Next week is homecoming at AHS! Don’t forget to show off your Rider Spirit!
Arcola Purple Rider Events for Tuesday September 21st.
Arcola Purple Rider Events Monday September 20th
Arcola Purple Rider Events for September 17th
Parents of Seniors:
We will host The Financial Aid Process Presentation on September 21, 2021 in the Junior High Gym.
English presentation will begin at 6:00pm.
Spanish presentation will begin at 7:00pm.
Arcola Purple Rider Events September 16th
Arcola Purple Rider Events for September 15th
Arcola Purple Riders Events for September 14th
Due to the travel of our opponent, tonight’s JV football game will be played at 5:30pm at home.
Arcola Purple Rider Events for Monday September 13th
Arcola Purple Rider Events for September 11th -
Congratulations to Canton Wesch for advancing to the IESA Golf State Championship!
Arcola Purple Rider events for Friday, September 10th.
Arcola Purple Rider events for Thursday, September 9th.
Arcola Purple Rider Events for Wednesday September 8th.
Arcola Purple Rider Events Monday September 6th.
Come support the volleyball team!
Arcola Purple Rider Fans - We will continue to stream all home sporting events on our Youtube channels. Don't miss a minute of the action for any of your Purple Rider teams.
Search on YouTube for:
Arcola High School Sports
Arcola Jr. Sr. High School Sports
Final Reminder - Deadline for payment is September 7th @ 3:00 PM.
Another quick reminder that the deadline to purchase iPad insurance for your 7th - 12th grade student is September 7th at 3:00 PM. The cost is $15 and that will cover any iPad breakage for the entire school year. It does not cover the iPad case, charger, or Apple Pencil. We encourage all Jr. Sr. High students to purchase this insurance. Please send money to Mrs. Hohlbauch or to the Jr. Sr. High office. Otro recordatorio rápido de que la fecha límite para comprar un seguro de iPad para su estudiante de 7º a 12º grado es el 7 de septiembre a las 3:00 pm. El costo es de $ 15 y cubrirá cualquier rotura del iPad durante todo el año escolar. No cubre la funda del iPad, el cargador ni el Apple Pencil. Animamos a todos los estudiantes de Jr. Sr. High a comprar este seguro. Por favor envíe dinero a la Sra. Hohlbauch oa la oficina de Jr. Sr. High.
Area High School students and their parents can explore a wide variey of higher education options at the 2021 Regional College Fair, Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 6-8pm in the Parkland College Donald C. Dodds Jr. Athletic Center. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Mrs. Klopfleisch worked with Creative Writing students to kick off a unit on poetry and lyrics. Students could choose from several stations- from reading poetry and lyrics, to creating poetry by blacking out words from old book pages.
The communities of Arcola and Tuscola came together Friday night for the Cola War's football game, but they also came together to Tackle Hunger and help the Eastern Illinoi foodbank.
Together, we raised enough money to feed 1,320 people for a day!
Here is the breakdown:
Tuscola: $410.12 in monetary donations.
Arcola: $909.67 in monetary donations.
Another quick reminder that the deadline to purchase iPad insurance for your 7th - 12th grade student is September 7th at 3:00 PM. The cost is $15 and that will cover any iPad breakage for the entire school year. It does not cover the iPad case, charger, or Apple Pencil. We encourage all Jr. Sr. High students to purchase this insurance. Please send money to Mrs. Hohlbauch or to the Jr. Sr. High office.
Otro recordatorio rápido de que la fecha límite para comprar un seguro de iPad para su estudiante de 7º a 12º grado es el 7 de septiembre a las 3:00 pm. El costo es de $ 15 y cubrirá cualquier rotura del iPad durante todo el año escolar. No cubre la funda del iPad, el cargador ni el Apple Pencil. Animamos a todos los estudiantes de Jr. Sr. High a comprar este seguro. Por favor envíe dinero a la Sra. Hohlbauch oa la oficina de Jr. Sr. High.
Help us Tackle Hunger during Cola Wars!
WCIA-3 News, Eastern Illinois Foodbank and our high school football team are joining forces to tackle hunger in our area. All monetary donations will be donated to the Arcola Food Pantry. Small or big, your generous donation support makes a difference.
Here's how you can help-
- make a monetary donation at the EIU foodbank table at the gate
- find a student at the game that's carrying a giant orange fork with a collection can to make a donation
- click the link below to make a donation online through the EIF website
https://www.eifoodbank.org/action/donate/tackle-hunger.html
Go Riders!
Arcola Purple Rider Events for Friday - #ColaWars #GoRiders
Arcola Purple Rider Events for Thursday -
Does your 7th- 12th grader have iPad insurance for the 2021-2022 school year? If not, we highly encourage all students to purchase this insurance. The cost is $15 and it covers the iPad for the entire year. The insurance applies to the iPad only, it does not cover the iPad case, charger, or Apple Pencil. Insurance must be paid in full by September 7th to be valid this school year. Payments should be turned into Mrs. Hohlbauch or the Jr. Sr. High Office. Please contact Mrs. Hohlbauch with any questions - jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com.
IESA and Dick's Sporting Goods have teamed up to offer several exclusive shop events throughout the school year during which our member schools, athletes, coaches, and families will be able to shop at their local store using a unique coupon.
Click this link to get your coupon - https://cmm.dickssportinggoods.com/crmcdn/getoffer.aspx?offer_entity_code=O241B5F1&token=LjuWe1UJKCWfMcNNpAstaN3dYoTYLfMMBZK9tEdnGSMVV53g-HZG9O2BonvpFQWRhMyhBRWj7s5kWeDtDe0ng2
Arcola School District will hold in-house registration tomorrow from 4:00 - 7:00 PM, for anyone that does not have access to a computer or needs assistance with the online registration process. Please enter through the doors by the High School office. Online registration is still open also, so please be sure to get your student(s) registered for the upcoming school year as soon as possible. El Distrito Escolar de Arcola llevará a cabo el registro interno mañana de 4:00 a 7:00 p.m., para cualquier persona que no tenga acceso a una computadora o necesite ayuda con el proceso de registro en línea. Ingrese por las puertas de la oficina de la escuela secundaria. La inscripción en línea también está abierta, así que asegúrese de registrar a su (s) estudiante (s) para el próximo año escolar lo antes posible.
2021-2022 School Supply Lists --- Don't forget that each students is expected to provided their own headphones to use and leave at school. Earbuds or over the ear headphones will both work. Which ever the child prefers. Elementary https://5il.co/ubk9 Jr. High https://5il.co/ubkg High School https://5il.co/ubke
Lot of Purple Riders on here. Check out the news-gazette article.
https://www.news-gazette.com/sports/2020-21-preps-year-in-review/article_988a5c90-8a3b-528f-9ec8-88a69bcee036.html
Reminder about physicals tomorrow at the school!!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A4A92AA3F5C43-arcola
Just a reminder that Christie Clinic and Dr. Nathan Roberts will be hosting a physical clinic at our JH gym on Saturday from 8am-noon. $30 that will go towards the Sports Boosters!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A4A92AA3F5C43-arcola
Click the link to sign up!
Just a reminder that the Arcola School District will be hosting a vaccination clinic from 4 – 6 pm on Wednesday, July 28. https://www.arcola.k12.il.us/article/496882?org=arcola-cusd
The Arcola School District is seeking candidates for a full-time paraprofessional for the elementary school. Required qualifications include: having a love for children; being dependable; and having either a paraprofessional, teaching or substitute license. For more information on the requirements needed for obtaining a license, go to https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Educator-License-with-Stipulations.aspx. Applicants should e-mail letter of interest to Megan Clark, Assistant Principal at mclark@arcolaschools.com
2021-2022 School Supply Lists ---
Don't forget that each students is expected to provided their own headphones to use and leave at school. Earbuds or over the ear headphones will both work. Which ever the child prefers.
Elementary https://5il.co/ubk9
Jr. High https://5il.co/ubkg High School https://5il.co/ubke
Don't forget to get your student(s) registered for the 2021-2022 school year.
DON'T WAIT!!!!!!!
Online Registration is open. Teacher Ease has made a few changes to the online registration process, so it will look a little different this year, but is just as simple to complete. Another item to note is if you wish to select iPad insurance through online registration you will be required to pay online with a debit or credit card. If do not wish to pay online you will have to come into the school to have iPad insurance added to your student(s) accounts and pay the $15 per student. * iPad insurance is only available for 7th - 12th grade students. Online registration will require an active account in Teacher Ease. Active accounts will require the same login that is used to check student grades. If an account has not been set up, please email Mrs. Hohlbauch jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com and provide your email address, student(s) names, grade level(s), and what children should be linked together. If you have forgotten your login information to Teacher Ease you can go to www.teacherease.com, and click on the forgot password link. For anyone that does not have the ability to complete registration online on their own, school computers will be available for you to use on August 3rd from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. New Students - including PreK students must call the school to set up a time to register your child(ren). 217-268-4961 and select the appropriate office. Click this link for all registration details - https://5il.co/ubkn
Help support or Sports Boosters and get your students Sports Physical done at the same time.
Don't forget -
Registration Tip: We are finding that Google Chrome is the best web browser to use when completing online registration. We have heard from a few parents that they were getting a blank screen when they entered the registration process. When they tried the process within Google Chrome they did not have that issue.
Registration Tip:
We are finding that Google Chrome is the best web browser to use when completing online registration. We have heard from a few parents that they were getting a blank screen when they entered the registration process. When they tried the process within Google Chrome they did not have that issue.
Linked below you will find the approved calendar for the 2021-2022 school year.
https://5il.co/uxw2 english
https://5il.co/uxw1 spanish
Proud of our youth campers!! Last day tomorrow!
Youth football camp is still on today! We will be outside if possible! If it is raining, please meet in JH Gym
Great first day of youth camp in the heat! Reminder no camp tomorrow, but we will be back from 830-10am on Wednesday and Thursday!
Online Registration is open.
Teacher Ease has made a few changes to the online registration process, so it will look a little different this year, but is just as simple to complete. Another item to note is if you wish to select iPad insurance through online registration you will be required to pay online with a debit or credit card. If do not wish to pay online you will have to come into the school to have iPad insurance added to your student(s) accounts and pay the $15 per student. * iPad insurance is only available for 7th - 12th grade students.
Online registration will require an active account in Teacher Ease. Active accounts will require the same login that is used to check student grades. If an account has not been set up, please email Mrs. Hohlbauch jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com and provide your email address, student(s) names, grade level(s), and what children should be linked together. If you have forgotten your login information to Teacher Ease you can go to www.teacherease.com, and click on the forgot password link. For anyone that does not have the ability to complete registration online on their own, school computers will be available for you to use on August 3rd from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.
New Students - including PreK students must call the school to set up a time to register your child(ren). 217-268-4961 and select the appropriate office.
Click this link for all registration details - https://5il.co/ubkn
Coach Bradford’s Memorial service has been moved to the high school gym today.
REMINDER ------ Registration Opens July 1st ---------
Teacher Ease has made a few changes to the online registration process, so it will look a little different this year, but is just as simple to complete.
Another item to note is if you wish to select iPad insurance through online registration you will be required to pay online with a debit or credit card. If do not wish to pay online you will have to come into the school to have iPad insurance added to your student(s) accounts and pay the $15 per student. * iPad insurance is only available for 7th - 12th grade students. *
2021-2022 SCHOOL REGISTRATION INFORMATION: The Arcola CUSD #306 online school registration process for the 2021-2022 school year will open on July 1, 2021. Online registration will require an active account in Teacher Ease. Active accounts will require the same login that is used to check student grades. If an account has not been set up, please email Mrs. Hohlbauch jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com and provide your email address, student(s) names, grade level(s), and what children should be linked together. If you have forgotten your login information to Teacher Ease you can go to www.teacherease.com, and click on the forgot password link. For anyone that does not have the ability to complete registration online on their own, school computers will be available for you to use on August 3rd from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Click this link for all registration details - https://5il.co/ubkn
Congratulations to KayLee Hohlbauch for being named 2nd Team All-State for Softball!
Don't forget to get your Rider football gear before it closes!
https://tinyurl.com/kjbvtaf4
2021-2022 School Supply Lists
Elementary https://5il.co/ubk9
Jr. High https://5il.co/ubkg
High School https://5il.co/ubke
2021-2022 SCHOOL REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
The Arcola CUSD #306 online school registration process for the 2021-2022 school year will open on July 1, 2021. Online registration will require an active account in Teacher Ease. Active accounts will require the same login that is used to check student grades. If an account has not been set up, please email Mrs. Hohlbauch jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com and provide your email address, student(s) names, grade level(s), and what children should be linked together. If you have forgotten your login information to Teacher Ease you can go to www.teacherease.com, and click on the forgot password link. For anyone that does not have the ability to complete registration online on their own, school computers will be available for you to use on August 3rd from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.
Click this link for all registration details - https://5il.co/ubkn
Football Team Shop is open! Click Link Below
https://tinyurl.com/kjbvtaf4
Congratulations Kelsey Moore on placing 14th in the 300 hurdle with a time of 50.78.
Congratulations to our All Conference Softball Players!
1st Team-
KayLee Hohlbauch
Ariana Warren
2nd Team-
Keira Hohlbauch
Delaney Melton
Way to go, girls!
Arcola Purple Rider Events for June 11th
Reminder to get Youth Football Camp forms in! Incoming grades 3rd-8th. Dates are June 28,30 and July 1.
Good Luck to Kelsey Moore, who will participate in the State Track Meet today. She will compete in the 300M Hurdles. Way to represent Arcola.
Best of Luck today to the Lady Riders softball team in the Sectional Semi-Final vs. Argenta-Oreana, in Oreana @ 4:30.
Don't forget to come send off the team today. Let's show them the community is here to support them. Be in the parking lot around 2:00, and the bus will leave at 2:15. #GORIDERS
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission recently announced additional students who will be recognized as Illinois State Scholars. Congratulations to Cameron Roberts for joining the ranks as one of Arcola's Class of 2021 Illinois State Scholars.
Softball Sectional Semi-Final Game - Arcola vs. Argenta-Oreana - Tuesday June 8th @ Oreana @ 4:30 PM
We would love to show the girls the town is supporting them, so please come out and send them off for the Sectional game. The bus leaves from the South side of the school at 2:15 PM, so you should probably arrive by 2:00 PM. We invite you to come fill the parking lot and cheer and honk as they leave for their game. For those planning to attend the game, you can follow the bus, or we will include the address below.
400 W South St, Oreana, IL 62554
Our crowd on Saturday was amazing, we would love to see all of you there on Tuesday.
#GORIDERS
Congratulations to our softball team winning the Regional Championship!!
Congratulations Kelsey Moore for placing 2nd in the 300 hurdles and qualifying for state with a time of 50.38.
Arcola Purple Rider Events for June 4th
SOFTBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME SATURDAY
Come support your Lady Rider softball team this Saturday at home at 11:00 AM in the Regional Championship game vs Villa Grove.
Let’s line the fences with lots of Purple Rider fans.
What a fun way to kick off summer break with youth basketball camp! About 120 youth players were in the gyms working hard and having fun. A special shout-out to Coach Gisinger and the hs girls/boys basketball players for volunteering there time to help out.
Arcola Purple Rider Events for June 3rd
Arcola Purple Rider Events for June 2nd
Sports Physicals will be done @ SBLHC June 9th from 1-4pm by appointment only. To schedule, call 217-268-4444. Cost is $20 and all money will be donated back to the Arcola Sports Boosters. The physicals are open to incoming 7th and 8th grade and incoming 10th-12th grade. Incoming Freshman are required to have a full school physical freshman year, so the sports physicals will not apply to them.
Arcola Purple Rider Events for June 1st
See message below from Tuscola about tickets for Girls and Boys track sectional.
Softball game for today has been canceled.
Arcola Purple Rider Events for May 27th
The LPC track meet has changed. Field events will now start at 10am with all running events starting at 11:15am. Order of events as follows:
Girls Discus / Boys Shot Put
Girls Long Jump / Boys Long Jump
Girls Triple Jump / Boys Triple Jump
Girls High Jump followed by Boys
Arcola Purple Rider Events for May 25th
Arcola Purple Rider Events for May 24th
End of the year tech reminders -
- Remote students needs to have iPad's and chargers turned in to their homeroom teacher (for K-6th) or Mrs. Hohlbauch (for Jr. Sr. High) by Thursday @ 2:00 PM.
