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
This morning, two of our 5th grade students took on the responsibility of raising our American flag to half-staff in honor of September 11th.
Moments like these remind us of the power of community, leadership, and remembrance. Today, we reflect on unity, service, and courage as we honor the heroes and lives remembered. Thank you to our 5th graders for stepping up with such reverence and care!
Moments like these remind us of the power of community, leadership, and remembrance. Today, we reflect on unity, service, and courage as we honor the heroes and lives remembered. Thank you to our 5th graders for stepping up with such reverence and care!
Tomorrow's volleyball game in Warren starts at 5:00 PM. Just a reminder that only JV and Varsity will be playing.
Centennial Reminder:
We have two exciting events coming up tomorrow, September 9th! Please join us for Picture Day and Grandfriend's Day. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
We have two exciting events coming up tomorrow, September 9th! Please join us for Picture Day and Grandfriend's Day. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Letter from Superintendent
High school Cross Country has been cancelled for tonight due to the heat.
This is just a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 7th, for Labor Day! Enjoy the day!