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

“Holiday who-be what-ee?” — The Grinch All we know, is that tomorrow is the last day of Finals! Don't forget the schedule.. EB 6:55-7:43 5 7:50-9:05 6 9:12-10:27 7 10:34-11:49

A reminder that tonight's girls basketball games at Midwest Central will start as follows: Varsity at 6pm; Sophomores at approx. 7:15pm. This is a change from the original schedule sent out in November. #DragonPride

Today we recognize a group of individuals! Officially, they are responsible for their department's curriculum and instruction, evaluation, budget, schedule, textbooks, and more. Unofficially, they fill the role of motivator, counselor, advocate, mediator, and visionary. While juggling a full slate of managerial tasks, their leadership ensures we're all working together to meet any challenges that come our way and that we keep student success at the forefront of our collective efforts. Please join us in recognizing these Faculty/Staff Flying the P honorees: The PCHS Department Chairs!

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The students in Herr Holzwarth's 3rd and 4th year German classes enjoyed celebrating the German tradition known as der Wichtel. We call it White Elephant gifting in English.

GSP Woods students finished their birdhouses and toolboxes!

The Grinch was seen putting those finals checklists in teachers mailboxes today! Here is the schedule for Thursday and Friday! Dec. 16th Periods 1-4 Final Day 1 1 7:50-9:05 2 9:12-10:27 3 10:34-11:49 4 11:56-1:11 December 17th Finals Day 2 - Earlybird and 5-7th hours EB 6:55-7:43 5 7:50-9:05 6 9:12-10:27 7 10:34-11:49

In the space between Thanksgiving and the end of the semester, we took time to thank and recognize individuals for a daily Faculty/Staff Flying the P. Although there were unique reasons for each person's recognition, the one thing they all have in common is that they go above and beyond to make PCHS a better place for students and staff alike. Thank you to these outstanding individuals!

BBB Final Score: Metamora 34 #Dragons 30. #DragonPride

BBB Score Update: Metamora 22 #Dragons 20 at the end of the 3rd quarter. #DragonPride

BBB Score Update: #Dragons 16 Metamora 12 at halftime. #DragonPride

BBB Score Update: #Dragons 6 Metamora 6 at the end of the 1st quarter. #DragonPride

Government students got to ask questions and learn more about county and local government from our guest speakers- John Ackerman, David Zimmerman, John McCabe, and Dave Nutter. Thank you for sharing your experiences and work with us!

The Pekin Insurance Holiday Tournament is back for its 56th year at PCHS. Tournament passes are now on sale at the BFO and Athletic Office. Adult passes are $30, student/senor citizen passes are $20. Passes are good for all 8 sessions. #DragonPride

PCHS had several winners and honorable mentions at this years WIU High School Art Competition View the results here: https://bit.ly/33v0Uiz Congrats to our students!

Purchase hot chocolate tomorrow during lunch!

SNOW ❄️ much fun in Mrs. Ronna’s algebra classes today!

Spanish students solve escape room puzzles to learn about Hispanic holiday traditions!

Drawing classes painting winter murals for the dean and counselor’s office!

The S'Pekin Dragons competed at the Normal Community High School Speech Tournament last Saturday and won 1st place in Team Sweeps! The individual finalists and results were: Dramatic Duet Acting 4th Varsity - Riley Cady (fresh) & Jayhona Riley (fresh) 6th Varsity - Hailey Blagg (fresh) & Erin Redding (fresh) Dramatic Interp 2nd JV - Zachary Webb (soph) Extemporaneous Speaking 5th Varsity - Alina Vang (fresh) 6th Varsity - Mark Czesak (jun) Humorous Duet Acting 4th Varsity - Katie Murfin (jun) & Korey Young (jun) 8th Varsity - Izaiah Stafford (soph) & Alex Weibring (soph) Humorous Interp 5th Varsity - Kellen Porter (soph) Impromptu Speaking 2nd Varsity - Mark Czesak (jun) 2nd JV - Marshal Pruitt (soph) Informative Speaking 4th Varsity - Norah Springborn (jun) 1st JV - Mason Miller (fresh) 2nd JV - Liz Hayden (soph) Oratorical Declamation 4th JV - Madelyn Betzelberger (fresh) Original Comedy 4th Varsity - Norah Springborn (jun) Original Oratory 1st JV - Liz Hayden (soph) Poetry Reading 1st Varsity - Sophia Vansaghi (soph) Prose Reading 3rd JV - Abigail Frye (soph) Special Occasion Speaking 3rd Varsity - Mel Harriss (soph) 5th JV - Olivia Poe (fresh) Congratulations to all of the winners!