Tonight's Jr. High Boys game can be viewed online on the NFHS network.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/villa-grove-high-school-villa-grove-il/gam3216e9620a

High School Girls Basketball will take on Cerro Gordo tonight at home. For those watching at home, the link below will take you to our YouTube channel where you can watch the game live.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA?fbclid=IwAR0UXRU9LBQtynmt34JurZBQiGiMzOA-v6OGeInvONh9rBAvrW6EAyNG9PY
Arcola High is looking for a baseball coach. Please see the information below.
HS Boys Basketball will match up against Argenta-Oreana tonight at Home. JV game will begin at 6:00 PM, with Varsity to follow. JV parents with tickets may begin to enter the gym at 5:45. Varsity parents may enter once the JV game is over and the gym is emptied. Again, please enter through the Cafeteria doors and you must provide your ticket.
Watch from home on our YouTube channel -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA?fbclid=IwAR0UXRU9LBQtynmt34JurZBQiGiMzOA-v6OGeInvONh9rBAvrW6EAyNG9PY
For those watching the High School Girls home opener on our YouTube channel, we are including links to both teams rosters below. Remember, there is just a Varsity game and the game will start at 6:00 PM.
Arcola HS Girls Basketball Roster - https://5il.co/pclr
Blue Ridge Girls Basketball Roster - https://5il.co/pclu

JH Boys in action tonight @ home vs. Cerro Gordo.
Reminder - no spectators are allowed
Watch the game at home on our Jr. High Sports YouTube page -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew
HOME OPENER - tonight for the Varsity Girls Basketball team. The Varsity game will begin at 6:00 and doors will open at 5:45 for those spectators that have tickets. Please enter through the Cafeteria doors and have your ticket filled out. Good luck Lady Riders!!!!!!
Watch from home on our High School Sports YouTube Channel -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA?fbclid=IwAR0UXRU9LBQtynmt34JurZBQiGiMzOA-v6OGeInvONh9rBAvrW6EAyNG9PY
Doors for HS Boys basketball game will open at 5:45 for tonight's varsity only game vs. Blue Ridge
Linked below you will find the final schedules for High School Girls and Boys Basketball, JH Boys Basketball, and JH Volleyball. Of course these schedules could ultimately change at any time due to our current situation, so please check back frequently for any updates.
HS Girls and Boys basketball
https://5il.co/p86d
JH Boys Basketball
https://5il.co/p86l
JH Volleyball
https://5il.co/p86m

HS Boys vs. Blue Ridge -Tonight at 6:00 PM - Varsity Only
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
JH Girls Volleyball - Tonight vs. Unity @ 6:00 PM - No Spectators allowed.
Watch the game on YouTube with this link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew
We are close to reaching 100 subscribers on our two new YouTube Channels. Help us get to 100 by sharing the YouTube channel information with other Purple Rider fans near and far.
Arcola High School Sports -
https://www.youtube.com/.../UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJj.../featured
Arcola Jr. High Sports - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew

Jr. High Boys Basketball - In Action Tonight
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew

Try this link for the High School Sports YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA/featured
Don't miss a minute of Purple Rider sports which start next Monday.
Subscribe to our new YouTube Channels today!!!!
Arcola High School Sports - https://www.youtube.com/.../UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJj.../featured
Arcola Jr. High Sports - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew

Shout-out to the junior high spelling bee participants. (left to right) front row: Crystal Ramirez, Addie Mulligan, Arron Trotter, Alex Clabaugh, Aiden Myers, Mykah Gomez; ( left to right) back row: Dawson McMillan, Jackson Griffith, Danny Guillion, Gracie Haynes, Caylie Kielhorn, and Camlynn Freeze.
Congratulations to Camlynn Freeze( alternate), Crystal Ramirez (3rd), Addie Mulligan (2nd) and Gracie Haynes (1st) who are the spelling bee winners. The winners will advance to the Douglas County Spelling Bee on Feb. 10 ( subject to change).


Congratulations to the Rotary Seniors of the Month of December- Mae Gentry and Lizzie Budd!


Mrs. Hull retires after 10 years as the High School Family and Consumer Sciences teacher and FCCLA Advisor.
Thank you for everything you have done for our students. We wish you nothing but the best in your retirement.




Seniors: Don't forget you have to have your FAFSA, Alternative Application, or Waiver on file to graduate. If you have any questions, call the Guidance Office.
https://www.isac.org/pd/fafsa-mandate.html
Seniors! Lifetouch will be here to take your portraits for the graduating class composite board that hangs in the hallway.
Tuesday, 12/15, 10am-noon
Remote learners: Email Mrs. Kessler (akessler@arcolaschools.com) to arrange a time 10am-noon to come in.
Midterm graduates: This will be the only chance for you to get your portrait taken for the composite board.

