2008 @ 6 pm. All participants will receive a small gift & there will be prizes for the winners. There is a sign up sheet in the office. We will be setting up sound & lights tonight & anyone signed up to perform can come at that time to get a feel for the stage & the sound system.

Junior girls, if you are interested in attending Girl’s State this summer, see Mrs. Egle. This is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Practice for Dance Team tryouts will be March 10th through 12th from 6 to 8 pm in the gym with tryouts on March 13th.

Farmington Foundation scholarship applications are due in Mrs. Egle's office no later than 2:15 March 19th, the day before Easter break. Late applications will not be accepted.

Don’t forget to sign up for the ICC placement test to be given here at Farmington on March 18th. Mrs. Egle needs a final count by Friday, the 7th. If you plan to attend ICC you must take the placement test. If you don’t take it here, you will have to take it at ICC this summer.

The SWAT talent show will be on March 12 @ 6 pm. All participants will receive a small gift & there will be prizes for the winners. There is a sign up sheet in the office.

03/12/2008-
FCHS:

Farmington Foundation scholarship applications are due in Mrs. Egle's office no later than 2:15 p.m. March 19th, the day before Easter break. Late applications will not be accepted.

The SWAT talent show will be held tonight, Wednesday, March 12 @ 6 p.m. in the auditorium. ALL participants in the talent show need to meet in the auditorium during homeroom.

Graduating Seniors: If you want to purchase a t-shirt, please bring your $12.00 to Ms. Roberts by Tuesday, March 18th. If you have not paid, there will be no shirt ordered for you.

FCJH:

Congratulations to our band and chorus members who participated in the solo and ensemble contest on Friday at ICC. We received 5 second place ratings and 19 first place ratings. The students were awesome and represented themselves and their school very well. Medals and rating sheets will be distributed later this week.

The 6th grade scholastic bowl team got 2nd place in the West Central Conference tournament at I.B. on Tuesday, March 11th. Congratulations! The 7th & 8th grade s

cholastic bowl teams are conference champions. Congratulations! ISAT testing continues today, Wednesday, March 12th from 8:38 a.m. to 10:48 a.m. This is the last day so do your very best - it will all be over soon.

The Hanna City Community Center is sponsoring a Family Movie Night on Saturday, March 15th at 7:15 p.m. The admission is free, and the movie showing is Enchanted. There are informational flyers available in the junior high office.

The volleyball banquet will be a potluck lunch on Sunday, March 30th, at 1 p.m. in the junior high cafeteria. Please bring a dish to share and your uniforms to turn in if you have not turned them in already.

03/13/2008-
FCHS:

Thank you to everyone who participated or helped with the SWAT Talent Show. It was a great success. A special thanks goes to our judges Mrs. Bruniga, Mrs. Personette & Ms. Lambert.

Farmington Foundation scholarship applications are due in Mrs. Egle's office no later than 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19th, the day before Easter break. Late applications will not be accepted.

Graduating Seniors: If you want to purchase a t-shirt, please bring your $12.00 to Ms. Roberts by next Tuesday, March 18th. If you have not paid, there will be no shirt ordered for you.

Seniors are reminded that Thursday, March 27, during the lunch hours, on the auditorium stage, is the only graduation announcement and cap and gown delivery scheduled. Please refer to your collection material received in the mail for your correct balance due. Your payment should be brought to school on delivery day if it has not been previously mailed. NO UNPAID ORDERS WILL BE LEFT AT SCHOOL. Any senior planning on participating in the ceremony, who has not ordered a cap and gown, should see the Jostens representative on Thursday, March 27th.

No school tomorrow, Friday, March 14th – Teacher’s Institute Day.

Saturday, March 15th: 7:45 am – Boys & Girls Track to Monmouth College for the Galesburg Invitational. The meet starts at 10:00 am.

FCJH:

The scholastic bowl teams have a home meet today, Thursday, March 13th against Princeville. The meet will start at 3:45 p.m.

No school tomorrow, Friday, March 14th – Teacher’s Institute Day.

The Hanna City Community Center is sponsoring a Family Movie Night on Saturday, March 15th at 7:15 p.m. There is free admission to the movie Enchanted. Flyers are available in the Junior High Office.

The volleyball banquet will be a potluck lunch on Sunday, March 30th, at 1 p.m. in the junior high cafeteria. Please bring a dish to share and your uniforms to turn in if you have not turned them in already.

03/13/2008- FCJHS Solo and Ensemble Contest Results
On Friday, March 7, 2008 band and chorus members from FCJHS participated in the Illinois Grade School Music Contest held at Illinois Central College. The band and chorus members had been preparing since mid-January for this contest. Each event prepares a selection of music for their specific instrument or voice and then performs and is evaluated by a judge on their performance. The FCJHS students did very well in their performances as well as in representing their school.

The following events (and students) received a first place rating for a solo performance:

Autumn Bitner, flute (5th grade); Skye Swearingen, flute (5th grade); Tarah Murphy, flute (6th grade); Kira LeBron, clarinet (6th grade);Kira LeBron, vocal (6th grade) Katie Kiesewetter, alto saxophone (6th grade); Ashlan Edwards, piano (7th grade); Lexie Harrmann, piano (7th grade); Hannah Lane, oboe (7th grade); Emily Altic, oboe (7th grade); Sarah Taylor, flute (8th grade); and Sarah Taylor, piccolo (8th grade).

The following events (and students) received a second place rating for a solo performance:

Erin Burton, clarinet (6th grade) and Hannah Lane, vocal (7th grade).

The following events (and students) received a first place rating for an ensemble performance:

Flute Duet: Ashley Johnson and Makayla Couch; Percussion Ensemble: Jordan Riggs, Sarah Taylor, Halley Courtois and Kaylee Magnuson; Girls Double Trio (vocal): Emily Altic, Ashlan Edwards, Hannah Lane, Magic Stobaugh, Tori Ulm, Alecia Gates, Dakotah Newton, Ashley Johnson, and Tabby Land; 6th Grade Chamber Choir (vocal): Casey DeFrance, Brooke Franciscovich, Kira LeBron, Kyleah Mae McCloud, Austin Neff, Emily Ruchotzke, Madyson Runyon, Megan Tusek, Alex Vallas, and Luke Sandford: Alto Saxophone Duet: Katie Kiesewetter and Jordan Painter; Snare Drum Duet: Josie Clark and Dylane Wineland; and Percussion Ensemble: Josie Clark, Dylane Wineland, and Melody Ward.

The following events (and students) received a second place rating for an ensemble performance:

Clarinet Duet: Kira LeBron and Maggie Eberley; Woodwind Duet: Ashley Johnson and Hannah Lane; and Brass Duet: Austin Neff and Luke Sandford

Congratulations to all of these students, their parents and their accompanists.

