Happy Birthday to Koby Brownlee and Mason KreherCongratulations Layton! Layton Hall will be signing on Tuesday at 6 pm to continue his athletic participation on the intercollegiate level at Indiana State University. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, we will have to limit the number of students, staff, and immediate family members that can attend. Here... READ MORE >
Good afternoon Knight Families: Earlier today we held our ALiCE drill. This drill is designed to help students be prepared in the event of a violent critical incident or man made disaster. An example would be an active shooter. ALiCE stands for alert, lockdown, inform, counter, evacuate. The core foundation of ALiCE is the option to choose. It isn’t a... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday to Parker DickEmails: Students, if you are not getting emails every day with a link to the daily announcement please let the office know. Freshmen and mentors, please check your emails for instructions on where to go for the lunch meeting today.Seniors - Your laundry detergent fundraiser (with payment) is due to Mrs. Rafferty or Mrs. Singer by... READ MORE >
Thanksgiving Dinner - We will be having Thanksgiving dinner for lunch today. Plan to join us!Mentors/Freshmen the freshmen mentoring lunch has been moved to Friday. This is mandatory for all freshmen.Seniors - There will be a class meeting today at 1:30 in the old and new gyms. You will be receiving the laundry detergent fundraiser information and graduation... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday today to Noah Gilman and Kelly Toto.Thanksgiving Dinner - We will be having Thanksgiving dinner at lunch on Thursday.Mentors/Freshmen the freshmen mentoring lunch has been moved to Friday. This is mandatory for all freshmen.Seniors - There will be a class meeting on Thursday at 1:30 in the old and new gyms. You will be receiving the laundry... READ MORE >
Mentors: A reminder to mentors to respond to Ms. Bright by 3:15 today regarding your study skills activity for this week's freshmen lunch. Freshmen there will be a freshmen mentor meeting during lunch this Thursday. This is mandatory for all freshmen."The spirit wear shop is open again for your family and friends. Orders are due November 18th. Shop Now:... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday yesterday to Jayden Chupp, Markus Deel, and Rylan Miller. Mentors: A reminder to mentors to respond to Ms. Bright by tomorrow (Tuesday) at 3:15 regarding your study skills activity for this week's freshmen lunch. Basketball - There will be a basketball open gym/shoot-Around on Tuesday from 6-6:30. boys and girls are invited. Shining Knights -... READ MORE >
Enjoy the ALAH Band and Chorus students as they honored our Veterans with their time and talents on Wednesday. Veterans Day 2020 READ MORE >
Good afternoon Knight Families: It has been a great week at ALAH and we are thankful for that. I would like to begin this week’s notes with a shout out and highlight for our senior class. The Class of 2021 has raised the bar for ALAH HS. First, they committed at the last minute to add a SAT prep class to their schedule. They lost their study hall and added hard... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday tomorrow to Mrs. Seegmiller, Mr. Coleman, Molly Appleby, Finn Davison, and Dajsha Evans. DAR/SAR - Congratulations to this year's winners. DAR was awarded to Ben Matheny and SAR went to Erin Schrock. This award represents good citizenship and is chosen by the faculty at ALAH who vote for the students they believe exemplify the qualities of... READ MORE >
Mr. Shannon Cheek represented Arthur CUSD 305 on WEIU'TV's City Spotlight on Arthur.This episode of City Spotlight was on TV on the following channels… Friday, November 6th on Consolidated Communications Channel 13 at 6pm, as well as several repeated airings. And it will air on WEIU TV on the following dates… Wednesday, November 11th at 7:00pm,... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday today to Mr. McGill and Ms. Huckleby. Boys Basketball: There will be a Google meet tomorrow (Friday) at 5:00pm for all Boys Basketball players. Please email Coach McGill for the meet code. Mentors Meeting: There will be a meeting for mentors today in the library at lunch.Extra! Extra! The latest edition of the Knightly News is in! Stop by the... READ MORE >
Picture Retake Day is today in the gym foyer. Pictures for in-person learners will be taken from 1:00-1:30 and remote students will have their retakes from 1:30-2:00.College Application Workshop is today from 1:20-3:00 in the cafeteria. This is open to any senior wanting help with college applications. Students may come in for all or part of the time. These... READ MORE >
Picture Retake Day is tomorrow Tuesday, November 10th at the high school. Pictures for in-person learners will be taken from 1:00-1:30 and remote students will have their retakes from 1:30-2:00. READ MORE >
Happy Birthday over the weekend to Clark Peck, Wyatt Shonkwiler, and Devon Miller and today to Joselyn Garza, Caty Lucas and Sydny StrongCongratulations to last week’s Shining Knights: Mason Allen, Kendall Burdick, Brooke, Clark, Lane Burton and Madison Schweighart!No Missing Assignments Incentive: Congrats to Zarek Fultz who won a $20 gift Visa gift card last... READ MORE >
Veterans Day is next Wednesday, November 11th. The letter we mailed to veterans in our community with our plans for honoring them is below. Please share it with your local friends and family and encourage them to participate. While our plans may look different than years past, we continue to honor those who serve! Veterans Day 2020 READ MORE >
Cross Country is running at the Shazam Cross Country State Championships today in Chillicothe. Good luck to the team!Picture Retake Day is next Tuesday, November 10th. Pictures for in-person learners will be taken from 1:00-1:30 and remote students will have their retakes from 1:30-2:00.On this Day: in 1860 Abraham Lincoln (Rep-R-Ill) elected 16th American... READ MORE >
Today’s college application workshop has been cancelled. Girls Basketball: Any high school girls interested in playing basketball this season come right after school today to the cafeteria for a quick mtg. Anyone who can't make it please let Mr Seal know you are interested but couldn't make the mtg. Can't wait to get this season started! ~ Coach CondillPicture... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday yesterday to Keegan Ashenfelter and today to Victoria Carter.Picture Retake Day is next Tuesday, November 10th. Pictures for in-person learners will be taken from 1:00-1:30 and remote students will have their retakes from 1:30-2:00.Senior Superlatives Winners are: Most likely to Become President: Ben Matheny & Erin SchrockMost Contagious Laugh:... READ MORE >
