This is a reminder that most of Aplington's classes will be over at the High School today and tomorrow due to the extreme heat. Please still send a water bottle with your student to school. If you need your students to be picked up for any reason, please still call the Aplington Office at 815-946-2519 and we will ensure they are ready to go. Have a great day!
Sophomore chemistry students tried out the new virtual reality headsets today. The students entered a virtual scene where they were shipwrecked on a deserted island observing how to separate a mixture of sandy saltwater to get drinking water. The new technology made quite a splash while reinforcing chemistry concepts.
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Centennial School is proud to host GrandFRIENDS Day and our Fall Book Fair on Thursday, September 12, 2024. GrandFRIENDS can join us for desserts with their student(s). Afterwards, visit the library to check out our Fall Book Fair! Please be looking for information in your child's folder on Monday, Aug. 26.
"Centennial School would like to welcome Mrs. Morgan, Ms. Corcoran, Mrs. Stanley, and Mrs. Herndon. They will be working with our special education students this school year."
There will be a Public Hearing on September 18th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. for the 2024-2025 school budget. This will occur before the Board of Education Meeting at Centennial Elementary School.
Meet the Marcos
Friday, August 23, 2024, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Polo High School Gym and Football Field
6:00 – 6:05 – Introduction of the Golf Team
6:05 – 6:10 – Introduction of the Cross Country Team
6:10 – 6:30 – Introduction of the Cheerleading Team
6:30 – 6:40 – Volleyball team Introduction
6:40 – 7:00 – Volleyball Team Scrimmage
7:00 - 7:30 - Football warm ups at the field
7:30 – 8:00 – Football Scrimmage on the field
Also, we will be selling Family Sport Passes that night.
Interested in being a School Board Member? Petition circulation begins on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. The petitions can be acquired by going to the Ogle County County Clerk's website or picking up an application in their office. Petitions are due by Monday, November 18, 2024.
The NUIC has changed the admission charge for all games. $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Students, and Senior Citizens will remain free.
Polo Community High School Students are making an "IMPACT" in the Sauk Valley Community College IMPACT Program! Thank you to everyone who is donating or has donated to the IMPACT Program!
Middle School Volleyball location change - Practices this week will be at Centennial 3:30 - 5pm for all 3 grades (6th, 7th and 8th). Schedules and info will be passed out at practice. Thank you!
Sign up for the 3rd annual Polo Student Council Doggy Dash! The event is on Saturday, September 7th. Register ASAP to be guaranteed a shirt. If you cannot participate in the event, donations are welcome. All proceeds will go to a local animal shelter. Email emeinert@poloschools.net with questions.
https://polo-doggy-dash.cheddarup.com
Parent meeting for fall high school sports is Sunday, August 11th at 6:30 PM in the high school gym.
The parent information meeting for Fall athletes will be Sunday, August 11th @ 6:30 PM in the High School gym. Football and Volleyball meetings will be immediately after.
Meet the Marcos will be Friday, August 23rd @ 6;00 PM in the High School Gym.
Senior Night for Football, Golf, Cross Country, Cheerleading and Band will be Friday, October 11th @ 6:30 on the Football Field
Senior Night for Volleyball will be Tuesday, October 22nd before the Varsity game in the gym.
Reminder to all athletes. You will need to have your physicals before the start of your 1st official practice. Physicals are good for 13 months.
For those interested in joinging Jr-High Cross Country, please email ajones@poloschools.net with your students name, what grade they will be in this coming year, phone number and email address no later than Friday, August 2nd. First practice is Tuesday, August 5th 3:30 - 4:30.
6-12 Band students (especially incoming 6th graders): this is your last reminder to sign up for Rookie Camp, All-Band Camp, & Six Flags. RSVPs are needed by Wednesday morning so we can buy tickets, book transportation, & arrange for pool/dinner parties. Please go here to RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/Fall-2024-Camp
Polo Parents: If your child needs a physical for school, the Ogle County Health Department has them for $25! Grades PreK (first yr), Kd, 6 & 9 need full physicals. For 12th, 6th , Kd and anyone else needing a vaccine, they have those too. See attched for more information.
For those interested in joinging Jr-High Volleyball, please email ajones@poloschools.net with your students name, what grade they will be this coming year, phone number and email address no later than Friday, August 9, 2024.
1st practice is Wednesday, August 14, 2024.