Just a reminder: FRESHMAN ORIENTATION is on Wednesday, January 8th at 6:00 pm in the computer lab. ALL 8th grade students and a parent or guardian MUST attend. Bring your iPad, we will be registering for Freshman year.
📢 Attention Rider fans!! Friday night will be the first throwback basketball game when the Purple Riders take on the Tuscola Warriors. We will be honoring the 58 team in between the JV and Varsity games and both teams will be wearing retro uniforms. Wait, there’s more! The Arcola student who wears the best 50’s outfit will be rewarded $50 cash!! Come out and support the team and Go Riders!!
Both girls and boys will play tomorrow at 4pm. Each team will play for 3rd place.
Between our clubs, athletic teams, and staff, Arcola High School was able to present a check of $1570.00 to the Arcola Masonic Lodge to go towards Christmas Baskets for our community.
Girls and Boys Dieterich Tournament schedules
Tonight's High School boys game at Sullivan has been canceled for tonight. The boys will practice right after school.
Update on Tonight's events:
HS GBB @ home vs. Chrisman- STILL ON! 6pm
HS BB @ Sullivan- Canceled (practice after school)
JH BB @ Paris Mayo- Canceled (Practice @ 5:30)
Tonight's JH boys basketball game at Paris Mayo has been canceled. Practice time will be announced later today.
Dress up day winners:
Thursday -Cameron Roberts and Mrs. Cassady (Ugly Sweater Day)
Friday- Mrs. Phillips , Mr. Lugo, and Braden Phillips ( Christmas Morning Pj’s). Congratulations!
Tuesday, December 17th is Dress like your favorite Christmas character day.
All games and practices have been canceled for today. Stay safe!
Our 2nd Annual 12 Days of Christmas for our favorite UPS guy. Scott, we don’t always make things easy for you but thank you for all you do for us! You are appreciated!
Your two faves,
Debbie & Christy
Tomorrow's JH Boys game vs. Okaw Valley has been canceled. A decision on other games will be made tomorrow. Stay warm!
A huge “thank you” to everyone who has donated to the Marine Toys for Tots- Douglas County. We are taking toy donations up until Friday, Dec. 20th.
AJH Girls Basketball - dribbling, passing, ball handling, and jumping...dedication, worth ethic, leadership, and teamwork.
Thank you Coach K!
High School Student Council caroling and visiting with the residents at Carriage Crossing.
**Schedule Change** We will now be playing Chrisman for HS GBB at Home on Tuesday, December 17 in place of Uni High. Game time is 6pm.
Monday's JH Boys Basketball game will be played in Lovington at 6pm.
Congratulations to Myles Bott (tenor sax) for being selected to go to All-State for band. Way to go Myles!!
The Arcola School District is seeking candidates for a full-time paraprofessional to work with students with special needs in Grades K-6. Applicants must be at least 19 years of age and have or be willing to obtain a paraprofessional license. For more information on the requirements needed for obtaining a license, go to https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Educator-License-with-Stipulations.aspx. If interested, e-mail letter of interest to Angie Gentry at agentry@arcolaschools.com.
Congrats to the 8th grade girls for beating Tuscola! They will play Paris Crestwood in the semi-finals tomorrow at 6pm.