No School on Tuesday for Election Day. We will see you on Wednesday!ALAH Cross Country won the IHSA St. Teresa Sectional in Decatur on Saturday. First Sectional Championship in program history. Layton Hall was individual Champion. Joining him as top 10 medalists were teammates Logan Beckmier (5th) and Lyle Adcock (10th). Jacob Adcock was 18th and Jace Green was... READ MORE >
Good afternoon Knight Families: We had a fun day today with all of the students that dressed up for our costume day! We saw Rockie, Justice Ginsberg, Fred Flinstone, a fork in the road, Manderalla, a unicorn, Ace Ventura, Carol Baskin, a banana, a pirate, Harley Quinn, a Ghost Buster, a smarty pants, Buddy the Elf, several Harry Potter characters, a train... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday today to Brook Tucker and Jeffery Arwine.Halloween Music: Mrs. Hood will be playing Halloween music during passing periods today. The first person to email Mrs. Hood identify the movie that the song goes with gets a treat from Mrs. Hood. Her email address hoodl@cusd305.org. Good luck!Students, just a reminder that your teachers are working at the... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday today to Chloe Alexander and Gavin Mechling.College Reps: There is a virtual college rep visit today with Parkland at 2:30. Go to the Counseling Classroom for the links.Halloween Costume Day sponsored by Student Council is tomorrow!Students, just a reminder that your teachers are working at the school from 1:30-3:00 every day. If you have questions... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the students that made Honor Roll for the first quarter. Keep up the good work!Quarter 1 Honor Roll READ MORE >
Announcements Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Happy Birthday: Melyne Sherwood and Jacob VitaleCollege Reps: There is a virtual college rep visit today with EIU at 2:30. The virtual visit with the rep from Parkland is Thursday, Oct. 29 at 2:30. Go to the Counseling Classroom for the links.Halloween Costume Day sponsored by Student Council is this Friday!Seniors and... READ MORE >
College Reps: There will be two virtual college rep visits this week. EIU is Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 2:30 and Parkland is Thursday, Oct. 29 at 2:30. Go to the Counseling Classroom for the links.Makeup SAT Day: Bells are turned off today for students taking the SAT test. Masks - It is important that you wash your masks on a regular basis. If you need additional... READ MORE >
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to the circumstances, we have to adjust our original plans for the concert. It will be livestreamed via Round Table and only the immediate family of Senior Performers may be in attendance. This allows us to celebrate the tremendous efforts of our Senior Performers. We are extremely grateful for this performance opportunity for... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday over the weekend to Daniel Arwine, Morgan Cotton, and Cole Wardrip. ALAH Cross Country won the IHSA Class 1A Regional meet in Decatur on Saturday. Layton Hall was the meet's individual winner. Other Knights in top ten included Logan Beckmier (6th), and Lyle Adcock (9th). Jace Green (13th) and Jacob Adcock (15th) rounded out our top 5 scorers. They... READ MORE >
Good afternoon Knight Families: Thanks to everyone that joined us for our virtual parent teacher conferences this week. It was a good opportunity for us to connect about your student’s education and experiences at ALAH. If you missed this opportunity, our faculty is always open to meeting with you. Just email your student’s teacher or call the office at... READ MORE >
Positively Scary October Numbers for Douglas County By Colleen Lehmann, Douglas County Public Health Liaison (For release 10/20/20) 13.2 Looks like an innocent enough number, doesn’t it? But it carries a lot of influence. That’s the seven-day rolling positivity rate number (as of 10/16/20) for Illinois’ Region 6, of which Douglas County is a part. A seven-day... READ MORE >
Announcements Thursday, October 22, 2020 Happy Birthday today to Chris Miller, Xander Thompson, and Peyton Newberry.Freshmen/Mentor Lunch Mentors and freshmen check your emails for details about today's meeting, including what room you will be sitting in. This is a mandatory lunch for all freshmen. There will be treats!Seniors who send/show Mrs. Huffman a... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday today to Brady Moore.Seniors who send/show Mrs. Huffman a screenshot of their submitted senior superlative survey that was emailed to them last night will get their name entered into a drawing for a $10 Subway gift card.Mentors: There will be a meeting for just mentors during lunch todayFreshmen/Mentor Lunch: There will be a freshmen/mentor... READ MORE >
Report Cards will be posted to Skyward on FridayMentors: There will be a meeting for just mentors on Wednesday during lunch Freshmen/Mentor Lunch: There will be a freshmen/mentor luncheon on Thursday. Students please check your email for more details. No School on FridayOn this Day: In 1864 US President Abraham Lincoln formally established Thanksgiving as a... READ MORE >
Tomorrow is Tie Dye Day! Principal’s Advisory Committee: If you are interested in being considered for the Principal’s Advisory Committee please feel out an application and submit it by the end of the day on Thursday.Cross Country: Congratulations to the boys cross country team for winning their meet at Unity High School on Friday!Parent Teacher Conferences will... READ MORE >
Parent teacher conferences are this Wednesday and Thursday from 4 pm to 8 pm. All conferences are either online or over the phone so you get to meet teachers from the comfort of your own home this year. Call us at 543-2146 to schedule times with any or all of your student's teachers! We look forward to working with you to make sure your student is reaching their... READ MORE >
Good afternoon Knight Families: Today was the end of our first quarter! We will be posting report cards on Friday of next week to Skyward. There are only nine short weeks until the end of the first semester. First quarter and second quarter each count for 40% and semester exams for 20% to make up your student’s final semester grade. Semester exams will be here... READ MORE >
Student Registration: As of today only 117 students have completed the online student registration forms in Skyward. That means 194 of you are not following directions. :-) Please login to Skyward TODAY and complete the student registration forms. Today is class color day Next Tuesday will be Tie Dye Day so plan ahead. Today is the end of the first quarter.... READ MORE >
Friday, October 30th ALAH Percussion, Chorus and Band will perform at the high school football field at sunset (6 pm). Plan to maintain social distancing and wear a mask! Halloween costumes are strongly encouraged :-) Bring a chair or a blanket as seating will be limited! READ MORE >
