This week is School Social Worker Week, and we want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals who support our students' hearts and minds every single day.
A huge THANK YOU to our dedicated team: Miss Stephanie McGinnis (Farmington Central Elementary) Miss Jessica Bowton (Farmington Central Junior High & High School)
Why School Social Workers Matter: School Social Workers are the bridge between home, school, and the community. They are trained mental health professionals who provide a safe space for students to navigate social, emotional, and life challenges. Whether they are helping a student manage stress, coordinating essential resources for a family, or teaching conflict resolution, their work ensures our students are not just present, but ready to thrive.
In our district, these positions are vital. They help create a positive school culture and ensure that no student has to face their hurdles alone. Our schools are stronger, kinder, and more resilient because of the heart Miss McGinnis and Miss Bowton put into their work.
Please join us in thanking them for everything they do for our Farmers!
12 days ago, Chris Uptmor
Congratulations to our FCES February Farmer Ticket Winners! These Farmers did an outstanding job of being Empathetic and Habit 5: Seek First to Understand Then Be Understood . These students won a gift certificate to the upcoming Scholastic Book Fair March 9th-13th! #BuildingLeaders
12 days ago, Clint Mathewson
The Olympic flame has officially reached the halls of FCES! 🏔️🔥
We traded textbooks for teammates this week as our incredible staff competed in the first-ever FCES Winter Games. The energy in the building was electric, and the "athletes" definitely brought their A-game (and maybe a little bit of healthy competition).
🏆 The Event Highlights: Speed Skating: Our teachers showed off some serious (and surprisingly graceful) velocity! ⛸️
The Bobsled Run: Teamwork made the dream work as crews navigated the "track" with maximum aerodynamic efficiency. 🛷
Curling: A masterclass in strategy, precision, and very enthusiastic sweeping. 🥌
While there were plenty of medals to go around, the real win was seeing the smiles on our students' faces as they cheered on their favorite educators. A huge thank you to everyone who organized this and to our staff for being such good sports!
A massive thank you to Mrs. Meyer for setting this whole event up! Her hard work and vision turned our school into an Olympic village and gave us all a week we won’t forget. 🥇
13 days ago, Nick Hoffmann
Congratulations to the junior high wrestling team on their 4th place finish at the IESA Regionals today! The following wrestlers have advanced to the sectional next weekend: 75 - Drake Melton - 1st place 85 - Wade Abel - 1st place (2nd year in a row) 90 - Colton Vance - 2nd place 95 - Sam Abel - 2nd place 145 - Hunter Myer - 2nd place 155 - Blyth Hayward - 3rd place
14 days ago, Jeff Otto
Here is the information for the IHSA Boys Basketball Sectional game at IVC in Chillicothe on Tuesday, March 3rd. The game will start at 6 PM. The doors will open at 5 PM. The Farmers take on West Hancock for a chance to play in the Sectional Championship on Friday, March 6th at 7 PM. Please try to purchase your tickets ahead of time on GoFan - https://gofan.co/event/6225273?schoolId=IL21454
14 days ago, Jeff Otto
Good luck to the 7th Grade girls volleyball team as they travel to Beardstown tomorrow (2/28) for their IESA Class 3A Regional tournament game. The game is scheduled to begin after the second match tomorrow, somewhere around 12:00 PM.
Also, best of luck to our Jr. High Wrestling team! They are heading to Knoxville tomorrow (2/28) for the IESA Class 1A Wrestling Regional Tournament! They start at 9:00 AM!
15 days ago, Chris Uptmor
Congratulations to freshman wrestler, Lyndzey Brewer, on a great season! You have made the Farmington community very proud! We are grateful that you were able to represent the Farmers at the IHSA State Championships.
15 days ago, Jeff Otto
The Farmington Farmer Girls Basketball team is proud to announce that we have two representatives on the All-Conference teams for the Prairieland North division.
Lynsey Shriber - 2nd-team All-Conference Ella Essex - Special Mention
Congratulations, girls!
16 days ago, Jeff Otto
Tomorrow night for the boys basketball regional we are going with a "Black Out" theme. Farmington Fans wear black! The game time is at 7:00PM - the Farmers take on Sherrard in the Championship of the IHSA Class 2A Regional here at home.
16 days ago, Jeff Otto
Good luck to the Jr. High School Volleyball team as they play in their last regular season game tonight. The matches are at home and begin at 6:00 PM.
16 days ago, Chris Uptmor
Junior, Tristan Hendy, with a great job rocking the National Anthem before the IHSA Regional Semi-final basketball games tonight!
17 days ago, Jeff Otto
Good luck to the 7th grade girls volleyball team as they play in the Fulton County tournament tonight at Spoon River Valley. Their match begins at 5:00 PM! Good luck Farmers!
17 days ago, Chris Uptmor
Tomorrow night for the boys basketball regional we are going with a "White Out" theme. Farmington Fans wear white! The game time is at 7:30PM - the Farmers take on Kewanee in the semi-finals of the IHSA Class 2A Regional here at home.
18 days ago, Jeff Otto
Isaac Showalter will be returning to Farmington around 3 PM this afternoon! He will be escorted by a fire truck parade as we welcome him back from his 3rd place finish at the IHSA State Wrestling meet!
20 days ago, Jeff Otto
Congratulations to freshman wrestler, Isaac Showalter, who placed 3rd at the IHSA State Championship Wrestling Tournament this weekend!
21 days ago, Jeff Otto
Isaac Showalter will wrestle for third place in the IHSA State Championships today around 1 PM!
FloSports: [Cons. Semi] Isaac Showalter (Farmington) won by DEC over Coyt Rademaker (Petersburg.) 4-3 https://go.flo.zone/E6rfzciM
21 days ago, Jeff Otto
Isaac Showalter wrestles tonight at 7pm for a chance to advance to the State Championship match! The match can be streamed on the NFHS Network! Good luck Isaac!!
22 days ago, Jeff Otto
Freshman, Isaac Showalter, won both of his matches at the IHSA State Wrestling Meet today! He has qualified for the semifinals tomorrow night! Way to go Isaac!
23 days ago, Jeff Otto
1 hour delay start on Monday, February 23rd.
23 days ago, Christi Garlish
Follow, wrestler, Isaac Showalter, today as he competes for the IHSA State Championships on the NFHS Network. It looks like he will be wrestling on mat #5 today at around 11 AM and 5:30 PM. Good Luck Isaac! Here is the link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/ihsa/gam5af3dca29b
