Dear Knight Families,
It is hard to believe we have already turned the calendar to October! This is one of those months that seems to move at double speed.
October is packed with opportunities for our students and families. Our Student Council will host its annual blood drive, many of our juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT plus all of our juniors practice ACT, and we will welcome families into the building for Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 21 and 22. At the same time, students and staff are already preparing for our Veterans Day program in November, our fall play is moving into rehearsals, and our fall sports teams will move onto regionals and beyond.
And, of course, there is plenty happening in the classroom in the middle of all of it!
One thing is certain: October will be here and gone before we know it. We are going to do our best to slow down long enough to enjoy it, celebrate our students, and make the most of everything this month has to offer.
A quick reminder for Wednesday: Jostens will be here to collect orders from our seniors for graduation items. Our sophomores will also have the opportunity to order a class ring if they choose to do so. It is hard to believe we are already talking about graduation and class rings but that is October for you!
Be on the lookout for mail from the high school! Early next week, you’ll be receiving information about your student’s current grades, their ACT scores from last spring, attendance, and any outstanding fees or lunch balances. We hope this information gives you a helpful snapshot of where your student is right now.
Remember there is no school on Friday as our faculty will be heading to Charleston to the Regional Office of Education’s workshop day.
Mrs. Seegmiller
#GoKnights
Additional notes:
Our attendance average this week was 93%!
Information on how to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences is coming soon!
For up to date information follow us on Facebook at Arthur CUSD # 305, Twitter @ALAHKnights, and now on Instagram at alahknights.
This Week at ALAH:
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 AGS 7:00am with a pick up at AHGS
Soccer vs St. Teresa, start time 10:00 am
We still need 2 workers for the concession stand for the soccer game. Email Mrs. Baldwin to sign up!
Reminder--for those that signed up to work at the Great Pumpkin Patch, check your email for important information!
Monday, October 5, 2026
Volleyball-LPC Tournament Pool Play @ ALAH
5:00 ALAH vs Heritage
6:00 Heritage vs Villa Grove
7:00 ALAH vs Villa Grove
Soccer vs Judah Christian, start time 4:30 pm
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Field Trip - Career Day to Lake Land College for Juniors
Art Club meeting during study hall
FFA Greenhand Conference in Urbana, leaving at 3:00 pm
Soccer vs Altamont, game time 4:30 pm, Senior Night!
Volleyball-LPC Tournament, TBD
Cross Country LPC Meet @ Bement, start 4:30 pm, activity bus time 2:30 pm
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Jostens meeting with Sophomores and Seniors during Flex through Lunch, collecting orders for class rings, letterman jackets, Senior/Graduation items
College Application Workshop for seniors during flex
NHS meeting during study hall
Volleyball @ Cerro Gordo LPC Conference, TBD
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Happy birthday to Mrs. Singer
Student Council Blood Drive 8:00 - 11:00 am in cafeteria
Volleyball @ Cerro Gordo LPC Conference, TBD
Friday, October 9, 2026
Happy birthday to Ms. Franklin
Regional SIP Day, No School
Football @ Nokomis, kick off 7:00 pm, bus time 3:45 pm
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Varsity Volleyball @ PBL Tournament, TBD
Monday, October 12, 2026
Columbus Day - No School
Coming Soon
October 12 - Columbus Day - No School
October 15 - PSAT/NMSQT for juniors who signed up
October 21 - ALL juniors will take a practice ACT
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