03/13/2008- FFA Banquet

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GOING, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FLYER AND SEND TO MR. RIDEN.

03/17/2008-
FCHS:

Good luck to the WYSE Team who is participating in Sectional Competition at Knox College today, Monday, March 17th.

Congratulations to the Farmington FFA Livestock Judging Team which placed 3rd out of 39 teams at the BPC Livestock Judging on Saturday, March 15th. The team was also 1st Place in the Swine Division. Also, Jake Ekstrand was 3rd Place out of 130 individuals. Congratulations!

Farmington Foundation scholarship applications are due in Mrs. Egle's office no later than 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 19th. Late applications will not be accepted.

Graduating Seniors: If you want to purchase a t-shirt, please bring your $12.00 to Ms. Roberts by tomorrow, Tuesday, March 18th. If you have not paid, there will be no shirt ordered for you.

Seniors are reminded that Thursday, March 27, during the lunch hours, Jostens will be delivering graduation announcements and cap and gowns. Please refer to your collection material received in the mail for your correct balance due. Your payment should be brought to school on delivery day if it has not been previously mailed. NO UNPAID ORDERS WILL BE LEFT AT SCHOOL. Any senior planning on participating in the ceremony, who has not ordered a cap and gown, should see the Jostens representative on March 27th.

There are pamphlets available in the office from Seno Formal Wear that includes a $40.00 gift card towards your tuxedo rental for prom.

Graduating Seniors: If you want to purchase a t-shirt, please bring your $12.00 to Ms. Roberts by next Tuesday, March 18th. If you have not paid, there will be no shirt ordered for you.

Seniors are reminded that Thursday, March 27, during the lunch hours, on the auditorium stage, is the only graduation announcement and cap and gown delivery scheduled. Please refer to your collection material received in the mail for your correct balance due. Your payment should be brought to school on delivery day if it has not been previously mailed. NO UNPAID ORDERS WILL BE LEFT AT SCHOOL. Any senior planning on participating in the ceremony, who has not ordered a cap and gown, should see the Jostens representative on Thursday, March 27th.

FCJH:

The volleyball banquet will be a potluck lunch on Sunday, March 30th, at 1 p.m. in the junior high cafeteria. Please bring a dish to share and your uniforms to turn in if you have not turned them in already.

03/17/2008- Cancellations
The Varsity Baseball game for today has been cancelled @ Delavan.

03/18/2008- Cancellations
The Girls Track Meet @ Wethersfield has been cancelled.

03/18/2008-
FCHS:

Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19th at 7:15 a.m. FCA will meet in Ms. Knanishu’s room.

Farmington Foundation scholarship applications are due in Mrs. Egle's office no later than 2:15 pm TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19TH . Late applications will not be accepted.

Seniors are reminded that Thursday, March 27, during the lunch hours, Jostens will be delivering graduation announcements and cap and gowns. Please refer to your collection material received in the mail for your correct balance due. Your payment should be brought to school on delivery day if it has not been previously mailed. NO UNPAID ORDERS WILL BE LEFT AT SCHOOL. Any senior planning on participating in the ceremony, who has not ordered a cap and gown, should see the Jostens representative on March 27th.

There are pamphlets available in the office from Seno Formal Wear that includes a $40.00 gift card.

FCJH:

The scholastic bowl teams have two matches today, Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Hollis Grade School. The matches start at 3:30 p.m., and the bus will leave at 3:00 p.m.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19th will be Hat Day for Josh! Students will be allowed to pay $1 and wear a hat in support of Josh Ruchotzke. We will use the proceeds to purchase items to create a 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade gift basket to be auctioned at the benefit on April 5th. If you would like to participate in Hat Day for Josh, please give your $1 donation to Mrs. Tracy either today or Wednesday. She will be available in the gym before school, and you can also bring the money down to her room. Please remember that school rules apply, and you may be asked to take off hats during class time.

We have new copies of the PTO Chalkboard newsletter in the office. If you would like one, please stop by the office to pick one up.

Reminder to track students – activity fees are due before the first track meet. If this is your first time participating in a sport this school year, the fee is $50. If this is your second sport, the fee is $25. T

he volleyball banquet will be a potluck lunch on Sunday, March 30th, at 1 PM in the junior high cafeteria. Please bring a dish to share and your uniforms to turn in if you have not turned them in already.

We have Market Day forms in the office for anyone who would like one.

03/19/2008-
FCHS:

THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL FROM THURSDAY, MARCH 20TH THROUGH MONDAY, MARCH 24TH FOR SPRING BREAK. SCHOOL WILL RESUME ON TUESDAY, MARCH 25TH.

The Teen Issues Discussion Group will NOT meet after school today. The next meeting will be Wednesday, March 26th.

Seniors are reminded that Thursday, March 27, during the lunch hours, Jostens will be delivering graduation announcements and cap and gowns. Please refer to your collection material received in the mail for your correct balance due. Your payment should be brought to school on delivery day if it has not been previously mailed. NO UNPAID ORDERS WILL BE LEFT AT SCHOOL. Any senior planning on participating in the ceremony, who has not ordered a cap and gown, should see the Jostens representative on March 27th.

There are pamphlets available in the office from Seno Formal Wear that includes a $40.00 gift card.

Thursday, March 20th: 4:15 pm – Boys Track here vs Elmwood & Notre Dame.

Monday, March 24th: 4:00 pm – Boys Baseball here vs Wethersfield.

There will be a pesticide application on Thursday, March 20th at 10 am. School is not in session this day; however, if you have any questions, please contact: Scott Mallicoat, Maintenance Director at 245-1000 xt. 6. Thank you.

FCJH:

We have new copies of the PTO Chalkboard newsletter in the office. If you would like one, please stop by the office to pick one up.

Reminder to track students – activity fees are due before the first track meet. If this is your first time participating in a sport this school year, the fee is $50. If this is your second sport, the fee is $25.

The volleyball banquet will be a potluck lunch on Sunday, March 30th, at 1 PM in the junior high cafeteria. Please bring a dish to share and your uniforms to turn in if you have not turned them in already.

We have Market Day forms in the office for anyone who would like one.

There will be a pesticide application on Thursday, March 20th at 10 am. School is not in session this day; however, if you have any questions, please contact: Scott Mallicoat, Maintenance Director at 245-1000 xt. 6. Thank you.

FCES:

There will be a pesticide application on Thursday, March 20th at 10 am. School is not in session this day; however, if you have any questions, please contact: Scott Mallicoat, Maintenance Director at 245-1000 xt. 6. Thank you.

03/25/2008-
FCHS:

2:15 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 25th – Boys & Girls Track to Monmouth. Meet starts at 4:15 p.m.

