**Attention Students & Families:**
Due to inclement weather, tonight's Homecoming festivities have been relocated to the **school gymnasium**. Events will begin promptly at **6:00 PM**.
**Tonight's Schedule:**
* Dodgeball Tournament
* Guy/Girl Dance
* Athlete Games
* Pie in the Face Finale
**Pie in the Face Fundraiser:**
Help us choose who gets a pie in the face! Donation containers for participating football players and cheerleaders will be set up in the lobby. The football player and cheerleader with the highest donation total in their container will receive a pie in the face to close out the night.
All donations are greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing everyone tonight!
Due to inclement weather, tonight's Homecoming festivities have been relocated to the **school gymnasium**. Events will begin promptly at **6:00 PM**.
**Tonight's Schedule:**
* Dodgeball Tournament
* Guy/Girl Dance
* Athlete Games
* Pie in the Face Finale
**Pie in the Face Fundraiser:**
Help us choose who gets a pie in the face! Donation containers for participating football players and cheerleaders will be set up in the lobby. The football player and cheerleader with the highest donation total in their container will receive a pie in the face to close out the night.
All donations are greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing everyone tonight!
Please join us tomorrow night for our homecoming activities! Activities start at 6pm:
• Powderpuff Football
•Powderbuff Volleyball
•Guy/Girl Dance
•Games
•Bonfire
The Polo Community Unit School District will be hosting Parent/Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, October 7th, and Thursday, October 8th. On October 7th and October 8th, there will be an early dismissal at 2:00 pm. There will be no school on Friday, October 9th, and Monday, October 12th.
As a reminder the high school volleyball game has been rescheduled from Thursday, October 1st to tonight Wednesday, September 30th. with JV starting at 5:00 PM followed by Varsity at 6:00 PM. Also the homecoming festivities that were schedule for tonight September 30th. has been moved to Thursday, October 1st. starting at 6:00 PM on the football field.
Wednesday, September 30th volleyball game against Morrison will be JV starting at 5:00 PM and Varsity starting at 6:00 PM. There will be no Freshman game that night.
Centennial Homecoming dress-up days
We are incredibly grateful for the community’s ongoing support of our CPO fundraisers. These contributions directly benefit our students and school by funding essential programs and events, including Mornings with Moms, Donuts with Dads, the annual Fun Fair, student centennial shirts, classroom materials, and ongoing playground maintenance. Thank you for helping us make these experiences possible!
Forms will go home with our elementary students on 9/24/26
Forms will go home with our elementary students on 9/24/26
Big congratulations to Grace Monaco for taking 3rd place at the NUIC Girls Golf Conference today at Wolf Hollow Golf Course! She shattered her personal best with an incredible round of 89. Marcos Nation is so proud of you, Grace!
September 23rd- This is just a reminder that beginning at 9:00 am, the Polo Community Unit School District will be conducting an evacuation drill at all 3 schools. Please remember this is only a drill.
There will be no 8th grade VB practice today, September 22. 7th grade VB will still be practicing at normal time.
Congratulations to your 2026 Homecoming Court!
Queen Candidates - Hadley Hillison, Chloe Mitchell, Kylieanne Vaultonburg, Mylo Willis, Gracie Woodin
King Candidates - Cooper Dawson, Ethan Dewey, Henry Donaldson, Cayden Engelkes, Mercer Mumford, Eli Perez, Mason Peterson, Jordan Reed, Dylan Reimer, Esteban Salinas, Jackson Willis
Junior Attendants - Ella Gonzalez, Grace Monaco
Sophomore Attendants - Emma Porter, Hazel Reimer
Freshmen Attendants - Khrystyna Andrus, Lexi Christen
Homecoming Prince - James Coy
Homecoming Princess - Jenna Martz
The Polo Community Unit School District will have an early dismissal at 11:15 am on Wednesday, September 23rd.
Tomorrow is the big day!! Our grand opening for the mop shop is quickly approaching. This is an outreach program to help provide cleaning supplies to those in need.
Everyone is welcome. Whether you are facing a tough month or simply looking for extra household support, our doors are open to help ensure every family has access to a clean, safe, and healthy living environment. Please park along the north side of the building and enter through door 19.
The high school golf meet for tomorrow, September 19th ,has been cancelled.
Tonight's Senior Night for football, cheerleading, golf, and band will start at 6:30 PM on the football field. Parents, please be there by 6:15 to get lined up..
Flu season is around the corner and we want to help keep our space safe, healthy, and thriving. To make getting your annual flu shot as easy as possible, the Ogle County Health Department will be administering them on 10/13/26. More information on times and payments are on attached flyer. Also the consent form is provided as a link below. Please print, fill out completely, and return to the nurse by 10/8/26. If you have any questions, contact the nurse Brittanie! :)
Consent Form- https://aptg.co/c8VgN8
Centennial dress-up days for Homecoming week.
Attention PCUSD families and community members...Our grand opening for the mop shop is quickly approaching. This is an outreach program to help provide cleaning supplies to those in need.
Everyone is welcome. Whether you are facing a tough month or simply looking for extra household support, our doors are open to help ensure every family has access to a clean, safe, and healthy living environment.
Here is the schedule for the week of Homecoming, September 28-October 3. At this time, we are accepting nominations for Homecoming Prince and Princess. Students should be between 4-6 years old. Please email ejoines@poloschools.net with nominations, if you have parent approval. Nominations are due Friday, September 18 at 3pm. Homecoming Court will be announced Monday, September 21 at 3pm.
We are so grateful to Pine Creek Christian Church for their generous donation to Centennial Elementary. Thank you for supporting our students and staff
