RECOGNIZED AS DISTRICT FFA PROFICIENCY WINNER
Ashland, Illinois. TARA TAFT was selected as the District FFA Proficiency Winner in Equine Science Entrepreneurship. Tara is a member of the A-C Central FFA Chapter of the Illinois Association FFA. Illinois FFA recognizes students in forty-eight different areas based on their work-based learning, also known as Supervised Agricultural Experiences or SAE. FFA members who demonstrate outstanding agricultural skills and competencies through record keeping, leadership, and scholastic achievement may be considered for this award. SAEs allow students to learn by doing by either owning and operating an agricultural business, working or serving an internship at an agriculture-based business or conducting an agriculture-based scientific experiment and reporting results.
Tara Taft was selected as the District 3 Winner by a committee of agriculture industry representatives and teachers knowledgeable in this work-based area. Tara is the daughter of Mike and Tracy Taft from Springfield, Illinois.
Receiving this honor now makes Tara eligible to compete in the State FFA Awards Selection process in Mt. Zion, IL on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Tara was previously chosen as the Chapter and Section awardee is this area. She has been involved in the following other agriculture education and FFA activities: Job Interview CDE, Poultry CDE, and the Parliamentary Procedure CDE and many other chapter events. Mr. Mason Vincent is the agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor at A-C Central High school.
Tara will receive plaques for her accomplishments. These plaques are made possible by gifts by individuals, businesses, corporations and organizations through the Illinois Foundation FFA.
Please join us before DONKEY BASKETBALL on March 28th for a pork chop dinner. This is being prepared by Nelson's catering and sponsored by the Class of 2027! Tickets will go on sale starting Monday with any freshman, or from the office. Meal includes: 8oz. pork chop, mashed potatoes, southern style green beans, and a roll. Tickets are $12.00 Thank you for supporting the freshman class fundraiser!
The A-C Central Education Association is sponsoring their annual Senior Scholarship. This is open to any senior going into a post-secondary institution. Questions can be directed to Mr. Vincent, ACCEA President, at mvincent@a-ccentral.us
Our Senior Student of the Month for January is Connor DeFord. Connor is the son of Troy and Vicki DeFord. He is described by his teachers as kind, helpful, artistic and hardworking. Connor is a dedicated student who is always prepared and a teacher to his peers. He is a leader in the music department and spends many hours volunteering his time outside of school. Connor is an overall good kid who is always respectful and generous. We are proud to call Connor an A-C Central Knight!
Our 8th Grade Student of the Month for January is Savannah Guillou. Savannah is the daughter of Jen Guillou and Tom Guillou. She is described by her teachers as a kind friend and a hard-working, capable leader. She is positive, polite and smiles at everyone; jumps to help out and tries to do good whenever she can, whether in the halls, the classroom, or extra-curricular activities. Her talent and knowledge are beyond her years. We are proud to call Savannah an A-C Central Knight!
Horticulture students have been busy planting vegetable seedlings. The majority of these are being placed in the grow tower, while the rest will be growing in the greenhouse. The goal is to be able to harvest the vegetables to be used on the salad bar at lunch. We will post an update when we start to harvest.
5th-8th Grade Valentine's Dance!!!
Friday, February 16
6:00-8:30 PM
*Students must be present at school on Thursday, Feb. 15 to attend
*Open to 5th-8th grade A-C Central students ONLY
*Students must have NO major referrals this semester to attend
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Menu Change!!
Due to the high probability of ice early tomorrow and throughout the day, A-C Central School District will have an E-Learning day on January 22, 2024.
All elementary students have brought home e-learning information and packets. Please email their teacher if you have any questions.
All MS/HS students need to check Google Classroom for their assignments. Please email their teachers if you have any questions.
Event cancellations will be forthcoming.
Please stay safe and warm. ❄️
(P. S. Sorry the all-call comes from Arkansas, we are trying to get that changed-new system:) )
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No School Monday!
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ELementary newsletter January 11, 2024
Fourth graders made butter during Ag in the Classroom.
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