Marching Purple Riders and parents: There will be a marching band parent/student (8th-12th grade) informational meeting on Tuesday, July 16th at 6:30pm in the band room!
Please enter through the side doors leading to the band room.
If you cannot make it to this meeting please contact Miss Henderson (ehenderson@arcolaschools.com) as soon as possible to receive important forms and information.
Class of 2019- if you haven't picked up your senior pictures, please do so asap!
The American Legion Girls State Qualifiers at EIU last week.
Last week's lifters of the week were Ella Hopkins and Chloe Bickel and this week's winners are KayLee Hohlbauch and Delaney Melton. Between football and girls sports, over 80 athletes have been working hard in the weight room! Keep up the good work!
Don't forget to purchase your iPad insurance for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year. This can be paid for during the registration process or through Mrs. Hohlbauch once school starts. The deadline to purchase the insurance will be August 29th. Click the link for more information. https://5il.co/7x8h
Have you completed the registration process for your student(s) for the 2019-2020 school year?
Please read the attached form for complete details on how to register online. https://5il.co/7xtr
A few other things to note:
Parents- when registering your child:
- Enter their full legal name (first, middle, and last) as listed on their birth certificate
- Update phone numbers and addresses so that we have the most current information
- Fill out the health information fully and notify Nurse Stenger of any health issues for your student(s)
Don't forget tomorrow is youth football camp! 8:30-10am Mon-Wed. Not too late to sign up! All incoming 4th-8th graders welcome!
Sports schedules for the 2019-2020 school year are now posted on the school website. There are also links to the Google Calendars for each sport and the district master calendar, if you want to sync those with a calendar app. Please note: Schedules are still subject to changes.
http://www.arcola.k12.il.us/o/ahs
Parents- when registering your child please make sure to check the spelling and enter their full legal name (first, middle, and last) as listed on their birth certificate. This will help with graduation diplomas and certificates.
It is also very important that you update phone numbers and addresses so that we have the most current information.
Enjoy your summer!
A first year Special Olympics athlete for Arcola, Tyler Lamkin competed today for the softball throw and to 6th place. Tyler proud of your placement and proud to have you on our team!!!
Congratulations to Mariela Tamez on her competitions today in Bloomington. Mariela took gold in her softball throw and took bronze in her 50 M Run. Congratulations Mariela, we are proud of you!!
Congratulations to Joseline Gauna on her 50 M non-motorized wheelchair race. At state today in Bloomington. Joseline took gold!! Congratulations Joseline we are proud of you!!!
The Special Olympics opening ceremonies and the last leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Let the games begin. Good luck to all athletes
Arcola Special Olympics Athletes and coaches arrive at Bloomington for State Games. Enjoying the Hospitality tent out of the sun. Tonight is the opening ceremonies. Games tomorrow
Mason Headrick, a Young athlete of Special Olympics joined in the Torch Run in his own squad car! Mason will also be going to state this weekend !!
The Law Enforcement Torch Run came through Arcola. Mariela Tamez met the Coles County Law Enforcement team at the Coles/Douglas County Line, where she did the exchange! It was then brought to Unity Motors where the Arcola Special Olympics team took it to Casey's. I want to thank the Arcola PD and Fire departments for participating in the great event. We apologize for those who didn't get to see it, they came in an hour ahead of time. Athletes participating are Mariela Tamez, new comers Steven and Tyler Lamkin. We travel to state this weekend fore state games.
Arcola Jr. Sr. High school will once again offer its students the opportunity to purchase iPad insurance for the 2019-2020 school year. We highly encourage every student to purchase this insurance. The cost of the insurance is only $15 and covers all accidental damage to the device. Complete details on the insurance coverage can be found in the article linked below.
https://5il.co/7x8h
Online school registration for the 2019-2020 school year will open on June 10th. Please read the attached form for complete details. https://5il.co/7xtr