Juniors, the ACT review starts tomorrow night, Wednesday, March 26th at 6 p.m. in Room 625. Your payment is due to Mrs. Egle this morning, Tuesday, March 25th.

Senior girls, don't forget to pick up an application for the PEO scholarship. This is awarded to a Farmington Senior Girl.

Seniors are reminded that this Thursday, March 27, during the lunch hours, Jostens will be delivering graduation announcements and cap and gowns. Please refer to your collection material received in the mail for your correct balance due. Your payment should be brought to school on delivery day if it has not been previously mailed. NO UNPAID ORDERS WILL BE LEFT AT SCHOOL. Any senior planning on participating in the ceremony, who has not ordered a cap and gown, should see the Jostens representative on March 27th.

There are pamphlets available in the office from Seno Formal Wear that includes a $40.00 gift card.

FCJH:

We have new copies of the PTO Chalkboard newsletter in the office. If you would like one, please stop by the office to pick one up.

Reminder to track students – activity fees are due before the first track meet. If this is your first time participating in a sport this school year, the fee is $50. If this is your second sport, the fee is $25.

The volleyball banquet will be a potluck lunch on Sunday, March 30th, at 1 PM in the junior high cafeteria. Please bring a dish to share and your uniforms to turn in if you have not turned them in already.

We have Market Day forms in the office for anyone who would like one.

03/25/2008- 5th Grade Class
Four of our students entered the Peoria County Ag Extension’s “Nutrition Poster” Contest. Rachel Bleichner, Sarah Johnson, Rocky Moats, and Ryan Stewart, from Mrs. Winterroth’s homeroom class, each received a blue ribbon, a free meal pass to Hometown Buffet, and a coupon for an ice cream cone at McDonalds. Their posters will be displayed by the elementary office for the remainder of March, National Nutrition Month. Congratulations Rachel, Sarah, Rocky, and Ryan!

03/26/2008-
FCHS:

Seniors, don't forget to fill out the Shelter Insurance scholarship application. Remember the award is $1500 to a Farmington Senior.

Juniors the ACT Review starts tonight, Wednesday, March 26th. Meet at 5:55 in Room 625. See Mrs. Egle if you haven't paid.

Senior girls don't forget to pick up an application for the PEO scholarship. This is awarded to a Farmington Senior Girl.

Seniors are reminded that TOMORROW, Thursday, March 27th, during the lunch hours, Jostens will be delivering graduation announcements and cap and gowns. Please refer to your collection material received in the mail for your correct balance due. Your payment should be brought to school on delivery day if it has not been previously mailed. NO UNPAID ORDERS WILL BE LEFT AT SCHOOL. Any senior planning on participating in the ceremony, who has not ordered a cap and gown, should see the Jostens representative on March 27th.

FCJH:

We have new copies of the PTO Chalkboard newsletter in the office. If you would like one, please stop by the office to pick one up.

Reminder to track students – activity fees are due before the first track meet. If this is your first time participating in a sport this school year, the fee is $50. If this is your second sport, the fee is $25.

The volleyball banquet will be a potluck lunch on Sunday, March 30th, at 1 PM in the junior high cafeteria. Please bring a dish to share and your uniforms to turn in if you have not turned them in already.

We have Market Day forms in the office for anyone who would like one.

03/27/2008-
FCHS:

Congratulations to the Farmington WYSE team as they finished 3rd at the sectional competition at Knox college. First place was Macomb and 2nd went to Rock Island Alleman. Individual medal winners were: Ryan Davis – 2nd in Mathematics and Ryan Davis & Zach Lozier tied for 2nd in Physics. The team will now compete at the state finals on Tuesday, April 15th at the University of Illinois. Team members are: Kyle Brackett, Amber Brown, Shanna David, Ryan Davis, Jordan Easley, Judson Fraley, Zach Lozier, Jess Pille, Chelsey Rolando, Nick Ryba, Spencer Threw and Seth Whitmer.

Seniors are reminded that TODAY, Thursday, March 27th, during the lunch hours, Jostens will be delivering graduation announcements and cap and gowns. Please refer to your collection material received in the mail for your correct balance due. Your payment should be brought to school today if it has not been previously mailed. NO UNPAID ORDERS WILL BE LEFT AT SCHOOL. Any senior planning on participating in the ceremony, who has not ordered a cap and gown, should see the Jostens representative TODAY.

Attention seniors: The Farmington Shopper is in need of your senior picture for the Class of 2008 senior pages. If you did not have your picture taken at Watkins Photography or Dave Lewis Studio please bring in a wallet size picture for the Shopper before Friday, May 9th.

Students’ planning to attend ICC next year - the deadline to apply for a scholarship is Tuesday, April 1. Do not wait until the last minute.

Seniors: The $1500 Shelter Insurance Scholarship is due Monday, March 31.

FCJH:

We have new copies of the PTO Chalkboard newsletter in the office. If you would like one, please stop by the office to pick one up.

Reminder to track students – activity fees are due before the first track meet. If this is your first time participating in a sport this school year, the fee is $50. If this is your second sport, the fee is $25.

The volleyball banquet will be a potluck lunch on Sunday, March 30th, at 1 PM in the junior high cafeteria. Please bring a dish to share and your uniforms to turn in if you have not turned them in already.

We have Market Day forms in the office for anyone who would like one.

03/28/2008-
FCHS:

This year 320 students have ordered a 2008 yearbook. Of those students, 128 have not yet paid for their books. If you do not know if your book has been paid for yet, see Mr. Paul. Any books that have not been paid for by the deadline will not be sent to the high school, and can never be made for you.

Attention seniors: The Farmington Shopper is in need of your senior picture for the Class of 2008 senior pages. If you did not have your picture taken at Watkins Photography or Dave Lewis Studio please drop off a wallet size picture for the Shopper before Friday, May 9th to the high school office.

Students’ planning to attend ICC next year - the deadline to apply for a scholarship is Tuesday, April 1. Do not wait until the last minute.

Seniors: The $1500 Shelter Insurance Scholarship is due on Monday, March 31st.

FCJH:

Junior high cheerleading tryouts for 2008/09 will be on Saturday, April 5th. Practice for tryouts will be Tuesday, April 1st and Wednesday, April 2nd. We have sign-up sheets in the office.

We have new copies of the PTO Chalkboard newsletter in the office. If you would like one, please stop by the office to pick one up.

The volleyball banquet will be a potluck lunch on Sunday at 1 P.M. in the junior high cafeteria. Please bring a dish to share and your uniforms to turn in if you have not turned them in already.

We have Market Day forms in the office for anyone who would like one. Orders are due by April 1st.