No Bells: We do have students testing this morning so we will do announcements now and we will be turning off the bells. We ask that you are quiet while moving throughout the building until all students are finished.Happy Birthday yesterday to Mr. Davison and today to Trenton HarlinStudent Registration: If you haven’t already done so, please log onto your Skyward... READ MORE >
Kirby Medical Center and The Kirby Foundation to Offer Free Expedited COVID Testing for School Students and Faculty Kirby Medical Center and The Kirby Foundation are partnering with Monticello, Bement, Deland-Weldon, Cerro Gordo, Argenta-Oreana, and Atwood-Hammond-Arthur-Lovington schools to provide free and expedited COVID-19 testing for students or faculty... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday over the weekend to Jolynn Barbee, Kate Petersheim, Daylon Stutzman, Marissa Lake, Billy Fifer and Mrs. Benedict.Student Registration: If you haven’t already done so, please log onto your Skyward account today, click on the tile that says “Student Registration” and complete the five step student registration form. Seniors: Seniors who did not... READ MORE >
Good afternoon Knight Families: Did you hear about Water Bottle Wednesday? Our student council passed out Knights water bottles to all of our students (remote and in person) and each bottle had an individual number on it. Every hour on Wednesday numbers were randomly drawn and prizes won! It was a fun spark in our week. Have you ordered pictures? You can... READ MORE >
No School Monday - Columbus DayPictures: Students, if you did not have your picture taken in September the photographers will be here today to take your picture. We start pictures at 12:45. Senior banner pictures and team photos for Golf, Cross Country and Cheerleading will start at 2 pm. Student Registration: If you haven’t already done so, please log onto your... READ MORE >
Tomorrow, Friday, October 9th we will have Make-Up Picture Day. This is for students that did not get their picture taken on September 22nd. At 2 pm on Friday we will take senior banner photos for senior athletes, band members and cheerleaders that missed banner photos on the 22nd. Team photos for Golf, Cross Country and Cheerleading will start at 2 pm as well.... READ MORE >
Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences will be October 21st & 22nd from 4-8 p.m. each night. Watch for more information on how you can sign up to meet with your student's teachers. READ MORE >
Happy Birthday today to Caleb Corum and Mrs. SingerTomorrow is Holiday Hoopla Spirit Day: Wear your favorite holiday gear. You can even combine holidays. What is your favorite? July 4th, Easter, St. Patrick's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Festivus.........This is part of the October Spirit Month sponsored by Student Council.Knightly News: The first... READ MORE >
Check out the newest edition of The Knightly News! The paper is published each month by the Journalism Class. https://tinyurl.com/y266aglb READ MORE >
Happy Birthday to Michaela Powell and Payton RawlinsJuniors and seniors the virtual meeting with SIUE is today at 2:30. You have an email with the Zoom code if you would like to attend.Friday is Holiday Hoopla! Come dressed for your favorite holiday. This is part of the October Spirit Month sponsored by Student Council.Seniors: The seniors will have a class... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday over the weekend to Mrs. Frye, Max Allen and Emma Jones and today to Ashlynn BakerCONGRATULATIONS to Hannah Carter! She was the 10th responder with a selfie of her enjoying her Independent Reading book, Eleanor & Park. She will enjoy a $10 gift card to The Great Pumpkin Patch!! Keep watching your email for another Library Contest coming soon.Today... READ MORE >
Good afternoon Knight Families: Picture Day is Friday, October 9th. We will also be taking senior banner pictures and team pictures for cheerleading, golf and cross country teams. Pictures begin at 12:45 with team and banner pictures at 1:20. Remote learners will receive an email with sign ups next week. It has been great to see our seniors joining the SAT... READ MORE >
No School Monday: We do not have school on Monday! Have a great three day weekend. Today is Knights' Spirit Day. Check your Knights of October Spirit Month calendar to see what is coming up this month. Get ready to go on a virtual vacation. Tuesday come dressed as a Tacky Tourist for Spirit Days!On behalf of the Student Council, we are happy to announce the king... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday to Trey WardripNational Honor Society: Congratulations to the 2020-2021 National Honor Society officers. President Erin Scrock, Vice President Jace Green, Secretary Sarah Rafferty, and Treasurer Ben Matheny.Tomorrow is Knights' Spirit Day: Wear your Red, Black and Gold to show your school spirit and help us start out Knights of October Spirit... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday to Katelyn Ahrendt!Wellness Wednesdays: Ms. Bright will be posting Wellness Wednesday tips on her instagram every Wednesday. These will include tips that range from self care to study skills. Check out her first Wellness Wednesday post today on stress management on her account @brightside_counselingGolf: Kade Herschberger, Aaron Seemiller and... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Beckmier today!Students please check your email this morning. You have been sent a ballot to vote for our Spirit Month King and Queen. Voting closes at 1:30 Winners will be announced Friday morning.Get your spirit wear together. Friday we kick off Knights of October Spirit Month with Spirit Day. Wear school colors and Knights... READ MORE >
This year you can meet teachers and staff from the comfort of your own home. Just click on the link below to get started.Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School Virtual Open House Have a wonderful evening! READ MORE >
Happy Birthday over the weekend to Emma Sausman and today to Mr. BatesLunch Spots! When the weather is bad (rainy, snowy, cold, etc.) here are all of the indoor locations you can sit and have your lunch:5a Lunch Spots:CafeteriaLibrary (limited seating!)Hallways found outside the cafeteria, high school office, and courtyard - you can sit at the tables and benches... READ MORE >
