Pekin Community High School District #303 - The Fire is Within

🚨NEW SCHOOL RECORD - GIRLS LONG JUMP 🚨
Zoe Liedtke broke her own school record on Friday...TWICE!
Congratulations on your new school record in the Long Jump - 18'06"
#FireUp

Last week, Pekin FFA had their annual end of year banquet. They installed the new officer team, the old officer team retired, awards were given out, and special recognition was given to their supporters/sponsors. Along with many other incredible accomplishments! #PekinFFA

Faculty and staff appreciation week is rolling along! Today was neon day. Mr. Budde and Mrs. Litherland understood the assignment! Tomorrow is cozy day!

Mark your calendars for a great lunch and a way to support our own Dragon's Closet!

Softball takes the field against Washington today! Let's go Dragons!

2D Art students are diving into paper quilling this week—transforming simple strips of paper into intricate shapes and forms. By carefully arranging and layering their designs, they add color, and depth to their drawings in a creative, hands-on way that brings their work to life.

Be sure to come out and support our Tennis Seniors tonight, as they take on East Peoria on Senior Night!

Last week, the Animal Science class had the opportunity to tour Raber's Packing Co. in West Peoria. It was a terrific lab to end the animal/meat processing unit on! #Teach Ag

Just a reminder - Senior Rules signed by parent and student are due tomorrow!

Independent art students and assistance are painting another mural downtown on their free time using their skills from the classroom in the community

Class of 2030: Freshman Orientation is May 19th & 20th! You will receive information on how to register for school, PCHS policies, and meet some new classmates. Make sure you also check out the activities fair at the end of orientation!

Art students tried their hand at Raku firing in a microwave today! Clay was heated to the point that it was glowing red hot and then set on fire to create a reduction firing to get cool rainbow effects.

Faculty & Staff Appreciation Week starts tomorrow!! May the 4th be with you is Star Wars Day! Are you on the Dark Side (wear Red) or part of the Jedi team (wear Blue)? See you tomorrow to celebrate the amazing people of PCHS!

5 things happening at PCHS this week!
https://youtu.be/UWBtV-JHBa0

Today is the last day to register! Attention Senior Ctizens!

Join the PCHS Student Council for a fun-filled Senior Bingo & Trivia Night! 🎉

Enjoy some friendly competition, test your knowledge with trivia, play bingo, and grab some snacks along the way. Bring your friends and come have a great time—we hope to see you there!

RSVP here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebiC_nFuSoH79Qlm2XsZc9iF8oTsBtLZoW5-ht6oLFVuMhnw/viewform

Congratulations to freshman McKinlee Williams for placing 3rd in the 800m run at the Morton Distance Gala tonight!

While some of their classmates are living it up at prom tonight, the girls' track distance crew attended their own gala...the Morton Distance Gala, that is! All six of our participating athletes set new PRs tonight. 800m: Izzy Nyberg - 2:47 Demi Yerly - 2:40 (section winner) Sydney Cox - 2:33 McKinlee Williams - 2:19 3200m: Selah Springer - 14:28 1600m: Lauren Ladendorf - 5:30 (section winner) Way to go, ladies!

It's one of our favorite nights of the year! Post your prom pictures here! We hope all of our Dragons have a memorable and safe night.