- If your family was issued a hotspot from the school please have those turned in my Thursday @ 2:00 PM also.
Updated Senior Parade Route for 5pm today!
Arcola Purple Rider Events for May 22nd
Arcola Purple Rider Events for May 21st
We will start collecting iPad's next week. Each student was provided an iPad charger at the beginning of the school year, so everyone is expected to turn in a charger with their iPad next week.
Arcola Purple Rider Events for May 19th
Arcola Purple Rider Event for May 18th
Just a quick check list for Seniors for this Thursday's Graduation practice. https://5il.co/srpd
Arcola Purple Rider Events for May 15th -
Arcola Purple Rider Events for May 14th -
Congrats to KayLee Hohlbauch for being named the WCIA athlete of the week! Catch her on the news tonight at 6pm
Arcola Purple Rider Events for May 13th
Congratulations to the Arcola High School Senior Honors Night recipients.
Arcola Purple Rider Events for May 12th
Arcola Purple Rider Events for May 11th
Arcola Softball is rolling!! 6 W’s in a row!!!!
Congratulations!
2021 Lincoln Prairie All-Conference Football Team
First Team Offensive Line – Caiden Miller (unanimous)
First Team Quarterback- Beau Jones (unanimous)
First Team Running Backs – Jed Jones (unanimous)
First Team Wide Receiver- Bea Edwards (unanimous)
Second Team Offensive Line- Garrett Sigrist
Offense Honorable Mention- Kevin Garza – Kicker
Offense Honorable Mention- Kareem Trejo – Punter
First Team Defensive Lineman- Tyler Medina (unanimous)
First Team Linebacker – Zach Butler
First Team Linebacker – Jed Jones
First Team Defensive Back – Beau Edwards (unanimous)
Second Team Defensive Lineman- Garrett Sigrist
Defensive Honorable Mention – Kacee Moore – Linebacker
2021 Lincoln Prairie Volleyball All- Conference
Hallee Gauna
HS Baseball will play ALAH tomorrow at 4:30 in Lovington.
Arcola Purple Rider Events for May 10th
Arcola Purple Rider Events for May 8th -
Address for the softball double header - Millie Curtis Park, 310 West State St. Potomac, IL 61865
Arcola Purple Rider Events for May 7th
Arcola Purple Rider Events for May 5th
Arcola Purple Rider Events for May 4th
Arcola Purple Rider Events for May 3rd
Purple Rider softball vs. Salt Fork 10am at Moore Park
Arcola Purple Rider Events for May 1st:
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!
Arcola Purple Rider Events for April 20th:
Watch the Jr. High girls online - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=neoga+cusd+%233
Arcola Purple Rider Events for April 19th:
The volleyball game in Martinsville can be viewed on the NFHS network.
Introducing this years drama production.
"Quaran-Scenes" a Monologue and Senior Skit Showcase - AHS Drama Club
https://youtu.be/10QClLTKwlc
Arcola Purple Rider Events for April 17th:
The address for the softball game is 920 Smith Drive Charleston, IL
Fans wishing to attend the Arcola vs. Tuscola volleyball game at Tuscola next 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.
Arcola Purple Rider Events for April 16th -
Catch the game online via our YouTube link
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
Arcola Purple Rider Events for April 15th -
The Jr. High Girls basketball game may be watched through the NFHS network.
Arcola Purple Rider Events for April 14th:
Live Streaming links: Jr. High Girls Basketball - https://www.facebook.com/St-Johns-Lutheran-School-1687684904782370
Class of 2021 - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!!
Arcola Purple Rider Events for April 13th:
Live streaming links below -
Volleyball - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVCReToRJIh-h4kXaw9Jmw
The JUNIOR class will be taking the SAT on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Remote learners will be expected to attend in person that day. Juniors will report directly to the High School Foyer for attendance at 7:30am. They will also need to bring two (2) #2 pencils, a calculator (TI-83), and a small snack (optional). All other students (grades 7-10) will attend classes as scheduled.
Linked below are the current schedules for our Spring/Summer sports. Please note these schedules are subject to change at any time.
We do expect more softball games to be added.
https://5il.co/rgdk
Arcola Purple Riders Events for Monday April 12th - Links to the streaming events below.
Jr. High Girls Basketball - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew
Volleyball - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
We will not be streaming the JV football game.
JUNIORS will be taking the MANDATORY state testing on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Remote learners will be expected to attend in person that day. Juniors will report directly to the High School Foyer for attendance at 7:30am. They will also need to bring two (2) #2 pencils, a calculator (TI-83), and a small snack (optional). All other students (grades 7-10) will attend classes as scheduled.
Arcola Purple Rider Events for April 9th:
Football will host ALAH @ 7:00 PM
Watch via our HS Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
Three 2021 Arcola High School Graduates Plan to Attend University of Illinois for Engineering. For full details click: https://www.arcola.k12.il.us/article/435543?org=arcola-cusd
Arcola Purple Rider Events for April 8th:
JH Girls Basketball @ Home vs. Okaw Valley @ 6:00 PM
Watch via our Jr. High YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew
Volleyball will host Sangamon Valley @ 6:00 PM
Watch via our High School YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
Arcola Purple Rider Event's for April 7th:
The Lady Riders Volleyball team will travel to Kansas to take on Tri-County @ 6:00 PM. Watch online via this link -https://youtu.be/JE8JvCHwlds
Arcola Purple Rider Event's for April 7th:
The Lady Riders Volleyball team will travel to Kansas to take on Tri-County @ 6:00 PM.
Watch online via this link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0275VFCkxdoWGrzxVDaETA
Arcola Purple Rider Events for April 6th :
Volleyball @ Heritage (Broadlands) - VARSITY ONLY - @ 6:00 PM
You can watch the game via the NFHS network.
Arcola Purple Rider Events for April 5th -
JV Football can be seen via this link - https://www.facebook.com/sangamonvalleyhs
Volleyball will stream on our HS Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
Sangamon Valley is only allowing 100 visiting fans. Only fans with tickets will be admitted.
Purple Rider football will travel to Sangamon Valley tonight for a 7:00 PM kickoff.
Watch the game online via the link provided here - https://www.facebook.com/sangamonvalleyhs
Monday's JH Girls Basketball game at Paris Crestwood has been canceled.
HS Volleyball will host Cumberland today @ 6:00 PM.
Watch online via our YouTube Channel -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
JH Girls Basketball will host Shiloh tonight @ 6:00 PM.
Watch the action via our YouTube channel -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew
HS Volleyball travels to Arthur tonight to take on the Knights @ 6:00 PM.
Rider fans can watch the games through the Round Table TV.
http://www.theroundtable.tv/index.html
All junior high students will be taking the state mandated IAR tests on Tuesday, March 30 and Wednesday, March 31. Students need to bring headphones, fully charged iPads, a pencil, and a book to read after the test. Students should have received an email with testing locations.
JH Girls Basketball today @ Bement @ 6:00 PM.
Watch the action via the NFHS network.
JV FOOTBALL - Tonight @ Home vs. Cumberland @ 6:00 PM.
HS Volleyball will take on Tuscola tonight at home at 6:00 PM.
Watch online via our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
CORRECTION - tonight's football game will be streaming via our Facebook page, NOT our YouTube channel.
Search for - Arcola Jr. Sr. High School on Facebook. We will try and start the stream about 5 minutes before kickoff.
All Arcola football fans will enter through the gate by the new shed for tonight's game. Gates will open at 6:00 pm. Please review the spectator expectations before attending the contest https://www.arcola.k12.il.us/article/425074?org=arcola-cusd. Go Riders!
ARCOLA PURPLE RIDER FOOTBALL IS BACK -
Tonight at home vs. Cumberland at 7:00 PM.
JH Girls basketball travels to LSA tonight for games that start at 6:00 PM.
Watch online via this facebook group - http://facebook.com/groups/133247068747993
HS Volleyball Today at Home vs. LSA @ 6:00 PM.
Watch via our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
Below are the guidlines for the Jr. High track meet today in Paris.
The following are Guidelines for Paris Mayo Home Track Meets
1. Address is 300 Buena Vista Street , Paris, Illinois Please Park Buses on South Parking Lot by Railroad
2. Fans are Welcome and must be masked at all times. Fans please stay out of the marked Team Areas and Social Distance
3. Entry Gates on West Side (Buena Vista Street) and on East Side (Stevens Street) There is a new gravel Parking Lot on East side of Complex on Stevens Street
There are new sidewalks completely surrounding the Complex please stay on sidewalks to keep dirt and mud off the track
The 6 lane track was resurfaced this summer and we now have new Pole Vault pit and system.
4. Please do not Park on Buena Vista Street as it causes traffic problems. Use the East Parking Lot or the South Parking Lot by the Railroad
Parking on West Side of Complex is greatly limited since we have redone the total Complex and put up new fencing
5. No Admission will be Charged. There are NO Concessions
6. Restrooms are on Northside of Fieldhouse next to Baseball Field
7. All participants must be masked on their mouth and nose
8. The 100m , 100m Hurdles, and 110 m Hurdles will be ran in every other lane
Arcola School District releases an update (including for Varsity Football) to the guidance for spectators at indoor and outdoor athletic events: https://www.arcola.k12.il.us/article/425074?org=arcola-cusd. Please read before planning to attend any school athletic event.
HS Volleyball tonight at Villa Grove. No visiting spectators are allowed, but you can watch via the NFHS network.
Linked below are the most current sports schedules for Volleyball, Football, and JH Girls basketball.
Please note these are subject to change at any time so always check our social media for any updates.
Volleyball - https://5il.co/qu26
Varsity Football - https://5il.co/qu25
JV Football - https://5il.co/qu24
JH Girls Basketball - https://5il.co/qu23
Arcola School District releases updated guidance for spectators at indoor and outdoor athletic events: https://www.arcola.k12.il.us/article/425074?org=arcola-cusd
JV football will play GCMS at home Monday at 6pm
Oakland has a canceled our game tomorrow night for varsity football. We are working to find something and will keep everyone updated.
Football players will receive tickets for tomorrow’s games. Oakland is allowing us 80 fans!
Tonight’s HS volleyball game has been canceled. Martinsville JH VB is playing in the sectional game. We will update on reschedule date.
8th Grade Girls volleyball will play in regional action at Paris Crestwood today at 9:00 AM. Good luck Lady Riders.
Watch the game live via the link below:
https://live.myvrspot.com/player?udi=cGN1c2Q%3D&c=cGN1c2Q0
HS Girls Basketball will be at home tonight vs. Martinsville @ 6:00 PM.
Watch online via our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
Support our band program by enjoying a meal from Monical's anytime on March 17th! Bring in the flier for 20% of your purchase to go back to supporting the band. To get a flier see Miss Henderson in the band room or email Miss Henderson to receive a PDF copy that you can print at home.
https://5il.co/qeok
HS Boys Basketball - @ Tuscola tonight @ 6:00 PM.
Watch the game on the NFHS network (subscription required).
Tonight's JH Boys Basketball game vs. Unity will be held in our HS Gym and will Stream on our Jr. High YouTube Channel.
Arcola Parents - 7th grade parents may pick up tickets at the game (4 tickets) and may enter the gym at 5:45. 8th grade parents may also pick up tickets at the game (4 tickets) and may enter the gym once it has been sanitized following the 7th grade game.
A BIG SHOUT OUT to the Seniors that participated in our Senior Yard Sign photo/video contest. The winners were:
Alex Myers - Most Creative
Chela Leal - Most Rider Spirit
Kevin Garza - Best Reaction
Elizabeth Seals - First Entry
Congratulations also to the 10 seniors that were randomly selected to win $10 Casey's Gift Card - Jorge Macias, Cesar Martinez, Hayden West, Garrett Sigrist, Delaney Melton, Chloe Pantier, Illusha Budd, Andres Garcia, Sarah Miller, and Elizabeth Budd.
HS Girls Basketball - Tonight @ Tuscola @ 6:00 PM.
Watch the game via the NFHS network (subscription required).
JH Boys Basketball - Tonight at home vs. Unity at 6:00 PM
Watch online - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew
HS Girls will take on Cumberland today for a Varsity only game @ 12:00 pm. The game will be held in the Jr. High gym and will be streaming on our Jr. High YouTube channel since the HS Boys Basketball team is also playing.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
HS Boys Basketball - @ home today vs. Martinsville @ 11:00 AM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
Arcola is hosting the 1st round of the 7th Grade Volleyball Regional and will host Tri-County today at 9:00 AM
Watch online via this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew
JH Volleyball will take on Shelbyville tonight @ Shelbyville @ 6:00 PM.
Watch online - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrVNdbrlLOYO8mtoN2r30kg
HS Girls Basketball - Varsity only tonight vs. LSA @ home @ 6:00 PM.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
HS Boys Basketball - Tonight @ Moweaqua vs. Central A&M @ 6:00 PM
Watch the action via one of the links below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0hOF7Mtmpyg5ifDd2uyLfg
or the NFHS Network
Tonigh's Girls Basketball game @ ALAH has been cancelled.
Members of the Class of 2021 -
You have until the end of the day on Friday (3-5) to submit your photo/video with your Class of 2021 sign to Mrs. Hohlbauch (jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com). Remember if you have a green dot on the back of your sign you have already won a prize. We will also give out 4 more prizes -
1. First Entry
2. Best Rider Spirit
3. Best Reaction
4. Most creative.
HS Girls Basketball will travel to Arthur tonight to take on ALAH @ 6:00 PM. The game may be streamed on the Round Table TV website.
http://www.theroundtable.tv/index.html
JH Volleyball will play at Home tonight vs. Villa Grove @ 6:00 PM.
Watch online via the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew
CLASS OF 2021 - check out your front yard for a little surprise from the school. Just a little something to show that you are a proud member of Arcola’s Class of 2021, and we are proud of you.
If your sign has a green sticker on the back you are one of 10 lucky winners.
Want another chance to win a prize?
Submit a selfie/photo or video with your sign and we will select winners in the following categories.
1. First submitted
2. Best reaction
3. Rider Spirit
4. Most creative
To submit your photo or video please email it to Mrs. Hohlbauch at jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com
#Classof2021
JH Girls Volleyball will play tonight @ Shiloh at 6:00 PM. Watch online through the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0275VFCkxdoWGrzxVDaETA
JH Boys Basketball - Tonight @ Clinton @ 6:00 PM - Watch online view the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0hOF7Mtmpyg5ifDd2uyLfg
HS Boys Basketball - tonight @ 6:00 PM vs. Tri-County @ home.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
JH Boys Basketball - tonight at home vs. Tri-County @ 6:00 PM.
Live game stream can be found on our YouTube channel -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew
Congratulations to Tanner Thomas for scoring his 1,000th point!
HS Girls Basketball - Senior Night - Tonight vs. Argenta
JV game will start at 6:00 pm with a running clock - Senior recognition will be prior to the Varsity game. Watch the Riders online via our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
JH Boys Basketball will play at home tonight against ALAH. The 7th grade game will start at 6:00. Watch the action online at the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew
JH Boys game can be found on Crestwood’s YouTube page.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpO_lwtwBB41y5XnKpOkugQ
Your Lady Riders basketball team will host Marshall today @ 11:00 AM. Watch the action via our YouTube channel linked below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
HS Boys Basketball will travel to LSA today for a game at 4:00 PM. Watch the boys through the LSA facebook link below:
High School Boys Basketball - https://www.facebook.com/groups/758145741752641
Tonight's HS Boys Basketball game will be played in Bement and will stream on the NFHS network.
Tonight’s JH boys basketball game is on Okaw Valley’s Facebook page.
Tonight’s HS Girls basketball game vs. Villa Grove will stream on the NFHS network.
The game should be live on our YouTube channel now. We apologize for the issues.
We are experiencing some technical issues with the camera in the High School gym. We will try and get the game live ASAP.
