With rain possible this evening, the FFA & FCCLA tailgate has been postponed. A new date will be announced. #PurpleRiders
Arcola Boys’ Basketball Team is Hosting a Youth Camp. Forms will be in the students Friday folders.
Camp will be June 2nd-5th.
1st and 2nd Graders: 12:00-1:00; 3rd and 4th Graders: 1:00-2:30 (Jr. High Gym); 5th and 6th Graders: 1:00-2:30 (High School Gym)
Grades above are for next school year.
Yoder's food from the Sports Boosters sale should be picked up in the AHS foyer Wednesday from 3pm-7pm.
Tuesday's track meet will be at Champaign Central, not at Central A&M.
Saturday's baseball game has been cancelled.
HS Cheer photos have been postponed until a later date.
AHS & Junior High sport team & individual photo schedule:
Monday 3/24 @3:10pm JH gym - 8th grade volleyball team; @3:15pm JH track (team and individuals (outside)
Tuesday 3/25 @3:30 HS gym - HS Cheer team and individuals
Thursday 3/27 @10am JH gym - 7th grade vball team, all JH vball individuals; @11am HS Track (outside)
Athletes will need their uniforms. Pictures begin at the time stated. (The photographer has a schedule to keep.)
On Feb 22,
Some of the Arcola teachers, Special Olympic athletes and a few students went to Effingham Lake Sara for the annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge. Each member needed to raise at least $100 to participate. The Plunge team dressed in orange while the three officers were in their police clothes. The Arcola Arctic Angels (plunge name) raised well over $4297 for Special Olympics. We could not have done this without the help of friends, family and co-workers who support the athletes of Special Olympics. Those who raised their money were: Mrs Coats, Mrs. Cassidy, Mrs Kauffman, Mrs. Humphrey, Zella Bissey, athlete Kassidy Bissey, athlete Amy Irwin, Mykah Gomez, Mrs. Wagoner, Heather Poole, Sheriff Chaplin, Sheriff Deputy Adam Brazzell, SRO Smith, Emma Edwards, Bailey Good, Lauren Spainhour, athlete Alex Rogers-Butcher, athlete Joseline Gauna, Kalvin Brazzell, Lainey Brazzell, Dr Jackson (Tuscola), Shelby Brewer and Ms Beckie (Headrick). Mr Lugo made the awesome banner. The water temp was 33* and the dive team chipped out an inch or more of ice before we could get in the water.
Arcola Special Olympics traveled to Bloomington March 16 for their first powerlifting competition. Four athletes competed and all four brought home gold medals.
Congratulations gentlemen!
The softball game scheduled for today against Leroy has been canceled.
SENIORS: Last call for senior portraits! We will be sending senior pics to the newspapers at the beginning of April. If you haven't sent us one, we will use the school portrait. Email full-resolution photos (not gallery thumbnails) to arcolayearbook@gmail.com .
The baseball game scheduled for Wednesday (March 19th) has been canceled.
Jersey Mikes is doing a Day of giving on March 26. All the proceeds will go to Special Olympics.
Portrait Retakes for JH & HS: Tuesday, February 25
Just a reminder, we will have portrait retakes for JH & HS students tomorrow! Anyone who missed the fall portrait day, has moved in since, or had a problem with their previous portrait, email or see Mrs. Kessler to make sure you are on the retake list! (akessler@arcolaschools.com)
PORTRAIT RETAKES RESCHEDULED! Retakes originally scheduled for Wednesday 2/19 have been rescheduled for Tuesday 2/25 (JH & HS students).
Who loves pizza??
Click the link below to buy yummy Little Caesars pizza and help the Arcola Jr. High Student Council raise money! THANK YOU!
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🏃♂️ Support Arcola Track Teams with New Rider Gear! 🏃♀️
We're excited to launch a fundraiser for the Arcola Jr. High and Arcola High School track teams! Show your Rider pride and gear up for the season with our latest track designs, including cold-weather gear perfect for those early spring meets.
💜 Shop Now & Support Our Talented Athletes! 💜
🔗 High School Store: https://arcolatrack25.itemorder.com/
🔗 Jr. High Store: https://ajhs-track-25.itemorder.com/
🛍️ Deadline to Order: February 23rd – Don’t miss out! Every purchase helps support our amazing track athletes as they train and compete this season.
Go Riders! 💜
Purple Rider Fans our JH Volleyball game on January 28th has been moved to February 12th. We will still have our B game starting at 5pm and 7th grade will start at 6pm.
JH Boys Basketball Individual & Team Photo schedule:
- 7th grade: Wednesday, 1/22 at 3pm (right after school), JH gym
- 8th grade: Thursday, 1/23 at 3pm (right after school), JH gym
Boys should bring:
- Uniform
- Basketball shoes
The photos will be made available (for free) on the Arcola High School Torch's Facebook page when they are ready.