The PCHS GAPP exchange students had a great day. It started off with a question and answer in a bilingual class, where they met even more new friends. After that, most of students participated in a P.E. class and practiced throwing a javelin. Then, they went on a tour of Backnang. After the tour, they all enjoyed an ice cream. It has been really hot, so the last two day were early out heat schedule days. There is no air conditioning at the exchange school
Pekin tennis teams are doing some team bonding over the summer and stopping at Double D's after open courts! Fall registration is open! Make sure you get involved
Here is a look at our exchange school, the Max-Born-Gymnasium in Backnang, Germany. We caught up with some old friends today while the PCHS exchange students are making new friends.
Our GAPP exchange school is near Stuttgart. If you spend any time in Stuttgart, you must visit the Wilhelma, a huge zoo and botanical garden.
Pekin FFA members spent time weeding the Kiwanis Flower garden today. The members also planted flowers and spread mulch this spring. Next time you are driving down Court Street take a look, the flowers are in full bloom! 🌸🌼
Our SkillsUSA team had another exciting day as they finished their competitions. #ilcte
With summer comes time to make improvements to our amazing campus! We are excited to introduce new scoreboards to stadium and gym, new LED lighting in some hallways, a smoother back parking lot, and renovated science rooms!!! Making something great even better!!! #dragonpride
Exciting News!
Our high school website now features a brand new chatbot!
Parents and community members can easily search for info about schedules, events,and more — 24/7!
Check it out on our homepage, www.pekinhigh.net and get answers in seconds. 💬📚
You will find it in the lower right corner!
The German GAPP exchange students and chaperones finally made it to Backnang, where the PCHS partner school is located. They were welcomed with a lot of smiles, handshakes, and a few hugs. It should be a great experience.
PCHS would like to introduce Mr. Brandon Shaver!!! Mr. Shaver was approved at Monday night's Board Meeting as our new Athletic Director! Join us in our congratulations!!!
A great day was had by all German GAPP students and chaperones today in the German cities if Freiburg and Heidelberg. Tomorrow, they are off to meet their exchange partners in Backnang. They will be staying with their host families for the next two weeks.
Pekin tennis teams are working hard at open courts to improve their skills! Fall Registration is open! Get involved!
Some of our Skills USA competitors began their events today in Atlanta, Georgia. Good luck!
A great time was had by all German GAPP students and their chaperones in Switzerland today. It started off with a visit to beautiful Luzern. Later on, everyone took a cruise on Lake Luzern and a trip up to the top of Mount Pilatus. They ascended the mountain via the world's steepest cog wheel train and descended down the mountain via two different cable cars. The weather was perfect. 🇨🇭😊
The German GAPP students and chaperones had a great time today in all 4 German-speaking countries. They started out in Germany, made stops in Austria and Liechtenstein, and ended up in Switzerland.😁🇦🇹🇩🇪🇱🇮🇨🇭
The GAPP German students and their chaperones had a fantastic time in Salzburg, Austria and at the salt mines in Berchtesgaden, Germany today. 🇦🇹🇩🇪
The GAPP German students had another good day checking out Dachau, old town Munich and Nymphenburg Palace.🇩🇪
