Apollo Elementary School, Mercer County School District #404

08/19/2026

Just a reminder that every Wednesday is an early dismissal. Here are our dismissal times for Apollo:

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

Homecoming Parade Entry Forms may be found on the front page of the District's website

08/14/2026

Time to get ready for Mercer County High School's 2026 Homecoming! Sept. 24th - Sept. 26th.
Get your Homecoming shirts here: https://jenny-king-shirts-more.square.site
Orders are due by Sept. 7th and will be delivered to the students by Sept. 17th.

08/10/2026

We can't wait to see you tonight from 5:00-7:00 for our Unpack the Bag night!

No school on Tuesday as it is a Teacher's Institute Day.

The First Day of school is on Wednesday, and don't forget, it is a 2:00 Dismiss!

08/07/2026

Don't Forget: Our Apollo Unpack the Bag Night is Monday, August 10th from 5:00-7:00. Pre-K does not need any supplies other than a book bag, but you are welcome to come and meet your teacher!

Check out our upcoming events: The first day of school is Wednesday, August 12th and it will be a 2:00 dismiss.

08/07/2026

Thank you to Bosch Pest Control for your generous donation to Apollo! Thank you for investing in our students! We appreciate it!

Investing in our community starts with investing in our kids.
A huge thank you to Bosch Pest Control for making a difference at Apollo Elementary! Yesterday, owner Jeff and the team stopped by the school's sensory room after donating $1,000 to help purchase much-needed items that will benefit students throughout the upcoming school year.
This meaningful project was made possible through a partnership with Malorie Matlick, Apollo Elementary's special education teacher, who works every day to create a supportive and welcoming environment for her students.
It's businesses like Bosch Pest Control that remind us what community is all about—giving back and making a lasting impact

08/05/2026

Mercer County Bus Pick Up

Please note that times & locations may have changed from the previous years.

Keithsburg City Hall - FOR ALL PreK - 5th grade going to New Boston Elementary 6:45am pick up. Drop off time 3:50pm (Wednesday 2:50pm).
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Keithsburg CIty Hall - FOR ALL students attending Junior High or High School 7:10am pick up. Drop off time 3:40pm (Wednesday 2:40pm).

All other Keithsburg in-town stops have been eliminated.

New Boston Elementary - Pick up 7:30am pick up. Drop off time is 3:25.

All other New Boston in-town stops have been eliminated. This includes Cottage Road.

Joy Park - Pick up 7:35 am. Drop off 3:22pm.
Joy former ELC (circle drive) - Pick up 7:40am. Drop off 3:20pm.
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​Johannes In Town Stops
This is our current schedule for Aledo town stops:
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7:30 a.m. Hidden Valley/Buttonwood (J1)
PM only YMCA / Twisters (J1)
7:30 a.m. NE 2nd Ave / 3rd Street (J3)
7:35 a.m. SE 5th Ave/ SE 5th Street (J3)
7:30 a.m. NE 6th St / NE 4th Ave - Sponsler (J2)
7:32 a.m. Lutheran Church: NE 6th Ave / 2nd St (J2)
7:30 a.m. NW 6th Ave/ NW 5th St (J7)
PM only SW 10th Street / 4th Avenue (J7)
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*Times and bus routes are subject to change.
Please have your riders arrive 5 minutes prior to departure.
Follow this page for updates.
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Seaton Town Stops/J6 ROUTE:
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7:10 a.m. 6th Street / Osage
7:12 a.m. 3rd Street / Maple
7:15 a.m. 3rd Street / Oak

08/04/2026

It's almost time! School starts next Wednesday (Aug 12)! If you haven't already done so, please complete your online registration for the 26-27 school year. Thursday (Aug 6) from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm is our In-Person Registration. If you need help or have questions, please stop by the building offices during that time and someone will be able to help you. Our Secretaries are back in the buildings this week too, give them a call! Also, don't forget you can send an email to [email protected] for registration help too. Thanks everyone!

Mercer County School District #404 located in Illinois

08/03/2026

***There is a new way to access school menus!. You may access it here: https://menus.healthepro.com/ OR add the My School Menus app. QR codes are attached.