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
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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!
