Student Council had their back to school get together this evening! We are excited for this school year!
A huge welcome to the New Teacher Class of 2022 at PCHS! Pekin Community High School provides a safe and engaging environment with passionate educators who support student growth through a wealth of opportunities. #Dragonpride
Thanks to everyone who participated in Dance Camp! #dragonpride
Next week, PCs for People will be back in the Peoria Area. Illinois Central College will host two simultaneous events on East Peoria and Peoria campuses August 10th, 2022 from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. Please share information regarding the upcoming event with your clients, this is a great opportunity for eligible families to receive a computer.
AVAILABLE DEVICES
Windows Desktop Package $0
Windows Laptop Package $20
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
If you receive SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, Veterans Pension Benefit Program, or have a household income that is less than 135% of federal poverty guidelines (for example, below $35,000 per year for a family of 4), you can sign up for a discounted Windows computer
PRE-REGISTER AT:https://pcsrefurbished.com/event/registration
Take advantage of the sales tax holiday coming up for back to school items!
Illinois officials will offer residents a chance to save money on back-to-school items during this year's sales tax holiday, scheduled from Aug. 5 to 14.
Tomorrow is in person registration at the high school for those who are unable to do so online from 4-7 PM at the pillar entrance!
Did you know? Our staff directory provides phone extensions and email addresses for easy access to your student's teachers. The link is found at the top of www.pekinhigh.net.
Back to School Supply Drive
Thank you to BCBSIL, Unity Point, Familia Dental, and TCHD for hosting the Pekin Back To School Event at the Moose Lodge to provide required services to our students. PCHS is here to assist and meet our new Dragons! #Dragonpride. It’s open until 6:00 for any students needing medical or dental services for school.
PCHS received incorrectly-sized Class of 2022 Diplomas. The company apologizes for the inconvenience and will try to get the correct diplomas ready ASAP. They predict a delivery date of August 15th. PCHS will post out when the correct-sized diplomas have arrived. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Mark your calendars! Illinois will lower the tax rate on clothes and school supplies by 5% for 10 days in August.
Did you know? The Counseling Department maintains a page with many links for academic advisement, counseling resources and scholarship opportunities. Bookmark this one!
https://sites.google.com/pekinhigh.net/counselingoffice/home
Diplomas are in!
*The graduate must be present or call the principals office (347-4101) in advance to give a specific person permission to pick it up.
This week several Pekin FFA officers had the opportunity to meet with State Senator Sally Turner and her Agriculture Advisory Committee. They discussed current agriculture topics/issues occurring in the state.
New artwork is hanging at Leaves N Beans. Take some time this month to check out these awesome prints made by PCHS students.
Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for sports physicals -
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/sportsphysicals2022
Tomorrow is the first day to drop off freshmen and senior paperwork, 12-3 at the Holman Center (across from the stadium).
Did you know that we have a parent link on our web page that contains links to many important documents? Check it out here : https://www.pekinhigh.net/documents/parent-resources/13169
