AP Psych students visited Wilson and Jefferson Schools today! The "big" kids loved seeing the pictures drawn for them in the books they wrote. And, getting to see K - 6th grade teachers and students is an invaluable experience.
Zoology students got hands-on with squid dissections during our mollusks unit! Exploring their unique anatomy provided an up-close look at the adaptations that make these creatures such efficient marine predators. 🦑
Today we struck up the band! Good luck to Ashlyn Gilliam (Clarinet) and Ronan Weaver (Cello). They have qualified for the ILMEA State Band Performance! #dragonpride
Biology students conducted a gummy bear osmosis experiment to model how water moves in and out of cells! Over several days, they measured changes in size, mass, and condition after placing gummy bears in different solutions.
Join the Pekin Boys Tennis team!
Current team member Spencer says, "You should join tennis because it's very easy to pick up and doesn't take any past experience anyone can play no matter who it is!"
First meeting on Feb 12th in B217
Attention Seniors! Check out today's Scholarship Spotlight! All scholarships can be found on the PCHS Scholarship Database at: bit.ly/PCHS-Scholarships-24-25
Local Scholarships are due March 18th.
It's getting closer! Please note that new hours this semester will be from 12:00 - 1:15 PM. The Dragon Café will open again February 2nd.
The Dragon Cafe is BACK! Please note our new hours - Open Tuesday and Thursday next week, 12:00-1:15!
Pekin hosted the Mid-Illini Speech Tournament tonight and came out on top as CHAMPIONS! 🏆🎉 The S’Pekin Dragons took first place in NINE events! 🥇🗣️ Next up: Regionals on 2/8 at PCHS!
🚀 Future Focus Day was a success at PCHS!
Our students had the incredible opportunity to:
✨ Learn about various careers
✨ Explore our CTE courses
✨ Tour local businesses
We're proud to keep leading the way in preparing students for bright futures! A HUGE thank you to our amazing local businesses, organizations, military contacts, and career leaders who made Future Focus Day a success! Your support and partnership help inspire and prepare our students for their bright futures. We couldn't do it without you!
Congratulations to Pekin FFA for placing 3rd overall in a very competitive Illinois Meat Judging Series invitational. This is a great contest to prepare the team for section and state competitions. HUGE thank you to Rabers for hosting!
#PekinFFA
PCHS Athletic Department Garage Sale to benefit the United Way! Basketball and Soccer Uniforms, travel suits, warm ups, travel bags, PCHS varsity letters and more!
The sale will take place on Friday-- Doors open at 4:30PM! First come, first serve! #FireUp
Attention Seniors! Check out today's Scholarship Spotlight! All scholarships can be found on the PCHS Scholarship Database at: bit.ly/PCHS-Scholarships-24-25
Local Scholarships are due March 18th.
2D Art students are creating oil pastel art in the style of Keith Haring.
Biology students explored the properties of the cell membrane with the bubble lab!
Check out these cool glass pieces from 3D Art students. They are finishing up their 2 week unit with AMAZING results!
Best Buddies had a great time at the Rivermen game!
Ceramic students are having fun finishing up their clay animal wind chimes.
Attention Seniors! Check out today's Scholarship Spotlight! All scholarships can be found on the PCHS Scholarship Database at: bit.ly/PCHS-Scholarships-24-25
Local Scholarships are due March 18th.
