Last night, Polo hosted the Junior High Rt 72 Conference Wrestling Tournament at the high school. All of our wrestlers worked hard and we ended up with five place winners. Zayden Imel - 3rd @ 90A. Isaac Stringini - 2nd @ 135A. Cashton Eubanks - 1st @ 135B. Jonathan Bawinkel - 3rd @ 135B. Brantley Welch - 3rd @ 215A. Good luck to our wrestlers as they head to Morrison for Regionals on Saturday!
February 23, 2026- The fire alarm was triggered at Centennial Elementary School due to low water pressure. We are thankful to the Polo Ambulance, Dixon Rural, and Forreston Fire Department for responding, as the Polo Fire Department was handling another fire.
Attention Students and Families:
Please join us tonight in supporting our Boys Varsity Basketball team as they begin their post-season journey. The Regional game will be held at Mt. Carroll, with a scheduled start time of 7:00 PM.
Let's show our school spirit and cheer the boys on to a victory!
Please join us tonight in supporting our Boys Varsity Basketball team as they begin their post-season journey. The Regional game will be held at Mt. Carroll, with a scheduled start time of 7:00 PM.
Let's show our school spirit and cheer the boys on to a victory!
This is the last week to order an Aplington yearbook. If you did not receive the original email with info on how to order, email ajones@poloschools.net
Monday, February 23- There is no morning driver for the West Route- Mrs. Kellems. Parents will need to bring their children to school. We do have an afternoon driver.
🏀 Boys Basketball Regional Quarterfinals
Get ready for some postseason action! The West Carroll Thunder host the Polo Marcos in a win-or-go-home regional matchup. Here is everything you need to know for game night:
Game Info
Matchup: (7) West Carroll vs. (10) Polo
Date: Monday, February 23
Tip-off: 7:00 PM
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Location
West Carroll High School
633 S. East St.
Mount Carroll, IL 61053
Admission & Entry
Tickets: $6.00 (Flat rate)
Note: Per IHSA regulations, no passes (conference, season, or student) will be honored for this postseason game.
Get ready for some postseason action! The West Carroll Thunder host the Polo Marcos in a win-or-go-home regional matchup. Here is everything you need to know for game night:
Game Info
Matchup: (7) West Carroll vs. (10) Polo
Date: Monday, February 23
Tip-off: 7:00 PM
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Location
West Carroll High School
633 S. East St.
Mount Carroll, IL 61053
Admission & Entry
Tickets: $6.00 (Flat rate)
Note: Per IHSA regulations, no passes (conference, season, or student) will be honored for this postseason game.
🎭 Order Up! PCHS Dinner Theater is Almost Here
Get ready for a night of food, fun, and footlights! Polo High School invites you to a special performance of "Order Up" on Saturday, February 28, at 6:00 PM.
Come hungry for the humor and the food—we’re serving up a full diner experience that’s sure to hit the spot.
🍽️ On the Menu
Enjoy a hearty, home-style buffet featuring:
Main Course: Braised Chicken & Baked Chicken
Sides: Crispy Potato Wedges, Mac and Cheese, & Green Beans
Fresh Options: Assorted Salads
Dessert: A variety of delicious Fruit Pies
🎟️ Ticket Information
Price: $15.00 per person
Important: Tickets will not be sold at the door. Seating is limited, so be sure to secure your spot in advance!
How to Purchase:
In Person: Visit the Polo High School office.
By Phone: Call 815-946-3314 to make your reservation.
Join us at the "diner" for a night of big laughs and even bigger portions. We can't wait to see you there!
Get ready for a night of food, fun, and footlights! Polo High School invites you to a special performance of "Order Up" on Saturday, February 28, at 6:00 PM.
Come hungry for the humor and the food—we’re serving up a full diner experience that’s sure to hit the spot.
🍽️ On the Menu
Enjoy a hearty, home-style buffet featuring:
Main Course: Braised Chicken & Baked Chicken
Sides: Crispy Potato Wedges, Mac and Cheese, & Green Beans
Fresh Options: Assorted Salads
Dessert: A variety of delicious Fruit Pies
🎟️ Ticket Information
Price: $15.00 per person
Important: Tickets will not be sold at the door. Seating is limited, so be sure to secure your spot in advance!
How to Purchase:
In Person: Visit the Polo High School office.
By Phone: Call 815-946-3314 to make your reservation.
Join us at the "diner" for a night of big laughs and even bigger portions. We can't wait to see you there!
So proud of Ascher Weilacher on the incredible job he did at the Spelling Bee! Thank you for representing Aplington Middle School with such talent and poise. Way to go, Ascher!
Here is the llink to watch the high school girls basketball semifinal regional game tonight.
Bureau Valley High School vs. Polo High School. Watch Girls Varsity Basketball Tuesday, Feb 17th, 2026 at 7:30 PM CST on the NFHS Network!
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/galva-high-school-galva-il/gama1e14e7b0f
The semifinal girls regional basketball game will be played tomorrow night at 7:30 PM in Galva. The Lady Marcos will be taking on Bureau Valley.
Tomorrow night, high school boys basketball game will be varsity only. Start time 6:00 PM at the Polo high school.
The Lee County Court Services is sponsoring two presentations on substance abuse and drug trends at the Historic Dixon Theatre. This is on April 9th, 2026, at 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm.
6th Grade Girls' Basketball game from last Monday has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 17th at 4:00 at Winnebago.
Polo High School is proud to host the upcoming High School Girls Regional Quarter-Final game. The Polo Lady Marcos will face off against Galva on Saturday, February 14th, with the game scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM in the high school gymnasium.
Dick's Sporting Goods is offering 20% of your entire in-store purchase starting February 13th, 2026, and ending February 16th, 2026. We have included the coupon. If you have a gently used bat that you would like to trade in, you can do that, and you will receive a gift card. Thank you to IESA and Dick's Sporting Goods for their partnership!
6th grade girls basketball game at Winnebago has been cancelled today.
Coaches are working on a reschedule date.
Boys Basketball @ Earlville tomorrow starts at 5:30 PM. Varsity plays first, followed by a shortened JV game.
February 8th- We are unable to find a substitute bus driver in the afternoon for Mr. Maginnis, for the week. We will need parents to pick up their students from school this week. We do have a morning driver. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
"Don't miss Senior Night! 🎓🏀 Join us tonight for the Girls' game and tomorrow for the Boys' game. Both tip off at 6:00 PM. Let's show up loud and proud for the Class of 2026!"
Tonight’s Boys Basketball Update: The Varsity game at AFC will tip off at 6:00 PM. A modified JV game will follow immediately afterward.