Great job to the students and staff at the Polo Community Unit School District, Polo Police Department, and Ogle County Sheriff's Department for completing the mandated intruder drill! Regular drills like these are crucial for ensuring the safety of students and staff in the event of an emergency. By practicing these procedures, everyone involved can respond effectively and efficiently to potential threats. Thank you to everyone involved!
Homecoming '24 Schedule
Congratulations to our 2024 Homecoming Court!! Homecoming Prince Briar Faivre and Princess Addy Benner. Freshmen attendants - Kylee Diaz and Brylee Laskowski. Sophomore attendants - Hadley Hillison and Mylo Willis. Junior attendants - Carlee Grobe and Elsa Monaco. King candidates - Noah Dewey, Jeffrey Donaldson, Dawson Foster, Kale Grobe, Kameron Grobe, Kailin Gulbranson, Billy Lowry, Gus Mumford, Logan Nelson, Carl Vock, and Gage Zeigler. Queen candidates - Bella Bergstrom, Courtney Davis, Mazy Queckboerner, Katelyn Rockwood, and Alayna Young.
The halls of PCHS were filled with the sweet smell of zucchini muffins on Friday as FACS and Nutrition students completed their first baking project. Each class worked in small groups, determining who was responsible for each task, confirming the correct measurements and techniques required for each step, and ensuring everyone took an equitable part in cooking and cleaning up. Students also shredded our leftover zucchini for use this winter, when we're ready for a little taste of summer. The result was delicious and Mrs. Bawinkel could not be more proud of her kids!
Calling all little royals! Nominations for Homecoming Prince and Princess are now being accepted. All nominees must be ages 4-6. The lucky winners will be announced on Tuesday, September 3rd, in a random drawing. Homecoming duties are Friday, September 13th and Saturday, September 14th. Email Emily Meinert at ejoines@poloschools.net with your nominations (include child's age, name, and parent/guardian contact info) or any questions.
Register for the 3rd annual Polo Student Council Doggy Dash by 5pm today to be guaranteed a shirt!
Golf practice and matches for today, Aug 26th and tomorrow Aug, 27th are cancelled. Football practices for today has been pushed back until 5:30PM
Centennial School will hold a Centennial Parent Organization (CPO) meeting tonight (8/26/24) at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room at Centennial. Any Centennial parent is welcome to attend, and daycare will be provided.
There will be an APO meeting on Tuesday, August 27 at 5:30, at Aplington Middle School! Hope to see you there!!!!
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.
SAVE THE DATE...
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
