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.

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⬇️
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🔥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

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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!

27-0 Dragons over the Raiders after 3. Let's go Dragons!

At East Peoria, 21-0 Dragons at the half! #FireUp

Mr. Huskissons welding 1 class getting some stick welding practice.

🚨Game Changes🚨

Come on out to Big Creek Park tomorrow to support the Cross Country Program! #KeepOnGoing

Just a reminder that community members can purchase Blackout shirts at the Dragon Store! We now have a limited amount of YOUTH small, medium, and large available. Youth sizes, adult smalls, and some plus sizes will be the first to sell out, so get yours today!

The Pekin Dragons had another great night of play on the court. As the JV and Varsity Dragons come away with a win against Dunlap. Next up the varsity heads to the Richwoods Tournament this Saturday.

🔥MATCH DAY🔥

Join us at Coal Miner's Park this evening as the Dragons take on the Richwoods Knights!

⚽Kick-Off @ 7:30p

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