Dear Knight Families,
This was one of those weeks that makes you tired for all the right reasons. Homecoming brought our students together in ways that go well beyond the classroom… building floats, laughing, maybe some arguing, an enormous amount of competition, and creating new traditions. Did you hear about the Knight (night) Parade? There were definitely some moments this week that I suspect will be talked about for years to come. In the middle of a very busy week, there were a lot of moments that made me stop and think, “This is what high school is supposed to feel like.”
And a week like this does not happen without a lot of people putting in a lot of extra time. A special thank you to our faculty and staff for the extra hours, the late nights, the setup, cleanup, supervision, and all of the things that happen behind the scenes. We have logged a LOT of hours this week, and I am incredibly grateful for the people who are willing to keep showing up and making these experiences possible for our students.
And then there was the pizza. Our enormous pizza order was mysteriously cancelled… and we didn't find out until it was time to pick it up! Thankfully, our Athletic Boosters rose to the occasion during the Knight March and came through with about 500 ice cream treats. Sometimes you need a backup plan… and sometimes the backup plan is ice cream. Boosters for the win!
Finally, thank you to our parents. The extra rides, the dress-up outfits, the last-minute requests, the schedule juggling, and simply helping your tired teenagers make it through the week are no small things. Not to mention one of our new favorite traditions, the ALL SCHOOL COOKOUT! You all rocked it! We know it takes a village to make a week like this happen, and we are grateful for all of the ways our families support our students and our school.
It was a busy week. It was a loud week. It was a really good week to be a Knight. Now it is time to beat the Sullivan Redskins. Game time is 7:00! Hope to see you there.
Mrs. Seegmiller
#GoKnights
Additional notes:
Our attendance average this week was 95%! Monday will seem a little boring, but we need everyone here!
There are a few spots left to work at the Great Pumpkin Patch on the weekends in October. Email Mrs. Seegmiller at seegmillers@cusd305.org to sign up!
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This Week at ALAH:
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Cross Country @ SJO Spartan Classic, start time 9:00 am, activity bus 6:45 am
Marching Band @ EIU, bus time 7:30 am from ALAH
EIU itinerary
Homecoming Dance, doors open at 6:15 pm - 10:30 pm, coronation 7:oo pm
Admission is $10 per person at the door
Monday, September 28, 2026
Happy birthday to Mr. Bates
Extended Flex Period
Jostens, meeting with Seniors during flex
Jostens, meeting with Sophomores during study hall
Film Club meeting during study hall
JV Football @ home vs Sullivan, kick off 6:00 pm
Volleyball @ home vs Monticello, game times 5:00,6:00,7:00 pm
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Field Trip - Leadership Conference to Parkland College
EIU Rep meeting with Jrs/Srs who are going to college
Art Club meeting during study hall
Soccer @ St.Anthony 4:30 pm, bus time 2:30 pm
Volleyball vs Tri County, game times 6:00,7:00 pm
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Student Council meeting during study hall
Boys Basketball meeting during study hall
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Field Trip for Eco Meet at Lake Shelbyville
Cross Country @ Monticello, start time 4:30 pm, activity bus 2:45 pm
Volleyball @ Villa Grove, game times 5:00/6:00/7:00 pm, bus time LGS 3:30, AGS 3:45, AHGS 4:00
Friday, October 2, 2026
Chorus Field trip to EIU
Mentoring during Flex
Football @ Arcola, kick off 7:00 pm, bus time 4:45 pm
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Marching Band @ Mt. Zion, call time at ALAH 12:30 pm
Attached itinerary for Mt. Zion
Varsity Volleyball @ Mahomet Seymour Tournament, Activity bus TBD
Soccer @ home vs St. Teresa, start time 10:00 am
Coming Soon
October 8 - Student Council Blood Drive 8-11 am
October 9 - No School
October 12 - Columbus Day - No School
October 21 - Food Trucks during the lunch hour!
October 21 - 22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4-8 pm
October 21 - 23 - FFA National Convention
October 23 - No School
October 27 - Picture Retakes
November 3 - Election Day, No School
November 11 - Veteran’s Day
November 12 - School Improvement Day, Noon Dismissal
November 18 - Food Trucks during the lunch hour!
November 18 - Winter Sports Pictures
November 23 - 27 - Thanksgiving Break, No School
December 9 - Food Trucks during the lunch hour!
December 10 - School Improvement Day, Noon Dismissal
December 17 & 18 - Final Exams, Early Dismissal 2:00 pm