12/13/23: Reminder - The Centennial K-2 Christmas concert is tonight. Centennial doors open at 5:10, students can go to their classroom at 5:15, and the concert starts at 5:30.
The school-wide Aplington Middle School Spelling bee champion is Aubrey Herndon. and the runner up is Kamden Sheaffer! The winning word, spelled in the 9th round of competition today, was simultaneously. Aubrey will represent AMS at the regional bee in February. Kudos to all nine participants for giving their best effort and for exhibiting positive conduct throughout the bee.
The South bus route is running late due to a student illness on the bus.
Congratulations to Alex, Josh, Sydnei, and Karlea for being named 2024-2025 State Scholars. The State Scholar Program recognizes high school seniors in Illinois for outstanding academic achievement as noted by SAT scores and high school academic performance.
Centennial and CPO have partnered together to purchase new playground equipment for Centennial Elementary School! This would not be possible without the wonderful support from our community at our CPO Dinner Night's Outs and with the Mrs. Field's Fundraiser! All Centennial students participated in voting for their favorite playground out of 3 choices. We are excited to reveal the new playground equipment that will be installed this summer alongside our existing structures. The new equipment will be blue and yellow, as well!
Just a reminder - The Aplington student council pizza fundraiser pick up is tonight from 5:30-6:30pm in the Aplington gym. Please go to the back of the building to enter the school.
12/7/23: Tonight's high school girls basketball game in Milledgeville is varsity only. Game time has been moved to 5:30PM. Bus time is 4:40.
Polo High School 24-25 State Scholars
12/4/23: The student council pizza fundraiser pick up will be this Thursday, December 7th from 5:30-6:30PM in the Aplington gym. Please use the back door of Aplington (door 7). Orders must be picked up that night because we do not have anywhere to store them.
Here is the bracket for tomorrow's 7th & 8th grade BBB Rt. 72 Conference.
In the spirit of Christmas, Aplington Middle School and APO are collecting donations to participate in the Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County STUD-A-THON. Our goal is to collect $200 so we can sponsor a 2x6 construction stud that will be used in a new home built by Habitat for Humanity.
We are collecting donations now through December 14th. On the 14th we will pick up our stud. On December 20th (our last day before Christmas break) students and staff will decorate the stud and return it to HFH. We will talk to students about what Habitat for Humanity does for communities and families and stress the importance of community involvement and volunteering.
If you have any questions please call Katie Chesnut at 815-946-2519 or email kchesnut@poloschools.net
Polo School District Students and Families: Our district has received a supply of Covid-19 tests for home use. If you are interested, they will be available in all of the building offices. Call or stop by to pick one up. There is no charge for the tests. Tests are for home use only and will not be performed by school staff. They are available while supplies last.
Dig out that Christmas gear and mark your calendars for Centennial's 'Holiday Spirit Days'!
5th and 6th Boys Saturday Jr NUIC league
There will be NO cheer at the 7th and 8th grade boys basketball games this afternoon.
The 7th and 8th grade boys basketball game vs Pec today will be held at Centennial due to Pec not having heat in their gym. 4pm start time. The 6th grade boys basketball game will be held at Aplington with a 4pm start time.
Tuesday, November 28th: 7th & 8th grade parents that are going to the basketball game in Pecatonica today are advised to bring warm clothes or layers. The gym heater is not working properly and it's cold.
5th grade girls
Looking for a Christmas gift? APO still has blankets available! They are $25 each. Cash or checks made payable to APO are accepted. Please contact Katie Chesnut to order at 815-946-2519 or kchesnut@poloschools.net
Happy Thanksgiving! We are very thankful for our students, staff, and community.