FCES:

Tuesday. Apr. 1 - PTO meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the elementary library

Thursday. Apr. 3 - Early dismissal schedule for Parent/Teacher Conferences

(2:12 p.m.)…..Parent-Teacher Conferences from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Friday. Apr. 4 - Report cards go home (if not given at Thursday. evening

03/31/2008-
FCHS:

Congratulations to the following Track Girls in their 6th place performance at the Indoor State Meet on Friday, May 28th: Ashley Duley and Annalisa Goggil in the pole vault, and Courtney Worley in the shot put.

This year 320 students have ordered a 2008 yearbook. Of those students, 128 have not yet paid for their books. If you do not know if your book has been paid for yet, see Mr. Paul. Any books that have not been paid for by the deadline will not be sent to the high school, and can never be made for you.

Attention seniors: The Farmington Shopper is in need of your senior picture for the Class of 2008 senior pages. If you did not have your picture taken at Watkins Photography or Dave Lewis Studio please bring in a wallet size picture for the Shopper before Friday, May 9th.

FCJH:

Junior high cheerleading tryouts for 2008/09 will be on April 5th. Practice for tryouts will be April 1st and 2nd. We have sign-up sheets in the office.

The PTO is selling Spirit Wear. We have order forms and a few samples in the office if you are interested.

We have new copies of the PTO Chalkboard newsletter in the office. If you would like one, please stop by the office to pick one up.

We have Market Day forms in the office for anyone who would like one. Orders are due tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1st.

FCES:

Tuesday. Apr. 1 - PTO meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the elementary library
Thursday. Apr. 3 - Early dismissal schedule for Parent/Teacher Conferences
(2:12 p.m.)…..Parent-Teacher Conferences from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday. Apr. 4 - Report cards go home (if not given at Thursday. evening conference)

04/02/2008-
FCHS:

Nicholas Ryba is the April Senior of the Month. Nick is an Illinois State Scholar who is in the top ten of the graduating class. He is a polite and helpful student who is courteous and honest. Congratulations Nick!

Tomorrow, April 3rd will be ACT Practice Day. Juniors will be taking a practice ACT Exam, Sophomores will be taking the Compass Placement Exam, Freshmen will be taking the Explore Test and Seniors will be job shadowing.

There is a sign-up sheet in the office to order a DVD of the SWAT talent show. The cost is $5.00 & must be paid when ordered.

Attention seniors: The Farmington Shopper is in need of your senior picture for the Class of 2008 senior pages. If you did not have your picture taken at Watkins Photography or Dave Lewis Studio please bring in a wallet size picture for the Shopper before Friday, May 9th.

FCJH:

Congratulations to the 7th/8th scholastic bowl team on their win over Brimfield last night!

Positive rewards for the 3rd quarter will be held on Monday, April 7. Students should check the lists posted in the office windows to see if they qualified. If you made the reward, you need to pick up a bright pink permission slip in the office. Return that with your $1.00 by Friday, April 4th. 8th graders will be going to Skateland and 6th and 7th graders will be going bowling.

The Yearbook Cover Contest Results are finally in! Thank you to all who participated. Here are the results: 1st place – Josie Mitzelfelt; 2nd place – Makayla Couch; and 3rd place – Don Ludlum. All eligible artwork will be displayed in the library hallway if you would like to see the entries. Mrs. Hardesty will be contacting the winners to get them their prizes.

The West Central Art Festival winners have been announced. The following students won awards: Color pencil: Tressa Pierce 1st; Pencil: Dillon Reissen 2nd, Haley Fernandes 3rd; Water color paint: Lesley Dingledine 1st, Tiffanie Verbeke 2nd, Ben Moss 3rd. Awards will be given tonight at the West Central Choral and Art Festival in Brimfield starting at 7 PM.

Junior high cheerleading tryouts for 2008/09 will be on Saturday, April 5th at 10 am in the High School Gym. Practice for tryouts will be April 1st and 2nd. We have sign-up sheets in the office.

The PTO is selling Spirit Wear. We have order forms and a few samples in the office if you are interested.

We have new copies of the PTO Chalkboard newsletter in the office. If you would like one, please stop by the office to pick one up.

FCES:

Thursday. Apr. 3 - Early dismissal schedule for Parent/Teacher Conferences (2:12 p.m.)…..Parent-Teacher Conferences from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Friday. Apr. 4 - Report cards go home (if not given at Thursday. evening conference) FCHS:

There will be a meeting on Wednesday, April 2nd during homeroom in Mr. Larson's room 696 for all boys and girls who are interested in participating in high school golf next year.

There is a sign-up sheet in the office to order a DVD of the SWAT talent show. The cost is $5.00 & must be paid when ordered.

Attention seniors: The Farmington Shopper is in need of your senior picture for the Class of 2008 senior pages. If you did not have your picture taken at Watkins Photography or Dave Lewis Studio please bring in a wallet size picture for the Shopper before May 9th.

FCJH:

Junior high cheerleading tryouts for 2008/09 will be on Saturday, April 5th at 10 am in the High School Gym. Practice for tryouts will be April 1st and 2nd. We have sign-up sheets in the office.

The PTO is selling Spirit Wear. We have order forms and a few samples in the office if you are interested.

We have new copies of the PTO Chalkboard newsletter in the office. If you would like one, please stop by the office to pick one up.

FCES:

Tuesday. Apr. 1 - PTO meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the elementary library
Thursday. Apr. 3 - Early dismissal schedule for Parent/Teacher Conferences
(2:12 p.m.)…..Parent-Teacher Conferences from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Friday.
Apr. 4 - Report cards go home (if not given at Thursday. Evening conference)

04/07/2008-
FCHS:

Congratulations to Bryce Ehlers who received 1st Place in Forestry Management at the State FFA Record Book Awards Day on Saturday, April 5th . Bryce competed against the top 5 FFA members from across the State in Forestry Management and was named the winner. Bryce will now compete against the 50 other Forestry Management State Winners from across the nation and a winner will be named this Fall at the National FFA Convention. Congratulations Bryce.

Also Congratulations to the Farmington FFA Livestock Judging Team which competed at the Spoon River contest on Friday, April 4th. The Varsity team placed 7th out of 33 teams and the JV team was right behind them placing 8th. Jake Ekstrand was 7th high Individual overall and Logan Beard was 11th individual out of 150 contestants. Jeremy Laird was also 6th high Individual in Swine.

Seniors: If you haven't submitted your FAFSA form you need to do so now. Scholarship and grant money is given out on a first come, first served basis.

Sophomores and Juniors you will be registering for next year's classes this week. Be sure you have your registration form.

Students: when you make a lunch account deposit, you MUST have your first and last name, legibly written on the check or envelope.

Attention seniors: The Farmington Shopper is in need of your senior picture for the Class of 2008 senior pages. If you did not have your picture taken at Watkins Photography or Dave Lewis Studio please bring in a wallet size picture for the Shopper before May 9th.