JH Volleyball will be at home tonight against Okaw Valley. Don't miss the game - watch it via our YouTube channel -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew
HS Boys Basketball will take on Okaw Valley tonight at home at 6:00 PM. Watch the action on our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
JH Boys Basketball will play at home tonight vs. LSA. This will also be 8th grade night for our 8th grade team. You can watch the game online via our Jr. High YouTube app.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew
Our HS Boys Basketball team will take on ALAH tonight at home at 6:00 PM. Watch online via our High School Sports YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
HS Boys will take on Sangamon Valley today away. The games will start at 2:00PM and can be streamed online via the Sangamon Valley Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/sangamonvalleyhs
HS Girls Basketball will host Neoga today at 1:00 PM.
Watch via our YouTube channel -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
Tonight's HS Boys Basketball game will be held in Heritage and will start at 6:00 PM. To watch the Riders you will need a subscription to the NFHS network.
The Fresh/Soph boys basketball team will take on Tuscola tonight in Tuscola @ 6:00 PM. The game can be watched online through the NFHS network if you have a subscription.
HS Girls play tonight in Bethany vs. Okaw Valley @ 6:00 PM.
Fans can watch the games on Okaw Valley's YouTube channel -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQRjvmDcYK8KuBn-7iVnu0w
JH Volleyball will host ALAH tonight, starting at 6:00 PM. The games will be played in the HS Gym.
Watch the game on our YouTube Channel via the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew
JH Boys Basketball will travel to Bement tonight - games will start @ 6:00 PM.
To view the game you will need a subscription to the NFHS network - www.nfhsnetwork.com
JH Volleyball will host Villa Grove tonight @ 6:00 PM.
Watch the games online via our Jr. High Sports YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew
All practices and games for today have been cancelled due to weather.
Today’s Varsity girls basketball game vs LSA has been cancelled.
JH boys basketball at Paris Crestwood and HS GBB at home have been canceled for today. There will also be no practices.
Stay warm and safe.
HS Girls basketball - VARSITY ONLY - Tonight at home vs. LSA @ 6:00 PM.
The Lady Riders Basketball team will travel to Catlin to play Salt Fork today at 12:00 PM. Catch the action on the NFHS Network via the link below.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/salt-fork-high-school-catlin-il/gamb74e62183e
High School Boys Basketball @ Home vs. Oblong today at 1:00 PM. Watch the games online on our YouTube channel linked below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
The HS Boys Basketball game vs. ALAH that was scheduled for Feb 16th has been cancelled. We have also rescheduled the Fresh/Soph game vs. Tuscola to Feb 18th @ Tuscola.
HS Boys Basketball is live tonight @ Cumberland @ 6:00 PM. Watch the game through the Pirates YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXa033XYC2efyeXNN1EUnMA?fbclid=IwAR31fkh9zc8NKHypiV2jzHQajbHMY8xgUiwSJC0E_bXi-HIIHOFKayHi8Yo
Tonight's Fresh/Soph Boys Basketball game vs Tuscola has been cancelled.
HS Girls basketball will take on Tri-County tonight in Shiloh @ 6:00 PM. Watch the game online via the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0275VFCkxdoWGrzxVDaETA
JH Boys Basketball is in action tonight @ St. Matthews in Champaign. View the game from home at the link included:
https://youtu.be/_D16iRoSg5Y
JH Volleyball tonight @ Bement. 7th grade game will begin at 6:00, with the 8th grade game to follow.
To view the game you will need a subscription to the NFHS network - www.nfhsnetwork.com
Fresh/Soph Boys Basketball tonight vs. Tuscola @ 6:00 PM.
Linked below are the rosters for the HS Boys Basketball game tonight vs. Marshall.
Arcola - https://5il.co/p882
Marshall - https://5il.co/phxk
JH Boys play tonight at home vs. St. Johns Lutheran School. Watch online at the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew
We have added a HS Boys Basketball game tomorrow at home vs. Marshall @ 6:00 pm. The game will be held in the Jr. High Gym so no spectators are allowed. You can watch the games live on our High School Sports YouTube page.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA/featured
Tonight's HS Boys Basketball game has been cancelled.
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UPDATE - on today's HS Boys Basketball Game at LSA. They will play only a Varsity game and it will start at 6:00 PM. Watch the game via the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/758145741752641
HS Boys Basketball @ LSA tonight at 6:00 PM. Watch the game online from the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/758145741752641
Jr. High Volleyball Cola Wars -
Tonight our Jr. High Volleyball team will take on Tuscola at home in the High School Gym.
Watch from the comfort of your home through this link -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCWa9sIj4VLa5K_IKB_gew?fbclid=IwAR2X4yqqKmSsZy7leICg43uFtw_JV4k78Z-QmRCUO2QhSa7ODEQi-7K0e7o
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
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
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
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
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
HS Boys vs. Blue Ridge -Tonight at 6:00 PM - Varsity Only
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIyFJ7WmYPWYh33FLJjhGNA
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.
Principal Update: As Mrs. Sigrist is getting ready to start her 5th round of chemo, we thought it would be appropriate to give you a quick update. Yes, she is still working. She always looks forward to greeting the students in the mornings. So far, Mrs. Sigrist is handling the chemo pretty well except for some nauseousness. Unfortunately, she did experience a minor setback with her most recent chemo because her platelet count was low. She knew that pushing her appointment back would cause her to feel fatigue, and nauseous during Thanksgiving and that was upsetting. Even then, she continued to show up to work and come in with a positive attitude. She has another pet scan coming up that will show how effective chemo has been so far. We will keep you informed on her progress. Thank you to everyone who continues to pray and show their support. We would like to ask everyone who contributed towards the Sigrist Strong movement to show their support by wearing their shirt/mask this Friday, December 4th. Snap a picture and share it with us on our Facebook page @ Arcola Jr. Sr. High School. You can also use #sigriststrong.
Congratulations to Delaney Melton for signing her letter of intent to Parkland College.
Despite the challenges we’ve all had this year, let’s take a moment to think about the good. What is something you are grateful for?
Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁
Seniors and Parents: Make sure you have completed the FAFSA for the 2021/2022 school year. It is a graduation requirement and many colleges will not offer merit aid without a FAFSA on file.
If you have any questions or need assistance, contact the guidance office.
Parents: It is already that time of year! This week Mrs. Phillips will be going into classrooms providing information on course registration for the 2021-2022 school year. Please talk to your children about their plans. The week after Thanksgiving break, the Guidance crew will be holding individual meetings to help each student successfully register for their classes.
Please note: Parents of current 8th graders, your students will register at a later date.
If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Phillips.
Harold J. Butler
Harold was drafted into the US Army during World War II before completing his senior year of high school and served in Korea.
Veronica Skidmore
Sgt. at the US Army
Human Resource Specialist
Keith Huckstep
Army
Last Rank - Sergeant E-5, Fort Sill, OK
Cannon Crewmember and Military Funeral Detail
Active Service 1985-1988
Reserve Service 1988-1993
Dakota Hopkins
US Army 2014-18
Thank you for your service!
Ralph R. Hughes
Enlisted in the Army in 1954 where he was stationed in Germany during the Korean conflict. He was a cannonier on a 280 millimeter atomic cannon. Got out in 1957 and was honorably discharged in 1962.
Kenny McLane Class of "67. He is the father of Morgan and Margo McLane. Kenny served in the Army in Vietnam.
Larry D. Johns Sr.
US Army
Thank you for your service!
Denny Johnson
Us Army
“Being in the Army is one of the things he is most proud of. Thanks dad for all you sacrificed to protect our country. “
-Denise Johnson
Larry Tonn
US Army-Vietnam
Larry has 3 daughters, 2 granddaughters, 1 grandson, 2 great-granddaughters and 1 great-grandson. Larry is from Effingham, IL.
Sgt. Alexandra Leal was part of the 1544th Transportation Company, a National Guard unit in Paris, Illinois. At 19, from March 2003-February 2005, she was stationed on one of the most mortared bases in Iraq serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
James A. Hensley
US Army 101st Airborne
James and his wife lived in Arcola. They have 3 children, 9 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.
" I respect and thank him for his service to our country. Thank you for loving me and for always keeping me safe. We love and miss you."
- Christy Johns
Today , we proudly honor, with gratitude, all of the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.
In celebration of Veterans Day, we will be sharing pictures and stories of our loved ones. Join us in celebrating by liking, sharing, and commenting on the posts throughout the day. If you would like to share about your veteran, email ddiaz@arcolaschools.com.
Happy Veterans Day!
Unfortunately , we have decided to cancel the Veterans Day parade that was scheduled for this Wednesday, November 11th. We look forward to celebrating with you all next year!
However, would still like to honor our veterans. Please send us a picture of your veteran including their name, years of service, military branch, and any other details or stories you would like to share. We would love to post it on our website and social media accounts.
Email - ddiaz@arcolaschools.com
Please share!
Congratulations to Rotary Seniors of the Month of October: Ilusha Budd and Ella Hopkins!
Congratulations to the DAR/SAR award recipients: Mae Gentry and Ilusha Budd!
Due to COVID-19 we will not be holding the Veterans Luncheon/Assembly this year. However, we would still like to do something special to honor our Veterans. We will be having a small Veterans Day Parade on November 11th at 1:00pm. See pictures below for the details and RSVP by calling 217-268-4962 opt 2. We hope you can join us!!
All veterans are welcome!
If anyone experiences technology related issues during our 2 weeks of remote learning we are requesting that you submit the form that is attached below. You may also use this form to request a hotspot if your student is struggling with Wi-Fi issues.
https://forms.gle/JHbcUYPLTAVJyZCk8
Sigrist Strong basket raffle hosted by Herff Jones.
Tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. Contact the high school office to get your tickets asap. Tickets are on sale through Thursday, October 22nd and Herff Jones will draw the winner on Friday, October 23rd.
A huge thanks to Herff Jones for all of their support.
If you ordered from the first round of the Sigrist Strong fundraiser and have not picked up your order, please do so ASAP. The high school office is open until 3:30 today and tomorrow.
2020 AHS Homecoming
Congratulations to our 2020 homecoming crown bearers Olive Szczesniak and Bradford Thomas.
The homecoming parade time has changed to 4:00 on the 16th. See you then!
The #SigristStrong fundraiser orders are in! Pick up is today until 4pm and tomorrow 9-4.
Thank you all for your support! 💜
📢📢 Last call! We’re placing one more order of the Sigrist Strong T-shirts for anyone who didn’t get a chance to order the first time.
Comment below or call the high school office to place your order. 24 hour sale!
T-shirt’s, long sleeve t-shirts, crewnecks and face masks!
Senior Parents - Look for a survey and FAFSA information from the Guidance Office.
Congratulations to Canton Wesch for placing 10th in the Golf Sectionals!
Just to clear up any confusion from reading the school calendar, we DO have school tomorrow.
Arcola High School Guidance Department will host a Financial Aid Process Presentation - October 1, 2020 in the Junior High Gym.
Presentation in English will begin at 6:30pm. Presentation in Spanish will begin at 7:30pm.
This virtual presentation outlines the general financial aid process and provides insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay for college. It introduces the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) along with summarizing state and federal aid programs among other topics.
Masks and social distancing are required. A health screen will be completed before entering.
Just a friendly reminder that the Sigrist Strong t-shirt/masks fundraiser is due today.
Click the link to order:
https://forms.gle/PKpdTY7M5VUBMjfA6
You can now pay online via PayPal Sigrist_Strong@arcolaschools.com. Select friends and family so there are no fees deducted from your payment/donation.
Cash/checks can be turned in to the High School office. You can make checks payable to Arcola High School.
What a great way to end our third week of school.
Thank you United Methodist Women for brightening our day!
We wanted to thank you all for the outpouring of love and support we have received for Mrs. Sigrist and her family. The amount of community members and local businesses who have reached out and shown their support is overwhelming.
Thank you SignGypsies Champaign for this awesome way to show your support!
#SigristStrong
Dear Arcola Jr./Sr. High students, parents and community members,
As many of you already know our principal Lisa Sigrist has recently been diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer called Neuroendocrine cancer. Unfortunately, the cancer has also spread to her liver and lungs. After several weeks and many appointments, she will be starting very aggressive chemo treatments.
Mrs. Sigrist is in overall good health and continues to stay positive. She is a fighter and with the support and prayers of our community we are confident that she will overcome this. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
Here are two options to show your support
https://forms.gle/4kfdBCAShWbgYmZCA
https://mealtrain.com/l13y2w
HS athletes- Please have parents fill this form out for all Fall Contact Days
https://forms.gle/oy6EszxuKsiRvAoF7
Just a quick reminder that iPad insurance must be paid by this Friday at 3:00 PM. Please note, the insurance must be paid in full to have the coverage. Some students have the insurance added to their account, but it is not paid for. Please reach out to Jill Hohlbauch, jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com, if you have any questions.
With the announcement of the USDA waiver for Free Breakfast/Lunch for all students through December we wanted to remind everyone where you can find our new and improved menus.
1. Our school website
a. One the bottom of each page there is a link for Dining
b. One the Menu Page for each school building there is a link for
Dining at the top
2. Our School App
a. Under Dining
3. A link to the menus is pushed out to every iPad in the district
4. Download the Nutrislice app and look up the menus for Arcola
We take our education, health & safety seriously at AHS. And sometimes we take it outside. Desks spaced at least 6', a tent for shade, & our gorgeous East steps can give us a break from masks without interrupting our learning. And we get some much-needed Vitamin D.
All physicals and current immunization records are due to the school by October 15th, 2020. This applies to all in-person and remote learners in Kindergarten, 6th , 9th, 12th grades.
Kindergarten - Needs a current physical, immunizations, eye exam, and dental exam.
6th Grade - Needs a current physical, immunizations, and dental exam.
9th Grade - Needs a current school physical, a sports physical can not be accepted.
12th Grade - Needs to provide proof of a 2nd Meningococcal vaccine
Todos los exámenes físicos y los registros de vacunación actuales deben entregarse a la escuela antes del 15 de octubre de 2020. Esto se aplica a todos los estudiantes en persona y en aprendizaje remoto en los grados Kindergarten, 6º, 9º y 12º.
Jardín de infantes/Kindergarten: necesita un examen físico, vacunas al día, examen de la vista y dental.
Sexto grado: Necesita un examen físico, vacunas al día y examen dental.
Noveno grado: necesita un examen físico escolar actual, no se puede aceptar un examen físico deportivo.
12° grado: debe presentar prueba de una segunda vacuna antimeningocócica
Today would have been our first football game of the season. Things are a little different this year for our players, coaches, and fans. Tony isn't lining the field, the money boxes aren't ready, and the press box is closed. For the first time in 27 years, Coach Lindsey isn't packing his Friday night football bag. We are very proud of our players and coaches who have put in all the work they have so far.
On a scale of 1-10 how much do you miss seeing the Purple Riders on the field?
Just a little reminder that if you have not purchased iPad insurance for your Jr. Sr. High Student, the deadline is September 11th.
We highly recommend all Jr. Sr. High students purchase this insurance. It covers the students device for the entire year, for $15. The coverage will take care of all accidental breakage to the iPad during the school year. It does not cover the iPad case, apple pencil, or iPad charger.
If you wish to add insurance for your student(s), please email jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com.
Just a reminder that if you plan on attending the golf match today that ALL spectators must be masked at all times per IHSA guidelines. Please also maintain social distancing as well.
We posted a few how to videos for the iPad's, we hope they are helpful.
They can be found on the school website on the menu pages for each school or on the link below.
https://www.arcola.k12.il.us/o/ahs/page/ipad-how-to-s
We will have a tour of the JH and other areas for 7th graders who have chosen to learn in-person tomorrow at 1pm. Please wear face coverings and report to the JH Gym and sit on the blue tape in the bleachers.
Good morning! If you find a school library book at home, please return it when you pick up your remote learning information or when you report to school on Thursday. If it is more convenient, you can place your books in the dropbox at the Arcola Public Library and they will get the books to us.
Thank you!
We loved having our educators all in one room this morning ready to kickoff the new year!
Check out our new breakfast and lunch menus!
https://5il.co/jkls
You can find our new menus in a few places:
1. On the Arcola School App - Click on Dining
2. On the school website at the bottom of each page under dining.
3. On the school website on each buildings menu page - click on dining at the top of the page.
4. Download the Nutrislice app - Search for Menus by Nutrislice on Google Play or the App Store
Some of you have been asking for this.
Well here you go.
2020-2021 School Calendar in List form.
https://5il.co/jg4x - English
https://5il.co/jg4w - Spanish
Mr. Lugo and a few of our NAHS members helping us prep for back to school!
