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

Tonight's tailgate information for students!

🩷 THEME: pink out! (Purchase your Volley for the Cure shirt at the dragon's store or at lunch. Additional spirit wear is sold at the game.) 🩷
- ⏰ TIME: Tailgate starts at 6, we will walk down as a Fire Pit at 7! (Tailgate hosted by the Pekin Fire Department at the canopy entrance; there will be food and yard games!) ⏰
- ☑️ Refresh of the rules for the game at tailgate! ☑️

Tonight’s game has a special purpose as we come together to honor our local heroes. On this September 11th, we recognize our active military members, veterans, retired military members, and first responders for their service and sacrifice. We will never forget. All heroes being recognized should report to the home side of the track at 7:00 PM.

Tonight is also a PINK OUT! 💗 Join us in wearing pink and helping raise awareness for breast cancer. This special night is part of our Volleyball Pink Out initiative, and we encourage everyone to show their support!

Girls Tennis has been busy playing Jacksonville, Brimfield, Metamora and Macomb. Final scores after some great tennis were 2-7, 0-1, 4-5 and 1-4. Congratulations Grace Jones and Layla Clow on our win tonight!

Art club was filled with lots of laughter and some exquisite corpses. Students drew a portion of a picture and then passed it on for another student to add details. Check out our finished pieces.

It's the news you've been waiting for! The Dragon Cafe will be open October 1st. This is PCHS's student-run restaurant. It's located in the Holman Center - across from the stadium. All meals are $10, payable by card or cash. The hours are 12:15- 1:00 PM. Reservations should be made for groups larger than 6, email dragoncafe@pekinhigh.net. Check out the menu here: https://aptg.co/Fg6m9q

See you at the game!
Freshman @ 5:00 in Custer-Stoudt
Sophomores @ 5:00 in Hawkins
Varsity @ 6:00 in Hawkins
#FireUp

A reminder that Blackout for Easterseals shirts can be purchased by the community at our Dragon Store. We still have some Youth Small and Medium shirts as well. Blackout Game Day is Friday, September 18th!

Pekin High School is taking an opportunity to honor our heroes under the Friday Night Lights.
Please join us before the Varsity football game on Friday to honor our local heroes. If you are a veteran, active/reserve/retired  military member or a first responder , we'd like to honor you on Friday! Please join us on the track at approximately 7:00 pm.

Girls' Tennis vs Macomb has been postponed. We will post the new date/time as soon as possible.

On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, school districts in Tazewell County are asking voters to consider a 1% Illinois County Schools Facility Tax, also known as a one-cent tax. This one-cent tax would fund critical improvements to school facilities, creating safer, modern learning environments, while lessening the burden on homeowners by offering an alternative funding source for local schools.
This question impacts all students in Pekin, from elementary through high school. That is why all Pekin residents are invited to join us for a community information night to learn more about the County Schools Facility Tax question.
This is a joint presentation between Pekin Community High School District 303, North Pekin-Marquette Heights District 102, Pekin Public Schools District 108, South Pekin School District 137, and Spring Lake Community Consolidated School District 606.
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Pekin Community High School Theater, 320 Stadium Drive, Pekin, IL 61554
Local school leaders will answer questions from community members, as well as share a presentation about how this sales tax operates, including:
✔️What would be taxed
✔️What would be exempt
✔️What the tax can be used for, by law
✔️How non-residents would contribute significantly to this tax
✔️How revenue is distributed and controlled locally
In the meantime, we encourage you to visit the referendum website, www.tazewellforstudents.com, for more details regarding this tax.

Come out and support the Lady Dragons at they take on Macomb in tennis today - 4:00 pm at Pekin!

The Pekin boys golf team improved to 4-0 in M-I Conference play with victories over Morton and Metamora.

This past weekend PCHS played host to the Class of 1976 as they toured the facilities as part of their 50th class reunion's festivities. It's always great to have alumni back in the building!!!

Art students are getting ready for the Marigold Festival this weekend. Plan to visit these awesome artists at the lagoon on Sunday and vote for their artwork!

The 25-26 yearbooks are here! Stop by during lunch to pick them up! If you're not here you can stop by Dragon Store later this week to pick up your book! #ilcte #yearboom

Our team shop closes TONIGHT, so get those orders in!

Shop Dragons Soccer Merch using the link below⬇️
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/Usf6S8akRe

#dragonpride

🔥MATCH DAY - We'll bring the action, YOU bring the cheer.🔥

Come out to Coal Miner's Park this evening to cheer on your Pekin Dragons as we play our first Mid-Illini Conference Match of the season against the Limestone Rockets!

Kick-Off Times:
⚽JV @ 5:00p
⚽Varsity @ 6:30p

#dragonpride

Just a reminder!

You can't control the adversity presented, only your response to it! The Boys Cross Country team placed 3rd at Canton in the hills and the heat! #KeepOnGoing https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/278189/results/1108482

That's a W for the Dragons! 34-7 over the Raiders!