Correction: APO is looking for volunteers for middle school volleyball concessions. For this coming Tues 8/22 and WEDNESDAY. 8/23 Needing help from 4p until 6p @ Centennial Community Room. Please contact Anna Herndon 484-695-8744 if interested in volunteering.
Just a reminder that today, August 17th, Aplington and Centennial will be practicing their active shooter drill. This drill will be conducted from 9 am- 10:30 am. Please remember this is only a drill.
The Junior High Volleyball Game vs Pearl City scheduled for August 17 has been cancelled.
A few reminders:
Breakfast and lunch will start on Thursday, August 17th.
Wednesday, August 16th will be an 11:15 am dismissal.
Thursday, August 17th will be a 2:00 pm dismissal.
Friday, August 18th will be a 2:00 pm dismissal.
If you have any questions please feel free to call the office. Thank you!
8/15/23: If you have not already been contacted, bus drivers are still in the process of contacting families about pick up times. Thank you for your patience.
8/11/23: On Saturday, August 12, 2023 the front lawns of the high school, Aplington, and Centennial will be sprayed for dandelions.
8/10/23: School supply kits will be available to pick up tomorrow, August 11th from 8am-2pm for Aplington students that ordered in the spring. If you cannot pick up tomorrow, they will be available next week or students will receive them on the first day of school.
The Centennial staff look forward to student arrival on Wednesday! We're spending some time decorating.
On August 17th, Aplington Middle School and Centennial Elementary School will be conducting their Active Shooter Drill with Law Enforcement. If you do not want your child to participate in this drill, please email your child's school secretary.
From August 1st until October 31st, Shell has "giving pumps". On pumps 3 and 4 all gas that is purchased, on these two pumps, a percentage of the money will be coming back to the Polo Community School District.
After 23 years of service, we wish Ms. Nancy the best as she walks into retirement. Your Centennial family wishes you all the best.
If you are interested in purchasing a Family Sports Pass, please log into your Family Access and click the Fees & Fee Payments Tile and you should see Assigned Customer Fees and below that is Available Optional Fees that you can add to your account by clicking the green + sign. (See image for an example.)
Monday August 7, 2023 from 4-6 p.m. at the football field shed there will be registration for 7th and 8th grade students interested in playing Jr. Tackle Football. Attached is the registration form. If you cannot make it at this time please contact Coach Kurt Francis at 815-590-7865.
SVCC's Impact program is providing the first 200 scoops of ice cream tonight from Just 4 Fun Ice Cream at Shell from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Also, registration for the program closes September 1st, so please talk with their staff, if interested.
On Friday, August 4th, the Polo Community School District will be treating the grass around all buildings, the playground, and the football field.
Family Athletic Passes can be purchased online through e~Funds.
Log in and add the optional fee (Family Athletic Pass ~ $150)
This will be put on your students account and the High School Office will process the information.
Online payment information:
7/31/23: The phone lines are down for the school district. If you need to reach someone, please email the buidling secretaries: Kayla Wright at kwright@poloschools.net for the high school; Katie Chesnut at kchesnut@poloschools.net for Aplington; Taylor Woodin at twoodin@poloschools.net for Centennial.
7/27/23: Just a reminder - Sports phyiscals must be turned in prior to students starting practice for the upcoming sports season. If a student does not have one on file, they may not participate in practice or games until they do.
The Ogle County Health Department has an Immunization Clinic in Oregon on 8/2 and a School & Sports Physical Clinic in Rochelle on 8/10. Please see the pictures for more details.
