All extracurricular participants will be academically checked at mid-quarter, quarter, and semester. All participants must be passing all classes to be eligible. Students determined to be ineligible at a grade check time will be ineligible for the entire week following the grade check. Students shall become eligible for participation again when they are considered to be making satisfactory progress. To be considered for satisfactory progress a student must be showing effort and making improvement towards earning a passing grade.
OSAA academic eligibility rules require that the semester prior to participating in any extracurricular activity each student is required to have passed the equivalent of five academic classes (five credits), and to be making satisfactory progress toward meeting graduation requirements. In addition, according to Elgin School District academic eligibility rules, those not enrolled in seven classes shall not be allowed to continue participation. During wrestling and basketball season when the semester falls during the season, Elgin School District academic eligibility rules will b
The extracurricular activities at Elgin School District #23 are a part of the total education program. We see athletics, FBLA, FFA, Math Contests, etc., as extensions of our district curriculum that can provide students, who elect to participate, an opportunity to perform at a higher skill level athletically and academically.
You are cordially invited to attend the 102nd Annual Elgin High School Alumni Banquet to be held at the Stella Mayfield Gym, Saturday, June 15, 2013. The social hour begins at 4:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. If you register early, dinner will cost $15 per person. After June 1 the cost will be $17. Proceeds go to the scholarship fund and other expenses.
The Elgin Public Schools have an enrollment of 450 students in Pre-schoool through twelfth grade. They are served by 51 skilled and dedicated staff members. An effective Site Council works cooperatively with the Board of Education and the school administration to ensure a broad review and support of the school programs.
The school has a wide range of educational activities which include:
