Junior students with at least 11 credits will be taking the mandatory Illinois Science Assessment tomorrow (last names A-K), and Thursday (last names L-Z). Students will test from 7:50 AM - 11:25 AM. Testing room numbers are posted in the cafeteria. Students will need to bring their CHARGED Chromebook to complete the testing.
Art students had fun learning about light and how pinhole cameras work by project the Sun's image to the ground during the eclipse.
Congrats to Noah and Gage for winning a hard match against Dunlap!
Eclipse fun
Even our Litte Dragons got in on the eclipse action! To think they'll be in their 20's the next time it happens! Thanks to Mr. Schmieg, Mrs. Brown, and the 3 coolest PreK teachers for making sure their developing eyes stayed safe!
AP Stats had a GOOD time on the first day back from Spring Break. They used the claimed color distribution of m&m’s to perform a Chi-Squared Test for Goodness of Fit.
2024 Solar Eclipse! We had a great day as students learned the science behind eclipses. All students were provided glasses to witness the eclipse, with the next one happening in 20 years! #eclipseday #dragonpride
The eclipse of 2024 at PCHS #DRAGONPRIDE
Photo students using a special filter to capture the eclipse
Mr. Lang's geometry students measuring and identifying parallelograms around the room.
$1,000 scholarships awarded to eligible student athletes. Available on the PCHS database. Due May 1st 2024!
Scholarships available between $500-$2,500 for physically challenged students. Applications available in counseling office. Due: April 30th, 2024.
PCHS is gearing up for 2024's Eclipse Mania!
Thank you to the administration and school board for providing us ALL with special viewing glasses! 🌎🌕🕶️
Bruning's Survey of FACS are choosing projects today. They can choose an Interior Design Diorama, a machine sewn piggie animal, a hand sewn stuffed project that they design, or a child development book.
Painting students are practicing their painting skills today to prepare for painting two murals at Jefferson tomorrow
Bruning's Foods 1 class started the day by making quick caramel rolls in the microwave!
Support your Pekin's Boys Tennis team at their first home game against Dunlap! It is today and after school!
Tomorrow starts the TAPS PCHS fundraiser sponsored by the senior class. Students can make donations from thru April 16th in their advisory class. Donations can include any item that a dog or cat would need and include any monetary donations.
Pekin FFA placed 2nd overall as a team in the Ag Mechanics Contest today. They had 4 individuals place 2nd in their areas: Kailey Stibs (Surveying), Ashton Briggs (Ag Power), Anthony Metcalf (Electricity), and Hunter Lamberson (Carpentry). Parker Shelby also competed in Welding. Proud of these students!
#PekinFFA
Please note the changes to today's Athletic Contests.
B/G Track @ Dunlap has been cancelled and will not be made up.
Softball - V/SO @ Washington - has been postponed to 4/13 @ 11AM.
Boys Tennis -Home vs. Lincoln - has been postponed to 5/7 @ 4:15 PM
Girls Soccer - JV/V - Home vs. Galesburg - has been postponed. Make up date TBD