Good afternoon Knight Families: The faculty and staff want to invite you to our Virtual Open House! We are disappointed that we aren’t able to have you in for our annual open house that includes a cook-out, our band performing, tours of the building as well as meeting the faculty. So this year, we have been working hard on preparing videos for you to view in... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday today to Brady BorntregerSeniors read your email from Mrs. Seegmiller!Juniors and Seniors: There will be a virtual meeting with the Millikin rep on Tuesday, Sept 29 at 2:00. You can sign up and find the link to join in the Counseling Google Classroom.National Honor Society: NHS will have a Google Meets meeting at 2:15 on Wednesday, September... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday today to Mallory NicholsThe Stu Co spirit days committee needs to stop by Mrs. Renfro's room at 1:30 tomorrow to go over a few things.Turtle Naming: Mrs. Huffman's 6th hour leadership class is having a turtle naming contest for the 2 turtles in the courtyard pond. Please respond to the Google form that has been emailed to you.Parking passes: If... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday today to Nick TaylorTurtle Naming: Mrs. Huffman's 6th hour leadership class is having a turtle naming contest for the 2 turtles in the courtyard pond. Please respond to the Google form that has been emailed to you.The Stu Co games committee will meet tomorrow morning at 7:30 am in Mrs. Renfro's room.The Stu Co spirit days committee needs to stop... READ MORE >
School pictures: We will be doing school pictures tomorrow. Seniors check your email for what you should wear. After school on Tuesday we will be doing senior banner pictures. If you are in a sport, marching band or cheer plan to have your picture taken in uniform. Remote Learners are signing up for times to have their pictures taken in the afternoon. Temporary... READ MORE >
Good afternoon Knight Families: Today marks an important milestone this year... the midterm of our first quarter! We are halfway to the end of the first quarter. Please check your student’s grades in Skyward. All progress reports will be posted there Monday. Call the office if you need help logging into your Skyward account. Picture Day is Tuesday! With all of... READ MORE >
Today is the first quarter midterm! On Monday we will post progress reports to Skyward and inform parents and guardians on how to access.School spirit contest: Make sure you vote in the School Spirit Showdown. Click here to vote in the WIXY School Spirit Showdown!This week is Constitution Week: Don’t forget to share your video with Mr. Davis by noon today to... READ MORE >
School spirit contest: Click here to vote in the WIXY School Spirit Showdown!Go Purp! Thanks to all that wore purple today! We are showing our support for Mrs. Sigrist, the principal at Arcola High School who has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Freshmen Mentor Lunch: The freshmen/mentor lunch will be today! Bring your chromebooks and meet at the knight... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday today to Mr. Thomas!Wear Purple! The principal at Arcola High School, Mrs. Sigrest has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Students and teachers please help us show our support for Mrs. Sigrest by wearing purple on Thursday. Go purp!Parking passes: If you haven't already done so, please get your parking pass today. We will start checking the... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday today to Logan BroughParking passes: If you haven't already done so, please get your parking pass today. We will start checking the parking lot for permits. Extra year books for sale. Purchase from Mrs. Huffman before or after school for $50. Quantities are limited!Seniors there will be a virtual meeting with Mrs. Hart today at 2:15 to discuss what... READ MORE >
The Eastern Illinois University College of Education is now recruiting candidates for its Accelerated Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Program. We would appreciate you distributing this email and attachment electronically to members of your community who are interested in becoming a teacher and for whom this innovative, one-year program is a good fit. The... READ MORE >
Student Council will meet tomorrow morning at 7:20 in the new gym. If you are remote please use out google meets link located in the stream of the Student Council Classroom.Golf is at home tonight This week is Constitution Week. To celebrate this year, we will have a video attached to the email version of the announcements each day. Please take a moment to... READ MORE >
Good afternoon Knight Families: This week’s email is loaded with information. A few things that are COVID related (like free breakfast and lunch for everyone) but also include non-COVID items. And that is just refreshing First, we are having a Senior Parent Meeting on Wednesday, September 16, evening at 5:00 p.m. This will be virtual, parents of seniors can... READ MORE >
On this Day: in 2001, 19 militants associated with the extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field in... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the newly elected Student Council Officers for 2020/21President - Erin SchrockVice President - Brady MooreSecretary - Kade Herschberger The Student Council will meet next Tuesday at 7:20 in the New Gym. College Comp Kids: If you are in college comp class please remember that on Friday you are required to be in attendance first hour to take... READ MORE >
All students in the Arthur School District will now be eligible to receive free meals through December 2020. This applies to students attending school in-person and those attending by remote learning. This is made possible by the extension of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) — a federally-funded, state-administered program that provides reimbursements... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday today to Mrs. Voegel.Parking Passes from last year are no longer valid. If you have not gotten a new one then please do so today. The Knight's Table is an opportunity for anyone in the high school to order free food items every day from the Google form put in the daily announcements. It is easy to use and when ordered by 11:45 am it will be available... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday today to Sean Davis and Nathan Tighe and a happy belated birthday to our Superintendent Mr. Cheek whose birthday was Sunday.Student Council Representatives and Class Presidents will meet Thursday morning at 7:20 in the New Gym. Please see Mrs. Renfro if you have any questions.Statistics: If you get an email from a student taking Mr. Bates’... READ MORE >
We have a four day weekend. No school on Friday or Monday! Trash: Please do not leave your trash in the parking lot after lunch! Happy Birthday to Maleah Roberts, Aaron Seegmiller and Ashley Seegmiller.Eligibility: We will be running eligibility today at 10 am - if you are on the eligibility list, your teacher will let you know, your parents will be notified, and... READ MORE >
We have a four day weekend. No school on Friday or Monday! Happy Birthday to Cambree BrownBoys Basketball - There will be a meeting for ALL those intending to play boys basketball this season on Thursday after school at 1:20 in the East Gym. If you can not make it or are a bus rider you must contact Coach McGill prior to the meeting on Thursday. Statistics: If... READ MORE >
