Reminder - online registration will open Monday. You must have a parent log in to Teacher Ease to access online registration. See the full details in the post below.
📣 2026-2027 ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 6! 📣
Arcola Schools is excited to announce that online registration for the 2026-2027 school year will open on Monday, July 6, 2026.
💻 Returning Students
Registration must be completed through your Parent TeacherEase account.
🔑 Forgot your password?
Use the "Forgot Password" link in TeacherEase if you have an email address on file.
📧 Need to add an email address to your account?
Contact Jill Hohlbauch at jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com.
📝 New Students
New students must schedule an appointment with the appropriate school office to complete registration.
🎒 Preschool Families
• The Elementary office will reach out to new PreK families to schedule a time for registration.
• Returning PreK students may complete online registration.
• All preschool students must complete a preschool screening before enrollment.
📱 Optional iPad Insurance and Athletic Passes
Arcola Schools will once again offer optional iPad insurance for students.
✔ Cost: $15 per student
✔ Covers iPad breakage only
✘ Does not cover chargers, cases, or Logitech pencils
A detailed description of the iPad insurance program can be found in the student handbook for each school.
🏈 Families will also have the opportunity to purchase athletic passes during the online registration process.
📋 Required Documents for New, Transfer, Preschool & Kindergarten Students
• Certified Birth Certificate
• School Physical
• Immunization Records
• Proof of Residency
• Guardianship Paperwork (if applicable)
Additional health documentation may be required based on grade level:
• Eye Exam Documentation (Kindergarten)
• Dental Exam Documentation (Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 6th Grade)
🏥 Health Requirements
✔ Physicals: PreK, Kindergarten, 6th Grade & 9th Grade
✔ Eye Exams: Kindergarten
✔ Dental Exams: Kindergarten, 2nd Grade & 6th Grade
If your child has asthma, food allergies, medication allergies, or other health concerns, please be sure to indicate this information in TeacherEase and complete any required health forms. Forms are available through the online registration process and on the school website.
🏫 Elementary Homeroom Assignments
Elementary homeroom assignments will be available through TeacherEase this year. Around August 1, 2026, families will be able to log in to TeacherEase to find out who their child's homeroom teacher will be for the upcoming school year.
We will share additional information and instructions as we get closer to August. Thank you for your patience as we transition to this new process.
💻 Need Help Completing Registration?
Families who do not have access to a computer or need assistance completing the online registration process are welcome to attend our Registration Assistance Night on Tuesday, August 4, from 4:00–7:00 PM. Computers and staff will be available to help families complete registration.
We encourage families to complete registration as soon as possible after July 6 to ensure everything is ready for the start of the school year.
💜 We look forward to welcoming students back for another great year at Arcola Schools! 💜
Arcola Schools is excited to announce that online registration for the 2026-2027 school year will open on Monday, July 6, 2026.
💻 Returning Students
Registration must be completed through your Parent TeacherEase account.
🔑 Forgot your password?
Use the "Forgot Password" link in TeacherEase if you have an email address on file.
📧 Need to add an email address to your account?
Contact Jill Hohlbauch at jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com.
📝 New Students
New students must schedule an appointment with the appropriate school office to complete registration.
🎒 Preschool Families
• The Elementary office will reach out to new PreK families to schedule a time for registration.
• Returning PreK students may complete online registration.
• All preschool students must complete a preschool screening before enrollment.
📱 Optional iPad Insurance and Athletic Passes
Arcola Schools will once again offer optional iPad insurance for students.
✔ Cost: $15 per student
✔ Covers iPad breakage only
✘ Does not cover chargers, cases, or Logitech pencils
A detailed description of the iPad insurance program can be found in the student handbook for each school.
🏈 Families will also have the opportunity to purchase athletic passes during the online registration process.
📋 Required Documents for New, Transfer, Preschool & Kindergarten Students
• Certified Birth Certificate
• School Physical
• Immunization Records
• Proof of Residency
• Guardianship Paperwork (if applicable)
Additional health documentation may be required based on grade level:
• Eye Exam Documentation (Kindergarten)
• Dental Exam Documentation (Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 6th Grade)
🏥 Health Requirements
✔ Physicals: PreK, Kindergarten, 6th Grade & 9th Grade
✔ Eye Exams: Kindergarten
✔ Dental Exams: Kindergarten, 2nd Grade & 6th Grade
If your child has asthma, food allergies, medication allergies, or other health concerns, please be sure to indicate this information in TeacherEase and complete any required health forms. Forms are available through the online registration process and on the school website.
🏫 Elementary Homeroom Assignments
Elementary homeroom assignments will be available through TeacherEase this year. Around August 1, 2026, families will be able to log in to TeacherEase to find out who their child's homeroom teacher will be for the upcoming school year.
