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

Day 1 of the 2026 Dragon Classic is in the books. Pekin was led by Will Brown, Jon Sombeck, and Kellan Jones, who all shot a 79. Day 2 is tomorrow morning at Lick Creek GC.

Elicia Jackman and Ella Bonnette are playing in the Bloomington invite doubles after a five hour rain delay! Good luck girls.

Tonight's tailgate is a Popsicle Party! All students should meet at the Dragons Commons at 6:30 PM! Get a treat before we head down to the stadium!

Civics classes welcomed speakers from various public interest groups today to learn about civic engagement and the importance of staying informed of public policy.

Yearbook had a team bonding session where they tried "Speed Meeting". Mr. Pesch even stopped by to get interviewed for a session! Then we moved on to a leadership activity and decided if rules are important! #ilcte #yearbook

Pekin FFA members and agriculture students visited ICC today for their College & Career Expo! Students networked with professionals in agriculture, landscaping, and diesel technology and participated in hands-on agriculture lab rotations. A great day exploring future careers and opportunities! 🌽🚜🐖 #TeachAg #PekinFFA

The Lady Dragons tennis team heads to Bloomington for the Gold Invite today! #FireUp

Pekin Boys' Golf hosts the Dragon Classic today and Saturday! This 30 team event takes place at Pekin Country Club AND Lick Creek Golf Course. The Dragon's compete at Pekin Country Club today and Lick Creek tomorrow! #FireUp

Tonight's game is the Blackout game for Easter Seals. If you wear this year's Blackout shirt, you'll get in free!
Watch the game here: https://www.youtube.com/@pekincommunityhs/streams
Streamed by our own Dragon Media!

Upcoming Community Meetings 📅

You’re invited to a community meeting to discuss the One-Cent Tax referendum. Join us to learn more and ask questions about how this would impact you, your family, and our schools.


📍Meeting:

Thursday, September 24th at 6:30 PM
Pekin High School Theater

It's Blackout Friday! Anyone who wears this year's Blackout shirt to the Football game tonight will get in for free! Shirts can be bought in the Dragon Store during school hours (last shirt sold at 1:30 p.m.). Any remaining sizes will be sold at the main gate starting at 4:30.

Pekin went to Metamora to play conference matches tonight. Congratulations to Sophia Mefford, Eli Walraven, and Ava Donnelly for being the Pekin varsity stat leaders.

A forest is starting to take shape in the art room today. Sculpture students are working hard to make their wire trees look just like their photos.

Lincoln High School has cancelled today's Girls' Tennis match. We will work on a reschedule date.

Mr. Denham's AP United States history class is celebrating Constitution Day 2026 by showing off their own pocket Constitutions! #DragonPride

🔥MATCH DAY - We Meet Again🔥

It's been almost 3 weeks since we faced off at the Pekin Invitational. Today, we're headed to Illini Bluffs High School to take on the Tigers on their home turf!

⚽Kick-Off @ 4:30p

📍Illini Bluffs High School, 212 Saylor St, Glasford, IL 61533

#dragonpride

It's tie dye Thursday in Intro to Art today. Look at these amazing shirts and beautiful smiles!

Don't forget to buy a Blackout shirt to support Easter Seals. Anyone who wears this year's Blackout shirt to the Football game on Friday will get in for free! Shirts can be bought in the Dragon Store during school hours (last shirt sold in Dragon Store at 1:30 pm on Friday) or you can buy them at the gate on Friday night!

Mr. Thomas and Mr Huskissons manufacturing classes spent the day in Chicago visiting the IMTS manufacturing expo.