Farmington Central CUSD #265

Let's dive into the amazing art created by the students of FCES in Ms. Banta's art class! 🎨

The halls are looking vibrant with the incredible projects each grade level finished. Check out this burst of creativity:

Kindergarten: Percy Porcupine 🦔

1st Grade: Shimmering Starlight Pumpkins ✨

2nd Grade: Colorful bowls of Alphabet Soup 🥣

3rd Grade: Beautiful Sunflower Landscapes 🌻

4th Grade: Stunning Monochromatic Pumpkins 🎃

5th Grade: Incredible Yayoi Kusama Pumpkins 🟢⚫ (Inspired by the famous Japanese artist!)

Great work, artists!

Please note, the JV football game with LVC on Monday, October 20, will be played at Spon River Valley High School at 6:00 PM.

Good luck to the Jr. High School Girls Basketball team as they travel to Dunlap Valley Middle School for games today starting at 4:15 PM.

🌟 IAJHSC Workshop Adventure! 🌟

Our FCJHS Student Council members had an amazing time at this year’s IAJHSC workshop, themed around Adventure and the 7 Wonders of Leadership!

Joined by around 300 students from other Midwest schools, our members participated in two inspiring general sessions, took part in fun and challenging leadership games and activities, and enjoyed a delicious pasta meal together.

We’re so proud of how well our members represented FCJHS — showing teamwork, enthusiasm, and leadership every step of the way! 💙💛

Congratulations to our high school Golden Wave Marching Band! They finished first place over the weekend at the Metamora Band Invitational! They were also named Best Percussion, Best Winds and Best Effect! Well don Golden Wave Marching Band!!

This past Saturday, our junior high cross country runners participated in the IESA Sectional Cross Country Meet. Congratulations to Addie Martin, Kay Heisel and Jack Heisel on advancing to the State Finals! Good luck this Saturday at the IESA State Championship!

We did it! And you are the reason why!!! The Farmers have moved on to the Championship round of the CIProud Mascot Challenge. Voting for the Championship round starts on Monday! Thank you for getting us to the Finals! Please help us bring home the championship!! https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/ciproud-2025-mascot-bracket/

Congratulations to Lisa Kennelly for winning Fuel Up Friday at Farmington CUSD #265! 🎉🥳

We won't be in school on Monday, but we will have Jr. High Girls Basketball action going on at the school. Both the 7th and 8th grade teams are 3-2 and will play Monday night hosting Abingdon-Avon. Tip-off for the 7th grade game is 5:30 PM.

We want to wish the best of luck to our Jr. High Cross Country team as they run in the IESA Class 2A Sectional Cross Country meet at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe. The meet begins at 10:00 AM.

This is your reminder to order your 2025 IHSA State Football Playoff apparel. Follow this link to get your gear: https://farmington-farmers-state-football.itemorder.com/shop/home/

The store will close on October 19th, so place your orders soon!

If you plan to attend the varsity football game tomorrow night (October 10), please use this address in Oneida: 333 E Holmes Street. Hope to see you there!

Good luck to the 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball teams as they take on Brimfield tonight in Farmington with the 7th grade game beginning at 5:00 PM. Let's go Farmers!

Good luck to the Jr. High School Girls Basketball team as they play Chillicothe tonight in games that begin at 5:00 PM. Both th7th and 8th grade team go into this game with records of 2-1. Please note, that tonight's game vs. Chillicothe will be played at Mossville Grade School.

📢 Attention FCES 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Parents! 🎉

Get ready to be amazed! We're thrilled to announce the FCES Upper Elementary Art Show!

Come celebrate the incredible talent and creativity of our 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade artists. Your student's masterpieces will be on display for all to enjoy.

🖼️ When: Monday, November 4th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Where: Salem Township Library in Yates City

We can't wait to see you there to support our young artists!

It's the final regular season meet for the Farmington Central Jr. High School Cross Country team. This afternoon, they travel to Canton (Big Creek Park) for a meet beginning at 4:00. Good luck Farmers!

Over the years, Mrs. Beoletto has had students create a legacy table that she uses in her classroom. The Helle family has always been up to the task of finishing these tables for her and placing them in the classroom. Thank you Doug and Dwight Helle for all your work on our Legacy Tables.

WE NEED YOUR VOTE! We've made it to the Final Four for WMBD's CIProud High School Mascot Bracket. Follow the link to vote!

https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/ciproud-mascot-bracket-final-four/

PLEASE VOTE!! The Farmington football team has been nominated for the FM 95 Hometown Heroes of the Week award! This is a community voted award, with the winning team for the week advancing for a chance to win $1,000 for their high school's athletic department when we wrap up the season.

The voting is underway now at https://www.fm95online.com/hometown-heroes/
Fans can vote once per day online through Wednesday (10/08) night.