If you have already registered on Teacherease.com and/or filled out the Google form regarding remote learning - Disregard this message.
1. If you have not registered your student(s) you can still do that online (teacherease.com), or at the school from 3:00 - 7:00 PM today.
2. If you plan to opt in to remote learning for your student(s) you must fill out this form by 3:00 PM tomorrow. https://forms.gle/nVXfnKC18brkYAcE7
3. If you have already signed up for remote learning and have not completed online registration through teacherease.com, this must be done ASAP to enroll your student(s). Filling out the Google form does not take the place of the registration process.
Contact jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com with any questions.
If you have already registered your child please disregard this message.
Online registration is still open and the preferred method of registration. If you have problems or questions trying to register your student(s) online please contact jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com.
If you plan to come to in-house registration that will run tomorrow from 7:00 - 9:00 AM and 3:00 - 7:00 PM. Only one person per family will be allowed in the building and a mask must be worn at all times. Please enter at the south doors by the High School office.
ATHLETIC REGISTRATION is open! We are excited to use Eventlink as our new athletic program! There is also an Eventlink app, so please download. Please follow attached instructions after clicking the link below. Please note all schedules are still fluid and will be changing. Contact Coach Lindsey with questions or issues. Go Riders!
https://eventlink.com/login/
Arcola CUSD #306 will be sending out Free and Reduced Lunch applications this week to:
-anyone that is not a direct cert (through the state)
- anyone that was on the Free and Reduced program last year.
These applications must be filled out completely and accurately, with a signature and date or the application can not be processed. We will included a postage paid envelope so the applications can be mailed back to the school for review. You will be notified of approval or denial via email or a letter mailed to your home.
If you were not on the program in the past and would like to apply you can email jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com and request an application be sent to you, or you can print the applications from the links below.
https://5il.co/i79m
https://5il.co/i79n
Don't forget to purchase iPad insurance for all 7th - 12th grade students. Please read the flyer for more information on what the insurance covers. Insurance must be paid for by Sept 4th.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/366297/ipad_insurance_quick_sheet.pdf
You still have time to complete online registration for your student(s). Go to www.teacherease.com. If you have forgotten your password click on the forgot password link. If you do not have an email on file with us, please email jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com and provide the name(s) of your student(s), and the email you would like added to the system.
Do you still need to register your student for the 2020-2021 school year? Please do so today so the district can have accurate numbers to plan for the upcoming school year. www.teacherease.com
Please find information below on Arcola’s In-house registration.
If you don’t plan to send your child(ren) to school this year please email jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com to let us know.
ARCOLA CUSD #306
2020-2021 IN-HOUSE REGISTRATION
Arcola CUSD #306 will be holding an in-house registration for those that don’t have the ability to register their student(s) online from home.
Date: August 6th
When: 7:00 - 9:00 AM and 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Where: Enter through the AG Shop doors -located on the South side of the building near the Jr. Sr. High school entrance.
Who: Only one person per family will be allowed to enter the building to complete registration.
Restrictions:
Masks must be worn at all times by anyone entering the building.
We will limit the number of people who enter the building at one time, to allow for proper social distancing.
Computers will be sanitized after each use.
Please allow extra time because the process will be slower due to safety protocols that must be followed.
ARCOLA CUSD # 306
2020-2021 REGISTRO EN LA ESCUELA
Arcola CUSD # 306 llevará a cabo un registro interno para aquellos que no tienen la capacidad de registrar a sus estudiantes en línea en su casa.
Fecha: 6 de agosto
cuando: 7:00 - 9:00 AM y 3:00 - 7:00 PM
Donde: Puede entrar por las puertas del AG Shop, ubicadas en el lado sur del edificio cerca de la entrada de la escuela secundaria
Quién: Solo una persona por familia podrá entrar al edificio para completar el registro.
Restricciones:
Cualquier persona que ingrese al edificio debe usar máscaras en todo momento.
Limitaremos el número de personas en el edificio al mismo tiempo, para permitir un distanciamiento social adecuado.
Las computadoras serán desinfectadas después de cada uso.
Por favor permita tiempo extra porque el proceso será más lento debido a los protocolos de seguridad que deben seguirse.
Why purchase iPad insurance for your Jr. Sr. High school student.
1. It only cost $15
2. It covers all breakage of the iPad for the entire school year. (It does not cover the Apple Pencil, Charger, or iPad Case).
Insurance must be paid for by September 1st to be covered for the 2020-2021 school year.
Don’t have a computer at home? You can still complete school registration for your student(s) if you have a smartphone or tablet with Internet access. Visit www.teacherease.com.
Thanks to Christie Clinic and Dr. Nathan Roberts and staff for providing sports physicals for our athletes through our sports boosters!
Have you completed online registration for your student(s)? If not, please do so today at www.teacherease.com. Remember we don't have book fees this year.
A quick reminder to get your child(ren) registered for the 2020-2021 school year. Simply log into Teacherease.com with a parent account to complete registration. No parent email on file - email ihohlbauch@arcolaschools.com with your email address and list of student names. The link below contains more information about registration.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/755651/2020_Arcola_CUSD__306_School_Registration_Process_ENGLISH_AND_SPANISH.pdf
Physicals held at school on Saturday! Sign up soon...spots are limited!
Nancy Mathias faithfully served the Arcola School District for 37 years. Her passing is a great loss to the community of Arcola, especially to her school family at AJHS. She was an incredible friend, mentor, and advocate for students. She was a multitasking ninja who was 100% of the glue that held our school together. Someone so special can never be forgotten. Hugs and prayers go out to her family from the entire staff and faculty at the Arcola School District.
Don't forget that all school fees were waived for this school year, so don't wait to get your child(ren) registered.
Jr. Sr. High parents we highly recommend purchasing iPad insurance for your student, which is $15.00. The link that follows give more details on iPad insurance. This insurance must be paid for within the first two weeks of school. https://5il.co/7x8h
Parents of Elementary Students - you will receive an email with your student(s) homeroom teacher(s) within 7 days of completing online registration.
For anyone that registered a 7th -12th grade student earlier today, and you were not given the option at add iPad insurance but you do want the insurance, please email me - jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com. I will get the fee added to your student account(s) and then you will be able to go in and pay the fee online. Sorry for the troubles with this.
The most recent 2020-2021 School Calendar with the addition of Election Day.
https://5il.co/i7n4
We are experiencing an issue with online registration. Those that are registering students for the Jr. Sr. High level are not able to add the iPad insurance for their students. We are working with TeacherEase to figure out what is going on. Hopefully this will be fixed soon. Please check back for updates.
Arcola Sports Boosters - Sports Physical Information
The link below contains details on our registration process. This year we would really encourage parents to get students registered online ASAP so the district will have more accurate numbers for planning for the upcoming school year. When you complete the registration process, please be sure to update all information so the school will always have the most up to date information for your child(ren). https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/7556
Clarification has been sent out and changes regarding workouts.
Football Lifting will resume Monday with EVERYONE at 7:30-9am . Masks outdoors are NOT needed when social distancing can be observed. Masks must be worn when inside the building.
Updated guidelines from IHSA Stage 4:
Changes include- students must be masked during workouts and there cannot be physical contact between students during drills.
More updates will become available as we learn more.
Click on the links below for the school supply lists for the Jr. High and Sr. High for the 2020-2021 school year. Jr. Sr. High - https://5il.co/hc05 High School - https://5il.co/h8ye
Girls putting in work early this morning!
2020-2021 School Calendar - please note that we will be adding School Improvement Days at a later date.
https://5il.co/ewpv
Please read the article linked below for information on when online and in-house registration will open up for the 2020-2021 school year. This information is subject to change based on how things progress with opening the state back up.
https://5il.co/hagb
Another physical note- Sarah Bush will not be holding our annual physical date with the sports boosters for $20 this year. We are trying to find options for ease of our parents and students but as of right now have nothing scheduled. Will communicate any changes.
The IHSA announced yesterday that physicals will be required as normal for fall sports. We highly recommend making your appointment as soon as possible.
Football weightlifting begins tomorrow! Incoming So-Sr 7:30-9am and incoming freshman 9-10:30am
Can’t wait to see everyone!
Arcola is looking for the following coaches. Please contact Nick Lindsey if interested.
Congratulations to Beau Smothers for signing with Roosevelt University in Peoria to play baseball. Peoria Head Baseball Coach Clint Jeffers has announced the signing of Landon Beau Smothers from Arcola Community High School for the 2020-21 season.
Smothers was named to the 2019 News-Gazette All-Area Honorable Mention Team while at Arcola Community High School. The incoming Laker plays both first base and right field and played travel ball for Champaign Dream.
Smothers will study business administration beginning this fall at Roosevelt University
Just a reminder, if you haven’t picked up your P.E items from your junior high locker you may do so today until 3pm.
Update: Junior High P.E items can be picked up on Monday & Tuesday of next week from 8-3pm. Any items that are not picked up after Tuesday will be donated to the guidance student closet.
Estudiantes de educaion fisica de secundaria pueden recoger sus articulos el lunes y martes de la próxima semana de 8 a 3 pm. Cualquier artículo que no se recoja después del martes será donado al closet para estudiantes.
Drivers Education Information: Due to social distancing requirements, behind the wheel instruction will not be offered this summer.
Información de educación para conductores: debido a los requisitos de distanciamiento social, este verano no se ofrecerá instrucción al volante.
Congratulations to the Class of 2020! Please check out the sign we made just for YOU! The sign will be up all day Saturday and Sunday.
Please join us on Facebook Live at 7:00 p.m. this evening as we celebrate the promotion of our 8th grade students to high school. The link will be available on our Facebook page at 6:55.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Samantha Grams
Activities during high school: FFA 2 years, Track 1 year
Favorite memory during high school: Winning stuff at the Christmas celebration.
Plans after high school: I’m going to go into a trade while working.
High School Bound!
We are recognizing our 8th graders with a "drive by" promotion ceremony at 7:00 pm tonight. Students and parents will gather at the south side of the high school at 6:30, where they will remain in their cars. A staff member will be present to direct cars to the appropriate location.
8th graders, we hope you like the sign we made just for YOU! Parents, the sign will be up until Friday.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Crystal Cabrera
Activities during high school: NAHS
Activities or hobbies:: Sketching and reading
Congratulations Diego!
From The Libman Company: Today's $1000 scholarship recipient is Arcola High School Senior Diego Perez. He will be attending Parkland College as he prepares for a career in physical therapy. We congratulate Diego on his graduation and wish him the best of luck in his future!
Don't forget to drop off all school issued items today by 4:00 PM. Jr. Sr High students drop off outside the High School office and Elementary students drop off at the cafeteria doors.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Matthew Bryant
Activities during high school:
Band-3 years
Baseball - 2 years
FFA- 2 years
My favorite memory during high school: Participating in Marching band.
Plans after high school: *2 year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
* Join US Army National Guard
*College at U of I Champaign; BS in Music
*ROTC @ U of I
*Commission into US Army National Guard
*Med school at Michigan State University
* MD practicing physiatrist at hospital working in-patient.
*Working part time with the local police force.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Luis Cabrera
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Joshua Bryant
Activities during high school: Football - 1 year
Basketball - 2 years
Band - 3 years
Track -1 year
My favorite memory during high school: Marching bands my sophomore year when I climbed the field goal post and Mr. Mueller was incredibly mad.
Activities or hobbies: Golf
Plans after high school: Serve a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints come home and join the United States Navy and become an officer. Double major in Spanish and in Spanish translation, and go on to med school to become a doctor.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Connor Alvis
My favorite memory during high school: Getting my driver's license & graduating early.
Plans after high school: Planning to join the workforce.
We would also like to recognize Patty Rodriguez for her contributions as a News-Gazette High School Confidential correspondent!
We would like to recognize Jacob Butler and Jordan Melton for their contributions as Douglas County Election Judges.
I wanted to send out a few reminders about iPad returns that will occur next Tuesday and Wednesday. Please follow these steps prior to coming to turn in your student(s) iPad and other tech items. These instructions are for all grade levels. I've included a picture for reference.
1. be sure students are not logged into iTunes on their iPad. Most students will not be logged into iTunes, but some of the upper grades might me.
2. If there is no sticker on the iPad with the student name, please tape a paper to the device with the student name on it if possible.
3. place both parts of the charger (the cord and the wall adapter) in a ziplock bag with the student name and current grade year on it.
4. place the iPad and the baggie with the charger in a large ziplock bag or brown paper bag with the student name and current grade year on the outside of the bag.
5. Jr. Sr. High students please leave your Apple Pencil in the slot on your iPad case.
6. If iPads are broken in any way, please email me and let me know what the issue is. jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com
At this point you should be ready to turn in iPad's to school. I appreciate your help with this process and if you have any questions please email jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Dale Still
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Cecilia Medina
My favorite memory during high school: Having fun with friends.
Activities or hobbies: Spending time with friends and family.
Plans after high school: I plan to join the workforce.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Joseline N. Gauna
Activities during high school: Rider Nation - 1 Year
My favorite memory during high school: FFA Ag Olympics assemblies.
Plans after high school: To get my certificate/associates in Medical Coding and Billing.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Mariana Corona
Activities during high school:
NAHS: 3 years
Tri-M: 3 years
Drama: 4 years
Scholastic Bole: 1 year
AFS: 1 year
My favorite memory during high school: Watch my classmates violently throw up after the milk chugging contest.
Plans after high school: Stuck between 4-year university, 2-year community college, and trade school.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Landon Beau Smothers
Activities during high school: Football- 4 years and Baseball- 3 years
My favorite memory during high school: Touchdown against Tri-County.
Activities or hobbies: Hunting, fishing, and farming.
Plans after high school: Study Ag Production and Management at Lakeland College and then plan to pursue a career in agriculture.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Pedro E. Gauna
Activities during high school: AFS-4 years, FFA-3 years, Football-4 years, Track-4 years, Baseball-1 year, Basketball-1 year
My favorite memory during high school: Playing dodgeball at the fourth quarter celebration.
Plans after high school: I plan to attend Parkland College and get involved in their agriculture program or kinesiology program.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Selena Shambarger
Activities during high school: AFS (4 years), FFA (4 years), Drama Club (2 years), Basketball (2 years), and Volleyball (1 year)
Favorite memory during high school: My favorite memory during high school was going to watch the boys in my class play football on Friday nights.
Activities or hobbies: Working out, taking my dogs on car rides, hanging out with friends, watching YouTube, and binge watching shows.
Plans after high school: As an early graduate of the Class of 2020, I continued my education of the spring semester at Parkland College. My plan is to continue attending Parkland College to complete the rest of my general education courses in the fall semester of 2021. I then plan on transferring to the University of Illinois's College of Media to pursue a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Ivan Garza
Activities during high school: Football-4 years
Baseball-2 years
Track-1 year
FFA,FCCLA,NAHS,AFS- 1 year
Favorite memory during high school: Pre game during football.
Plans after high school: Parkland College, Mathematics and secondary education, College Baseball.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Dallas Sisk
Activities during high school: Golf for 4 years and baseball for 4 years.
Favorite memory during high school: Winning the golf conference championship.
Activities or hobbies: Computers
Plans after high school: I plan to study engineering and chemistry at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Carolina Silguero
Activities during high school: Band for 4 years
Favorite memory during high school: When I celebrated my birthday with all of my teachers and staff and being on the field with my band and in my uniform.
Activities or hobbies: Spending time with my family.
Plans after high school: I’m currently attending Parkland Collage to major in graphic design.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Hannah Mulligan
Activities during high school: Drama Club - 4 Years; Art Honor's Society - 4 years
Favorite memory during high school: I loved when our class competed and won at the different assemblies. I particularly enjoyed the milk-chugging contest this year during ag-week.
Activities or hobbies: I enjoy creating abstract art, music and writing. I also enjoy photography and film.
Plans after high school: I plan to attend Parkland majoring in art and creative writing and eventually continuing to a 4-year university.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Cynthia Galvan
Activities during high school: AFS: 3 years , FCCLA: 3 years, NAHS: 2 years, Community Service: 1 year, FFA: 1 year, Rider Nation: 1 year.
Favorite memory during high school: My favorite memory during high school would probably have to be getting to go on a senior trip with my closest group of friends.
Activities or hobbies: I like hanging out with my friends and family.
