Arcola Jr. Sr. High School

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! 🍁

Arcola Football Fundraiser - Rider Doormats https://5il.co/navq Orders Due December 1st

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.