Aplington boys basketball pictures are all at Aplington. Once pictures are done, 8th graders will go to Centennial and 7th graders will remain at Aplington for practice.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023: Junior High cheer practice is cancelled today.
Reminder: All 9th-11th grade students must bring their charger and Chromebook to school on Tuesday in preparation for testing on Wednesday. Senior's orange permission slips are also due Tuesday so their Wednesday absence can be excused.
10/4/23: Aplington student council fundraiser pick up is tomorrow, 10/5/23, right after school. If your child sold garbage bags, please make arrangements to pick them up.
A JV high school football game has been added to the schedule for Monday, October 9th against Amboy at home. 6pm start time.
Lee County Special Education will be hosting Jordan Toma on Tuesday night at 7:00. Please see the attached flyer for more info.
The Polo Community School District has a vacancy on the Board of Education. We will be accepting applications from now until October 16th at 4:00 p.m. We can not accept applicants from Buffalo Township due to it would cause a majority on the Board of Education. If you are interested in the position, please send a letter of interest to Dr. Kelly Mandrell at kmandrell@poloschools.net.
HOMECOMING 2023
APO Polo Marco blankets are back! They are $25 each and we accept cash or checks made to APO. They are available to pick up in the Aplington office. Please email kchesnut@poloschools.net or call 815-946-2519 to hold one. They are already selling quickly. We have one more order coming after this batch - but once these are sold we will not have more in the future.
Polo Schools annual Flu Vaccine Clinic will take place on Thursday, October 12th. These vaccines are optional for all students and staff that are interested. The Ogle County Health Department will be at the Centennial Community Room from 8:30-10am and at the High School Library from 10-11:30am on 10/12/23. If you are interested in signing your child up, fill out and sign a form and return it to the office with a copy of your insurance card, medical card or check by Friday, October 6th. Forms are being sent home with Centennial students and blank copies are available in each building office and on poloschools.net under Menu-Documents-Health Forms and Information.
Congratulations to the 2023 Homecoming Court!!
Prince - Briggs Griffin
Princess - Isabel Patterson
Freshmen Attendants
Koa Herndon
Grace Woodin
Sophomore Attendants
Joselyn Bogatitus
Grace Miatke
Junior Attendants
Bridget Call
Courtney Davis
Senior Attendants
Alex Albano
Landen Brooks
Josh Conway
Delo Fernandez
Nolan Hahn
Carter Merdian
Jacob Monaco
Scott Robertson
Ben Ryan
Brock Soltow
Nathaniel Yingling
Avery Faivre
Madison Glawe
Courtney Grobe
Sydnei Rahn
Ellie Wells
Polo High School Student Council’s Doggy Dash to Help Homeless Pets. All proceeds will go to Happy Tails Humane Society. Sign up early for a guaranteed t-shirt! Register at https://23-doggy-dash.cheddarup.com
The JV home football game scheduled on Monday, September 18th vs. Ridgewood will be played at 6pm instead of 5:30pm.
Just a reminder - tomorrow, September 14th, is picture day! Please make sure you send your completed order form/envelope in with your student, even if you are not ordering pictures or ordered online.
A big THANK YOU goes out to the Polo Crossroads Community Church Sisters Group Women's Ministry, Polo Subway, and Oregon Dairy Queen for donating a very special surprise gift to all Aplington Middle School teachers. Your kindness and generosity brightened the day of our teachers!
The Aplington Middle School office has a fresh new look thanks to Nora Balayti of Nora Kate Paints LLC!
School picture day for all 3 buildings in Thursday, September 14th. ALL students must bring their picture order form that day, even if you are not ordering pictures or if you already paid online. Please complete the envelope and send it with your child. A complimentary class composite photo will be given to all students at no cost.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the football game tomorrow night. We are requesting that you do not go around the barricades that are set up. If you are in need of parking closer to the field please let one of the supervisors know. We will assist you.
Due to transportation issues, the 6/7th & 8th grade games against Forreston on September 19th will be moved back to 4:30pm.
We are now accepting nominations for Homecoming Prince and Princess (kids ages 4-6). The Homecoming game is Friday, October 6th with the Grand March on Saturday, October 7th. If you would like to nominate someone (with their guardian's permission), please email their name and age to ejoines@poloschools.net.