FCJH:

The PTO is selling Spirit Wear. We have order forms and a few samples in the office if you are interested.

We have new copies of the PTO Chalkboard newsletter in the office. If you would like one, please stop by the office to pick one up.

FCES:

Tuesday. April 8 - Group pictures for yearbook (taken in jr.high gym), starting at 8:15 a.m.

Wednesday. April 9 - Honor Roll assembly at 8:00 a.m. in Mr. Markle’s gym….Elementary music performance for grades 3-5 at 1:00 p.m. in the auditorium….Market Day pick-up today.

Friday. April 11 - NO SCHOOL for Parent-Teacher conference days in January and April.

04/08/2008- Shayna Ehlers Signs Letter of Intent

Senior Shayna Ehlers signed a Letter of Intent to continue her softball career at Spoon River College last week. Shayna has played softball all four years at Farmington Central High School. Congratulations and Good Luck Shayna.

04/08/2008-
FCHS:

Juniors you should be preparing for the ACT exam by using your ACT online access. If you lost your password, see Mrs. Egle.

Attention seniors: The Farmington Shopper is in need of your senior picture for the Class of 2008 senior pages. If you did not have your picture taken at Watkins Photography or Dave Lewis Studio please bring in a wallet size picture for the Shopper before May 9th.

FCJH:

Jostens will be here during homeroom on Wednesday, April 9th to meet with 8th grade students in the gym about graduation.

FCES:

Wednesday. April 9 - Honor Roll assembly at 8:00 a.m. in Mr. Markle’s gym….Elementary music performance for grades 3-5 at 1:00 p.m. in the auditorium….Market Day pick-up today.

Friday. April 11 - NO SCHOOL for Parent-Teacher conference days in January and April.

04/09/2008-
FCHS:

Juniors you should be preparing for the ACT exam by using your ACT online access. If you lost your password, see Mrs. Egle.

Attention seniors: The Farmington Shopper is in need of your senior picture for the Class of 2008 senior pages. If you did not have your picture taken at Watkins Photography or Dave Lewis Studio please bring in a wallet size picture for the Shopper before May 9th.

FCJH:

Congratulations to both the 6th grade and the 7th/8th grade scholastic bowl teams on their victories at Limestone-Walters last night. A reminder to the 7th/8th scholastic bowl team that the bus will leave at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday morning for Pleasant Valley for the Peoria County tournament.

The PTO is selling black hooded sweatshirts with the proceeds going to the Ruchotzke and Shelby families. We have a sample hanging in the office window and order forms on the counter.

Students have until tomorrow, April 10th to check out the lost and found items on the tables outside the office.

FCES:

Friday. April 11 - NO SCHOOL for Parent-Teacher conference days in January and April.

04/10/2008-
FCHS:

Juniors the ACT is in less than 2 weeks, you should be preparing for the exam using the ACT online website. See Mrs. Egle if you have lost your password

Seniors taking correspondence courses. All work should be turned in by Tuesday, April 15. Final exams must be taken no later than Thursday, May 1.

If you were absent when your English class registered for next year's classes, sign the list in the main office for a make-up registration time.

Seniors don't forget to be working on the PEO, Fairburn and Schmied scholarships, They are due next week.

Seniors—if you gave Mr. Paul a photo or submitted a cd for your senior portrait, these have been given to the office to pass on to the Farmington Shopper. If you would like your photo returned to you, see Rose.

Friday:
IHSA Music Organization Contest
2:15 pm – Boys & Girls Track to Lewistown Relays. Meet starts at 4:00 pm.
3:00 pm – Boys JV Baseball to Canton. Game starts at 4:30 pm.
4:30 pm – Boys Varsity Baseball here vs Stark County.

Saturday:
11:00 am – Boys Varsity Baseball here vs Sherrard
8:30 am – Boys JV Baseball to Sherrard. Game starts at 11:00 am.
8:15 am – Girls Varsity & JV Softball to Sherrard. Games start at 11:00 am.

FCJH:

Thank you to our 6th grade students and our special guests for a nice performance yesterday for the elementary students. Everyone enjoyed the program!

The 7th/8th grade scholastic bowl bus will leave Saturday, April 12th at 7:30 am-- please note that this is a correction from the time given yesterday. Please see Mrs. Connor this afternoon if you need to be picked up in Hanna City at the bank.

There will no after school study session on Wednesday, April 16th.

The track meet in Dunlap originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 16th, is now going to be held Thursday the 17th at 4 PM in Dunlap. There will be both boys’ and girls’ practice on Wednesday the 16th.

Attention yearbook staff members: All disposable cameras must be used and returned to either Mrs. Hardesty or Mrs. Barton by Friday, April 18th.

04/15/2008-
FCHS:

Seniors turn in your Ralph Fairburn, Doug Schmied and PEO scholarships to Mrs. Egle or to the main office. Be sure you have all your recommendations. Also, the Scottish Rite scholarships are due Friday, April 18th. They specifically extended the deadline for Farmington students to apply. We've had several students receive these in the past. They are worth applying for.

Any senior planning to attend a 4 year state school next year, see Mrs. Egle about the David Leitch full tuition scholarship.

Juniors, the ACT exams will be held Wednesday, April 23rd. You should be preparing by using the ACT online prep. If you lost your password, see Mrs. Egle or the main office. Using this resource will definitely raise your scores.

Recycling Club members that ordered a t-shirt, please give your money to Ms. Knanishu or to Trista by Wednesday.

Seniors—if you gave Mr. Paul a photo or submitted a CD for your senior portrait, these have been given to the office to pass on to the Farmington Shopper. If you would like your photo returned to you, see Rose.

FCJH:

Congratulations to the boys’ track teams last night. There were many personal records established and Jake Martin set a new 8th grade shot put record at 45 feet 10-1/2 inches. The 7th grade boys finished second out of four teams and 8th grade team won. Nice job to all who competed.

There will no after school study session tomorrow.

The track meet in Dunlap originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 16th is now going to be held on Thursday, April 17th at 4 PM in Dunlap. There will be both boys’ and girls’ practice Wednesday, April 16th.

The Hanna City Community Center will be having a family movie night on Saturday, April 19th. The movie showing will be Cars and will start at 7:15 PM. The admission is free and there will be Earth Day activities for kids of all ages. We have flyers in the office for anyone interested.

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04/17/2008-
FCHS:

The Canton Friendship Festival Queen’s Committee would like to invite junior and senior girls to participate in their pageant. For more information, stop by the office and pick up a flyer.

Seniors: We need your picture no later than Friday, May 2nd for it to appear in the Farmington Shopper.

Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, April 18th is early dismissal at 12:15 p.m.

