The IHSA has cancelled all remaining winter state tournament series events, which includes the IHSA Scholastic Bowl Sectional at Peoria Heights scheduled for this Saturday, Mar. 14.
The FCHS Boys & Girls Track meet at the Monmouth-Roseville Indoor at Monmouth College on Tue, Mar. 17 is cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
As a district, the health, safety and well-being of our students and staff are our top priorities. Based on recent outbreaks of coronavirus (COVID-19), concerns continue to grow. We would like to take a moment to reinforce preventive safety and up-to-date information. Attached is a letter pertaining to the Alternative Learning Plan that we plan to enact in the event of school not being in session for a period of time. As for now, we are closely monitoring the situation and following guidelines and recommendations placed forth by the IDPH and the CDC. We all play a role in reducing the likelihood of a coronavirus outbreak in our school district and community. We encourage everyone to practice good habits:
Clean your hands often
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Stay home if you’re sick
Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. The schools are very understanding and encourage you to stay home if you are sick.
Cover coughs and sneezes
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
Throw used tissues in the trash.
Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Clean and disinfect
Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces on a daily basis. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
We will continue to share information as it becomes available. Mr. Flater is meeting with coaches and sponsors tomorrow and those activities are ever changing.
Please see the attached letter in regards to e-Learning.
Sincerely,
Dr. Zac Chatterton
Superintendent of Schools
Farmington Central CUSD#265
212 N. Lightfoot Rd.
Farmington, Il 61531
(309) 245-1000
Twitter: @zchatterton
Congratulations to the following Prairieland All-Conference Team Members:
1st Team- Corbin Rutledge
2nd Team- Ben Martin
Special mention- Dalton Powell and Blake Springer
Congratulations!
Regional Champs!
Great presentation from FCJHS Student Council at the board of education meeting tonight!
Congratulations to FCHS Cheer team, celebrated for their wonderful season and 2nd place in State!
Coach Fauser was recognized at this evening’s board meeting- congratulations Coach!
Congratulations FCHS Students of the Month!
Congratulations to FCJH Students of the Month!
Mr. Wilkinson swore Brayden Saunders into the Air Force (National Guard) this morning. Congratulations, Brayden!
Excellent show by our Winter Guard today at Stagg High School!
Our thoughts are with the family of Mitchell Janssen, a distinguished student at Princeville High School. #MJ22
It’s great to have our friends from Kewanee and Cuba to join us tonight for our annual Band Festival! The kids sound great!!!
The Farmington Athletic Booster Club will be conducting its next meeting on Thur, Mar. 12 at 7pm in the Teachers Lunchroom. Any current member and any interested individuals are encouraged to attend. The Farmington Athletic Booster Club strives to create a bond between the school, students, parents and the community to improve and support Farmington Athletics. This is an open invitation to anyone to help us achieve that goal. Hope to see you Thurs, Mar. 12!!!
Tonight's FCJHS Scholastic Bowl home match vs Illini Bluffs has been cancelled. A rescheduled date is forthcoming.
Gabe Benson was selected as March’s Senior of the Month. Gabe excels academically as he is ranked second in his class, a member of the National Honor Society, and an Illinois State Scholar recipient. Along with his studies, Gabe is involved in various extracurricular activities which include: Cross Country, FFA, Key Club, Scholastic Bowl, Game Club, FCA, Math Team, Theater, Yearbook, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, and Tech Team. In addition to his extensive involvement in school, Gabe finds time to give back as he volunteers within the community. He worked at the Trivoli Fire Department’s Chili Supper the past 4 years, collected donations for Farmington’s FFA food drive, and regularly tutors in math. He will attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign next year where he will major in Information Systems. Congratulations, Gabe! Please see Mrs. Clope by the end of the day.
Congratulations to March Theatre Student of the Month- Izzy Beoletto! What a talented artist and contributor to the Theatre program. Congratulations, Izzy!
Congratulations Mr. Bach who was selected as Staff Member of the Month for March! Mr. Bach has been working at Farmington for 4 years. At the young age of 22, he enjoys many recreational activities such as fitness, the arts, and humanities. Mr. Bach also enjoys spending time with his beautiful and brilliant wife, Sarah and their delightful son, Oliver. Congratulations, Mr. Bach.
Congratulations to Jaden Van Winkle who was selected as Junior of the Month for March! She is Captain of the Dance Team. She is also active in the Musical, Harvest Team, FCA, Chorus, GSA, Chamber Choir, and Theatre Board Secretary. Congratulations, Jaden!
