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Archived News

Oldest Living Alumni

The Arcola Alumni Association honors Arcola High School’s oldest living graduates. The newest honorees are:

Myrna Joy Strader Coy
James Duane "JD" Strader

To recommend an Arcola High School alumnus for recognition, complete the form.

Veterans

The Arcola Alumni Association has initiated its Veterans Recognition project. To be included, a person must meet the following criteria:

• Attended and/or graduated from Arcola High School
• Served in any branch of the U.S. Military
• Currently serving or received an honorable discharge

Complete and return the Veteran form to recommend a veteran for recognition.

Recent Class Reunions

We've added pages containing pictures and information from recent class reunions.
If your class had a reunion since 2005, we'll publish group pictures and information.
Forward the information via E-mail.

ALERT! ALERT! ALERT!

We have recently been made aware of E-Mail solicitations to Arcola alumni for memberships, merchandise, etc.   The solicitation includes a link to the www.alumniclass.com website - which is NOT the Arcola Alumni Association's website.

AT THIS TIME, THE ARCOLA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DOES NOT OFFER LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS NOR ARCOLA HIGH SCHOOL MERCHANDISE.

OFFICIAL ARCOLA HIGH SCHOOL MERCHANDISE IS ONLY AVAILABLE FROM VARIOUS ARCOLA HIGH SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS OR AFFILIATED BOOSTER GROUPS.

DO NOT subscribe/purchase merchandise via the www.alumniclass.com website with the intention of joining the Arcola Alumni Association or supporting local businesses/organizations.

Events
Archived Events

Work Based Learning (WBL) Advisory Board

Arcola Junior-Senior High School seeks passionate industry professionals to guide students in career readiness and work-based learning opportunities. As an Arcola High School Work Based Learning (WBL) advisory board member, you’ll have the chance to:

• Influence curriculum to align with industry needs
• Mentor and support the next generation of workers
• Strengthen partnerships between education and industry

Be a part of something bigger—help prepare students for success! Contact Baley Milton to volunteer or to obtain more information.

2025 Distinguished Alumni Nominations

The Arcola Alumni Association is soliciting nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Alumni honorees. The deadline for submitting nominations is April 19, 2025.

Nomination
Criteria

Nomination forms are also available at:

Arcola Public Library
First Mid Bank & Trust
Peoples Bank & Trust

Class of 1975 50-Year Reunion

The Class of 1975 will hold their 50-year reunion on June 14, 2025 at the Kaskaskia Country Club. More details will be published as they become available.