Come out and support our Cheerleaders as they participate in the Mid-Illini Cheer Showcase tonight at Pekin! Performances by all of the Mid-Illini Schools begin at 6:30 pm! Let's go Dragons! Doors open at 5:00 pm - Pillar Entrance Only - Performances in Hawkins Gym!
We want to share a little information about the changes happening at the Dragon Café this Thanksgiving season.
The Thanksgiving week off is a new change for us. We truly love the support and connection our Dragon Café has with our community, which is why we wanted to find a way to continue making the Dragon Café part of your holiday traditions. We are offering new options this year.
We know our Thanksgiving pies have been a favorite and are well loved. However, with the change in our schedule, we also have to consider the shelf life and quality of our products. This is one of the reasons we have moved toward the new options we are offering this year.
On November 10 and November 12 only we are offering several options to make your Holidays easier. While things may look a little different, our goal remains the same: to provide meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for our students while continuing to serve and connect with our community.
We hope you will continue to support the Dragon Café and our students as we navigate these changes. Your support means a lot to our students and provides them with real-world experiences that extend far beyond the classroom.
Thank you for being part of the Dragon Café community and for supporting our students!
The Thanksgiving week off is a new change for us. We truly love the support and connection our Dragon Café has with our community, which is why we wanted to find a way to continue making the Dragon Café part of your holiday traditions. We are offering new options this year.
We know our Thanksgiving pies have been a favorite and are well loved. However, with the change in our schedule, we also have to consider the shelf life and quality of our products. This is one of the reasons we have moved toward the new options we are offering this year.
On November 10 and November 12 only we are offering several options to make your Holidays easier. While things may look a little different, our goal remains the same: to provide meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for our students while continuing to serve and connect with our community.
We hope you will continue to support the Dragon Café and our students as we navigate these changes. Your support means a lot to our students and provides them with real-world experiences that extend far beyond the classroom.
Thank you for being part of the Dragon Café community and for supporting our students!
Honoring those who have lit the way!
Our 2026 Distinguished Alumni honorees—Matthew Cahill, Walter Herget, Dr. Timmothy Schwartz, and Stewart Umholtz—remind us of the remarkable people who have called PCHS home.
Who should we recognize next? Nominate someone whose achievements and contributions make you proud!
📅 Nomination deadline: January 8, 2027
📝https://aptg.co/VQ2zvy
Our 2026 Distinguished Alumni honorees—Matthew Cahill, Walter Herget, Dr. Timmothy Schwartz, and Stewart Umholtz—remind us of the remarkable people who have called PCHS home.
Who should we recognize next? Nominate someone whose achievements and contributions make you proud!
📅 Nomination deadline: January 8, 2027
📝https://aptg.co/VQ2zvy
Come out and support the Booster Club tonight! You can eat well, and support our Student-Athletes!
Did you know? Our booster club provides resources to every athletic team in the school, helping enhance the opportunities our student-athletes enjoy.!
You can order online using our code, or bring in the flyer. Be sure to bring the flyer and mention the fundraiser when you check out.
Did you know? Our booster club provides resources to every athletic team in the school, helping enhance the opportunities our student-athletes enjoy.!
You can order online using our code, or bring in the flyer. Be sure to bring the flyer and mention the fundraiser when you check out.
Interior Design 1 students have brought their dream rooms to life! 🏡 After interviewing a classmate to learn about their style and vision, students applied everything they’ve learned so far this semester to create a physical Mood & Material Board designed around their client’s dream space. #efe320
Buy your playoff gear here: https://phsplayoffs2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Order pick-up will be at the Pillar Entrance on Thursday, October 29th from 3-5 pm.
Those who order may also choose to pick-up at the physical store listed on the website on Thursday, October 29.
Order pick-up will be at the Pillar Entrance on Thursday, October 29th from 3-5 pm.
Those who order may also choose to pick-up at the physical store listed on the website on Thursday, October 29.
Best Buddies had some spooky fun at their Halloween party!🦇
Pekin FFA members and agriculture students recently gave the center sign display at the Kiwanis Garden a "facelift". Students replaced the old structure with a new wooden display. Perennials will also be planted this spring to add the finishing touches! 🌻🌷#PekinFFA #TeachAg
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
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
Girls' Wrestling is almost here! Day one is Monday, October 26 at 3:00 pm in the Wrestling Room.
Before you can attend you must:
1) Register on Snap (parents must register their athlete - register from a computer)
2) Have a current physical, which does not expire until March!
Contact Coach Dowell with any questions
Before you can attend you must:
1) Register on Snap (parents must register their athlete - register from a computer)
2) Have a current physical, which does not expire until March!
