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Big News from the Illinois State Board of Education!
We are thrilled to announce the latest school designations from the Illinois State Board of Education, and our district has some serious reasons to celebrate!
Each year, the state releases its Illinois Report Card, recognizing the hard work and dedication of schools. Here’s how our amazing schools stacked up:
Commendable: A huge round of applause for Aplington Middle School and Centennial on earning the "Commendable" designation! This is a fantastic achievement reflecting their commitment to excellence.
EXEMPLARY: And now, a massive congratulations to Polo Community High School for earning the "EXEMPLARY" designation! This is an elite honor reserved for only the top 10% of all schools in the state.
This incredible recognition is a testament to the hard work of our outstanding students, dedicated faculty, noncertified staff, administration, school board, and supportive community. Congratulations to the High School and the entire District on these great designations!
It's truly a great day to be a Marco!



Our preschoolers recently wrapped up an exciting Pumpkin Investigation packed with hands-on learning and exploration! Throughout this project, students practiced a variety of important skills, from estimation and making hypotheses to graphing and measuring with nonstandard units.
We dove deep into both the external and internal parts of a pumpkin, explored the pumpkin life cycle, and even conducted a sink-or-float science experiment to test our predictions. Along the way, students also strengthened their vocabulary by describing pumpkins with adjectives and sharing their observations with classmates.
To tie art into our investigation, the children created beautiful still-life pumpkin paintings and shape jack-o’-lanterns, showcasing their creativity and understanding of shapes and colors.
It was such a joy to see our young learners so engaged, curious, and excited throughout every activity. Their enthusiasm truly made this pumpkin project a memorable learning experience!









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6th BBB
CANCELLED - Nov 20 @ Byron
ADDED - Nov 4 @ Byron PE Center (team black)
ADDED - Nov 17 @ Byron PE Center (team orange)
7th BBB
ADDED - Oct 29 @ Byron Middle School
ADDED - Nov 12 HOME vs Meridian - 8th practices at Aplington
Reminder: Payoff forms and final payment are due tomorrow by 12:00 PM (Noon).
You have two ways to submit:
Online: Use the link provided above to order and pay.
In Person: Drop off your order form and payment at the high school office.


Veterans Day Program
November 11, 2025
12:45-1:45pm (doors open at 12:15pm)
Centennial Elementary School Gymnasium
Guest Speaker: Patrick McBride
Deadline to Order Playoff Shirts: Thursday, October 23rd. Pickup Date: Friday, October 31st. If you have any questions please contact the high school office at 815-946-3314

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