Plans after high school: I will be taking a year off to save up money. Then I will continue my education at Parkland College to study Criminal Justice and hope to one day become an FBI Agent.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: David Garcia
Activities during high school:
Baseball- 3 years
Football- 2 years
Favorite memory during high school: Playing against Tuscola in football my senior year.
Plans after high school: I plan to attend Parkland College for 2 years then transfer to University of Illinois- 2 years.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Natalie Pruittt
Favorite memory during high school: Being with my friends.
Plans after high school: I will attend Lake Land College and major in Psychology Human Services.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Diego Perez
Activities during high school:
Track 4 years
Football 3 years
Basketball 1 year
NHS 3 years
AFS 4 years
Favorite memory during high school: Going to NYC with all of my best buds.
Activities or hobbies: Work and playing soccer at the park with my friends.
Plans after high school: Go to Parkland then transfer to SIUC for the PTA Program.
Senior Spotlight
Name: Virginia Cabrera
Favorite memory during high school: My favorite memories in high school was attending the quarter celebrations.
Activities or hobbies: I enjoy working at Arcola Health Care.
Plans after high school: I plan to continue my studies at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in the healthcare field.
Senior Spotlight
Name: Jakob Sullivan
Activities during high school: Football 4 yrs. Track 3 yrs. FCCLA 1 yr. Rider Nation 1 yr.
Favorite memory during high school: Laughing so hard I almost threw up in Spanish class.
Plans after high school: Lakeland 2 yrs transfer to SIUE for business 2 yrs.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Ivan Franco
Activities during high school:
Football - 4 years
basketball- 4 years
track-4 years
Baseball- 1 year
AFS- 4 years
Favorite memory during high school: Being able to go with my best friends to New York.
Activities or hobbies: Go to the park, hang with friends, and fish.
Plans after high school: Eureka College to major in Kinesiology and play football.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Myles Bott
Activities during high school: Arcola Bands (4 years), Tri-M (4 years), NHS (2 years), Scholastic Bowl (2 years), AFS ( 2 years), Student Council (1 year).
Favorite memory during high school: Our summer trip for band when we went to Nashville.
Activities or hobbies: I take private saxophone and guitar lesson. I also enjoy playing with sound and recording equipment that allows me to alter and record my instruments.
Plans after high school: I plan to major in Audio Engineering Technology and Jazz Studies at either Purdue, University of Illinois or Eastern Illinois University.
Mañana Lunes, 4 de Mayo los maestros usaran el dia para planear. No es requerido que los estudiantes se conecten o se hagan check in. Aprendizaje de Remoto continuara el Martes, 5 de Mayo.
#DecisionDay2020
Happy National School Principals Day! A big Thank You to Mrs. Sigrist for your guidance, dedication, support, and love you have for our students, staff, and families!
Even through times of difficulty, you guide with confidence.
Thank you for being the best!
-Christy and Debbie
We will be turning the lights on tonight at the football field to honor our seniors and all frontline workers! 8-8:20pm
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Braedyn Edwards
Activities during high school: Tri-M Music Honor Society (4 years, President 3 years), Student Council (4 years, Treasurer 1 year), AFS (4 years, Chief of Staff 1 year), Scholastic Bowl (4 years, Unofficial Co-Captain 1 year), National Honor Society (3 years), Drama Club (3 years), Jazz Band (2 years), and Baseball (2 years)
Favorite memory during high school: If I could take all of my memories from the Six Flags Leadership Days I went to with the Student Council and mold them into one memory, that would be my favorite memory during high school.
Activities or hobbies: For the past three years, I have been a Junior Counselor for the Illinois Association of Junior High Student Councils Summer Leadership Camp.
Plans after high school: Following high school, I plan to attend Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. There, I will major in Computer Science and minor in Music. After obtaining my Bachelor's degree, I plan on relocating to Washington state and eventually pursuing graduate degrees.
We miss and love all of our students!
https://youtu.be/O3L9MqjyE9A
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Cameryn Dulaney
Activities during high school: Choir, Softball, and Winterguard
Favorite memory during high school: My favorite memory during high school is my sophomore year homecoming.
Activities or hobbies: Fishing, drawing, poetry, and hanging out with friends.
Plans after high school: I have a plan on going into the workforce right after high school.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Joshua Mathias
Activities during high school: FFA, Student Council, NHS, Chorus.
Favorite memory during high school: The FFA Petting Zoo.
Activities or hobbies: 4-H, youth group, CrossFit, hunting and fishing.
Plans after high school: Attend Jr college and major in AG sales.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Miguel De La Garza
Activities during high school: Community service and maintenance.
Favorite memory during high school: The memories in football and basketball.
Activities or hobbies: Soccer and Work
Plans after high school: Going to parkland for automotive technology.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Mason Myers
Activities during high school:
Football
Student Council
National Honor Society
National Art Honor Society
Favorite memory during high school: Charging out onto the field for the last time with my team, fans cheering, and drum-line leading us out.
Activities or hobbies: Practicing my graphic design skills
Lifting when I can
Hanging out with friends
Plans after high school: My plan after high school is to attend Eastern Illinois University and major in Graphic Design.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Ben Crane
Activities during high school: Football 4 years, Basketball 4 years, Track 4 years, Drama Club 4 years, AFS 4 years, National Honor Society 3 years, Modern Music Masters (Tri-M) 3 Years, National Art Honor Society 3 years.
Favorite memory during high school: Football vs. Tuscola 2019
Activities or hobbies: SWAT (Students With A Testimony)
Plans after high school: I plan to study Journalism at the University of Illinois.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Elayna Tristan
Activities during high school:
NAHS- 3 years
Choir- 1 year
AFS- 1 year
Favorite memory during high school: Football games
Activities or hobbies outside of school: Work, spending time with friends/family, and
photography.
Plans after high school: Working
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Joahan Castro
Activities during high school:
4 years of Baseball
3 years of Football
2 years of FFA
Favorite memory during high school: Playing baseball games.
Activities or hobbies outside of school: Working
Plans after high school: I plan to study at Parkland Community College for 2 years to major in Automotive Industrial Engineering.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Alexia Guajardo
Activities during high school: NHS, NAHS, and Drama.
Favorite memory during high school: I love decorating the hallway for homecoming every year. It’s always fun spending time with your friends and decorating the school even if it got a little stressful sometimes.
Activities or hobbies outside of school: I love to draw. I spend time as much time as I can to practice and get better. Other than that, I enjoy reading and riding my bike around town when the weather is nice.
Plans after high school: I plan to move to Colorado to attend Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. There, I will learn how to animate and use those skills to make cartoons.
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Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Jordan Melton
Activities during high school: National Honor Society, Student Council, Scholastic Bowl, Track, Football, Drama Club, AFS.
Favorite memory during high school: Setting the 4x100 meter relay record at the Tuscola Freshman/Sophomore meet.
Activities or hobbies outside of school: Spending time with friends and family.
Plans after high school: I will attend Augustana College where I’ll plan to continue my track career and double major in secondary education and science.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Aileen Acosta
Activities during high school: AFS
Favorite memory during high school: My favorite memory from high school was the seniors last tailgate for homecoming.
Activities or hobbies outside of school: I’ve been working on writing my own book.
Plans after high school: My plans after high school is to attend Parkland College.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Emma Mann
Activities during high school: Cheer and AFS
Favorite memory during high school: My favorite memory is cheering senior night and my community service class.
Activities or hobbies outside of school: Work and hang out with friends.
Plans after high school: I’m going to EIU for nursing.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Chloe Ingram
Activities during high school: I participated in volleyball, Basketball, Track, Cheerleading, AFS, and Drama Club.
Favorite memory during high school: When Rocie almost got her purse stolen in NYC.
Activities or hobbies outside of school: I work at Carriage Crossing, and talk to Lizzie Budd on FaceTime because I miss her.
Plans after high school: I plan to attend a two year college to pursue a degree in the medical field.
As an alternative, The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show and Carman from 104.3 The Party will be hosting a free Virtual Prom on Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 7pm to 10pm on 104.3 the Party, streaming at 1043theparty.com, our free app, 1043theParty and Alexa. Their Virtual Prom is for all students no matter the status of their school’s prom. Also, any high school student who sends in a song request will be in a drawing to win a free iPad.
This link will explain the Virtual Prom in more details. https://www.1043theparty.com/2020/04/01/party-prom/
As we still experience power issues at the field, our spirits remain positive! Again, we will not be able to light up the field, but our seniors and people who are on the frontlines are in our thoughts! Hoping to be able to do it next week!! Stay strong and positive!
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Taylor Spelman
Activities during high school: Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Cheerleading, Softball, NHS, AFS, Community Service, and Social Media Team.
Favorite memory during high school: Homecoming!
Activities or hobbies outside of school: Hanging out with my family and friends, playing with my dog, going on runs, and eating.
Plans after high school: I will be attending Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to major in nursing.
✨Senior Strong Spotlight ✨
Name: Emma Johns
Activities during high school: Rider Nation (3 years) and Drama ( 2 years).
Favorite memory during high school: Definitely all of the pep assemblies.
Activities or hobbies outside of school: Hanging with my friends, just enjoying life :)
Plans after high school: I am currently attending the Cosmetology Program at LakeLand College. Then I will pursue my nursing career to be an RN.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Rocio Gomez
Activities during high school: I have participated in basketball, volleyball, cheer, Student Council, Rider Nation, NHS, AFS, and Drama club.
Favorite memory during high school: My favorite memory is attending the Six Flags field trip towards the end of the year.
Activities or hobbies outside of school: I enjoy hanging out with my friend, making tiktoks, and working at DQ.
Plans after high school: I will be attending Eastern Illinois University to major in Human Services Program Administration.
Thank you to our cafeteria staff and helpers for continuing to serve our families during this time of uncertainty.
Drop a “💜” in the comments to show how much we appreciate them!
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Jersey Rodriguez
Activities during high school: AFS, NHS, NAHS, FCCLA, Rider Nation, Track, Volleyball, Cheer.
Favorite memory during high school: The AFS trip to New York.
Activities or hobbies outside of school: Hanging out with my friends.
Plans after high school: Attend LakeLand College for cosmetology and then continue my education in the medial field and hopefully become a pediatrician.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Rosa Hardin
Activities during high school: Volleyball, Choir, Tri-M, Rider Nation, and FFA.
Favorite memory during high school: My favorite memory during high school were the Christmas celebrations.
Activities or hobbies outside of school: Hang out with friends and familly.
Plans after high school: I plan to attend Illinois State University as undecided, but I'm leaning more towards History Education.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all of the secretaries who go above and beyond to make Arcola Jr./Sr. High School run smoothly each day: Jenny Frichtl, Christy Johns, Debbie Diaz, Randi Vandeveer and Eloisa Leal. A special shout out to the two ladies I get to work with in the high school office each day! You are the best!
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Derek Tuttle
Activities during high school: Golf (3 years)
Favorite memory during high school: Endless student section antics.
Activities or hobbies outside of school: Golf
Plans after high school: 4 Year Pre-Pharmay program then pharmacy school.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Jacob Butler
Activities during high school: Golf (4 years), Basketball (4 years), Track (4 years), AFS (4 years), NHS (3 years), Drama Club (4 years), Student Council (4 years, President for 1 year), Class president (2 years), FCA (2 years), SWAT (3 years), Tri-M (3 years), band (4 years).
Favorite memory during high school: Constantly being with the people I grew up with and my best friends, being surrounded by people who made me the best version of myself I could be.
Activities or hobbies outside of school: Soccer, playing piano, mission trips.
Plans after high school: Attend a 4 year university to major in Middle Grades Education and minor in Spanish.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Austin Hopkins
Activities during high school:
FFA: 4-years; President 1½ years
Football: 4-years; Team Captain 3-years
Basketball: 4-years
Track & Field: 4-years
NHS: 3-years
4-H: 10 years
Class Officer: Vice-President 1-year
AFS: 3-years; Vice President of Registry 1-year
Favorite memory during high school: Beating Argenta-Oreana 43-6 during my senior year.
Activities or hobbies outside of school:
4-H: 10 Years
Multiple community service activities
Shown Swine (pigs): 10 years
Plans after high school: Attending Eureka College or ISU to study Environmental Science and Business administration.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Astrid Obregon
Activities during high school:
Volleyball: 4 years
Cheer: 3 years
AFS: 4 years
Drama: 4 years
NHS: 3 years
NAHS: 2 years
Rider Nation: 2 years
Class Officer: 2 years
Favorite memory during high school: Going to everyday Friday night football game!
Activities or hobbies outside of school: Spending time with my friends.
Plans after high school: I will be attending Parkland College for 2 years, majoring in nursing, then transfer to a university.
Best Bed Head: Myles Bott
Best Rider Spirit- Victoria Schuman
Let's take a minute to Congratulate our senior surprise winners!
First Entry: Mason Myers
Best Reaction: Braedyn Edwards
Best Bed Head: Myles Bott
Best Rider Sprit: Victoria Schuman
We had almost 20 teachers & staff members help with deliveries this morning. It was so touching, and amazing for so many to offer to help. Especially so early in the morning! Hope our seniors felt loved today!
If you drive by a seniors home, honk to show your support.
#INTHISTOGETHER
#CLASSOF2020
Unfortunately due to power issues, we will not have the opportunity to turn the lights on tonight for our seniors. We are still thinking about all of them as well as the ones on the frontlines. Stay safe and positive, Rider Country!
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Brock Shonkwiler
Activities during high school: Baseball, Football, and AFS
Favorite memory during high school: Baseball games and practice. Having fun and just enjoying the game.
Activities or hobbies outside of school: Hanging out with friends, playing video games.
Plans after high school: Attend Lakeland Community College in the Ag program.
Another great video by Mitchel Myers. This is a tribute to Spring Sports. We miss our athletics!!
https://youtu.be/BESSxtBQa5U
Thanks to Mitchel and Mason Myers for this awesome video for the class of 2020. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/O0kUpmJSEDE
“Be the Light Movement “ because together we can accomplish anything!
Senior Strong 💜
Arcola will be joining schools around the country In turning the lights on to honor our seniors tonight at 8:20 PM. The lights will remain on for 20 minutes. 8:20 PM is 2020 military time. Feel free to come park and stay in the car to enjoy this.
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Selah Brimner
Activities during high school: Dance Team for three years, Musical for two years, Drama for one year, FFA for one, NHS for three years, Cheer for one year, and track for one year.
Favorite memory during high school: My favorite memory was Senior Night at the basketball game when we got our “Spirit Animals” from our cheer coach and I felt the love from my teammates and coaches as we had our final hoorah together as a squad.
Activities or hobbies outside of school: I have a passion for dancing and have been dancing since I was three years old. In addition, I love spending time with my family and participating in church activities.
Plans after high school: I plan to attend Anderson University in Indiana. I want to study Social Work and have thought about becoming a foster mother.
Click here to have access to an Arcola Putple Tider profile picture!! https://www.facebook.com/379886238866290/posts/1342901245898113/
Senior Strong Spotlight
Name: Donte Galvan
Activities during high school: AFS, FFA, and Baseball.
Favorite memory during high school: Winning 3 years in a row for Ag Olympics or going to National Convention for FFA.
Activities or hobbies outside of school: Lots of soccer.
Plans after high school: Go to Parkland then transfer to EIU in pursue the field of Kinesiology.
Senior Spotlight
Name: Lyssa Madlem
Activities during high school: Volleyball, Softball, AFS, Drama Club, NAHS, FCCLA, Rider Nation, and Community Service.
Favorite memory during high school: Being able to go to CEO each morning with great friends.
Activities or hobbies outside of school: Hanging with friends and playing with my sisters.
Plans after high school: I plan on going to ISU to major in Business Administration and hopefully open my own bakery.
La informacion en español sobre Aprendizaje Remoto estara disponible en unos momentos.
The Arcola School District has posted the Remote Learning Plan at the following link http://www.arcola.k12.il.us/article/223841?org=arcola-cusd. Each building will be sharing building-specific information later today.
If you ordered track apparel from the fundraiser, it will be available for pickup at the high school entrance from 10am-noon on Friday. This will be drive up only. Please do not exit your vehicle. Coaches will be there to hand out to you. Stay safe!!
