Students earn an incentive trip to watch the QC River Bandits, April 23, 2025
Congratulations to Emery Whitehead, Graham Link, Emma Poppy, and Valeria Gamez on receiving the Illinois Principals' Association Student Leadership Award. These students exemplify leadership, character, and academic excellence. We look forward to seeing what their next accomplishments will be. Continue to work hard and set good examples.
Are you curious about exploring new places? We will have an introductory meeting in the high school library on Thursday, April 10th at 6 PM. Come learn about a trip to Spain & Italy in July 2027. RSVP with the QR code to let me know that you are interested.
If you are interested in applying to a military service academy, here is your opportunity to talk directly to a representative. Monday, April 21st with registration by April 11th.
The phones and internet at the middle/high school have both been restored. Thank you for your patience.
The phones and internet are currently down at the middle/high school. We are working on getting them fixed. If you need to contact the middle/high school, please call the elementary school and the message will be relayed. 309-629-5011 or 5012
Thank you!
Last week to order P.E. uniforms for students going into 6th grade through senior!!! Use the QR code or link at the bottom of the page.
Tonight's musical production of Grease at AlWood High School has been cancelled due to impending severe storms. Please plan to still support our wonderful cast and crew on Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:00pm. Thank you and please stay safe.
Come out and see the acting and musical talent of AlWood High School students. Show performances are on March 14 and 15 starting at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 2 PM. We hope to see you at one or all of the performances.
The AlWood FFA has extra strawberries for sale. They just arrived yesterday and they are delicious! If you would like to order a flat, we have extra available for $36 per flat. Please email Ms. Poyner at poyners@alwood.net or call the high school office at (309) 334-2102 if you are interested. Thank you for your support!
A.S.E.T. is continuing its food drive for one more week. Winning class will get donuts.
The Oxford American Legion is hosting their weekly Queen of Hearts Drawing and joining forces with the AlWood Elementary School staff to raise funds for Mr. Larson and his family. Mr. Larson was recently diagnosed with Stage IV Follicular Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and is currently undergoing treatment. Mr. Larson served our country as a Marine and now serves the community as our elementary school principal. The public is invited to attend this event tonight, Monday, February 24th to show their support for the Larson Family. Dinner will begin at 5:30pm with the Live Auction at 7:00pm.
Congratulations to Softball Coach Renae Leander earning induction into the Illinois Coaches Association Hall of Fame for IESA and IHSA. She was honored today in Bloomington, IL with a lunch banquet.
Area students, including Emma Poppy, worked at the ROE to learn about teaching and presenting lessons
The AlWood School District will have a traditional Snow Day for Wednesday, February 12, due to projected snow fall amounts with this winter storm warning. All after school activities for Wednesday will be cancelled. This is not going to be an E-learning Day and will be made up. Thank you and please stay safe!
All evening events will take place tonight. That includes:
AlWood JH Volleyball at Galesburg at 5pm.
FS Girls Basketball v. ROWVA/Williamsfield at 6:45 at AlWood.
Varsity Girls Basketball v. ROWVA/Williamsfield at 8:00 at AlWood.
Good morning! Due to icy road conditions on country roads, the AlWood School District will utilize an E-Learning Day on Thursday, February 6th. Please be safe!
All extra curricular events for this evening have been cancelled. Below are rescheduling details:
Freshman Boys Basketball v. Mercer County has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
HSGBB v. ROWVA/Williamsfield will be played on Thursday, February 6th in AlWood's HS Gym. F/S will start at approximately 6:45PM and Varsity will start at approximately 8:00PM.
JHVB v. Wethersfield will be played on Thursday, February 13th at 5:30PM at home.
Good morning. Due to forecasted icy road conditions for this afternoon, the AlWood School District will dismiss one hour early today, Wednesday, February 5th. All after school activities are cancelled.
All AlWood and Ridgewood athletic events and practices for this evening have been cancelled or postponed with a make up date to be determined. Stay safe and warm!