No school on Friday or next Monday! Happy Belated Birthday to Nathan Cogdill whose birthday was yesterday and happy birthday today to Chloe Franklin.Statistics: If you get an email from a student taking Mr. Bates’ statistics class, please complete the form. This will be very helpful for them as they work on a project for his class. Elections: Please check your... READ MORE >
Elections: Students please check your email this afternoon. The much anticipated Campaign Slide Show and Presidential Candidate speeches are being released after lunch. See what your classmates that are running for office have to say. Class Elections are tomorrow. Stay tuned!Cross Country: On Tuesday CC will be at Sullivan and Saturday at Chrisman.Golf will be... READ MORE >
Good afternoon Knight Families: We survived a very HOT week at ALAH High School. If we kept records about these things, we might have set a record of consecutive days with this heat and humidity. We are excited about the cooler temperatures forecast for next week. The number of our students being certified before 7:15 am has crept up all week. Please continue... READ MORE >
Cross Country was in Sullivan yesterday - both the boys team and the girls team finished first at the meet. They are at the Saber Classic tomorrow in Champaign and the bus leaves at 7am. Golf competed in Moweaqua last night finishing second behind Sullivan, beating Meridian and Shelbyville. Eligibility will start next Friday. Please keep your grades up!Yearbooks... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday today Mr. Davis and Manaye Morfey.Distance Please - Just a reminder to please remain six feet apart. Even when you are outside the school.Parking passes and planners are available in the office. Cross Country is at Sullivan todayGolf is at Central A&M todayEligibility will start next Friday. Please keep your grades up!Freshmen/Mentor Meeting - ... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday today to Mason Allen, Bailey Bialeschki, Quinten Day, and Hunter Grant.Freshmen/Mentor Meeting - Freshmen will meet with mentors on Thursday at lunch. This is a mandatory meeting for all freshmen. Student Planners - Stop by the office to pick up your ALAH planner! Elections - We still need students to run for class officer positions in all classes. ... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday today to Giselle Ayala and Caleb FosterMentor Meeting - the mentors meeting today is in the cafeteria. This meeting is for mentors only. Freshmen will meet with mentors on Thursday. Student Planners - Stop by the office to pick up your ALAH planner! Elections - We still need students to run for class officer positions in all classes. Fill out the... READ MORE >
Happy Birthday today to Selene Rohr!Menus for breakfast and lunch have been posted. They are available on the website and through the Arthur CUSD app. If you don’t have the app on your phone you can download from the App store or from Google Play. Mentor Meeting - the mentors will meet tomorrow during lunch. Location TBD. The first meeting for freshmen and their... READ MORE >
Good morning Knight Families: Well, we made it through the first week of our in-person and remote learning! It was so good to have our students (in-person and remotely) back to the routines of school. Even with all of our new guidelines and changes, so much stayed the same. Teachers teaching and students learning … it felt so good! We know the new... READ MORE >
Elections - Check your email for information from Mrs. Renfro on how to run for Class officer or student council.Student Planners are optional this year however you are encouraged to use one - whether it is ours or one of your own. Stop by the office if you want an ALAH planner. On This Day in 2001 Nickelback released the single "How You Remind Me." READ MORE >
Happy Birthday today to Kolby Schable!Planners are now available in the office. On This Day in 1866 President Andrew Johnson formally declared the US Civil War over. Have a great day!! READ MORE >
Good morning ALAH! We have missed you and are so glad you are back! Every day we will do announcements over the intercom, they will be posted on our website and social media and a link will be emailed to you. Golf - activity bus leaves at 3:15 from the gym foyer for golf practice today.Thank you for wearing your masks and social distancing. You are doing a great... READ MORE >
Good afternoon Parents/Guardians, We are very excited to see our student's tomorrow on the first day of the 2020-2021 school year. This is a reminder that you must complete the Daily Wellness Screening by 7:15 a.m. each morning. Students will not be allowed on the bus or in their classrooms unless their screening is completed each day. If you do not have internet... READ MORE >
Take a virtual tour of Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School given by our Freshmen Mentors. New students and freshmen can take a live one-on-one tour on Monday or Tuesday by signing up here. READ MORE >
Parents and Guardians will have to self-certify their students daily for those attending in-person. Self-certification for the Wellness Screening will need to be completed in your Family Access in Skyward by 7:15 a.m. for each day of school. Please watch for a video early next week on how to self-certify in Skyward. If you do not have access to self-certify using... READ MORE >
Here are some details as you get ready for school at ALAH. We are counting down the days! READ MORE >
The Sarah Bush Lincoln Arthur Clinic will be doing Sports Physicals for $20 next Wednesday, June 22nd from 8-4 p.m. Students must have an appointment! Call SBL at 543-3444 to schedule your appointment. Students should have a sports physical form started and signed by a parent when they arrive. You can download the form here. READ MORE >
Following an intense search, Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School is pleased to announce that Nathan Seal has accepted the position of Assistant Principal and Athletic Director. Mr. Seal, who is a graduate of Illinois State University and Eastern Illinois University, has an enormous passion for education with a strong background in teaching and coaching. He... READ MORE >
Arthur CUSD #305 would like to thank and recognize our recent retirees. We want to wish them the best in their retirement. Thank you Ken Munds, Deb Flavin, Angie Romine, and Carla Poorman for your service and dedication to Arthur CUSD #305!Celebrating Mr. Ken Munds Arthur CUSD #305 would like to recognize and celebrate the 33 years of service and dedication that... READ MORE >