Senior Spotlight
Name: Hector Ruiz
Activities during high school: NAHS
Favorite memory during high school: Christmas Celebration
Activities or hobbies outside of school: Video games and art
Plans after high school: Parkland college for two years then transfer to the University of Illinois.
Senior Strong Spotlight ✨
Name: Gabriella Hopkins
Activities during high school: Class President (12th), Student Council (12th), Class Treasurer (11th)
Favorite memory during high school: Prom 2018! It was my first prom and favorite prom! It was a time to have fun with friends and my boyfriend and dance all night! Then stay up until the next morning to go to six flags! That was my first time going to six flags and is when I discovered I did not like roller coasters! I still had lots of fun though and is my favorite memory from high school!
Activities or hobbies outside of school: I spend most of my time outside of school working at DQ making ice cream!
Plans after high school: After high school I plan to attend Parkland College where I hope to join the nursing program and become a Registered Nurse. After that I plan to do some extra schooling to become a Psychiatrist Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I hope to still live in Arcola throughout my schooling and start my own family as well!
What a great time getting to see our students from afar. Thank you to our fire and police departments for supporting our parade of cars! Happy Friday!!
It’s also wear purple for Virtual Spirit Week today. Don’t forget to send in your pictures. 💜
Mark your calendar; set your alarms! Our district staff will be participating in a PARADE OF CARS to greet students from afar because 1) we miss you; 2) we want to show our unity as a district and community. Our fire and police departments will even escort us!
Look for us this FRIDAY, MARCH 27th starting at 10:00 AM! Wave from your windows or step out on the porch. If you do not live along the route, you are encouraged to drive or walk to the route. (Just remember social distancing and either remain in your vehicles or stay at least 6 feet apart from others.)
We can't wait to see our kids!
Un desfile de coches. Marca tu calendario, y programa tu alarma! El personal del distrito participará en un desfile de coches para saludar a los estudiantes desde lejos porque 1) te extrañamos; 2) queremos mostrar nuestra unidad como distrito y comunidad. Nuestros departamentos de policía y bomberos nos escoltarán!
Búscanos este viernes, 27 de marzo comenzando a las 10 de la mañana! Saluda de tu ventana o sal al porche. Si no vives a lo largo de la ruta, puedes caminar o manejar a la ruta. (Solo recuerda distanciamiento social y quédate en tu coche o permanece al menos 6 pies de distancia de los demás.)
Estamos listos de ver a nuestros estudiantes!
Introducing..
Name: Victoria Schuman
Activities during high school: Track for 3 years, AFS for 3 years, Rider Nation for 3 years.
Favorite memory during high school: Track meets
Activities or hobbies outside of school: Running and Youth group
Plans after high school: Take a year off and expand my business then go to Lincoln Christian University to become a early education teacher.
Senior Strong Spotlight ✨
Name: Hugo Garza
Activities during high school: Football: 4 years
Basketball: 4 years
Track and Field: 3 years
AFS: 4 years
FFA: 3 years
Favorite memory during high school:Winning Ag Olympics three years in a row.
Activities or hobbies outside of school: Hang with friends.
Plans after high school: Attend Eureka College to major in Kinesiology and play football.
What’s your family up to today?
Tomorrow is wear red, white, and blue! 👀
Up next..
Name: Patricia Rodriguez
Activities during high school: Volleyball- 2 years, Color Guard- 2 years, Basketball- 3 years, AFS- 4 years, FCCLA- 3 years, Track and Field- 1 year, Social Media Team- 2 years
Favorite memory during high school: Going to football games with my friends.
Activities or hobbies outside of school: CEO
Plans after high school: I plan on attending Parkland College to study Marketing and then transferring to The University of Illinois to finish my career!
Let’s learn a little more about the class of 2020. Up first ...
Name: Erika Vandeveer
Activities during high school: I participated in softball, cheer, AFS, Rider Nation, FFA, and NHS.
Favorite memory during high school: My favorite high school memory is of going to New York for the AFS senior trip.
Activities or hobbies outside of school: I go to work and babysit my cousins.
Plans after high school: To attend Southeast Missouri State University and study environmental science.
Mark your calendar; set your alarms! Our district staff will be participating in a PARADE OF CARS to greet students from afar because 1) we miss you; 2) we want to show our unity as a district and community. Our fire and police departments will even escort us!
Look for us this FRIDAY, MARCH 27th starting at 10:00 AM! Wave from your windows or step out on the porch. If you do not live along the route, you are encouraged to drive or walk to the route. (Just remember social distancing and either remain in your vehicles or stay at least 6 feet apart from others.)
We can't wait to see our kids!
Because on Tuesdays we wear our favorite pj’s.
Wednesday- snap a family selfie and send it to ddiaz@arcolaschools.com
Juniors and Seniors - The Chamber of Commerce has made the tough decision to cancel the scholastic recognition dinner which was scheduled for April 19. Those students who qualify for the honor will receive certificates in the mail at a later date.
Please remember to practice social distancing! Stay safe and healthy.
Seniors: embrace your feelings, have hope, and don’t forget the journey you took to get you here. Keep working!
Dear Class of 2020:
Based on the “shelter-in-place” announcement, schools will be closed through April 7. I will be providing more updates to everyone once we know more specifics. We will be continuing to provide meal service to families that need it. Contact dgood@arcolaschools.com to add meals.
Hey Arcola Jr./Sr. High students, teachers, and staff, listen up! We’re having our first Virtual Spirit Week starting Tuesday, March 24th. See the details below and let the fun begin! Spread the word and share away! Go Riders! 💜
Sophomore athletes- Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center has cancelled the heart scans for March 28th. This will be rescheduled at a later date.
Just a reminder that the 8th grade Career Conference on April 2nd has been cancelled.
Consolidated Communications is coming through for our students during these challenging times. Please see the flyer attached for their offer of 2 free months of Internet for students that currently do not have access to Internet at their home.
https://5il.co/dwk1
As of right now, both the elementary and high school offices will be staffed from 8 to 11 am and 12 to 3 pm daily with the exception of spring break days (March 19, 20 and 23) and of course weekends. Call if you need assistance. Also, teachers can be reached by email.
If students forget their Gmail password during this closure, please email Mrs. Hohlbauch (jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com) and she can respond back with your password.
This is a reminder that the Arcola School District will be providing daily meal service for students during the mandated school closure. Meals will be provided daily each day of the week (not weekends) from Tuesday, March 17 through Monday, March 30. We STRONGLY recommended you sign up for this service by completing this form https://forms.gle/eivDpGc33B5RE55z5. If you do not sign up and suddenly need meals, come anyway. Meals can be picked between 10 am and 11 am each day. You will simply pull up to the junior high/cafeteria entrance off of Washington Street and the meals will be provided to you. If you cannot pick up the meals, be sure to indicate that on the form. On March 17, students will receive breakfast and lunch for Tuesday, the 17th and breakfast for Wednesday, the 18th. Each day following, they will receive lunch for that day and breakfast for the following day. If you have any questions regarding meal service contact Diane Good at dgood@arcolaschools.com or call at 217-268-4963.
Just to clarify Jr. Sr. High students and parents only need to come to the school if they need to pick up something for the school they will need over closure. It is not required that you come in.
Dear Arcola Community. All school district facilities will be closed to the community beginning at 12:01 am on Tuesday, March 17 through 11:59 pm Monday, March 30.This includes all work out facilities
Based on recent developments with confirmed cases in neighboring counties and testing being done in our county, we have made the decision to cancel school for students tomorrow, Monday, March 16. Staff will report for a regular day of work. In addition, the building will be open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for students and parents to come and pick up any items that will be needed over break. You will need to check into the office upon arrival. We recommend that a limited amount of people come to the building to collect materials. Again, there are no confirmed cases in Douglas County but we are trying to do our part to prevent the spread of the virus. I will be posting more information tonight regarding learning activities over the mandated school closure.
Seniors-- The local scholarship applications are still due by Wednesday (3/18). You may either turn them in at school tomorrow or submit them electronically through the Class of 2020 Google Classroom through Wednesday. Contact Mrs. Mendez with questions.
Arcola Superintendent Tom Mulligan recently posted an update for families related to the school closure and the school district’s plans. Click on this link for access to the message: http://www.arcola.k12.il.us/article/209820?org=arcola-cusd
Dear Families,
The Arcola School District is planning to provide daily meals of breakfast and lunch for students that need that service during the mandated school closure (March 17 through March 30) during the week days. If you would like to take advantage of that service, please complete the Google form below. We will follow-up with more details on Monday.
https://forms.gle/eivDpGc33B5RE55z5
The Arcola High School Drama Club play scheduled for this weekend will go on as planned.
The Governor of Illinois has announced a forced school closure for all schools in Illinois beginning Tuesday, March 17 through March 30. We will provide updates as they become available.
Arcola School District Statement on Coronavirus. https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-arcola-cusd/articles/arcola-school-district-statement-on-coronavirus
It’s show week!
The Arcola High School Drama Club proudly presents Back to the 80s! It’s a parody of Back to the Future with a ton of other 80s references sprinkled throughout the show. (Hints: The Golden Girls, Ferris Bueller, and Ghostbusters make appearances!)
An amazing group of student actors and crew members have been working incredibly hard to make this show come together, so you don’t want to miss it!
Come out and enjoy a fun and hilarious show—plus awesome musical selections and really big hair!
Saturday, March 14 at 7 pm
Sunday, March 15 at 2 pm
Arcola High School
$5 adults // $3 students
Please feel free to share this post to spread the word and bring in a larger audience to support our talented kids!
We will be administering the mandatory Illinois Science Assessment to Juniors on Tuesday 3/10 and to 8th graders on Wednesday 3/11. Please contact the school with questions.
Career Spotlight: Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRkyvGec9RbG7JrrFGCVrBRU4VkBn_NvzubNOGmqwMckMznnZ0-CEBtWKbFdXqlJ3US3fF-XAhzOXlP/pub
Thank you to Sam Crane, a 2018 Arcola graduate, for coming to talk to our students about your experience at West Point!
It's a beautiful day to tour SIUE!
Come out Saturday night and support the Sports Boosters at their Glow Bingo event.
Reminder to the juniors going to SIUE tomorrow: The bus leaves at 6:30am. Help each other out and send reminders and wake up calls. The forecast currently says 51 and cloudy for Edwardsville, so dress appropriately.
I want to thank everyone that supported the Arcola Arctic Angels Special Olympics Polar Plunge this year. There was 18 participants that raised money and 15 of those plunged today that (was students and staff combined). We raised a total of $3065. What an awesome job. The water temperature was 38* today! Congratulations and thank you team!
High School girls basketball taking in the 1A basketball games today in Bloomington.
Rider Nation learning and growing at Jostens Renaissance Regional Conference. They're always looking for fun ideas, new connections, and motivation to improve the climate and culture of our school.
Senator Rose Youth Advisory Council in Springfield today.
Congratulations to the Rotary Seniors of the Month of January- Rocie Gomez and Chloe Ingram!
Jackpot Cash Raffle - The Juniors are selling Jackpot cash tickets to raise money for Post Prom. Tickets are $20 each and we are only selling 200 tickets. Their will be 5 winners - 1st - $1,000, 2nd - $500, 3rd - $250 - 4th $150 and 5th - $100. The drawing for winners will be held on April 15th. Reach out to Junior or let me know if you want to purchase a ticket - jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com.
Help us provide a safe post prom for our students.
The Strides Against Hunger Annual 5K & 1 Mile Run will be held on April 18th. This race benefits the Arcola Food Pantry, so please consider participating. The following link contains the entry form for the race. https://5il.co/d69b
We are a little short of reaching our goal of $500 for the Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser. Click the link below to donate towards this great cause. All proceeds go directly to the American Cancer Society.
https://pledgeit.org/arcola-s-libman-high-school-mop-crew-challenge
PLEASE CHANGE YOUR MENUS ON THE 21ST TO BOSCO STICKS INSTEAD OF PEPPERONI PIZZA
Can we just take a moment to thank Rider Nation for their creativity?! Check out their latest idea on promoting a positive school environment for their peers. Also, shout out to Mr. Lugo and NAHS for doing the amazing artwork for our school.
Just a friendly reminder that graduation this year is on a Saturday. Graduation will be held on Saturday, May 23 at 2:00pm.
Scholastic Bowl 20: If you haven't heard yet, our varsity team placed 2nd at the Masonic Academic Bowl, earning $300 for the team! Great work!
Just a reminder the boys basketball game toMorrow is at Arthur with a 4:30 JV start. There is no freshman game
Love is in the air at today at AHS! English I students are speed (book) dating in the media center hoping to find their perfect read!
The JH Girls Volleyball game vs Shiloh tonight has been cancelled. There will be no practice today. However, there's practice tomorrow from 3:00-5:00pm.
Congratulations to Hugo Garza and Jordan Melton for signing their letters of intent this morning. Hugo will be playing football at Eureka College and Jordan will run track at Augustana College.
Mop, Mop, Mop, Mop. Support our team in the Libman High School Mop Crew Challenge benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer! Supporting our campaign is easy, all you have to do is click on the link below to make a contribution. Our very own "mop crew" will perform during halftime of the HS Boys Basketball game vs. Cerro Gordo-Bement on Tuesday, February 18th. Did I mention this is also senior night?!
How does it work?
1. With your help, the team will raise money for Coaches vs. Cancer to benefit the American Cancer Society.
2.The school will then select students to be a part of the "mop crew". They will create a video & perform at halftime.
3. Libman will then select the best video among other schools and award $500 scholarships to the winning crew.
4. Libman will ALSO donate $3,000 to the winning school's athletic program.
This is an awesome opportunity benefiting a great cause as well as our students and school.
https://pledgeit.org/arcola-s-libman-high-school-mop-crew-challenge
Join us for a band fundraiser featuring Arcola's finest musicians. This is an evening of music you won't want to miss!
KayLee Hohlbauch getting interviewed on joining the 1,000 point mark!
The JH Girls Volleyball game vs Martinsville has been cancelled. There will be practice right after school today from 3-5pm.
Congratulations to Kaylee Hohlbauch for reaching a career 1,000 points at last nights basketball game. Kaylee is the 6th Lady Rider in history to have reached 1K. Way to go, Kaylee!
PLEASE CHANGE YOUR MENUS ON THE 21ST TO BOSCO STICKS INSTEAD OF PEPPERONI PIZZA
The High school girls game vs ALAH will be played tonight at 6:00 PM.
JH Volleyball and HS scholastic bowl have both been cancelled for tonight.
Tonight's Girls basketball game at home is on as scheduled! Senior night vs. ALAH. JV @ 6pm
Attention all LPC boys basketball teams playing tonight in Arcola. Be sure to purchase your 50/50 tickets. The pot is $100 right now to split with the winner and Post Prom. With 3 games tonight it should grow a lot more. We also have a few Super Bowl Squares left for $10 each.
#LPCbasketball #safepostprom #showyoursupport
Please see the link below for our part in the Libman Challenge and Coaches vs. Cancer at our home game with Cerro-Gordo Bement on February 18. Please help in our fight against cancer!
https://pledgeit.org/arcola-s-libman-high-school-mop-crew-challenge
Students in Intro to Agriculture, Ag Shop Skills, and Ag Mechanics attended the Midwest Ag Expo and Farm Machinery Show at Gordyville USA in Gifford today. One student said, “I want a career in Ag mechanics, so it was really cool to see all this equipment.”
Congratulations to the Arcola Spelling Bee qualifiers. Participants: Bianca Arguelles, Gracie Haynes, Alex Hawn, Danny Guillion, Raul Guerra, Caylie Kielhorn, Vicente Medina, Cecilia Lozano, Crystal Ramirez, Riley Vazquez, and Alex Hawn.
Congratulations to the winners who will move on to compete at the County Spelling Bee:
1st place- Gracie Haynes
2nd place- Bianca Arguelles
3rd place- Vicente Medina
Alternate- Alex Clabaugh
With 1:18 left in the 3rd it’s Robertson up 36-25 over the Riders.
Calling all Lincoln Prairie Conference boys basketball fans......
Arcola Post Prom is going to switch things up for Friday and Saturday night in regards to the 50/50 drawing. We will sell tickets, 1 for $1.00 or 6 for $5.00, and will draw the winner at halftime of the Championship game Saturday night. The winner need not be present to win, you will fill out your name and phone number on your ticket and we will contact you if you win.
