Dear Knight Families,
We have another busy week ahead, and there is a lot happening both in and out of the classroom! As we move through the second half of the semester, we have important opportunities for learning, connecting with teachers, and cheering on our Knights. Here are a few updates and reminders to keep on your radar!
On Monday, we will conduct our active intruder drill with law enforcement present. Unfortunately, in today’s world, this is one of the most important drills we practice. The safety and security of our students is always our top priority. Students and staff will work through different scenarios to practice making decisions about locking down, communicating information, and evacuating when it is safe to do so. There will be no live simulations, no firearms, and no simulations intended to mimic an actual school shooting or active shooter event. Parents and guardians may exempt their student from participating in the walk-through drill by contacting the high school office at 217-543-2146 or emailing Mrs. Seegmiller at seegmillers@cusd305.org. Our goal is to ensure that students and staff understand their options and feel prepared to make informed decisions in an emergency.
We had scheduled a practice ACT test for our juniors on Wednesday, but unfortunately, we needed to postpone it. The test will now take place on Wednesday, October 28. This practice test is for the entire junior class.
Parent-teacher conferences are NEXT WEEK! If you haven’t signed up yet, there is still time. You can click the tile in your student’s Skyward account to schedule an appointment, or call the high school office. Mrs. Redfern or Ms. Franklin will be happy to help you find a time. Conferences are a great opportunity to hear directly from your student’s teachers, ask questions, and get a better picture of what is happening in the classroom. Yes, even though your student is in high school, parent teacher conferences are valuable for teachers and families.
Have you been keeping up with Knight athletics? Our Knights are on a roll! They continue to make us proud, and there is plenty to celebrate! Volleyball is putting together a record-setting season with 30 wins, while soccer heads into regionals at Unity next week after a record setting regular season with 12 wins, 5 losses, and 1 tie. Both our girls and boys cross country teams placed second in the LPC conference last week, and they wrap up their regular season this week in Peoria before beginning regional competition on October 24. The Marching Knights head to Newton on October 24 for their biggest competition of the year, and our football team plays for the LPC Conference Championship tomorrow—Saturday at 1:00 p.m.—against Fisher!
It is an exciting time to be a Knight! Thank you for continuing to support our students, staff, and activities. Whether you are attending a conference, cheering from the sidelines, or helping your student stay on track in the classroom, your partnership makes a difference.
Have a great weekend, and as always, #GoKnights!
Mrs. Seegmiller
#GoKnights
Additional notes:
Our attendance average this week was 92%!
Food Trucks will be here on Wednesday along with all of the regular offerings from our cafeteria! Food Truck Menu listed here.
Don’t forget to sign up for Parent Conferences! The tile is in Skyward .
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 17, 2026
Volleyball - F/S Tournament @ Pana, 9:30/11:30/1:00, bus time 7:40 am
Cross Country - Patriot Invite @ Peoria, start time 1:00 pm, activity bus time 8:00 am
Football vs Fisher, kick off 1:00 pm, SENIOR NIGHT!!
Monday, October 19, 2026
ALICE Drill during flex
School Board Meeting at AHGS 6:00 pm
Freshman Football @ Paris, kick off at 6:00 pm, bus time 4:00 pm
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Honor Band at Millikin, call time 7:30 am, concert performance 6:00 pm
All School Assembly during flex
Art Club Meeting during study hall
FFA meeting during study hall
Volleyball @ Unity Christian, game times 5:30/6:30 pm, bus time 4:10 pm
Soccer Regionals @ Tolono vs Urbana, start time 4:00 pm, bus time TBD
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
School Dismissal at 2:00 pm
National FFA Convention in Indy
Food Trucks during lunch 11:30 am-1:15 pm, Food Truck Menu (Highway Heartburn, Sweet Vail, Joe’s, Willy’s Waffles & Eddie’s)
Parent-Teacher Conference 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Special Board Meeting regarding Superintendent Search 4:00 pm at District Office
Thursday, October 22, 2026
School Dismissal at 2:00 pm
Parent-Teacher Conference 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Volleyball vs Arcola, game times 5:00/6:00/7:00 pm, SENIOR NIGHT!!
National FFA Convention in Indy
Friday, October 23, 2026
No school
National FFA Convention in Indy
Special Board Meeting regarding Superintendent Search 4:15 pm at District Office
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Volleyball - F/S Tournament @ Unity (Tolono), game times 9:00/10:00/12:00, activity bus AGS 7:40 am, AHGS 7:50 am
Cross Country Regionals @ Sullivan, Girls 10:00 am, Boys 10:45 am, bus time 8:00 am
Marching Band @ Newton, call time 7:00 am, performance at 10:45 am
Special Board Meeting regarding Superintendent Search 1:15 pm at District Office
Coming Soon
October 27 - Picture Retake
October 28 - ALL juniors will take a practice ACT
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