Argo High School Updates: 2013

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Coach Greg Kolke

We would like to send our congratulations to Greg Kolke for being selected as the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association Distinguished Service Award recipient. Greg will be honored at the IHSBCA Hall of Fame Dinner on January 25, 2014. Again, congratulations to Greg on this prestigious award.

http://www.ihigh.com/ihsbca/article_186942.html

Greg Kolke Baseball Biography

Starting at Argo HS in 1993, Coach Kolke was assigned as an assistant coach for first 4 years. Taking over a struggling program, he made the Argonauts into a respected and competitive squad during his tenure. He was at the helm for 16 years having a 4 year run of 20 plus wins from 2002-2006, winning the regional in 2004 (first regional since 1976, 6-1 victory over Lyons).

Personal accolades include earning the SICA North Coach of the Year in 2003, South Suburban Sportsmanship Award in 2010, 2012 and 2013 and earning over 220 wins. His career record is (221-317-4). During that span, he is proud to have the durability, longevity and patience over two decades.

To sum up Coach Kolke’s career, he is about character. Having good manners and treating others with respect are hallmarks ofhis personality. He leads by example and expects the same from his players. Respect, effort and sportsmanship are exemplified by this man. His legacy lives on in the coaching ranks with over a dozen former players and assistant coaches currently impacting various programs.

Monday, November 25, 2013

Julius Adams performed with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra

Julius Adams performed with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra last night at Symphony Hall. It was a wonderful performance, and it was amazing to see an Argonaut on that stage! What is particularly inspiring about Julius is that he didn't begin playing the viola until 5th grade, and he has never had private lessons.

He auditioned last spring for the CYSO, was accepted into the orchestra over the summer, and did his seating auditions at the beginning of the school year. He is a member of three different groups within the CYSO, including their top group, and with these groups, he will be performing around the Chicago area throughout the spring. He even plans on touring China with them this summer.

Mrs. Perry, Mr. Mamminga, and Mrs. Guldin were able to attend Sunday night (there may have been other teachers!), and also parents, and current and former Argo students there in support of Julius.

Monday, August 26, 2013

Academic Support Programs

Argo Community High School

Name of Program	Who can benefit?	What’s it all about?	When and where does it meet?
Argo After Hours	All Argo Students	Students come to the library after school to work on homework. Teachers from all content areas are available to help students with homework. This is also where makeup work and tests for absences take place.	Mondays Wednesdays 3:00-5:00 pm Library
Math Resource	Any students who need extra help in math	This is a drop-in program that meets before school as well as after school. Math teachers are on staff to help students with homework or to make up tests.	Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 3:00-4:00 pm Room 343 Tuesday Thursday 7:00-7:55 am Room 343
Computer Lab	Any students needing computer access for homework or essays	This is a drop-in program that meets before school. Students have computers to use for homework assignments or essays. Teachers are available to help with assignments as needed.	Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 7:00-7:55 am Room 253
Act Prep Class	All Argo students, particularly juniors	This class helps prepare students for the ACT and Prairie State Achievement exams that are administered in April each year.	Calendar will be established in Spring 2014

Monday, August 19, 2013

Argo Freshmen Orientation Day

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Registration Information

New to the district?

· Call 708-467-5500 for registration information

Fast Track Registration Only

· Fast Track Registration is only for those who have received a letter stating they have been cleared by National Investigations.

· August 5^th 1pm7pm

· Must have pre-approved letter from the Dean’s Office

Regular Registration Dates

· August 6^th-7^th 1pm-7pm

· August 8^th 11am-5pm

For Bilingual needs or translations:

708-467-5837 (Polish)

708-467-5141 (Arabic)

708-467-5622 (Spanish & others)

For information on financial assistance call 708-467-5516

For information about Athletic programs call 708-467-5520

For more information call 708-467-5500

or visit the Argo Website at www.argohs.net

Registration will be in the cafeteria. Please enter at the back of the school.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Alumni Directory Publication in Progress

Argo Community High School District 217 is working with Harris Connect to produce an alumni publication scheduled for release in January 2014. Over the next several months, you may receive postcards, emails or phone calls from Harris asking for updated contact information. We would appreciate your cooperation in updating your contact information. All updates are returned to Argo Community High School District 217 so that our database remains current. Harris Connect is only collecting information for purposes of the publication. Your information will not be released to any third parties. You decide whether or not your personal information is published--make your wishes clear to the representative with whom you speak. It is a great way to stay connected to the Argo Community High School alumni community!

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Summer School ESS Iron Oaks Community Trip

During summer school 2013, three classes took a community trip to Irons Oaks to do a team building and collaboration activity to achieve various common goals. There were 3 main obstacle courses: climbing the tower, stacking the crates, and climbing wih ropes. Below are pictures from the trip, followed by some videos of the students in action.

Here are some pictures and videos of the ESS class community trip to Iron Oaks. The objective was to collaborate and enhance team building skills to achieve a common goal.