FCJH:

The PTO is also selling Y-Ties elastic laces for shoes. Y-ties are shoelaces that never need tying and cost $4 a pair. If you are interested, we have order forms in the office.

The Hanna City Community Center will be having a family movie night on Saturday. The movie showing will be Cars and will start at 7:15 PM. The admission is free and there will be Earth Day activities for kids of all ages. We have flyers in the office for anyone interested.

FCES:

School Carnival tomorrow, Friday, April 18th from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. :

Early Dismissal tomorrow, Friday, April 18th at 12:18 p.m. :

Mon. April 21 - 5th grade field trip…
Tue. April 22 - Earth Day (assembly on the blacktop and parade – 1:00 p.m.)
Wed. April 23 - 5th and 6th grade concert in auditorium 7:00 p.m.
Thu. April 24 - Kindergarten Round Up at 6:00 p.m.

04/21/2008- RESCHEDULES
Softball Senior Night will be May 6th vs. Kewanee-Wethersfield
Boys Baseball Senior Night will be May 9th vs. Havana
Boys and Girls Track Senior Night will be May 12th @ Tuffy Bowen Relays

JV and Varsity Softball @ Dunlap – Cancelled Today, April 21, 2008. The Varsity will be playing @ Princeville TODAY at 4:30pm.

April 29th – Varsity Baseball @ Home vs. Monmouth-Roseville – 4:00PM
JV Baseball @ Monmouth-Roseville – 4:00PM

April 30th – High School Boys Track @ Lewistown – 4:00PM

May 1st – JV Baseball Game with Princeville Cancelled / JV will play AT Sherrard at 4:00PM
Varsity Baseball @ Home vs. Sherrard – 4:00PM

May 2nd – JV & Varsity Softball @ Monmouth-Roseville at 4:00PM

May 8th – JV & Varsity Softball @ Illini Bluffs at 4:15PM

May 9th – JV & Varsity Softball @ Sherrard at 4:00PM
Varsity Baseball vs. Havana @ Home at 4:00PM

04/21/2008- 2008 Farmer Invite
Congratulations to all the boys who won medals on Saturday at the Farmer Invite. The 7th grade team placed second and the 8th grade squad won the team title. Setting meet records in the 8th grade pole vault were Wes Lozier and Ben Moss who both cleared 9’9”. Setting a meet record and new 8th grade school record in the shot put was Jake Martin who launched the shot out there at 48’ 4”. Many personal bests and all time performances were accomplished and everyone did really well. Today the track teams travel to Elmwood and tomorrow to Peoria Heights for Conference. Good luck to all.

04/21/2008- Israel Snider Signs with Mount Mercy College
Senior Israel Snider signed a Letter of Intent to continue his basketball career at Mount Mercy College last week. Congratulations and Good Luck Israel.

04/22/2008-
FCHS:

Congratulations to the Boys Track Team on their 1st place finish at the Fulton County Meet last night and to the Girls Track Team on their 2nd place finish.

Wednesday, April 23rd and Thursday, April 24th the juniors will be taking the Prairie State Exams. On those days, the English, Social Studies Hallway will be closed off for testing. Classes normally held in that hallway will be held elsewhere in the building. Ask your teacher where your class will be meeting those days. Class meeting locations will also be listed on posters in the halls and gym. If your locker is in the testing hallway, you must carry all your books with you. You will not be allowed to go to your locker after 8:05 Am until the beginning of 8th hour.

Juniors, FCHS will be providing breakfast for you on both Wednesday, April 23rd and Thursday, April 24th. Meet in the cafeteria at 8 a.m. Be sure to bring # 2 pencils and a calculator with you for testing.

Juniors will be allowed to leave school after testing is completed on both Wednesday and Thursday if you have transportation.

Reminder: Prom is formal. Formal attire is required.

Prom tickets will be sold on Friday, April 25th starting at 7:30 am. The cost of a ticket is $10.00 for guests and all juniors. Seniors need to pick up a ticket to determine your place in Grand March.

Grand March tickets will be sold next week. Seniors can purchase TWO tickets on day 1, juniors may purchase TWO tickets on day 2, teachers, staff and community may buy tickets on day 3. There will be no ticket number limit on day 3.

Attention Seniors: The Senior Trip will be Friday, May 23rd to Six Flags in Chicago. A chartered bus will leave the high school at 6:00 am and return around midnight. Cost is $30.00 at sign-up with a portion returned on the day of the trip. Sign up in Mr. Larson’s room #696. The deadline to sign up is Friday, May 2nd.

Seniors: We need your picture no later than Friday, May 2 for it to appear in the Farmington Shopper.

FCJH:

Congratulations to all the boys who won medals on Saturday at the Farmer Invite. The 7th grade team placed second and the 8th grade squad won the team title. Setting meet records in the 8th grade pole vault were Wes Lozier and Ben Moss who both cleared 9’9”. Setting a meet record and new 8th grade school record in the shot put was Jake Martin who launched the shot out there at 48’ 4”. Many personal bests and all time performances were accomplished and everyone did really well. Today the track teams travel to Elmwood and tomorrow to Peoria Heights for Conference. Good luck to all.

The 7th/8th grade scholastic bowl team will have practice on Tuesday, April 22nd from 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

FCES:

Tue. April 22 - Earth Day (assembly on the blacktop and parade – 1:00 p.m.)
Wed. April 23 - 5th and 6th grade concert in auditorium 7:00 p.m.
Thu. April 24 - Kindergarten Round Up at 6:00 p.m.

04/23/2008-
FCHS:

Juniors will be allowed to leave school after testing is completed on both Wednesday and Thursday if you have transportation.

Reminder: Prom is formal. Formal attire is required.

Prom tickets will be sold on Friday morning starting at 7:30 am. The cost of a ticket is $10.00 for guests and all juniors. Seniors need to pick up a ticket to determine your place in Grand March.

Grand March tickets will be sold next week. Seniors can purchase TWO tickets on day 1, juniors may purchase TWO tickets on day 2, teachers, staff and community may buy tickets on day 3. There will be no ticket number limit on day 3.

Attention Seniors: The Senior Trip will be Friday, May 23rd to Six Flags in Chicago. A chartered bus will leave the high school at 6:00 am and return around midnight. Cost is $30.00 at sign-up with a portion returned on the day of the trip. Sign up in Mr. Larson’s room #696. The deadline to sign up is Friday, May 2nd.

Seniors: We need your picture no later than May 2 for it to appear in the Farmington Shopper.

On Wednesday, April 30th there will be a meeting in the cafeteria during homeroom for all those students interested in participating in a musical for next school year.

FCJH:

There will be a meeting tomorrow, Thursday, April 24th during homeroom for any 8th grader who is interested in golf next year.