Contact Coach Dowell with any questions
This Principal Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating our PCHS principals for seeing the potential in every student, empowering our staff, and helping our Dragons soar.
Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the heart you bring to our school each day. You fuel the fire that makes our Dragon community strong!
Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the heart you bring to our school each day. You fuel the fire that makes our Dragon community strong!
What’s Taxed and What’s Not Under the County Schools Facility Sales Tax Proposal
Did you know? The proposed County Schools Facility Sales Tax only applies to items that are currently subject to Illinois sales tax. Here’s what won’t be taxed:
•Groceries
•Prescription medications
•Vehicles (cars, trucks, boats, RVs, mobile homes)
•Farm equipment, parts, and inputs
•Personal/professional services (haircuts, accounting, legal services, etc.)
•Wholesale purchases
What will be taxed? Only items that are currently taxed under Illinois law. For example:
•Prepared foods (restaurants)
•Retail purchases (clothing, electronics, etc.)
•Online sales
If approved, this tax would help fund facility upgrades and improvements as well as mental health supports for students. Learn more about this referendum by visiting tazewellonecent.info, or contacting us.
Did you know? The proposed County Schools Facility Sales Tax only applies to items that are currently subject to Illinois sales tax. Here’s what won’t be taxed:
•Groceries
•Prescription medications
•Vehicles (cars, trucks, boats, RVs, mobile homes)
•Farm equipment, parts, and inputs
•Personal/professional services (haircuts, accounting, legal services, etc.)
•Wholesale purchases
What will be taxed? Only items that are currently taxed under Illinois law. For example:
•Prepared foods (restaurants)
•Retail purchases (clothing, electronics, etc.)
•Online sales
If approved, this tax would help fund facility upgrades and improvements as well as mental health supports for students. Learn more about this referendum by visiting tazewellonecent.info, or contacting us.
🔥MATCH DAY🔥
We're headed to Bloomington High School today, who is hosting our 2A Regional Semifinal match against the Normal West Wildcats.
⚽Kickoff @ 5:00p - (Gates open at 4:00p)
📍Bloomington High School, 1202 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Admission Fees:
🎟️Cash Ticket (pay at gate): $8.00
🎫Digital Ticket (GoFans): $6.00 + $1.30 fee
Link to purchase tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6947199?schoolId=IHSA
🟣District 87 Game Day Policies will be in place for this event (see attached)
#DragonPride
We're headed to Bloomington High School today, who is hosting our 2A Regional Semifinal match against the Normal West Wildcats.
⚽Kickoff @ 5:00p - (Gates open at 4:00p)
📍Bloomington High School, 1202 E Locust St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Admission Fees:
🎟️Cash Ticket (pay at gate): $8.00
🎫Digital Ticket (GoFans): $6.00 + $1.30 fee
Link to purchase tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6947199?schoolId=IHSA
🟣District 87 Game Day Policies will be in place for this event (see attached)
#DragonPride
Vote for our own Morgan Coker as PJ Star Athlete of the Week!
https://www.pjstar.com/story/sports/high-school/athlete-of-the-week/2026/10/19/ihsa-sports-vote-for-journal-star-girls-athlete-of-the-week-for-oct-12-17/92282503007/
https://www.pjstar.com/story/sports/high-school/athlete-of-the-week/2026/10/19/ihsa-sports-vote-for-journal-star-girls-athlete-of-the-week-for-oct-12-17/92282503007/
It's not too early to be thinking about Christmas! Order your custom made ornaments today!
Just a reminder. Parent Teachers Conferences will be held Thursday night in the gym from 5-8 PM. Phone call only conferences are available on Friday - https://www.signupgenius.com/org/26fallconferences#/
Signups for a phone conference will end at 3 PM Wednesday. There is no school for students on Friday.
Signups for a phone conference will end at 3 PM Wednesday. There is no school for students on Friday.
Ms. Cosentine's government class just wrapped up their sovereign state presentations! From defining borders to establishing governance, we took a deep dive into what it truly means to hold supreme power. Pictured: Briella Hoover and Journey Woll.
The Dragon Cafe is serving up lunch two days this week!
Last week, Pekin FFA had a great time hosting our annual Petting Zoo! We welcomed preschool through 2nd grade students from surrounding area schools for a fun-filled day of learning about agriculture and interacting with a variety of animals! Thank you to all the schools, FFA members, and supporters who helped make this event a success!
#PekinFFA
Lily, Diesel, Ms. Cosentine, and Miss Kahl had a great time at the Best Buddies gala!
