The volleyball game vs Okaw Valley on Thursday will be held in the Jr High Gym.
Go Riders!!!!
Reminder physicals and immunizations need to be completed prior to October 15th for all 9th. All 12th grade students must show proof of receiving the meningitis vaccine for their senior year.
Our students had a great time at the Special Olympics Family Festival at Lake Land College this Saturday. Thank you Ms Beckie for everything you do!
Any students interested in the EIU Army ROTC program can sign up to meet with the enrollment officer through Mrs. Mendez in the counseling office. Full tuition scholarships are available in some cases!
Juniors will be taking the PSAT-NMSQT on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Students will need to report directly to their testing rooms for attendance. They will also need to bring a #2 pencil, a calculator, and a small snack (optional).
Must read 👇
How do e-cigarettes compare to traditional cigarettes?
One Juul pod has the same amount of nicotine in it as 1-2 packs of cigarettes.
Vapes also contain numerous other chemicals, whose long-term effects have yet to be thoroughly studied.
Are they less harmful than traditional cigarettes? Probably.
Are they safe? No.
Are they healthy? Absolutely not!
Are they cheap? Uh... no. Some of the vapes cost $50 or more, before the cost of the pods to go inside.
At AHS and throughout the district, e-cigs and vaping devices are treated the same as cigarettes. They are not allowed at sporting events, in the school, or on campus.
Per the student handbook, if students are caught with them, they will be confiscated and not returned.
Vaping is not allowed at sporting events or on our campus, just as smoking is banned.
#themoreyouknow
https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2018/5/1/17286638/juul-vaping-e-cigarette
Do you need some new Purple Rider Gear???
Check out what we have for sale in the link below. This mini store will close on September 30th. Orders must be placed online.
https://stores.inksoft.com/WS3644/shop/home
The Illinois Regional College Fair is coming to Parkland College on Wednesday, September 19 from 6-8pm. Over 70 colleges and universities will be there! For more information, visit www.parkland.edu/regionalcollegefair. It's never too early to start looking!
Interested in a career in Automotive or Construction? Mrs. Mendez has information on exciting opportunities for you in the counseling office!
"With the right attitude and hard work you can make something out of yourself. Failure is not an option" 💯
Words of encouragement from our special Speaker- Former Bears Tight End Michael Cobb.
#riseuptour
#inspiration
#motivation
Billy Ballenger live at AHS today! Come out to EIU's McAFee Gym tonight at 7pm for a FREE concert featuring Ballenger, Quese, and Break the Grey! Doors open at 6pm.
SENIORS: A representative from McKendree University will be at school at 9:45. See the Guidance Office for a pass.
The 2018 High School girls volleyball team will be holding their annual Pink Out Night on October 9th, during our game with Decatur LSA. Last year with the help of our generous community we were able to collect $1000 that was donated to Mill’s Breast Cancer Center in Champaign. This year we have set a goal to try and collect at least $1,000 to donate to Mill’s; we need your help! We are asking that you consider donating to our worthy cause. We would gladly accept monetary donations or something we can raffle off. If you would be interested in helping us out please contact Jill Hohlbauch by email or phone. The contact information is listed below. Any donations need to be received by October 5th. We truly appreciate your time and consideration to help with our efforts to raise money for Mill’s Breast Cancer Center. We would be happy to come pick up any donations that you might be willing to give, just let us know. Thank you! jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com
Seniors-- Don't forget to turn in your fieldtrip forms to the counseling office for the Cumberland College & Career Fair on 9/25.
Parents of Juniors and Seniors: Don't forget that tomorrow (Wednesday, 9/12/18) is Financial Aid Information Night. Come learn about the financial aid process from 6-7 pm in the Computer Lab.
Click the link below and vote for athlete of the week! Our very own Austin Hopkins has been selected as one of the top 3 BEST performances on the field.
You can vote once per hour up until Wednesday. The player with the most votes will take the Player of the Week Award. Let's do it!
Vote & share with your friends!
http://illiniradio.secondstreetapp.com/High-School-Football-Player-of-the-Week---Week-3/gallery/
Be sure and vote for your very own Arcola Purple Rider football team.
https://twitter.com/rewind925/status/1039178686237470720?s=12
"Football does not build character it reveals it"
What an awesome shot taken by a parent after our win at last nights game vs Cumberland.
This image speaks volume of our coaches and football players. It shows a sign of respect and appreciation to our own teammates and the opposing team.
As part of the RISE UP TOUR, sponsored by Sarah Bush Lincoln, a free live concert featuring Ballenger, Quese, and Break The Grey will be held at EIU's McAfee Gym September 13th. The doors open at 6pm and the show begins at 7pm. The first 50 people to purchase a Ballenger shirt will get to meet the bands before the show! There will also be cash and merchandise giveaways!
Click on the video below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrQoskpUFH4&feature=youtu.be
It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up!
#riderpride
#football
#purpleriders
