Late yesterday , a bus with first grade students from Arcola Elementary School was coming back from a field trip on Route 133 west of Arcola, when the bus was struck by a vehicle head on. Around forty students and ten adults were on the bus when the accident occurred.
Several students and adults that were on the bus have been treated by medical professionals and everyone seems to be doing well. Reported injuries include scratches, bruises, scrapes, muscle soreness and a broken bone.
The school will have counselors available at school today to support the students and any family members in coping with the incident.
The bus driver, from Gould Bus Service, reacted quickly to the car and her actions prevented more serious injuries from occurring. In addition, school personnel and emergency response professionals were quick to scene and implemented emergency response protocols in an attempt to provide order to a chaotic situation.
Arcola Elementary students in bus accident safely reunited with families
[Arcola, Illinois, May 9, 2019, 4:00pm]
A bus with first grade students from Arcola Elementary School was coming back from a field trip on Route 133 west of Arcola, when the bus was struck by a vehicle head on.
One student and one adult passenger on the bus were taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
All other students were checked out by emergency response personnel and all students have been reunited with their families.
Parents and legal guardians were contacted immediately after the accident via the School Reach communication system.
There were several adults on board the bus, including staff, parent chaperones, and the bus driver.
More information will be released after reunification has been completed and more details are known.
For information regarding the accident or the driver of the other vehicle, please contact local emergency personnel, not the school.
Please contact Superintendent of Arcola Schools Tom Mulligan (tmulligan@arcolaschools.com) with questions.
The Arcola School District Board of Education discussed some exciting news at the board meeting on Wednesday relative to the elementary school building. For more information, go to http://www.arcola.k12.il.us/facility-planning
The Arcola School District uses the researched-based reading curriculum from Fountas and Pinnell. Principal Angie Gentry and four teachers are at the annual convention in Atlanta. You can see Angie networking with Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell.
More Earth Day Activity Pictures
Earth Day Activities taught by Junior High Science Students to Arcola Elementary School Students in honor of Marcia McQueen - a former Arcola teacher.
Arcola athletes dominating at Special Olympics. So proud to have you representing Arcola
Day 4 USMC Educators Workshop: Camp Pendleton to watch recruits finish The Crucible, the culminating 54 hr training evolution at the end of week 10. From this point they can be called a Marine, no longer "recruit". We also had some artillery training and team-building.
Grant at Trade Show
Grant promoting his business at the Douglas County CEO Trade Show at Yoders.
Douglas County CEO Trade Show will be held Thursday, April 25 from 5-7 pm at Yoder's in Arthur. Come out and see the businesses that the students have developed!
Douglas County High School students hearing a powerful message about addiction from Nick Gore!
Daryl Weseloh, Chief of Police Minier, D.A.R.E Board, presented Arcola's Michael Phillips with an award commemorating his 20 years of service to the D.A.R.E. advisory board.
The Arcola School Board recently approved the school calendar for the 2019-2020 school year. Please use the legend at the bottom right of the document for clarity of abbreviations. http://www.arcola.k12.il.us/article/103288?org=arcola-cusd
Scott's Law – If It's Flashing Move Over
Driver Education Instructors,
So far in 2019, 14 Illinois State Troopers have been hit by motorists while stopped on the side of the road, compared to eight incidents in calendar year 2018. The Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois State Police are working together to ensure all teen drivers, their parents, and families have the information they need to protect those who protect us. Scott's Law, also known as the Move Over Law, was named after Lieutenant Scott Gillen of the Chicago Fire Department who was struck and killed by an intoxicated driver while assisting at a crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway. Scott's Law mandates that upon approaching any stationary vehicle with flashing emergency lights, including commercial trucks and cars, all approaching vehicles shall:
• reduce speed,
• change lanes if possible; and
• proceed with caution.
JH BOYS practice for Wednesday has been cancelled. We will practice after school on Friday instead until 4:30. JH GIRLS will follow the regular practice schedule.
Basketball skills on display at Arcola Family Night.
Mrs. Sigrist serving on the speaker panel at EIU on school safety.
Arcola students collaborating on school safety as part of the EIU Informed Action Planning Forum. AHS students are taking the lead!
Please feel free to share this press release for the Tim Ryan, "From Dope to Hope" event that is scheduled for April 16th.
https://5il.co/72z1