Thursday, Oct. 19th: There is a 6th grade boys basketball game today at Centennial at 4pm. There is an 8th grade boys basketball game at AFC at 4pm. There is no 7th grade game but players are asked to watch the 6th grade game if they're available.
Please take note of the following change to the District calendar:
Polo schools will dismiss at 2:00 on Friday, November 10th. This dismissal will be after the Veterans Day assembly at Centennial Elementary.
Here are some changes for Junior High Basketball:
AFC has only an 8th grade team this year. For both the away and home game against them, we will play 8th at 4pm. No 7th grade game.
6th grade at Oregon on Oct 24th will be at Oregon High School, not Nash.
On the dates that Academic Bowl has a home meet, 6th will practice at Centennial unless otherwise noted. Those dates are 10/23, 11/6, 11/27.
Tomorrow night is CPO's Dinner Night Out at the Dixon McDonald's. Please join us from 4:00 - 8:00. Proceeds will go toward new Centennial playground equipment.
PCHS Student Council Doggy Dash tomorrow at 9am at the Polo Rehab and Healthcare Center. Costume Contest at 8:30am. "Ruff" it up. The event is on rain or shine.
Mr. Gorzny purchased pizza for the students who helped him clean up after the home football games. We are appreciative of the students and their willingness to help out!
Please save the date for Centennial's Veteran's Day Program!
When: Friday, November 10 from 12:45 - 1:45
Where: Centennial gymnasium
Doors will open at 12:15
The Polo/Peoria Quest football game scheduled for Saturday, October 14th in Polo is cancelled. Peoria Quest has forfeited the game.
On October 6th, 2023, the Polo Community School District received a generous donation from Harry Allen, Class of 1948. Mr. Allen donated to the school his 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. This vehicle will be used to transport students. The Polo Community School District thanks you for your generous donation!
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