Come out this afternoon to Moore Park to support our new student-ran business, Rider Refreshments. We will be offering shake-ups, water, Gatorade, and candy. Concessions will begin at 4:30.
Rider Refreshments is a student-ran business supported by our CTE (Career and Technical Education) program. CTE includes Agricultural, Business, and Family & Consumer Science classes.
Rider Refreshments is a student-ran business supported by our CTE (Career and Technical Education) program. CTE includes Agricultural, Business, and Family & Consumer Science classes.
All Junior High (7th and 8th grade) students will be taking the state-mandated IAR assessment on Tuesday, March 24, and Wednesday, March 25. Participation in this assessment is required for all students.
To ensure students are prepared to perform their best, please encourage them to get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast each day. Students must also bring their fully charged iPad and headphones to school on testing days.
Todos los estudiantes de Junior High (7.º y 8.º grado) tomarán la evaluación estatal obligatoria IAR el martes 24 de marzo y el miércoles 25 de marzo. La participación en esta evaluación es obligatoria para todos los estudiantes.
Para ayudar a que los estudiantes den lo mejor de sí, se les recomienda dormir bien la noche anterior y consumir un desayuno saludable cada día. Los estudiantes también deben traer su iPad completamente cargado y audífonos a la escuela en los días de examen.
To ensure students are prepared to perform their best, please encourage them to get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast each day. Students must also bring their fully charged iPad and headphones to school on testing days.
Todos los estudiantes de Junior High (7.º y 8.º grado) tomarán la evaluación estatal obligatoria IAR el martes 24 de marzo y el miércoles 25 de marzo. La participación en esta evaluación es obligatoria para todos los estudiantes.
Para ayudar a que los estudiantes den lo mejor de sí, se les recomienda dormir bien la noche anterior y consumir un desayuno saludable cada día. Los estudiantes también deben traer su iPad completamente cargado y audífonos a la escuela en los días de examen.
Today our students who are currently taking Spanish classes had an incredible opportunity to visit Southern Illinois University Carbondale to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of World Languages and Culture! 🌍🎉
With over 1,400 students in attendance—including 70 representing Arcola—our Purple Riders joined peers from 23 high schools across Illinois for a day full of learning, connection, and fun.
Students participated in a wide variety of activities, including dancing, meditation, scavenger hunts, and more, while exploring languages such as Spanish, German, Chinese, American Sign Language, and others.
We are especially proud to recognize Vanessa Arizpe and Sofia Mora, who submitted a poster for the anniversary contest and earned 2nd place! 🏆
Way to represent, Purple Riders! 💜
With over 1,400 students in attendance—including 70 representing Arcola—our Purple Riders joined peers from 23 high schools across Illinois for a day full of learning, connection, and fun.
Students participated in a wide variety of activities, including dancing, meditation, scavenger hunts, and more, while exploring languages such as Spanish, German, Chinese, American Sign Language, and others.
We are especially proud to recognize Vanessa Arizpe and Sofia Mora, who submitted a poster for the anniversary contest and earned 2nd place! 🏆
Way to represent, Purple Riders! 💜
Come sail the stormy seas with Odysseus and his men, and encounter monsters, witches, and gods along the way at the AHS Drama Club spring play this weekend! The Odyssey: A Comedy (Until It's Not) will be performed Saturday, March 14, at 7 pm and Sunday, March 15, at 2 pm. Admission is only $5 for students and $7 for adults.
Jr. High Student Council is selling Little Caesar's pizza kits. Help us reach our goal by purchasing from a student council member. This fundraiser is 100% online, and all funds help the student council plan fun events throughout the year! Click on the attached link or ask a student council member for their link!
https://tinyurl.com/33d87bna
https://tinyurl.com/33d87bna
Happy Social Workers Week, Mrs. Gingerich!
⚾️ Baseball Season Starts Today! ⚾️
And so does the Baseball Fundraiser! 🙌
Now’s the perfect time to support the team and grab some new gear for the season.
🧢⚾️ Shop the fundraiser here:
👉 https://arcolabaseball26.itemorder.com/
📅 Order Deadline: March 12th
The team earns $5 from each item sold.
And so does the Baseball Fundraiser! 🙌
Now’s the perfect time to support the team and grab some new gear for the season.
🧢⚾️ Shop the fundraiser here:
👉 https://arcolabaseball26.itemorder.com/
📅 Order Deadline: March 12th
The team earns $5 from each item sold.
Informational Cheer Meeting.......