Spring picture money or packets need to be turned into the office.

The PTO is also selling Y-Ties elastic laces for shoes. Y-ties are shoelaces that never need tying and cost $4 a pair. If you are interested, we have order forms in the office.

FCES:

Wed. April 23 - 5th and 6th grade concert in auditorium 7:00 p.m.
Thu. April 24 - Kindergarten Round Up at 6:00 p.m.

04/23/2008- Farmers Pick Up Titles
Both boys and girls’ 8th grade track teams come away with the 2 Rivers Conference titles Tuesday night in Peoria Heights! Congratulations to the 8th graders for becoming conference champions. The boy’s 7th grade squad finished third out of eleven teams and the 7th grade girls finished second. Many student-athletes earned themselves ribbons for placing at the meet and several others were conference champions. A couple stand out performances on the boy’s side were Jake Martin in the shot put where he set a new conference record with a toss of 48’2” and the 7th grade 4x100 team of Kyle Waddle, Jake Jepson, Seth Bales, and Michael Hammond who have a new school record with a time of 55. 71 seconds. It was a great day to be a Farmer !!!!!

04/23/2008- Mia Renner Signs with Kankakee
Senior Mia Renner signed a Letter of Intent to continue her basketball career at Kankakee Community College yesterday. Mia had an outstanding season with the Farmington Farmers and will be a welcome addition to the Lady Cavaliers next season.

04/24/2008-
FCHS:

Prom tickets will be sold TOMORROW, Friday, April 25th starting at 7:30 am in room #625. The cost of a ticket is $10.00 for guests and all juniors. Seniors need to pick up a ticket to determine your place in Grand March.

Grand March tickets will be sold next week. Seniors can purchase TWO tickets on Tuesday, April 29th , juniors may purchase TWO tickets on Wednesday, April 30th , teachers, staff and community may buy tickets on Thursday, May 1st. There will be no ticket number limit on Thursday.

Reminder: Prom is formal. Formal attire is required.

Attention Seniors: The Senior Trip will be Friday, May 23rd to Six Flags in Chicago. A chartered bus will leave the high school at 6:00 am and return around midnight. Cost is $30.00 at sign-up with a portion returned on the day of the trip. Sign up in Mr. Larson’s room #696. The deadline to sign up is Friday, May 2nd.

Seniors: We need your picture no later than May 2 for it to appear in the Farmington Shopper.

On Wednesday, April 30th there will be a meeting in the cafeteria during homeroom for all those students interested in participating in a musical for next school year.

FCJH:

Thank you to those 5th and 6th grade band and chorus members for a wonderful concert last evening. Many compliments have come your way. A special thank you goes to all the students for helping get everything back to the music area. Have a great day!

Any 8th grader interested in the Golden Wave Guard for next year needs to see Mrs. Driscoll.

Spring picture money or packets need to be turned into the office.

The PTO is also selling Y-Ties elastic laces for shoes. Y-ties are shoelaces that never need tying and cost $4 a pair. If you are interested, we have order forms in the office.

We have Market Day forms in the office if anyone is interested.

FCES:

Thursday, April 24-- Kindergarten Round Up at 6:00 p.m.

04/25/2008-
FCHS:

Grand March tickets will be sold next week. Seniors can purchase TWO tickets on Tuesday, April 29th , juniors may purchase TWO tickets on Wednesday, April 30th , teachers, staff and community may buy tickets on Thursday, May 1st. There will be no ticket number limit on Thursday.

All out of school Prom guest must be signed up on the list in the office.

Reminder: Prom is formal. Formal attire is required.

Attention Seniors: The Senior Trip will be Friday, May 23rd to Six Flags in Chicago. A chartered bus will leave the high school at 6:00 am and return around midnight. Cost is $30.00 at sign-up with a portion returned on the day of the trip. Sign up in Mr. Larson’s room #696. The deadline to sign up is Friday, May 2nd.

Seniors: We need your picture no later than May 2 for it to appear in the Farmington Shopper.

On Wednesday, April 30th there will be a meeting in the cafeteria during homeroom for all those students interested in participating in a musical for next school year.

FCJH:

Good luck to the Science Olympiad team as they head to state in Champaign. The competition starts tomorrow at 8 AM.

Spring picture money or packets need to be turned into the office.

The PTO is also selling Y-Ties elastic laces for shoes. Y-ties are shoelaces that never need tying and cost $4 a pair. If you are interested, we have order forms in the office.

We have Market Day forms in the office if anyone is interested.

FCES:

4th Grade News: The 4th grade has been observing the 14th annual National TV Turn-off Week. The purpose of the week is to rethink the role of TV---why we use it, how we use it, and to assess the impact television has on students, teachers, and families. The students, teachers, and their families were challenged to turn-off their TVs from April 21st until April 27th. The ban included Playstation, Gameboys, etc. The goal is to get everyone active and interacting. Mrs. Smith, our camera woman, and Breanna Springer, our roving reporter, interviewed several students and teachers about their feelings and degrees of success in the challenge. This video will be viewed at our 4th Annual Farmington Central 4th Grade Talent show which will be held in the Jr. High gym on Monday, April 28th from 6-8. The purpose of the talent show is to celebrate our successful participation in TV Turn-off Week and to share the talents of our 4th graders who have been practicing their talents instead of watching TV. “Turn off TV; Turn on Life!”

Mon. April 28 - 4th grade talent show from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm in the Junior High Gym.

Tue. April 29- 5th grade field trip to tour either Heritage Bank in Trivoli or Bank of Farmington. After the bank tours the busses will go to O’Brien Field in Peoria and the students will enjoy a baseball game.

04/25/2008- 5th Grade Learns Newton's Laws
In fifth grade we learned about Newton’s laws of motion. Bree Bozsoki and Emily Kenney from Mrs. Hanlin’s class demonstrate Newton’s 2nd law of motion. In Mrs. Morse’s class, Madison Green and Sam Wineland are demonstrating Newton’s 1st law. Allyx Camp and Autumn Streitmatter from Mrs. Richard’s class perform Newton’s 1st law.

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04/25/2008- Farmington Central Junior High Launches WebTv
Farmington Central Junior High School Speech class under the guidance of Mrs. Cindy Wierzba has begun producing a daily morning newscast. They started this past week and all the newscasts have been uploaded to their own website. The newscasts will be available each day on this website. FCJHS hopes to expand this program by creating a TV Studio within the building. Congratulations students and faculty of FCJHS for being a technology leader!

To watch the broadcasts CLICK HERE or visit http://www.dist265.com/fcjhstv/

04/28/2008-
FCHS:

Grand March tickets will be sold starting Tuesday, April 29th. Seniors can purchase TWO tickets on Tuesday, juniors may purchase TWO tickets on Wednesday, teachers, staff and community may buy tickets on Thursday. There will be no ticket number limit on Thursday.

