Powderpuff is starting at 10 am. Harvest Team Member Josh McMillin organized this event to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen foundation! The 2019-2020 Harvest Team is sponsored by: Lozier Oil Company, Bank of Farmington, Bank of Yates City, Snips Hair Studio, Farmington Community Bank, Archdale Construction, and Tom Conklin-State Farm.
Students practiced safe bus procedures and reviewed bus expectations today. So important to get to and from school safely!
Powderpuff info: Games begin tomorrow (Saturday) at 10 AM (players please arrive by 9:30). Cost to enter is a donation. Concession items will be available as well. All proceeds go to Susan G. Komen. PLAY BALL!
October Theatre Student of the Month is Logan Archdale. Nicknamed "Archie", Logan was the Assistant Stage Manager last year during "Clue: On Stage" and "Beauty and the Beast." This year he is Stage Manager for "Almost, Maine" and "Big Fish." He works diligently to build sets and ensure their safety for actors and stage crews. He assists in the design, organization and execution of each set piece. Congratulations Logan!
Our soccer senior, Emily Adkins!
FFA float!
Today's Girls & Boys golf match at Oak Run Golf Course is cancelled.
Congratulations to Annabelle Easley who was selected as Junior of the Month for October! She is an active member of the marching band, cross country and a member of the Harvest Leadership Team. She goes above and beyond to put forth exemplary work and seems to always be in a cheery mood. She has outstanding grades, a leader among her peers and has a great outlook. Congratulations, Annabelle!
Congratulations to Emma Evans who was selected as Sophomore of the Month for October! She is one of the drum majors for the Golden Wave marching band, participates in volleyball, is a member of the Harvest Leadership Team and is active in theatre. She has outstanding grades, exemplary character and is a leader within her class. She is considerate and helpful to the staff as well. Congratulations, Emma!
Congratulations to Madi Helle as she was selected as the Freshman of the Month for October! She is active in marching band and theatre. She is a leader among her class, helped on the freshman float for Homecoming and shows kindness and encouragement to her peers. Congratulations, Madi!
DONT FORGET....'Off To College' Breakfast for Senior Parents TOMORROW, Oct. 4th from 7:30 AM to 9 AM in Room 625 at the High School.
An opportunity to get more information about the college search/application process your son/daughter may be going through in the next couple of months. Join the FCHS Guidance Dept. for breakfast treats, coffee, and an informal conversation about college!
Can't make it tomorrow.....
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT is next Tuesday, October 8th from 6-8 PM in HS Lab 649.
Questions? Contact kneave@dist265.com
Members, Ethan Marvel, Ethan Emken, Will Hayden, Katie Patterson, and Abby Simpson had a great opportunity today to network with 50+ agriculture employers that were looking for full-time, part-time and interns for their companies.
Girl Scout Troupe 4822 were ready for the Homecoming Parade!
FCES is looking for JA classroom volunteers for grades K-5.
Volunteers receive training and a kit of materials.
Each kit contains easy to follow speaking points and materials for hands-on learning activities. The programs require 5 classroom visits with lessons of 30–45 minutes per visit. The classroom visits are scheduled by the volunteer and educator in a way that works best for both.
Contact JA for more information and an updated list of available classrooms:
kate.whetstone@ja.org or 309-682-1800 ext 101
Volunteer FAQ http://bit.ly/2ntCjWD
Congratulations Emily Streitmatter! She was accepted to Bradley University with a Presidental Scholarship! She will be studying Psychology. Congratulations, Emily!
Check out our weekly highlight called Farmers in Action in the Farmington Shopper and the Glasford Gazette!
Sophomore class float!
Congratulations to Officer Fox for being voted as Staff Member of the Month for October! He is the School Resource Officer at the Farmington Central School District. He is from LaHarpe, IL and lives in Peoria.He is married and have 3 dogs and 3 cats. He served in the Army in a Military Police role from 2013-2019. He's had the opportunity to work in many different capacities as a Police Officer, Firefighter/EMT, Residential Counselor, Youth Pastor, and Camp Counselor. He loves traveling, building, Netflix, and eating pizza. Congratulations, Officer Fox!
Dalton Powell was selected as October’s Senior of the Month. Dalton is a strong academic student as he is in the top 20% of his class. Along with his studies, Dalton
is involved in various extracurricular activities which include: football, basketball, and Harvest Team, which he was voted as Member of the Year. In addition to his
involvement in school, Dalton finds time to give back as he volunteers within the community. He helped put flags throughout Farmington to honor Sergeant Douglas Riney, worked the concession stands at Jacobs Park, and placed flags on the graves
of Veterans for Memorial Day. He plans on attending Iowa State University next year where he will major in Engineering. Congratulations, Dalton!
Riley Reed and Carlee Taylor organized and assisted children in doing crafts at the TOUCH picnic at Wildlife Prairie Park. The TOUCH organization is through the Children’s Hospital of Illinois, and they assist children and their families, who have children or family members who were born with heart defects. This event is a day of fun for these families, that is all volunteer based. The 2019-2020 Harvest Team is sponsored by: Lozier Oil Company, Bank of Farmington, Bank of Yates City, Snips Hair Studio, Farmington Community Bank, Archdale Construction, and Tom Conklin-State Farm.
