Due to the expected low temperatures tomorrow, the boys baseball game scheduled with Peoria Christian has been postponed. A new date has not yet been decided.
🍕 Pizza, Friends, and Farmer Pride! 🍕
We had a blast today celebrating our latest Farmer Ticket winners! These students were recognized for their hard work and great choices, and they earned a special pizza party to celebrate.
The best part? Each winner got to invite a friend to join the party! There’s nothing better than good food and even better company.
Congratulations to all our winners—keep being awesome and earning those tickets! 🤠🎟️
1 hour delay start on Monday, March 30th.
Farmington Central CUSD #265 is seeking qualified candidates for an anticipated Freshman Girls Volleyball Coach position for the upcoming season.
The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing, developing, and implementing a competitive and educational volleyball program that aligns with the values and expectations of the district. This position plays a key role in fostering skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, and a positive athletic experience for student-athletes.
Responsibilities include:
• Instructing student-athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies, and rules of volleyball
• Promoting good sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork
• Collaborating with the varsity and junior varsity coaching staff to ensure program continuity
• Supervising student-athletes during practices and competitions
• Ensuring compliance with all school, conference, and Illinois High School Association rules and regulations
• Communicating effectively with athletes, parents, and school personnel
Qualifications:
• Previous coaching and/or playing experience in volleyball preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with high school students
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Valid teaching certificate or ability to obtain appropriate coaching certification (as required by IHSA)
Additional Information:
This is an anticipated position, contingent upon final approval and student participation numbers.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest to Jeff Otto, Activities Director, jotto@dist265.com
The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing, developing, and implementing a competitive and educational volleyball program that aligns with the values and expectations of the district. This position plays a key role in fostering skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, and a positive athletic experience for student-athletes.
Responsibilities include:
• Instructing student-athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies, and rules of volleyball
• Promoting good sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork
• Collaborating with the varsity and junior varsity coaching staff to ensure program continuity
• Supervising student-athletes during practices and competitions
• Ensuring compliance with all school, conference, and Illinois High School Association rules and regulations
• Communicating effectively with athletes, parents, and school personnel
Qualifications:
• Previous coaching and/or playing experience in volleyball preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with high school students
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Valid teaching certificate or ability to obtain appropriate coaching certification (as required by IHSA)
Additional Information:
This is an anticipated position, contingent upon final approval and student participation numbers.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest to Jeff Otto, Activities Director, jotto@dist265.com
Congratulations to these track athletes who have qualified for the Illinois Top Times indoor track meet at Illinois Wesleyan University on Friday, March 27th! Good Luck!
Please note: The JH Track Meet scheduled for April 1st, 2026, at Macomb has been postponed. A new date has not been determined yet.
Good luck to the Jr. High School Scholastic Bowl team as they have a home match this afternoon against Monroe here at the Jr. High School! Good luck Farmers!
Who will be crowned this year’s March Book Madness champion? 📚👑
Our Farmers vote every day to decide which book moves on in the tourney bracket. There has been some fierce competition so far with the Elite Eight set.
Let's build some bracket BUZZ! Ask YOUR Farmer who they think will win?
#MarchBookMadness #Building Readers
Our Farmers vote every day to decide which book moves on in the tourney bracket. There has been some fierce competition so far with the Elite Eight set.
Let's build some bracket BUZZ! Ask YOUR Farmer who they think will win?
#MarchBookMadness #Building Readers
Congratulations to Farmington wrestlers, Bradlee Ellis and Isaac Showalter! They have been named to the 2026 Clutch Sports Media Boys Wrestling All-Area teams! Check out the article here: https://share.google/7V6DxVvcFEXHEkHL7
Congratulations to Farmington wrestler, Lyndzey Brewer! She has been named 2026 Clutch Sports Media Girls Wrestling All-Area Honorable Mention! Check out the article here: https://www.clutchsportsil.com/post/2026-clutch-sports-media-girls-wrestling-all-area-team-56-central-illinois-athletes-earn-honors
Please note: due to unplayable conditions on the HS baseball field, the JV game scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed.
Please see the following information about the upcoming summer volleyball camp!
Farmington Central CUSD 265 will have an E-Learning Day on Monday, March 16 due to the weather. Stay safe!
No school Friday, March 20th
We will be welcoming home Drake Melton, IESA Class A 75 pound State Runner-up, today at 2 PM! A fire truck parade will make its way through Farmington before returning to school.
Great season, Drake Melton! IESA State Runner-up! Drake finished this year with a record of 21-1! We are proud of you!!
Almost championship time! Good luck Drake!
Drake Melton won! He will be wrestling tonight for the IESA State Championship at the 75 pound weight class!! Congratulations and good luck Drake!
Drake Melton won his second match at the IESA State Championships! He is on his way to the semifinals tomorrow morning! Congratulations and good luck, Drake!
7th grade wrestler, Drake Melton, won his first match at the IESA State Championships! He is now in the quarterfinals! Good luck Drake!!