Also, don't forget about our Super Bowl Square raffle. The big game is this Sunday. Squares are $10 each and we are giving away 3 - $100 prizes and 1 - $200 prize.
Be on the lookout for Arcola Post Prom selling 50/50 tickets and Super Bowl Squares Friday and Saturday night.
#LincolnPrairieConference
#Smallschoolsupport
#Safepostprom
Check out the latest Boys Basketball LPC tournament bracket. The Purple Riders will play Friday at 7:30 PM against LSA.
Be sure to get your Super Bowl Squares purchased ASAP. The big game is this Sunday. You can purchase a square at the HS Girls basketball games tonight and Thursday and at the boys LPC tournament in Arcola on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Tickets are $10 each, with 3 $100 winners and 1 $200 winner. You can also contact Jill Hohlbauch - jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com to purchase tickets. I'm including an updated picture of the board (#29 is sold).
Here is the updated schedule for the Boys LPC Basketball Tournament being held here in Arcola. Your Purple Riders will play on Tuesday at 6:30 PM vs. Blue Ridge in the JH Gym.
Congrats to the girls basketball team who won the consolation championship tonight!
Boys Conference Tournament Bracket. Your Purple Riders play on Saturday Jan 25th - 12:30 at Home.
Wow just wow!! Can we take a moment to appreciate Mr. Lugo and his talented students?! What an amazing display of artwork we have in our hallways.
“Be a bush if you can’t be a tree. If you can’t be a highway, be a trail. If you can’t be a sun, be a star. For it isn’t by size that you win or fail . Be the best that you are.”
Powerful words as we remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Congratulations to these athletes. Arcola brought home 2-gold,1-silver, 1-bronze and a fifth today at the Region I Special Olympics basketball skills competition today! Way to go team- I am proud of your hard work! The gold will advance to state in March.
Good luck today to our Arcola School Special Olympics Basketball skills team.
Post Prom will have the new Basketball posters (along with all the fall groups/sports), Super Bowl Squares, and Popsockets on sale at the Boys basketball game tomorrow night. Come out and support the Purple Rider basketball team and Post Prom.
All games tonight for boys basketball have been canceled at Arthur.
Winter Sports and Club Pictures are Friday, January 24th. This includes the following sports: JH Boys Basketball, JH Cheer, JH Volleyball, HS Girls Basketball, HS Boys Basketball, HS Basketball Cheer, and HS Cheerleading Comp. Clubs/Organizations: JH Student Council, Scholastic Bowl, Yearbook, OAV, Chorus, Concert Band, NAHS, FCCLA, Rider Nation, HS Student Council, FFA, NHS, HS Yearbook, AFS, Scholastic Bowl, Concert Band, Tri-M, and Chorus.
**Please have your uniforms ready Friday morning.
Champs!! Great support and performance. Congrats to Okaw Valley on a great game!
7th grade boys are up 33-25. Just under 2:00 left in the game
** NOTE Corrected Bracket **
The Arcola Lady Riders are ranked 4th in the Lincoln Prairie Conference Tournament and will play Saturday @ 11:30 in Villa Grove vs. Cerro Gordo.
Congratulations to our Rotary Seniors of the Month of December: Ivan Franco and Mason Myers.
A shout out to our student-athletes who have an average cumulative GPA of 3.44 through first semester! Way to go!
Special thanks to our Arcola Police Department for all you do!
Please contact Nick Lindsey if interested. Contact info attached.
The Arcola High School Media Center will undergo a transformation this spring to bring the space up to 2020! Access the following link for more exciting details and plans: http://www.arcola.k12.il.us/article/175708?org=arcola-cusd
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.
It’s turkey time! There were 15 turkeys hidden around the building today and here are the lucky winners.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Congratulations to our Fall All-Conference athletes:
(Volleyball) Honorable Mention-Hallee Gauna
(Golf) First Team All-Conference – Jacob Butler and Dallas Sisk
(Football) First Team Wide Receiver- Diego Perez
First Team Wide Receiver- Ivan Franco
First Team Running Back- Austin Hopkins- Unanimous
First Team Offensive Line- Hugo Garza- Unanimous
First Team Offensive Line- Beau Smothers
Second Team Offense Quarterback- Beau Jones
First Team Defense –Defensive Line- Hugo Garza
First Team Defense- Defensive Line- Beau Smothers
First Team Defense- Linebacker- Austin Hopkins
First Team Defense – Defensive Back- Diego Perez
Second Team Defense- Defensive Line- Ivan Garza
Second Team Defense- Skill Position- Pedro Gauna
Second Team Defense- Skill Position- Ivan Franco
First Team Specials- Place Kicker- Ivan Franco
Last week the AHS Physics class participated in the Marshall High School Engineering and Design competition. Austin Hopkins and Ben Crane earned an 8th place trophy in the catapult competition and a 2nd place trophy in the mousetrap car competition. Austin, Ben, and Dallas Sisk placed 8th in the wild card competition. Others participating in the event were Alexia Guajardo and Maiana Corona (toothpick bridge and mousetrap car), Jacob Butler and Ilusha Budd (catapult and gravity-powered car), Cesar Martinez and John Lopez (mousetrap car and toothpick bridge), and Dallas Sisk and Cameron Roberts (catapult and gravity-powered car).
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Winter choir concert has been rescheduled from December 8th to January 19th at 3pm for both JH and HS choir. Location is still TBA.
Career Spotlight: Chefs & Head Cooks
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Happy Thanksgiving week!
The Elks host the annual hoop shoot Saturday, December 14th. The contest is for ages 8-13 at Mattoon Middle School and is free to all contestants. Registration starts at 9:00am. #HoopShoot
Compete, Connect, Succeed
Have you purchased your Football, Volleyball, Cheer, Band, or Golf posters? If not, see Jill Hohlbauch at the girls basketball home game tonight or Tuesday night. She will have the posters with her at her seat in the gym, so come by and buy your poster. $10 each and checks should be made payable to the Class of 2021.
Please keep the Vandalia Community in your thoughts as a result of the tragic car accident on Saturday that took the lives of two students, two adults, and injured one person. The Arcola Jr/Sr High School as well as other area schools will wear red and black tomorrow, Tuesday, November 19th, to show support and condolences. Everyone, please consider participating in showing our support for the Vandalia community.
Career Spotlight: Construction Equipment Operators
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Our local apprenticeship office for this field is accepting applications in January!
The Purple Riders travel to Moweaqua today to take on the Raiders for round 3 of the IHSA playoffs. Come out and show your support Arcola fans! 🏈🏈
#IHSA_IL NFHSNetwork #playoffs #RiderCountry
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/ihsa/gam2a0920fbbb
AHS students had the opportunity today to perform their mock trials at the County Courthouse in the main Courtroom.
It's that time of year again! Make an impact this Christmas and donate to less fortunate children. Arcola High School is collecting new unwrapped toys for ages 0-18. The Marine Toys for Tots drop off location is in the foyer outside the HS office.#holidayspirit #give #ToysforTots #share
Congratulations to the Rotary Seniors of the Month of November: Diego Perez and Pedro Gauna!
Don't forget to get your posters of the following groups: Football, Volleyball, Golf, Cheer, and Band. You can purchase them from Mrs. Hohlbauch at the school for $10 each. Proceeds go to the Class of 2021 Post Prom efforts.
Thank you to the veterans and their families for braving the weather today and joining us in celebration!
A cake cutting ceremony was held during the luncheon to celebrate the United States Marine Corps birthday, with our guest speaker Major Nicole V. Bastian.
Thank you Veterans!
While some schools were closed in observance of Veterans Day, Arcola schools was in session celebrating our Veterans.
Today we’re mindful of all the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve for our country. Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
#standtall
#veteransday
#thankavet
Tonight's JH Girls Basketball game at Findlay has been canceled. There will not be practice.
Career Spotlight: Military Careers
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Happy Veterans Day!
Students: Just a reminder that student parking will be relocated tomorrow morning for the Veterans' Day Assembly! Parking will be on/near the practice field, as directed in the a.m. by StuCo!
The Riders will play in the IHSA quarterfinals in Moweaqua on Saturday at 1:30pm.
Junior high and high school FCA kicking off round 2 of the playoffs with a prayer for success, humble sportsmanship, and our players safety. Let's go Riders!
#fca
#riders
#football
The Class of 2021 Post Prom group will be selling the Fall team posters at the football game tomorrow. They will start selling around 1:00 PM and sell through the 1st quarter. Posters are $10 each and checks must be written to Arcola Class of 2021. Look for them near the new maintenance shed.
The Guidance office will begin registering next year's seniors for classes on Tues., Nov. 12 during PE classes. Click the link for more information.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQAiuvqZ36IG2ofnWodZTJQ27q7JCj_5iEDDiwnzBxrLSmetCJqmf6N1hO-OVTfA_ugZgPit46LNFY1/pub
Career Spotlight: Security Guards & Gaming Surveillance Officers
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQX9u3ef0Sr9PtgSmnmp2PW_tGFL6_PTbbniAm7PAplT1-CQsaikff4qG4ZWR0-Q3CgKkUhGvqmKCoo/pub
Don't forget to get with Mrs. Hohlbauch or Mrs. Klopfleisch to purchase your Football, Cheer, Band, Golf, or Volleyball team posters. They are $10 each. If writing a check, please make it payable to the Class of 2021.
Riders will play at 2pm on Saturday vs. Greenfield at Thomas Bradford field
Final score 42-19 Way to go Arcola 🏈💜
Who’s ready for some Rider football?! Come on out to the Thomas-Bradford field and support the Purple Riders.
If you can’t make it, make sure to listen in on 92.1 The Axe or download myradiolink.com at 1pm for updates on the playoff game vs Tri-County. Let’s go Riders! 💜🏈🏈
Well, they are here. The Fall team/group posters are in and ready to sell. They are $10 each and can be purchased from Mrs. Hohlbauch at the school. Please contact Mrs. Hohlbauch directly to purchase your poster. jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com
The sale of these posters will go to the Class of 2021 Post Prom fundraising efforts.
Thank you to FCA for hosting and providing hot chocolate for our teachers and students this cold morning. What a great way to mingle and kick off the playoffs!
#FCA
#riders
#playoffs
Truman State University (Kirksville, MO) will visit Arcola on Monday, November 4 at 11:30am. See the guidance office for a pass to speak with them.
Arcola FFA hosted a Farmer Appreciation Luncheon last Friday to show our local farmers appreciation for those late nights, early mornings, and long hours. Thank you to Arcola First Bank for providing the meal.
Check out this large group of students heading to the FCCLA members Fall Leadership Meeting.
Career Spotlight: Industrial Engineer
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jWsutukNdX9vXGs2jMaKj87Nqo4Ow6If3aDWLUOAMHI/edit#
The Purple Rider volleyball presented Mills Breast Cancer Institute with a check for $1600 on Friday. This was the team’s biggest donation to date and was made possible through generous donations from local businesses, community members, players, families, and fans. Thanks for all the support and help exceeding our goal.
Greenville University will be at AHS on Tuesday, and SIU-Edwardsville will be here on Thursday to meet with interested juniors and seniors. Come to the guidance office for a pass to meet with either one of these colleges!
Football will play Tri-County Saturday at 1pm at home! It’s playoff time!
Congratulations to 4 of our high school students for being selected to represent Arcola in the District 5 ensembles!
Myles Bott- Senior Band and Jazz Band I (Tenor Sax)
Blaze Rich- Senior Band (Bass Clarinet)
Karina Warfel - Senior Vocal Jazz I (Alto)
Andy Castro- Senior Chorus. (Tenor II)
Way to go!
Did you know there is a TeacherEase app that can keep parents and students informed on grades and attendance. Recently TeacherEase updated their app to include push notifications. Please read the message below from TeacherEase.
We’ve recently been working on mobile apps. In our latest release, we upgraded the iOS TeacherEase parent/student app to receive notifications when events occur in the system (grade is entered, student is marked absent, announcement is sent, etc). Users stay updated without needing to login. To receive notifications, install the TeacherEase app and enable notifications. This release builds upon recent updates allowing the mobile app to stay logged into TeacherEase. After initial login, users can access the app with pin, fingerprint, and/or faceid authentication. If you’re still using Safari on iOS, we’d suggest installing the app -- it’s much more convenient. Link to the app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/teacherease-parents-students/id1232341133
Thank you to all of the families who attended the financial aid presentation last night! We will be offering help on the FAFSA in the library during Parent-Teacher Conferences next week on Wednesday, October 30 until 7pm. Bring the necessary documents.
Football Playoff Apparel 💜🏈
Orders Due by 3pm on Monday 10/28
Pick Up planned for 11/1 after school
You can print order form (https://5il.co/ax8o) or pick up at High School. All orders turned in to HS office or Stacy Shonkwiler. Go Riders!!
Career Spotlight: Advertising, Promotions, & Marketing Managers
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Seniors & Senior Parents: Financial Aid Information Night is this Wednesday, October 23 from 6:00-7:00pm in the high school library. Come learn about your options to pay for college!
Juniors & Seniors: We have 3 college/career reps visiting this week!
-University of Illinois: Tues. 10/22 10:00AM;
-US Army: Tues. 10/22 11:30AM; &
-Lakeview College of Nursing: Fri. 10/25 11:00AM.
Come see the guidance office for a pass!
It was a gorgeous day for our 1st Quarter Celebration!
COMING SOON!!!!!! Fall Team/Group photos will be sold by the Class of 2021 Post Prom Group. More information to follow on how you can go about purchasing, but for now here is a SNEAK PEAK!!!!!
Arcola fans, we have another athlete nominated for Player of the Week- Beau Jones. Simply click on the link and scroll down to the poll to vote. Voting closes at 4:00pm today!
https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/football/vote-for-the-week-football-player-of-the-week/article_d5be8d64-ee22-11e9-9927-0ff7ceaa461f.html#1
Thanks to the help of local businesses, residents, and surrounding community the Arcola Purple Rider Volleyball team will be able to donate $1600.00 to Mill's Breast Cancer Institute in Urbana, IL. We live in a great community that loves to support our school. Here is a picture from last night of the Arcola Volleyball Girls with the Blue Ridge Knights. The Purple Riders beat the Knights in two sets, which made the night even better.
A huge “Thank You” to the Arcola Sports Boosters for their generous donation to Arcola High School Athletics. Pictured above is Angie Miller and Tiffany Roberts presenting a check to A.D Nick Lindsey. The donation will go towards a Free Lap Timing System that’ll benefit all sports.
Today is the Arcola Lady Riders Annual Pink Out Night. Come out and support your Lady Riders and help them raise money to find a cure for Breast Cancer. We will have over 35 items to raffle off. Tickets are 1 for $1 or 30 for $20. Ticket sales will stop at the start of the Varsity game and winners will be announced between the first and second set of the Varsity game. If you can't make it to the game, you can still support this great cause by making a monetary donation by texting MILLS to 71777. For those that don't want to mess with the text, our page can be found at https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/MILLS/JillHohlbauch.
There will be a 2:00pm dismissal for Parent/Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, October 23, and Wednesday October 30. Teachers will be available for conferences from 2:15-7:15 each day. Parents are encouraged to contact the teachers through email or by calling the high school office at 268-4962 opt.2 to set up conferences.
Attention Seniors and Senior Parents: Jake from Herff Jones met with Seniors today and handed out graduation packets. Mark your calendars to see Jake on October 23rd during Parent Teacher Conferences to get your Cap and Gown and any other seniors items ordered. We would like to see all Seniors order their cap and gown on October 23rd. More details are included in the picture.
Career Spotlight: Medical Record & Health Information Technician
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Congratulations to the Arcola High School Marching Band for receiving Best Percussion and 2nd Place overall at the EIU competition.
Congratulations to our Conference Champs! Dallas Sisk was the overall winner and Jacob Butler was runner up. Way to go boys!
Congratulations to our Rotary Seniors of the Month of September- Benjamin Crane and Jordan Melton!
Want to help out the Arcola Purple Rider volleyball team raise money for their Pink Out Night? It can be as simple as texting MILLS to 71777. You can make a donation (gift) at that time. For those that don't want to mess with the text, our page can be found at https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/MILLS/JillHohlbauch. We would appreciate any donation no matter how big or small. Thanks for your support.