We will share additional information and instructions as we get closer to August. Thank you for your patience as we transition to this new process.
💻 Need Help Completing Registration?
Families who do not have access to a computer or need assistance completing the online registration process are welcome to attend our Registration Assistance Night on Tuesday, August 4, from 4:00–7:00 PM. Computers and staff will be available to help families complete registration.
We encourage families to complete registration as soon as possible after July 6 to ensure everything is ready for the start of the school year.
💜 We look forward to welcoming students back for another great year at Arcola Schools! 💜
🚌 Gould-Wilson Transportation Registration Opens June 1st! 🚌
Registration for the 2026-2027 school year will open on June 1st and can be completed through our website https://gouldtransportationinc.com/registrationform
💻 A few things to know before registering:
• Online registration works best from a computer, although it can be completed on a mobile device.
• All students must register each year — previous bus spots are not guaranteed.
• Rural students must also register annually.
• Registration fees are due prior to the first day of school.
• Families on a pay route will receive an email with payment information within one week of completing registration.
• Annual registration helps ensure we have accurate contact and transportation information for routing and communication purposes.
📢 Please watch our Facebook page for important updates and transportation information throughout the summer.
⚠️ No early registrations will be accepted.
We appreciate your patience during the registration process. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@gouldtransportationinc.com or call (217) 253-2232 Monday-Friday 8 am-3:00 pm.
Thank you for choosing Gould-Wilson Transportation Services!
As a school community, we are deeply saddened to report the tragic passing of one of our junior high students on Wednesday evening, May 20. Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and all who are impacted by this tragedy. This loss affects everyone in our school family and in the broader Arcola community.
Our district is committed to doing everything we can to help our students and staff with the grieving and healing process. Grief counselors are available until 4:00 pm today and then again tomorrow, Friday, May 22 from 8 am – 3 pm at Arcola High School to support students who need someone to talk to.
We appreciate the community’s compassion and understanding as we work to support those affected. At this time, we will not be providing further comment.
Sincerely,
Tom Mulligan, Superintendent
We are writing to inform you about a student survey that will be administered at school called the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This is the tenth year the Illinois State Board of Education is requiring schools to take this survey. This survey is based on 20 years of research at the University of Chicago. It asks students about their experiences in school, giving school leaders critical student input to help develop school improvement plans.
Student participants (in grades 4-12) will be required to log-in using their student ID and birth date in order to complete the survey. Students’ identities will be completely confidential. Teachers or administrators will never see individual responses to survey questions and will only receive aggregated information, such as the total percentage of students who agree homework assignments help them learn the course material.
Please be aware that under the Protection of Pupil Rights Act. 20 U.S.C. Section 1232(c) (1) (A), you have the right to review a copy of the questions asked of your student(s). For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view previous years’ Reports, please visit https://www.5-essentials.org/illinois. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact UChicago Impact Survey Support at 1-866-440-1874 or impact-surveys@uchicago.edu.).
If you DO NOT want your son or daughter to participate, call the school office or email tmulligan@arcolaschools.com by Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The survey will take place prior to February 27, 2026.
Students for October were: Tyler Good, Aaron Sanchez, Miaya Brian, Devin Mose, Bryan Sanchez, Carolina Torres (Not Pictured), Evelyn Titus, Brody Phillips, Ansley Titus, Brayden Williams, Kenai Cano Garcia, and Jaiden Miller.
November winners: Aiden Myers, Callie Spainhour, Jackson Stanley (Jackson Stanley), Justin Garza, Conner Truex, Tyler Good, Carolina Torres (Not Pictured), Erik Trevino Rodriguez, and Axel Diaz.
📚 Arcola School District - In-Person Registration 📝
The Arcola School District will be holding in-person registration for all returning students (PreK–12) on the following dates:
📅 Tuesday, July 29 – 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
📅 Wednesday, July 30 – 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Arcola Jr. High Gym
✅ A parent or guardian must attend to register their student(s) during one of these times.
📌 Important Info:
If you cannot attend one of the scheduled times, please call the school office at 217-268-4962 to schedule an alternate appointment.
New students should call the office to set up a registration time
NEW PreK students will be contacted by the office.
📂 Why In-Person?
We’re moving to in-person registration this year to improve the accuracy of student data.
🏠 Proof of Residency Required
Every household must bring:
A driver’s license or state ID
A utility bill (must show your name, address, and be dated within the last month)
📌 Students will not be allowed to start school without this documentation by August 13.
🩺 School Nurse On Site:
Bring any required medical forms with you.
🚌 Additional Stations Available:
Free & Reduced Lunch Applications
Bus Sign-Up with Gould Bus Service
iPad Insurance Payments
Athletic Pass Sales
If you have any questions, please contact:
📧 Jill Hohlbauch – jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com
