The following students have completed the Illinois High School Association and
Special Olympics Leadership Certification Requirements and Excellence in
Pursuit of Personal Development. This is a learn at your own pace with
instruction by peer Youth Leaders from both the Special Olympics Youth
Activation Committee and the IHSA Student Activities Commission. The topics of
learning include: My Reason Why, Being an Inclusive Leader, Cognitive
Flexibility, Connecting with Others, Effective Communication, Goal Setting,
Networking, Presenting yourself in person and on paper, Problem Solving and
Teamwork.
Arcola Schools became Unified Champion Schools in 2018. The goal of a
Unified Champion School is:
“To activate youth to promote school communities where all young people are
agents in charge-fostering respect, dignity and advocacy for people with
cognitive disabilities by utilizing the programs and initiatives of Special Olympics.
There are three components-Unified Sports, Inclusive Youth Leadership, and
Whole School Engagement.”
The recipients of this certificate are: KayLee Hohlbauch, a Senior, Rilee Hendrix,
a Junior, and Alexander Hawn, a Freshman.
Prom Royalty met this morning for last minute instructions for coronation tomorrow. Lots of decorating happening today also. Prom is at the school tomorrow from 7:00-9:00 pm. Coronation will be help promptly at 7:00.
May 1st is Decision Day for Seniors, so today they were encouraged to wear a shirt from their future college or career. They each signed our Decision Day banner with their future plans and were treated to a delicious donut. Congrats to the Class of 2021, great things are ahead for all of you.
Arcola Purple Rider Events for April 30th:
Arcola Purple Rider Events for April 29th:
Today's baseball and softball games scheduled to be played in Argenta have been cancelled.
Arcola Purple Rider Events for April 28th:
Students working with technology in the redesigned Jr. Sr. High media center.
Arcola Purple Rider Events for April 27th:
Arcola Purple Rider Events for April 26th:
Congratulations to Arcola's 2021 Illinois State Scholars.
KayLee Hohlbauch
John Lopez
Emilio Martinez
Garrett Sigrist
Ellie Strader
Hadley West
Unfortunately you must have a ticket to get in to tonight's football game. Tickets were distributed to the players. You can watch the game via the NFHS network. Go Riders!!!!!
Arcola Purple Rider Events for April 23rd:
Watch the Purple Rider's football game on the NFHS network.
Linked below is an updated softball schedule.
https://5il.co/ruc0
JH Track Schedule update - the track meet for Monday April 26th has been cancelled, but they will have a meet on Tuesday the 27th @ Unity @ 4:00 PM.
Arcola Purple Rider Events for April 22nd:
The Cola Wars volleyball game can be watch on the NFHS network.
The Jr. High track meet that was scheduled for tomorrow (4-21) has been cancelled.
Notice of change to HS Softball schedule. We will no longer have a game on May 29th vs. Casey. We will play them in a Double header on May 15th @ Casey starting at 10:00 AM.
Fans wishing to attend the Arcola vs. Tuscola volleyball game at Tuscola Thursday (April 22nd) must have a ticket from the GoFan app to be admitted. Doors will open at 5:30 and the JV game will start at 6:00.
Statewide Summit for Bilingual Parents 2021 - Register today!