FFA has some extra strawberries! Pick up & pay today until 4:30pm
Reach out to Miss Milton with questions at bmilton@arcolaschools.com
$32 for a full flat (8 quarts)
$16 for 1/2 flat (4 quarts)
$6 a quart
Reach out to Miss Milton with questions at bmilton@arcolaschools.com
$32 for a full flat (8 quarts)
$16 for 1/2 flat (4 quarts)
$6 a quart
AHS Cheer Informational Meeting - March 4th
JH & HS picture retakes are tomorrow! New students, we will also take your school portraits.
8th Grade Students and Parents!
We will have Freshman Pre-Registration on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 in Mrs. Kessler's classroom (Room 86).
Students with last names A - K will meet at 6pm
Students with last names L - W will meet at 7pm
This is a REQUIRED event for students and parents. Students will pre-register for their freshman year of high school, receive information about program offerings, and learn about high school in general. Please have your student bring a charged iPad.
Last call for FFA strawberries! Reach out via email to bmilton@arcolaschools.com if you still want to place an order by Friday, February 13th, at noon!
The Arcola HS Softball team will be hosting a Youth Softball Camp for K-6th graders.
When: March 7th, 9:00-11:30
Where: Arcola HS
How to Register: Click on the link below to register
Register by Feb 14th to get a T-Shirt!
https://tinyurl.com/fs4d22at
When: March 7th, 9:00-11:30
Where: Arcola HS
How to Register: Click on the link below to register
Register by Feb 14th to get a T-Shirt!
https://tinyurl.com/fs4d22at
Tonight's girls basketball game vs Villa Grove has been canceled. We are working on finding a date to reschedule.
The Arcola School District will be taking a snow day on Monday, Jan 26. This will NOT be an e-learning day.
Due to forecasted temperatures for tomorrow, the Arcola School District will be using an e-learning day. Students should follow the instructions provided by their teachers.
📣 Let’s show up and show out, Rider fans! 💜
The Arcola High School Cheerleading Team is competing in the LPC Cheerleading Competition during the boys basketball tournament, and they need YOUR support! Be loud, be proud, and be responsive when they cheer — crowd energy matters!
Let’s help cheer them to the win! 💪📣
💜🏇 #PurpleRiders #LPCCheer #ShowYourSpirit
The Arcola High School Cheerleading Team is competing in the LPC Cheerleading Competition during the boys basketball tournament, and they need YOUR support! Be loud, be proud, and be responsive when they cheer — crowd energy matters!
Let’s help cheer them to the win! 💪📣
💜🏇 #PurpleRiders #LPCCheer #ShowYourSpirit
🍓 FFA Strawberry Sale Is Back! 🍓
Support Arcola FFA and enjoy fresh, delicious strawberries while helping fund student activities, classroom resources, and field trips within our Ag pathway!
Pricing:
• $32 – Full flat (8 quarts)
• $16 – Half flat (4 quarts)
📅 Orders due: February 13
🚚 Delivery: Week of February 23 (more details coming soon!)
💵 Payment due with order
To order, reach out to Miss Milton at bmilton@arcolaschools.com
or contact any Arcola FFA member today!
Thank you for supporting our students and agricultural education! 🌱💙🟡
Support Arcola FFA and enjoy fresh, delicious strawberries while helping fund student activities, classroom resources, and field trips within our Ag pathway!
Pricing:
• $32 – Full flat (8 quarts)
• $16 – Half flat (4 quarts)
📅 Orders due: February 13
🚚 Delivery: Week of February 23 (more details coming soon!)
💵 Payment due with order
To order, reach out to Miss Milton at bmilton@arcolaschools.com
or contact any Arcola FFA member today!
Thank you for supporting our students and agricultural education! 🌱💙🟡
Bringing holiday cheer to Carriage Crossing! 🎄✨
Today, Mrs. Coombe and Mr. Boyd took our Student Council members to Carriage Crossing for some Christmas caroling, and it was a heartwarming experience for everyone involved. The residents and staff were incredibly welcoming, and our students loved spreading a little holiday spirit through music and smiles. We hope to be able to continue this yearly tradition and can’t wait to return next season!
Today, Mrs. Coombe and Mr. Boyd took our Student Council members to Carriage Crossing for some Christmas caroling, and it was a heartwarming experience for everyone involved. The residents and staff were incredibly welcoming, and our students loved spreading a little holiday spirit through music and smiles. We hope to be able to continue this yearly tradition and can’t wait to return next season!
