Farmington Central CUSD #265

Good luck to the Jr. High School Wrestling team as they travel to Tremont tonight for a meet beginning at 5:30 PM.

Also, good luck to the Jr. High Basketball team as they take on Havana tonight at home beginning at 6:00 PM.

Please note: the JV girls basketball game at Havana on Monday, December 22, has been cancelled. The varsity game has been moved up to a 6PM start time.

Winter Break- December 22nd - January 5. School resumes Tuesday, January 6. Have a wonderful break!!

☃️While students battled it out at the Frosty Farmer Showdown, our teachers kicked back and enjoyed a baked potato bar and some much deserved chill time. ☃️

🏆This marked our 2nd Frosty Farmer Showdown, and thanks to Mr. Whitcomb and Mr. Platt, we now have a traveling trophy to pass each year! 🏆

🎅A big congratulations to this year's Grand Champions: Mr. Dubre's Farmer Time the Santa Schloz's. 🎅

💜School spirit, friendly competition, and community at it's best. 💜

Congratulations to our own Coach Toby Vallas! It was announced today that he has been elected into the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame! This marks a significant achievement in his career as a football coach. A well deserved honor! Congratulations Coach!

The Farmington High School Dance Team is hosting a mini-dance camp for students in grades Pre-K-5 coming up in January. Please see the attached information for more details and to sign up!

Good luck to the Jr. High Boys Basketball team as they take on Macomb tonight (12/16) in games beginning at 5:30 PM.

Early out (2:09) on Thursday, December 18, and Friday, December 19.

Good luck to the 8th grade boys basketball team as they play Havana tonight in the Fulton County Tournament. The game will be played at Canton Ingersoll. Tipoff is at 7:30 PM.

For those of you going to the JH Wrestling meet tonight, here are the details:
The meet is at ROWVA HS.
346 E ROVA Dr
Oneida

Weigh ins start at 4:00. Wrestling at 5:00.
Order of duals:
RW vs Farmington
United vs Farmington
RW vs United

Yesterday, our HS wrestlers braved the elements to compete in the PORTA wrestling tournament. Isaac Showalter finished in first place with 2 pins, a major decision and a 5-1 decision in the finals. Isaac did not surrender a single take down all day. Bradlee Ellis finished in second place and had 2 pins. Jackson Ralph placed sixth. Xander Simerly did not place, but he earned a pin. Congratulations to all! The next meet will be at home on Tuesday against Eureka and ROWVA.

Thank you to all who helped out today at the cheerleading competition! Especially our custodial staff who worked tirelessly to keep the sidewalks, parking lots and entryways as safe as possible!! Congratulations to the HS Cheerleaders on the second place finish and the JH Cheerleaders on their first place finish at our home invitational!

Please Note: After careful consideration, the National Honor Society regrets to inform you that the Jolly Jamboree has been cancelled due to weather conditions. If you paid for your child to attend, the money will be in the Elementary office. Thank you for your understanding

If you signed your student up for the Jolly Jamboree on Sunday, December 14th, it has been cancelled due the forecasted weather.

Please note the following schedule changes due to the expected weather tomorrow: Varsity Girls Basketball games at Monmouth United are postponed with anew date to be determined later. Freshmen Boys Basketball at Monmouth-Roseville has been moved to Monday night at 5:30 PM and will be played at Monmouth High School.

This week, our second graders read The Gift of Words by Peter Reynolds, a beautiful story about how positive words can brighten someone’s day. Inspired by the book, students created their own uplifting messages—kind wishes, encouraging phrases, and positive thoughts—each written on a special tag. Just like in the story, they hung their tags on our Christmas trees.

The tree is now filled with encouraging words that remind us to support one another, spread kindness, and let our voices lift others up. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the season and the power of thoughtful words!

Please Note: The JV and Varsity Boys Basketball games in Abington tonight have been postponed. No new date has been determined at this time. More information to follow once that has been decided.

Please Note: Tomorrow's JH Boys Fulton County Tournament game has been cancelled. The new format will be that we play Monday night at 7:30 PM vs. Havana at Canton Ingersoll. Here is the address.:
INGERSOLL MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM (1605 E. Ash St.)

There will be a 1 hour delay start today, Friday, December 12th. Also, we will be running Winter Weather Bus Routes. Families that are affected by those routes have been notified previously. Be safe!