All out of school Prom guest must be signed up on the list in the office.

Reminder: Prom is formal. Formal attire is required.

Attention Seniors: The Senior Trip will be Friday, May 23rd to Six Flags in Chicago. A chartered bus will leave the high school at 6:00 am and return around midnight. Cost is $30.00 at sign-up with a portion returned on the day of the trip. Sign up in Mr. Larson’s room #696. The deadline to sign up is this Friday, May 2nd.

Seniors: We need your picture no later than FRIDAY for it to appear in the Farmington Shopper.

On Wednesday, April 30th there will be a meeting in the cafeteria during homeroom for all those students interested in participating in a musical for next school year.

FCJH: The following are winners for the Chess Tournament: The 6th grade winner is Tim Draher, the 7th grade winner is Chris Kelly, and the 8th grade winner is Miah Atchley. The overall winner of the junior high chess tournament is Miah Atchley. Congratulations!

Reminder to 6th grade scholastic bowl members – if you have not turned in your shirt to Mrs. Tracy, please do so as soon as possible.

Spring picture money or packets need to be turned into the office.

FCES:

4th Grade News:

Mon. April 28 - 4th grade talent show from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm in the Junior High Gym.
Tue. April 29- 5th grade field trip to tour either Heritage Bank in Trivoli or Bank of Farmington. After the bank tours the busses will go to O’Brien Field in Peoria and the students will enjoy a baseball game.

05/15/2006- Farmington Central 7th Grade Girls Win AA Track Sectional

The Farmington Central Junior High School 7th Grade Girls won the AA Sectional Track Meet this past weekend.

The following girls will be going to state.

8th Grade Girls
Allison Wrage – 1600
Emily Duley – 4x200 & pole vault
Ashely Beck – 4x200 & pole vault
Shelbi Moore – 4x200
Kasey Johnson – 4x200

7th Grade Girls
Mindie Sollenberger – 4x200
Courtney Thomas – 4x200
Lyndsay Stevens – 4x200
Rachel Stobaugh – 4x200 & 200
 
Sara Pille – 4x400 & 1600 & pole vault
Jordon Mitzelfelt – 4x400 & 800
Miranda Hammond – 4x400
Danel DeLost – 4x400
 
Tacey Chatten – Pole vault
Paige Martin – High jump

05/18/2006- Farmington Central Elementary "REACH FOR THE STARS"

The Farmington Central Elementary “Reach for the Stars” program, sponsored by Usborne Books, kept 4th and 5th graders busy reading. Ten classes of students sought pledges from friends and family and read a total of 179, 927 minutes during the two-week period. One hundred thirty-five students participated, earning over $4200 in books for themselves, and nearly $850 for their teachers and the library. The final assembly featured the top readers and pledges getting a chance to throw a whipped cream pie in the face of a volunteer teacher. Mr. Robertson and Mrs. Trentman were good sports and let the students take aim at them.

Pictures from the event:

07/19/2006- Farmers Win Braidwood Shootout

The Farmington Farmer Boys Won the Braidwood Shootout July 7th and 8th going 5-0 during the 2 day tournament.

Pictures from the tournament:

Congratulations Boys! **Pictures Courtesy of IllinoisHighSchoolSports.com**

05/18/2006- Smiles Shared by Seniors and Students

   The students in Mrs. Schmied 3rd grade classroom have been creating cards for the various holidays and sending them to the residents of Farmington Country Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. The morning of April 12, the students were invited to an Easter Egg Hunt at the senior care center. Many of the seniors had helped to stuff the eggs with special reats. The students sang a few songs and did their class cheer for the residents before heading outside to hunt for the eggs.
    The residents watched from the dining room windows. After the Easter Egg Hunt both groups enjoyed delicious refreshments provided by the Farmington Country Manor Staff. It was a memorable time for everyone present.

A special thanks to Rose Bain for organizing the event.

Pictures from the Event:

07/20/2006- Farmington Junior High Band Students Attend Camp

CENTRAL ILLINOIS SUMMER BAND CAMP was held at Bradley University JUNE 19-23 The sounds of young musicians were filling the halls of Constance Hall and the Dingledine Music Center as Bradley University was hosting the 2nd Central Illinois Band Camp for junior high school students on campus from June 19-23. This camp is supported by a grant from the Wurlitzer Foundation and will consist of 80 young musically talented students from the Tri-County area. Like many band camps, students perform in a concert band and benefit from sectional rehearsals. What makes this camp unique is a focus on teaching listening skills; the use of a number of musical transcriptions; and a class that offers basic theory skills to all students, and that explains the name, “From Playing to Listening!”

Dr. David Vroman, Director of Band Activities at Bradley University, is the camp director and organizer. A staff of outstanding music teachers will offer individual and sectional instruction to the campers on a daily basis. During the day there are rehearsals in the Dingledine Music Center and then the students go to sectionals and theory classes in Constance Hall. Additionally, at 12:30 pm each day the students hear outstanding musicians from the Peoria Symphony Orchestra as they share information about music and their own musical careers. In addition to learning and sharing music, the students are building new friendships and realizing that music is fun and a rewarding life experience.

Farmington Junior High Students attending the camp were (from left to right) front row; Laura Wolford, Jake Ryba, Ian Goggill, Josh Gilles, Andrew Goggill; back row; Craig Wallace, Seth Vohland, Ashlee Franken; Nick Kovanda, Chad Zessin and Alecia Gates.

05/18/2006- Farmington Central CUSD #265 Streaming Video Graduation

   Farmington Central CUD #265 is pleased to announce that all graduation ceremonies for Farmington Central High School and Farmington Central Junior High School will be broadcasted live over the internet. You can access these broadcasts by Clicking Here

     DVD's are available for purchase from the ceremonies, please inquire at Graduation or by calling 309.245.1000 Extension 3 for the High School or Extension 2 for the Junior High School. Cost of the DVD is $8.00, if you need the DVD shipped, please add $4.00.

07/24/2006- NOTICE: All Junior High Baseball Players

JH baseball meeting Thursday the 27th at 6 in the HS. JH baseball practice/tryouts begin July 31st from 8-10 a.m. Players must have a valid sports physical or player will not participate.

05/20/2006- Farmington Central CUSD #265 Power Problems

Today, Farmington has been experiencing Power Failure and Intermittent Power. This has caused numerous problems with the Live Video broadcast and with all of the servers within the building. We have rectified most of the problems and we will still do the broadcast, beginning at 2:00pm.

We apologize in advance for any technical difficulties that may arise during the broadcast due to these intermittent power failures. Ameren-Cilco is working to resolve these amonst all the towns in the area.