Good morning, On June 23rd, we received guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education regarding what a return to school in the Fall of 2020 could look like. The 60-page document provides a lot of guidance and some mandates that school districts in the state are expected to follow. Some of the mandates of interests are listed below: *Require use of... READ MORE >
June 23, 2020 Dear staff, students, and communities of Arthur CUSD #305, I hope this message finds you and your families safe and well. Today, the Illinois State Board of Education released guidance for schools on the 2020-2021 school year. The 60 page document has been much anticipated and will go a long way toward answering critical questions all of us... READ MORE >
CUSD #305 is excited to begin our first phase of returning athletes to campus and working with our coaches. Our plan follows the recommendations set forth by the IHSA, which were developed in coordination with ISBE and the IDPH. These requirements must be followed when conducting voluntary strength and conditioning sessions: Staff will be utilizing sign up... READ MORE >
In case you missed it, or if you want to watch it again (and again), the 2020 ALAH High School Virtual Graduation has been archived on theroundtable.tv. You can access it directly HERE! READ MORE >
Good afternoon ALAH Families, We made it! Which is what I probably say at the end of every school year, but what a whirlwind the last nine weeks have been with the constant changes. We have been dealt a hand like no other time. We have had to reinvent how we educate our students in a world that is unknown. And just when we made a plan and communicated it with all... READ MORE >
Join us for the ALAH Virtual Graduation Ceremony at 7:00 p.m. this Friday, May 29th! The ceremony will be broadcast on www.theroundtable.tv READ MORE >
If you missed the premier you can still watch The Virtual Honors Night program. It is posted on our Facebook page, TheRountable.TV and YouTube.. READ MORE >
Join us online at 7pm as we honor our ALAH students with Awards and Scholarships. We are excited about all the accolades our students have earned this year and hope you will celebrate with us! We are broadcasting on Facebook Live and Rountable TV tonight. The video will be posted on YouTube tomorrow as well. READ MORE >
Good afternoon everyone, Due to the inclement weather forecasted over the next two days, we have arranged to hold our Individualized Drive Through Graduation Ceremony in the Merchant’s Building behind the high school gym. We are so thankful to the Moultrie Douglas County Fair Board and the Arthur Park District Board for making this possible. Our communities... READ MORE >
Good morning ALAH Families, This week’s update is a little shorter. Your student should have received a link to sign up for a time to return their school materials as well as clean out their lockers, pick up their PE uniforms, art projects, etc. We had to adjust the dates as we are being allowed to have an outdoor drive through graduation for our seniors. ... READ MORE >
Good morning ... First, I apologize for keeping you on this roller coaster of changes that we are living. I understand your frustration. I know you are tired of hearing from me and exhausted from all of the communication and changes. But ... we have an adjustment in the schedule for our graduation and a few reminders. After meeting with the videographer... READ MORE >
Good morning Seniors and Parents: As you have probably heard the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health released new guidelines last weekend for graduation. With this information we received approval from our attorney, our insurance company, the Douglas County Health Department and our Board of Education for the following... READ MORE >
Good morning ALAH Families, It has been a long time since we had such a beautiful Saturday morning! It brings a little hope to all of us. We have had a roller coaster week inside the halls of ALAH. It seems that every time the State Board of Education provides us guidelines to follow, we make a plan and then the guidelines change. This is all part of... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Seniors of the Class of 2020, Late yesterday the Illinois State Board of Education released the following information, By now, most districts have established routines and processes for sending and receiving academic content, providing meals, and offering social-emotional resources and connections as best you can. But one of the most difficult... READ MORE >
Good evening, I hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy during these trying times. We wanted to update you on some decisions related to the end of the year and changes in the calendar that have been recently made. We have made the decision to group the unused emergency days, as well as days that we didn't utilize over spring break and move up the end of... READ MORE >
Good afternoon,The Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School food pantry would like to again offer all the families in the district an opportunity for another order. We will do our best to fill your order unless we run out of that item. Any family may place an order by noon Thursday April 30th. The food pantry is a free service and will be delivered by a faculty,... READ MORE >
Sophomore Parent Virtual Meeting! Parents of sophomores are invited to an online meeting with Mrs. Seegmiller and the class sponsors on Monday, April 27th at 6:00 P.M. We will talk about the class fundraiser and general information regarding grades. You can join us via your computer through Google Meetings or by telephone. An email was sent out today with access... READ MORE >
COVID-19 has thrown the entire world off-balance in just a few days. It has altered everyone’s lives, and not just left students wondering, but everyone thinking about what the future may hold. Many events are being postponed, such as dances and graduations. Sports seasons such as track and field, baseball, and softball are even being canceled. Students are left... READ MORE >
Seniors! Just a reminder that today is the final drop off for all scholarship applications. You can pull through the circle drive from 12:00 - 1:00 and Mrs. Hart will take your paperwork. If you prefer you can email your paperwork to harta@cusd305.org. READ MORE >
Hello everyone, We have made it through another week of staying at home and remote learning. Earlier today I saw an article published in the Chicago Sun Times that Governor Pritzker is expected to close all Illinois schools for the remainder of the academic year. As we learn what this means exactly, we will keep you informed. For right now, our remote... READ MORE >
Parents of seniors are invited to an online meeting with Mrs. Seegmiller on Monday, April 20th at 6:00 P.M. As a parent of a graduating senior you undoubtedly have many questions. Plan to join Mrs. Seegmiller to hear the latest information. You can log into the meeting on your computer or smartphone via Google Hangouts (you do not have to have a Google account... READ MORE >
