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

Avoid the long lines Friday night!

Per IHSA policy, no passes will be accepted.
Tickets are $8 cash or $6 + fee on GoFan.
All entrants (students, seniors, etc.) are required to have a ticket.
Buy your tickets here:
https://gofan.co/app/school/IL21468

Pekin plays Thornton at Pekin on Friday at 7:00 pm!
Gates open at 5:30 pm

Streaming will be available by our own Dragon Media -
https://www.youtube.com/@pekincommunityhs/streams

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: Want information about aptitudes and abilities you may have for the labor trades, military, and other career areas? PCHS will be offering the optional ASVAB test on Tuesday, November 10th. Sign up by November 5th. See the Counseling Office for more information. https://forms.gle/FfNNZf8FHB9zQ2abA

Our manufacturing, welding, and ag students helped out at Career Spark in Peoria today. 2,040 8th graders from across the region explored 8 career zones: Business and Finance, Healthcare, Engineering, Construction, Law and Public Service, Ag, Art, Education, and Manufacturing.

🍂 Holiday favorites with a Dragon Café twist! Shop granola, Dragon Cide mulling spice, signature stuffing mix, and pumpkin s’more fudge on November 10 and 12 during Café hours, 12:15–1:00 p.m. Support our students while making your holidays a little easier!

Our little dragons had so much fun trick-or-treating! 🐉🎃🍬 One of the sweetest perks of working at PCHS—having our little ones here to join the fun!

Don't forget, we serve FREE breakfast every day!

It's a big week for buying tickets on our Go Fan platform! Get your playoff game tickets and your It's a Wonderful Life tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/IL21468

Congratulations to our Girls' Swimmers on a great performance at the Mid-Illini Swimming and Diving meet on Saturday. Great job!

Senior parents Baby Ads are officially open! You can go online to reserve your space, and design your baby ad now!

Do you have twins? Email Mrs. Smith for help.

Head to https://yearbookordercenter.com/ with the order code 17114.

Don't forget to buy your yearbook as well on the same website if you haven't yet!

Any questions, reach out to Mrs. Alyson Smith at asmith@pekinhigh.net

As part of Future Focus Day, our dragons attended a career fair, connected with PCHS staff over building skills and left campus for community service and college visits. Future focus day reflects the opportunities PCHS provides for students to explore their passions, discover new possibilities, and take steps towards the future!

Embrace the season of giving! We will be collecting new toys during our production of It's A Wonderful Life. With the help of our student council, the toys will be given to local families in our community.

Today, Student Council leaders attended the Fall Mid-Illini Student Council Meeting today and honed their leadership skills in Judge Kate Gorman's courtroom!

Great stories begin at PCHS—and continue long after students leave our halls.

As we celebrate our 2026 Distinguished Alumni, we invite you to help us find the next honorees. Think of a former classmate, family member, or community leader whose accomplishments deserve recognition.

📅 Submit nominations by January 8.
📝 https://aptg.co/VQ2zvy

Tickets are now on sale for the Fall Play!
https://gofan.co/app/school/IL21468

If approved, by law, County Schools Facility Sales Tax revenue can be used for:
•School Safety and Security: Fire prevention, life safety, School Resource Officers, and Mental Health Providers.
•Facility Improvements: Roof repairs, energy efficiency, additions, renovations, durable equipment, new facilities, and more.
Each school district maintains local control over funds and decides how to use them to address the unique needs of its school community.
Learn more about how this request could impact students, staff, and our school community by visiting tazewellfonecent.info, or contacting us directly!

Playoff Football is here!
Pekin plays Thornton at Pekin on Friday at 7:00 pm!
Gates open at 5:30 pm!

Per IHSA policy, no passes will be accepted.
Tickets are $8 cash or $6 + fee on GoFan.
All entrants (students, seniors, etc.) are required to have a ticket.
We will post the ticketing link, once the IHSA has provided it.

#FireUp

🎄 Christmas ornament orders are open! Support PCHS Life Skills students and staff with a $7 holiday ornament. Email 303workshop@gmail.com to order by December 9. Limit 6 per order.

While learning about life in the Spanish speaking country of the Domincan Republic, Intro to Spanish students practiced playing VItilla or Dominican street baseball with just a thin stick and bottle cap.

Winter Sports are almost here! Be sure to REGISTER and turn in an UPDATED PHYSICAL! Tryout/practice start dates will be posted soon! All athletes must be registered on SNAP and have an updated/current physical on file with the athletic office prior to day one of practice/tryouts. Don't wait until its too late, get your physical and register today. No exceptions! Make sure you upload ALL pages of your physical on SNAP. Link to register: https://manage.snap.app/register/pekinhs/dashboard/home Practice start information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xKGupJt-W4Fueu8cRTFfFhwSmpS2wTW2iDLmcgXiBM0/edit?usp=drivesdk

The Dragon Cafe is open on Tuesday this week! On the menu: Broccoli Cheese Soup, Soft Pretzel, Autumn Pear Salad and Decorated Cupcake!
Open from 12:15 - 1, carryout available!