It's College Appreciation Day! A Parkland College representative was here today to help our seniors complete their college apps.Bittersweet moment for some of our seniors.
"but it's only October, i'm not ready for this"
-Beau Smothers
Please join us for our Hispanic Heritage Night on October 8th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Click on the link below for more information. https://5il.co/akt2
Seniors! The 2020-21 FAFSA opens tomorrow. Students & parents should check their emails for more information. See below for two financial aid events this month!
Career Spotlight: Technical Writers
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#onetribe
Arcola Jr. Sr. High School showing our support for Sullivan Schools. #onetribe #wearblue
https://youtu.be/98ac-MpdZB8
In light of Friday’s tragedy, the Sullivan School District students, staff, and community members will dress in blue in honor of the elementary student, Tyson Mendoza, who lost his life in the bus accident. Blue was Tyson’s favorite color.
The Arcola School District will wear blue on Monday as well, as a way to show our support.
It takes a village and then some to help heal after such a tragic event. Please, continue to keep everyone involved in your thoughts and join us and other communities by also wearing blue. 💙
The end of the quarter will be here before we know it! Students, here are some things to keep in mind to earn the privilege of attending the PBIS quarterly celebration:
- Attendance rate must be 92% or higher
-No unexcused absences for the quarter
-3 or less tardies for the quarter
-1 or less OFFICE discipline referral for the quarter
-No discipline resulting in late stays, ISS or OSS for the quarter
-No failing grades for the quarter
-Minimum missing assignments for the quarter
You may have the opportunity to earn back the privilege of attending the celebration by completing an intervention plan to improve behavior. See Mrs. Sigrist or Coach Lindsey with any questions.
Dress like you’re on an airplane day winners- Sarah Miller the pilot, Lizzie Budd our passenger traveling to Paris, and Melanie Ponce the flight attendant! Congratulations!
Students who are going to the Construction Trades Expo Thursday, remember: bring money for lunch, wear closed-toed shoes that stay on your feet, and have your legs covered (no shorts, jeans with holes, etc).
We received this message from the York family that they asked us to post to our page. #RidersUnite
Arcola High School Staff,
Nick Lindsey and the Arcola Football Team
Thank you for the kindness and generosity you have shown John York and our Family! We are so grateful and feel so blessed to have such a wonderful support system and friends in this community!
Sincerely,
John York and Family
AHS students in civics are learning about bills in Congress by writing their own. Each bill attempts to create a change in the school that would benefit everyone.
The judges have spoken and todays winners for Tacky Tourist Day are the Seniors: Braedyn Edwards with the coconut bra, Rosa Hardin and the sunblock on her nose, and Jordan Melton who was very original and brought a Polaroid.
It's Homecoming week and Emilio Martinez is our winner for Mondays dress up day: Country (France)
Seniors: EIU will be visiting AHS on Tuesday 9/17! Email Mrs. Mendez or Mrs. Vandeveer to sign up for the meeting, or come see us on Monday.
The Class of 2021 Post Prom group still has Purple Rider popsockets ($10) and Apple Pencil caps ($5) for sale. Please contact Mrs. Hohlbauch if you would like to purchase anything.
Want to help out the Arcola Purple Rider volleyball team raise money for their Pink Out Night? It can be as simple as texting MILLS to 71777. You can make a donation (gift) at that time. For those that don't want to mess with the text, our page can be found at https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/MILLS/JillHohlbauch.
We would appreciate any donation no matter how big or small. Thanks for your support.
Tomorrow is taco night! There's a taco benefit for John York tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 13th at the Arcola Center. Taco benefit will run from 5:00pm until they run out.
$10 for 5 tacos
Don't keep your struggles a secret. Text the word CHOICE to 494949 and receive a text back from a soul medic at Remedy Live. RemedyLive is a 24/7 web and text based chat center that's committed to providing a safe place online for youth to share their struggles anonymously.
You could also visit RemedyLIVE.com for more info.
Did you know there is a TeacherEase app that can keep parents and students informed on grades and attendance. Recently TeacherEase updated their app to include push notifications. Please read the message below from TeacherEase.
We’ve recently been working on mobile apps. In our latest release, we upgraded the iOS TeacherEase parent/student app to receive notifications when events occur in the system (grade is entered, student is marked absent, announcement is sent, etc). Users stay updated without needing to login. To receive notifications, install the TeacherEase app and enable notifications. This release builds upon recent updates allowing the mobile app to stay logged into TeacherEase. After initial login, users can access the app with pin, fingerprint, and/or faceid authentication. If you’re still using Safari on iOS, we’d suggest installing the app -- it’s much more convenient.
Link to the app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/teacherease-parents-students/id1232341133
Career Spotlight: Emergency Management Director
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRv-Y0xOBy3udNGQX27GQIYzwA_NaIo1oiaZpyvLoNVqcvGhoJ1O6uRHhTyQA56mB2IuLwsHF_yoiEo/pub
Former NFL player from the Chicago Bears and motivational speaker, Ray McElroy was at Arcola High School this morning. Among other topics, Ray spoke on peer acceptance, academic excellence, achieving dreams, and consequences of their choices. Mr. McElroy did an amazing job interacting with the students and keeping them engaged.
" You're not born a winner or a loser, but you are born a chooser"
-Ray McElroy
The volleyball game tonight vs. Heritage will be played in the Jr. High gym due to the heat.
Career Spotlight: Maintenance & Repair Workers
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRySyiwP2XCklkGiQ3RDzZdZczKdql_wrmJQ5f_zttwbBGncFV9CPRLR6JsfyjcnOd3YnABO9qUVf5T/pub
Mrs. Mendez hopes that at least one of the Career Spotlights this year sparks your interest!
Help your Purple Riders Volleyball team raise money for their Pink Out Night by purchasing a t-shirt. All money raised will be donated to Mill's Breast Cancer Institute. Orders and payment are due by September 19th.https://5il.co/a1cv
Good morning Rider Nation!
Riders- we are still taking donations for the Cola Wars Food Drive.The EIU Foodbank has partnered up with the Arcola Food Pantry and every $1 that you donate will provide 5 meals to someone in need. Send your donations food/ monetary to the school with your student tomorrow or bring them to the game.
Lets tackle hunger together!
Can’t make it to the Cola Wars game tomorrow? No problem, check out CISportsNetwork.com for a live broadcast .
WCIA-3 will be broadcasting live at Arcola High School tomorrow morning at 6:00am. Come on out and join the football players, cheerleaders, and band for a pep rally!
#COLAWARS
#PURPLERIDERS
Gates will open for tomorrow's game vs Tuscola at 5:30pm
If you ordered a Cola War T-shirt, pick up is tomorrow right after school in the HS foyer.
10th, 11th, and 12th graders are eligible for a trip to the Construction Trades Expo at Lake Land College later this month. If you're interested in learning about anything in the construction industry, sign up with Mrs. Mendez in the guidance office!
We will be holding a special contest at Arcola High School in our efforts to tackle hunger. Students can donate money in honor of your favorite teacher/s. The teacher with the most funds will celebrate with a pie in the face at a short assembly on Friday at 11:20am.
Shout out to our teacher volunteers: Mrs. Hull, Senor Klunick, Mrs. Truex, Coach Reel, Miss Stitt and Coach Lindsey.
**Each $1 raised provides 5 meals. Lets tackle hunger together and win the Cola War food drive!
COLA WARS Food Drive-
The number of meals raiser last week was in the Tackle Hunger game was 16,419. I know that between Arcola and Tuscola we can beat that number.
Support the Purple Riders in our efforts to Tackle Hunger. We will be collecting monetary donations and nonperishable items (Sept.2nd-6th) at the school and the night of the game. All food and funds go to Eastern Illinois Foodbank to support the Arcola Food Pantry. Go to eiufoodbank.org, make a donation, and designate it for Arcola. WCIA/News 3 will announce the winner of the Tackle Hunger match up. #colawars #wcia #eiufoodbank
Purple Rider Fans - This Friday's Cola War game will be broadcast on CISportsNetwork.com, so if you can't make it to the game you won't miss any of the action.
First home game for volleyball tonight vs. Neoga. Come out and support the girls! Freshman at 5pm with JV and Varsity to follow!
Come on Riders, support Arcola nominee Austin Hopkins for player of the week!
Follow the link below:
https://herald-review.com/sports/high-school/football/vote-for-the-week-football-player-of-the-week/article_be5b0a3d-4756-5de5-ad3b-606b78cb175d.html#utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social
Like, vote, and share!
Kicking off our football season with a win 43-6 vs. Argenta-Oreana.
Congratulations Riders! 🏈🏈
#fridaynightlights
#purpleriders
Congrats to girls volleyball who won in 3 tonight! Way to go girls!
COLA WARS Food Drive- Support the Purple Riders in our efforts to Tackle Hunger. We will be collecting monetary donations and nonperishable items the week of Homecoming (Sept.2nd-6th) at the school and the night of the game. All food and funds go to Eastern Illinois Foodbank to support the Arcola Food Pantry.
Go to eiufoodbank.org, make a donation, and designate it for Arcola. WCIA/News 3 will announce the winner of the Tackle Hunger match up.
#colawars
#wcia
#eiufoodbank
Intro to Ag students had a great time and perfect weather at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur on Wednesday!
Don't forget to purchase iPad insurance for your student if they are in 7th - 12th grade. The cost is $15 and the deadline for payment is this Friday.
We just wanted to let all parents know that there was an accident outside the school on Rt 133 and emergency workers are using the school parking lot and practice field to help with the accident. The accident did not involve any of our students, they are simply using our facilities.
Get your Cola War shirts!!!!! The link to the order form is included below.
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Arcola welcomes Elizabeth Robison as new 7th Grade English Teacher. Elizabeth is a veteran teacher that comes to Arcola from the Windsor School District. Elizabeth will primarily be teaching junior high English but she is also certified to teach high school English and will occasionally be teaching a high school class as well. Elizabeth will be teaching right down the hallway from her sister-in-law Carrie Schutzbach! Welcome to Arcola, Elizabeth.
The Guidance Office is ready for another great school year! #arcolaisawesome
Jr. Sr. High Students - don't forget to purchase your iPad insurance. The deadline for payment is the end of August.
Arcola welcomes Emily Henderson as the new 5-12 Band and HS Choir teacher. Emily is a recent graduate of Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL. She grew up in Herscher, Illinois where she was very active in both band and chorus. Emily indicated that she loves the small town feel of Arcola and could immediately see the community support for the fine arts programs here in Arcola. We welcome Emily to the land of the Purple Riders!
Arcola Our Town will happen this Friday, August from 4-8 pm at the Arcola Pavilion. There will be lots of fun for all ages, especially for kids!
Seniors-- If you signed up for online ENG-101 through Parkland but haven't yet turned your dual credit form into the office, please do so ASAP.
We have spots available if any more students are interested. Contact Mrs. Mendez at amendez@arcolaschools.com with questions!
Do you still need to register your student(s) for school? Don't forget we have in house registration today from 3:00 - 7:00 PM for anyone that would like to come in to complete the process.
The updated 2019-2020 School Calendar can be found on the links below.
English - https://5il.co/99w6
Spanish - https://5il.co/99w7
Don't forget we will be holding in-house registration tomorrow August 6th from 7:00 - 9:00 AM and 3:00 - 7:00 PM. During this time you can come into the school and use our computers to complete the registration process for your student(s).
Arcola School District is seeking candidates for the positions of Elementary School Attendance Clerk. Applicants should mail or e-mail letter of application and résumé to: Angie Gentry, Elementary School Principal, 351 W Washington
Arcola, IL 61910; agentry@arcolaschools.com
Please register your athlete for sports as well as school before practices begin Aug 12. Student need a physical, to be registered for school, as well as registered on 8to18.
Here is the link for registering on 8to18: https://arcolahs.8to18.com/accounts/login
We can't stress enough the importance of purchasing iPad insurance for your Jr. Sr. High student. For $15 you could have the peace of mind that all accidental damage will be covered for the 2019-2020 school year, plus other great benefits. Please read the file in the link below for detailed information on our iPad insurance - https://5il.co/8bin. The deadline to purchase this insurance for the 2019-2020 school year is August 31st.
Attention Class of 2019- If you ordered graduation pictures and have not picked them up, please do so asap. The High School Office is open Mon.-Thurs. 8-12; 1-3 and 8-12 on Friday.
Our first official day back in the office and we were welcomed by our band playing the fight song. We are only 13 days away from the first day of student attendance!
Parents- if you haven't already, make sure to register online by logging into your Teacherease account. This will require you to use your login info from previous years. If an account has not been set up, please email Mrs. Hohlbauch jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com and provide your email address, student(s) names, grade level(s), and what children should be linked together.
Visit the Arcola Music Dept. page for more post from our band director Miss Henderson.
“Miss Henderson taking over here! A big part of being in band is knowing how to be an encouraging team player and knowing how to communicate clearly with each other. Each part of the drill and music learned takes communication between everyone on the field to make it all come together. We have been participating in games like the human knot to help us learn to work together.”
Reminder there will be a parent/player meeting tonight at 6pm for high school fall sports in the JH Gym. This includes Golf, Cheer, Football, Volleyball.
Don't forget to purchase iPad insurance for your student(s) in grades 7th - 12th. For only $15 a year you can cover any accidental damage to the iPad. This does not cover the iPad case or the Apple Pencil. iPad insurance must be purchased withing the first 2 weeks of school.
The following link has more information. https://5il.co/7x8h
Correction...the contact email if you need a log in to Teacher Ease is jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com.
If you have not registered your student(s) for the 2019-2020 school year it is simple. Registration can be completed online at teacherease.com. If you do not have a log in for Teacher Ease all you have to do is email jhohlbauch@arcolaschool.com, and provide your email address to link to your student(s). We will also have in house registration where you can complete the process on the computers in our lab. In house registration will be held on August 6th from 7:00 - 9:00 AM and 3:00 - 7:00 PM.
Reminder the varsity 7 on 7 tonight has been moved to St Joe and will start at 5:30. We will leave the school at 4:15
The Arcola School District is seeking candidates for a full-time paraprofessional for the elementary school. This person will be working with students in Grades K-6 doing reading interventions under the guidance of a teacher. Required qualifications include: having a love for children; being dependable; and having either a paraprofessional, teaching or substitute license. For more information on the requirements needed for obtaining a license, go to https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Educator-License-with-Stipulations.aspx. Applicants should mail or e-mail letter of interest to:
Angie Gentry
Arcola School District #306
351 W Washington
Arcola, IL 61910
agentry@arcolaschools.com
2019 Fall Parent Player meeting will be held on July 31st at 6:00 PM. Any student participating in a fall sport must have a parent attend this meeting. Prior to the meeting we encourage parents to complete the sports registration for their athlete at https://il.8to18.com/ArcolaHS. At the meeting we will collect the athletes $20 participation fee and proof of insurance.
Reminder - fall sports practices start August 12th and all athletes must have the following completed and turned in before they can start practice:
- update physical
- registered and paid for school
- provide proof of insurance
- pay the $20 athlete fee
- complete sports registration on 8 to 18
If you have questions please contact the coach for your sport.
Don't forget to get your student(s) registered for the upcoming school year at www.teacherease.com. If you do not have a log in, please email jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com with your email address, your student(s) names, and grade levels they will be in. You do not have to pay online when doing online registration, you can send payment in later or drop payment off to one of the school offices. Free and reduced lunch applications can be found on the school website also. If you have any questions, please contact Jill Hohlbauch at jhohlbauch@arcolaschools.com
We can now begin accepting Free and Reduced Lunch Applications for the 2019-2020 school year. To apply simply fill out the form attached and turn into the school to the attention of Diane Good. You can drop the form off at the High School office, email to dgood@arcolaschools.com, or mail to the school at the address below.
https://5il.co/8c21 - English verison
https://5il.co/8c20 Spanish version
Arcola CUSD #306
Attn: Diane Good
351 W. Washington St.
Arcola, IL 61910
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
Class of 2020: AHS is putting together a section of online dual credit English (ENG-101) through Parkland College. Cost for the class should not exceed $377, not including a textbook. Email Mrs. Mendez at amendez@arcolaschools.com if you're interested!
Youth Camp Forms! Come work with the high school coaches and players while learning the game of football!
Congratulations to Dallas Sisk for making 1st Team All-Conference!