Senior year is probably one that no one wants to forget. Twelve years of education is hard on just about anyone. Every single day we have gotten up and gone to a school, and this all leads us to the night we walk across that stage at our graduation in May 2020. Or so we thought. The COVID-19 outbreak has put a literal break on our senior year and high school... READ MORE >
As a part of our Journalism class's remote learning, students will be writing journal-type entries about their time at home. Students will write about a variety of topics, and they may vary in format. Still, one thing is certain about all of these entries; they are the personal stories and opinions of 17 journalism students. READ MORE >
My time in quarantine has been nothing but uneventful. I have spent almost every single day since March 14th lounging around my house. Before the whole COVID-19 situation got super serious, I spent a few days out and about with a few friends, but once the shelter-in-place policy went into effect, I have left my house three whole times in the last two weeks. ... READ MORE >
Hello everyone ....Happy Saturday! I hope this finds you and your family healthy and adjusting to this on-going crisis. This is a rather long weekly update, as I’m sharing information that I sent to your student earlier today. We have finished our first week of remote learning. We are working hard to make sure your student is engaged with their teacher... READ MORE >
Good afternoon, It’s here … our new, temporary, normal for school. ALAH HS will begin remote learning on Monday. What does this mean? It means that every student should be receiving 2 to 3 activities per week, per class to complete while at home. We are pushing these out through email and Google Classroom. For those of you without the internet, we... READ MORE >
Good afternoon, I started to write this email on Friday morning and then heard about the pending press conference from the Governor’s Office. Knowing things were probably changing about the time this went out, I thought our weekly communication might be better arriving a little later than usual. What’s happening @ALAH? Funny, as so many think it is quiet as... READ MORE >
Good afternoon, This is a challenging note to send as things appear to be changing faster that we can process. School will be in session on Monday, March 16th with a noon dismissal and then we will be closed through March 30th. All practices and school activities will be cancelled. This proactive move will hopefully prevent the spread of this virus. I would... READ MORE >
Links: Writing Center and Math Center AppointmentsKnights’ Table - can be ordered until 12:30 for same day delivery.Pre-order a yearbook! Cap and Gown Ordering Friday, March 13th Today we will be following the 2:00 bell schedule. At 2:00 we will be having an assembly for the remainder of the school day where the drama club will give us a preview of the play.... READ MORE >
Links: Writing Center & Math Center AppointmentsKnights’ Table - can be ordered until 12:30 for same day delivery.Pre-order a yearbook! Cap & Gown Ordering Thursday, March 12th Play Dress Rehearsal tonightFriday we will be following the 2:00 bell schedule. At 2:00 we will be having an assembly for the remainder of the school day where the drama club will give... READ MORE >
Links: Writing Center & Math Center AppointmentsKnights’ Table - can be ordered until 12:30 for same day delivery.Pre-order a yearbook! Cap & Gown Ordering Wednesday, March 11th Track Mt. Zion Invitational - Boys Meet 5 pm Bus 3:45 pmOn This Date: in 2018 "The Black Panther" became the fifth Marvel movie to earn $1 billion worldwide. Thursday, March... READ MORE >
Links: Writing Center & Math Center AppointmentsKnights’ Table - can be ordered until 12:30 for same day delivery.Pre-order a yearbook! Cap & Gown Ordering Tuesday, March 10th Art Club after school until 4:30Color Guard Auditions 4:40-6 pm in the new gymDrum Major Workshop 6pm-7pm in the new gymWinter Sports Banquet 6:30pm in the old gymOn This Date: in... READ MORE >
Links: Writing Center & Math Center AppointmentsKnights’ Table - can be ordered until 12:30 for same day delivery.Pre-order a yearbook! Cap & Gown Ordering Monday, March 9th Blood Drive: Thank you to all who donated or attempted to donate at last weeks blood drive. We collected 32 units of blood that will potentially save 96 lives! Congratulations to the... READ MORE >
Good afternoon, Tomorrow is our student council badminton tournament! Start time is 10:30 AM. This has been a tradition for our students and an activity that they look forward to each year. Tomorrow is also our IHSA Solo & Ensemble contest. We are wishing our very talented students the best of luck as they travel to Millikin for this competition. We would... READ MORE >
Links: Writing Center & Math Center AppointmentsKnights’ Table - can be ordered until 12:30 for same day delivery.Pre-order a yearbook! Cap & Gown Ordering Friday, March 6th End of Third QuarterNoon Dismissal - there will be no assembly. Bell Schedule1st... READ MORE >
Links: Writing Center & Math Center AppointmentsKnights’ Table - can be ordered until 12:30 for same day delivery.Pre-order a yearbook! Cap & Gown Ordering Thursday, March 5th Love Your Selfie: If you participated in “Love your Selfie” last week you can pick up your picture in the office! Congratulations to the winners of the American Legion Auxiliary... READ MORE >
Links: Writing Center and Math Center AppointmentsKnight's Table - can be ordered until 12:30 for same day delivery.Pre-order a yearbook! Cap and Gown Ordering Wednesday, March 4th Happy Birthday today to Annika Beachy and James Bean.Love Your Selfie: If you participated in “Love your Selfie” last week you can pick up your picture in the office!A West Point... READ MORE >
Links: Writing Center & Math Center AppointmentsKnights’ Table - can be ordered until 12:30 for same day delivery.Pre-order a yearbook! Cap & Gown Ordering Tuesday, March 3rd The following seniors need to come to the office: Cheyene Gregurich, Megan Harshbarger, Brandon Linstrom, Cade Miller, Mikayla Mitchell, Justin Miller, and Caleb StoneThere are still... READ MORE >
Links: Writing Center & Math Center AppointmentsKnights’ Table - can be ordered until 12:30 for same day delivery.Pre-order a yearbook! Cap & Gown Ordering Monday, March 2nd Senior Trip - If you are going on the senior trip Ms. Wilson in the office needs a copy of your driver's license. If we do not already have a copy please stop by the office... READ MORE >
Good afternoon, Our students involved in our fine arts programs are busier than ever right now. On Sunday, our concert band will be traveling to Millikin University to perform with Millikin’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble. The concert is at 4 p.m at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center. Coming up in March we have Solo & Ensemble contest, Saturday, March 7th then the school... READ MORE >
