Students participated in activities to encourage social skills, physical activity, teamwork and fun at SEAPCO’s Field Day event today!




Harvest Team Member Sarah Stevens grew plants to give to staff members for Teacher Appreciation Week! 2018-19 Harvest Team is sponsored by: Lozier Oil, Bank of Farmington, Joe and Emily Webel, Chad Johnson-Jim Maloof Realtor, Farmington Community Bank and Marilyn & Larry Gibbs.

Tryouts for the 2019 Golden Wave Marching Band Color Guard will be May 16, 2019. Please meet at 3:45 PM in the High School Research Center. Auditions will conclude at 4:45 PM. Any questions, please email rlambert@dist265.com.
Today's baseball and softball games have been adjusted.
Varsity Baseball vs Peoria Heights will now be played AT Farmington, beginning at 5:15pm.
Var/JV Softball vs BPC/WP will now be played AT Farmington, beginning at 4:30pm
Thank you to Sue and the Cafe Staff for putting together Staff Appreciation Breakfast!

FCES was happy to have Mrs. Pam Winterroth visit several of our music classes this week with her harps! Students were treated to a presentation and harp performance. This was a wonderful addition to our study of musical instruments!



Please note a change in Thursday's HS Girls Track Sectional. It has changed locations from Knoxville HS to Galesburg HS.
The Bass Fishing Team is headed to state for the 4th straight year! Congratulations!
Congratulations Graduates! https://www.pjstar.com/special/20190507/farmington-central-high-school-graduates
Our thoughts go out to Peoria Notre Dame District and the family of Coach Sean Gillen.
FCCUSD 265 was well represented in Springfield today at the annual #ILTECH2019 event in support of legislation for technology in education!



The following events have been cancelled for today:
HS baseball at Galva. Will not be rescheduled
JH Track at Monmouth-Roseville - will not be rescheduled
Students from FCES AND FCHS are at the state capitol today advocating for technology in schools #ILTECH2019

Sam Fletcher, Ethan Marvel and Mr. Lambert presenting at the Tech in Education Conference at the Capital today!

Best wishes to our alumni Jon Seaborn and Justin Kephart as they start boot camp for the USMC today.
On behalf of the 2019 After Prom Committee, we would like to thank the following people/businesses for their support. We had 119 students attend After Prom this year. Without your support, the event would not be possible. Our apologies if we miss anyone.
For the donation of food and prizes (or funds to purchase those items): Bank of Farmington, Bank of Yates City, Brad and Erica Bolton, Casey’s General Store, Christy and Troy Cash, Cerno’s, City of Farmington, Jennifer Clope, Tom Conklin State Farm, County Market, Ray DePriest, Dick Blick, Diva’s Florist, Emken Financial Services, Chris Evans, Farmington Athletic Booster Club, Farmington Pizza Company, Farmington Rotary Club, FCHS Principal’s Office, Christi Garlish, Gibbs Family, Courtney Howard, Jen’s Place, Kiesewetter Insurance Agency, Kitchen Cooked, Ryan Lambert, Pam Lange, Nicole Lettow, Lozier Oil Company, Massey Family, Kristie and Jason McGee, McMillin Family, Monical’s of Canton, MTZ Fitness, Marshall Threw, Monica Neff, Palace Theatre, Alana Parm, Peckham Family, Brenda Powell, Ann Riccioni, Roy Keith Electric, Sawmill Hydraulics, Seno Formal Wear, Snips Hair Studio, Julie Springer, Anne and Kenn Stufflebeam, Leslie Taylor, Tammy Tomson, Bobbi Ulm, Lori Vallas, Walmart of Canton, Anthony Whisenand, and Travis and Amanda Wilkinson.
Thank you to those who donated extra time to After Prom 2019: Brady Johnson, Ryan Lambert, Sue Arbogast, Farmington Police Department, Bobbi Ulm, and Brad Whitcomb.
To those who joined forces to make this year’s event happen: Christy and Troy Cash, Chris and Susan Gibbs, Karla and Dennis McMillin, Lilly Mendez, and Abby Simaytis.
Anyone interested in assisting with After Prom 2020, please email: sgibbs@dist265.com.
Congratulations to Mr. Noonan for being May Staff Member of the Month! He went to high school in Littleton, Colorado before moving to Knoxville during his Senior year. He attended Western Illinois University and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, and a Masters Degree in Sports Administration. Prior to coming to Farmington, he taught high school Fitness P.E. classes and was the head boys' basketball coach at United High School for 12 years. He currently live in Galesburg with his wife Angie, daughter AJ, 13 year old golden retriever Lucy, and Rizzo, his recently inherited Siamese cat. He loves teaching at Farmington because he's surrounded by extremely fun kids and caring colleagues on a daily basis He truly enjoys the process of watching students grow and mature throughout their high school careers! Congratulations Mr. Noonan!

Leader Lunch was postponed on Friday so today we enjoyed an outdoor picnic! Thanks to these students for going #AboveandBeyond at #FCES!



It’s a great day for Arts in the Park! Check out our Jr. High Band and Chorus in action!


Harvest Team Leader Laura Stevens brought flowers and cards to thank our cafeteria staff for their hard work and dedication to our district! Thank you! 2018-19 Harvest Team is sponsored by: Lozier Oil, Bank of Farmington, Joe and Emily Webel, Chad Johnson-Jim Maloof Realtor, Farmington Community Bank and Marilyn & Larry Gibbs.

