The Farmington Central Junior High Cross County meeting for parents and students scheduled for Thursday, July 30 has been cancelled. A rescheduled date will be forthcoming.
It is with a very heavy heart that we communicate the decision by the IESA to cancel their fall season in cross country, softball and baseball. We have all been looking forward to starting the season and getting back to some kind of normal. Please know that our staff is working hard to continue to create opportunities to engage our students. Look for information to come forth in the near future. Thank you for your continued commitment and patience during these trying times.
Due to the uncertainty with the upcoming fall seasons and minus immediate direction from our governing bodies, Farmington Central Junior High will delay the start of the upcoming softball season. The season is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 27 and is now delayed to Monday, Aug. 3. We all want to get our season started as soon as possible and apologize for the inconvenience that this is causing.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Registration-Fee Days will be held on the following days in the high school commons area, entering through B3 Events door.
RETURNING STUDENTS - Tuesday, July 28th 7 am - 11 am & 3 pm - 7 pm
NEW STUDENTS - Thursday, July 30th 8 am - 4 pm
FCHS theatre is a place for our students to feel at home. A place where they can be themselves and express themselves in a variety of ways, from stage acting to sound. Our focus must always be, first and foremost, the safety of our students. After much discussion regarding "Big Fish" it is with a heavy heart we must cancel our show for this year for safety concerns and scheduling issues. We applaud the efforts of our students and staff preparing for the past several months to make safe space for our company to work. We have built a world of daffodils, a world we can certainly be proud of--we created art. We thank the parents and adult supporters who were there making arrangements for transportation and meal planning; to the community who has rallied behind our show and theatre company--we wouldn't have a program without all of you. Even though "Big Fish" cannot happen, we look forward to our next two shows that will be announced in the coming weeks.
Farmington Central is excited to get started on the planning for the 20-21 school. The Illinois State Board of Education has released the guidelines that we will be adhering to as we reopen school. https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Part-3-Transition-Planning-Phase-4.pdf Our Transition Committee is going to work quickly to draft a plan to be considered. We are welcoming a parent or two that are able to devote some time during the day over the next few weeks to help with our planning. If you work in the medical field or a background that would be beneficial to the committee we would welcome that additional insight. If you are able to participate please email 2020restart@dist265.com prior to Monday, July 6th. The committee would like to have something prepared for the July 13th board meeting. Thank you.
NEW to the Farmington Central School District and needing information on how to enroll your student for the 2020-21 school year. Go to Quicklinks on our website dist265.com and click on Enrolling Your Student.
Thank you, and welcome to Farmington Central CUSD #265!
We are pleased to announce that UnityPoint Health is once again providing the opportunity for Farmington families to acquire their sports physicals at the school. We appreciate their willingness to provide this service during this difficult time. When and how we are going to be able to conduct these physicals are being determined and will be communicated in the coming weeks.
Notice- Herbicide will be applied to the grounds/sidewalk during the day Friday, June 12.
The Big Fish Musical has been rescheduled for July 17, 18, & 19. Details are being discussed concerning rehearsal schedules and safe practices as they relate to COVID-19 guidelines. Company members need to check their emails regularly for forthcoming rehearsal information.
We are releasing some access to the school's campus beginning Monday, June 1st. As we are able to maintain Phase 3 Recovery within our region our walking path and track are available to the public. We ask that when utilizing the campus visitors be in good health, practice social distancing, and do not assemble with more than 10 people.
48,706 meals were served to the communities of Douglas, Middle Grove, Trivoli, Yates City, Hanna City, and Farmington since March 16. In a time of so much unknown, the power of connecting over this simple routine meant so much to so many and Farmington Central Schools could not be more proud of everyone who made it happen! Thank you!
FCES would like to congratulate our Leaders of the Month for March, April & May! Watch the mail for your certificates. We're so proud of all your hard work!
https://youtu.be/1hgCC9ui9Gk
Tonight, being released at 7:00 PM on the school's YouTube channel, is the 2019-2020 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony. Please search Farmington Central 265 on YouTube to see the video. Congrats to Jr. High class of 2020 and the future High School class of 2024.
Today marks the final day of meal service for Farmington Central Schools. We want to thank everyone who was involved in feeding our community since March, and give a HUGE shout out to our cafeteria staff- including retirees Connie Lowery and Cafe Director Sue Arbogast. We wish you all the best in retirement!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTvbo8SIy4I
There is still time to share your voice on our COVID-19 Impact survey. The survey will close at 11:59pm tonight, be sure to give your input on planning for the upcoming school year!
https://forms.gle/wGrcDhMDP8j9XW7Y6
PANDEMIC EBT (P-EBT) SNAP BENEFITS
Do you need help buying food for your school age children? Please check out the attached flyer and follow the directions to apply.
Join us as we honor our 2020 FCHS graduates today!
Virtual Ceremony, 2pm: https://youtu.be/_ioHFajoZKU
Diploma Pickup, 6pm: FCHS
Parade: Lining up in B Lot at 6:30pm led by local police and fire
Official Graduation Ceremony is planned for July 26. Congratulations Graduates!
Due to inclement weather, diploma pickup will be rescheduled to 6:00 this evening (May 17) at the High School main entrance. Virtual graduation will still be held at 2:00 today.
Don't forget to give your input on our COVID-19 Impact Survey by Tuesday, May 19 at 11:59 p.m. This survey is open to all community stakeholders!
https://forms.gle/wGrcDhMDP8j9XW7Y6