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

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.

🔥MATCH DAY🔥

Come cheer on your Dragons as we take on the Manual Rams today at Coal Miner's Park!

⚽️Kick-Off @ 5:00p

#dragonpride

-WEEKLY SCHEDULE-

We are BUSY this week!

You've got two opportunities to cheer us on at home: Monday as we take on the Manual Rams, and Tuesday in a Mid-Illini Conference match-up against the 2025 2A State Runner-Up, Washington Panthers.

If you feel like hitting the road with us, we play at Illini Bluffs on Thursday and at Roanoke-Benson on Saturday.

See you in the stands!

#dragonpride

Come out to the Chalk Walk at the Marigold Festival, and vote for your favorite PCHS Art student by 3pm today!

It's a beautiful night for the Lagoon Glow. Come out and help our art students celebrate, honor, and remember in magical way.

Boys golf finished 7th at the Redbird Classic today. We're back to M-I Conference play on Tuesday against Dunlap and Limestone.

PCHS Cross Country volunteered at the Marigold Mile today and had a great time cheering on over 100 runners! #KeepOnGoing #COMMUNITY

The girls' varsity cross country competed at the First to the Finish meet at Detweiller Park, the largest meet in the state! Congrats to Morgan Coker and McKinlee Williams for earning medals--placing in the top 50 out of nearly 300 runners. Way to go, Dragons!

Good Luck to our Lady Dragons at First to the Finish! If you can't make the meet, say hi to the Boys Cross Country Runners who are volunteering at the Marigold Mile tomorrow--10AM-- prior to the parade! #CommunityServiceANDMiles

That's a wrap! #FireUp

One quarter to go at Pekin Memorial Stadium, and the Dragons lead the Rockets!

It's halftime in Pekin and the Dragons lead Rockets 56-14! A big shout out to our halftime entertainment for a great show! #FireUp

The Dragons lead Limestone 27-14 after the first quarter! #FireUp

The Dragons had a strong 1st day at the Redbird Classic. Pekin is tied for 4th, with a score of 296. Back in action tomorrow at Coyote Creek.

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