Links: Writing Center & Math Center AppointmentsKnights’ Table - can be ordered until 12:30 for same day delivery.Pre-order a yearbook! Cap & Gown Ordering Friday, Feb. 28th FFA - Blue & GoldColor Guard - If you are interested in trying out for color guard, please stop by the office and sign up. Auditions are March 9th & 10th.Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors,... READ MORE >
FFA - CamouflageBlood Drive - Thursday, March 5th from 9:30-1:30 at ALAH. Signup with Mrs. Renfro. Badminton Tournament - Saturday, March 7th at 10:30 in the new gym. Teams of two can sign up for $2. See Mrs. Renfro with questions and to sign up.Homework Hangout Monday-Thursday after school until 4:15 in the library. Color Guard - If you are interested in trying... READ MORE >
FFA - Western WednesdayBlood Drive - Thursday, March 5th from 9:30-1:30 at ALAH. Signup with Mrs. Renfro. Badminton Tournament - Saturday, March 7th at 10:30 in the new gym. Teams of two can sign up for $2. See Mrs. Renfro with questions and to sign up.Homework Hangout Monday-Thursday after school until 4:15 in the library. Our fact of the Day for FFA Week is: Goat... READ MORE >
FFA - Flannel DayBlood Drive - Thursday, March 5th from 9:30-1:30 at ALAH. Signup with Mrs. Renfro. Badminton Tournament - Saturday, March 7th at 10:30 in the new gym. Teams of two can sign up for $2. See Mrs. Renfro with questions and to sign up.Homework Hangout Monday-Thursday after school until 4:15 in the library. Cheerleading Tryouts - Saturday March 7th at... READ MORE >
Sarah Bush Dental at ALAH - we will be calling students out of class to see them. If you have a dental form that you have not yet turned in, please bring it to the office right now. Boys Basketball IHSA Regional Tournament Varsity @ Meridian (in Macon) vs. Stew-Stras - Bus @ 5:15Basketball lunch today for all basketball players and cheerleaders at Mr McGills... READ MORE >
Good afternoon, We want to invite you to a presentation on Tuesday evening at 6:30, “Vaping Me Crazy!” It will be presented by the founder of Steered Straight, Michael DeLeon. This event is open to the public and everyone is welcome. The web-site for more information is Steered Straight. The Sarah Bush Lincoln Dental Bus will be here on Monday and Tuesday. ... READ MORE >
Blood Drive - Thursday, March 5th from 9:30-1:30 at ALAH. Signup with Mrs. Renfro. Badminton Tournament - Saturday, March 7th at 10:30 in the new gym. Teams of two can sign up for $2. See Mrs. Renfro with questions and to sign up.JV Scholastic Bowl will not practice the week of February 24th-28th. T-shirt Designs - we are hosting a tshirt design contest for the... READ MORE >
We are excited about seeing our incoming Freshmen and their parents at Freshmen Orientation tonight starting at 5:45! Our students put together some words of wisdom as they get ready for high school at ALAH. Find out What it Means to be a Knight! READ MORE >
Blood Drive - Thursday, March 5th from 9:30-1:30 at ALAH. Signup with Mrs. Renfro. Badminton Tournament - Saturday, March 7th at 10:30 in the new gym. Teams of two can sign up for $2. See Mrs. Renfro with questions and to sign up.JV Scholastic Bowl will not practice the week of February 24th-28th. Tshirt Designs - we are hosting a tshirt design contest for the... READ MORE >
Michael DeLeon, founder of Steered Straight will be at ALAH presenting "Vaping Me Crazy!" for parents and community members on Tuesday, Feb. 25th from 6:30-8:30. The threat to our youth is greater than ever so join us and learn about the current trends and how to spot the signs of substance abuse. READ MORE >
The ALAH High School Band has been invited to perform alongside the Millikin University Symphonic Wind Ensemble under the direction of Corey Seapy. We will perform pieces of music on our own but conclude the concert with two pieces of music combined with the collegiate musicians. The performance is on Sunday, March 1st at 4:00 pm at Millikin University in Kirkland... READ MORE >
T-shirt Designs - we are hosting a t-shirt design contest for the Douglas County Drug Awareness Day speaker that will be at ALAH in April. Submit your design to the office by this Friday, Feb. 21st. Tonight is Operation HOPE at Arcola HS gym at 7:00 pm. There are door prizes, games, activities, $1 raffle and opportunities to make new friendships with similar... READ MORE >
Thanks to all who participated in this year's Winter Follies. What great talent we have at ALAH. Congrats to the winners:3rd Place: James Bean2nd Place: Quinn Taylor 1st Place: Double D and the Boyz Cheerleading Tryouts - Sign up in the office by this Friday, February 21st if you plan to tryout for cheerleading. Tryouts will be Saturday March 7th at 8:00 AM.... READ MORE >
Good afternoon, We have shared our concerns about vaping with you throughout the year and I’m sure you have continuously heard about it through various news stories. But did you know … A recent survey of kids resulted in 37% of kids stating they did not even know that it was nicotine they were inhaling. 55% of high school and 33 % of middle school students... READ MORE >
Friday, Feb. 14th We have Winter Follies this afternoon and are running a different schedule. Check your announcements on the app or the website for the bell schedule.Winter Follies Schedule1st hour 8:15-8:542nd 8:57-9:363rd 9:39-10:184th 10:21-11:005th(A) 11:03-11:425th(B) 11:37-12:166th 12:19-12:587th 1:01-1:40Follies 1:43-3:13Lunch A 11:03-11:33Lunch... READ MORE >
Thursday, Feb. 13th Girls Basketball IHSA Regional Arthur vs. Central A&M @ Arthur 7 pmScho Bowl - Conference Match vs Okaw Valley, Arcola & Cumberland @ Cumberland Game 5 pm Bus 3:45Congratulations to Jordan Quertermous who competed in the Illinois FCCLA Section 7 Competition. She competed in Interior Design Proficiency Event and will move on to State Competition... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the students that made honor roll. Your hard work is paying off!Quarter 1 Honor RollQuarter 2 Honor RollSemester 1 Honor Roll READ MORE >
We’re thrilled to announce Arthur CUSD #305’s new app! It’s everything Knights, in your pocket.Click the following link for video on our new app - Arthur CUSD 305 New App Video.With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications.Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/36O8eCt or iPhone:... READ MORE >
Graduating seniors please place your order for your cap and gown before February 1st! You can order online at: www.highschool.herffjones.com Right now you can order for $53.50 however after February 1st the price goes up. READ MORE >
Click here to pre-order your yearbook before February 1st and save $5 off the purchase price. READ MORE >