A BIG congratulations to Abby Sea, who won the 800m run at Metamora today, and set a 5-second PR while doing it! Go Abby!
Let's add another thrower's accomplishment to the list--Raegan Brackett placed 5th in girls' discus! Congrats, Raegan!
Marley Dramstad took 2nd place in high jump today at the Metamora JV Invite! Congrats, Marley!
Another big congratulations to these two, who placed in discus today as well! Carleigh Rabbe took 3rd, and Cathi Allen took 4th. It's a great day to be a Dragon thrower!
Carleigh Rabbe took first in girls' shotput and Cathi Allen took second at the Metamora JV Invite today! Congratulations, girls!
Thank you to Pekin grad, Caitlin Scott, for coming in to talk to the AP Psych students about her career as a mental health counselor.
Mrs. Cain’s students celebrated Earth Day a few days late by cleaning up Mineral Springs Park! Not much trash to collect—huge shoutout to our community for keeping it so clean!
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PCHS administration met with the Senior class today! Here's a list of dates that are rapidly approaching. All Seniors will be bringing home a rules acknowledgement sheet that must be signed by student and parent and returned by Wednesday, May 7th.
Beautiful evening for Mid-Illini Baseball! Pekin vs Morton at Harry Anderson Field.
Incoming freshman!! Do you plan to work with youth in education?The medical field? Do you want to explore other cultures? Sign up for an amazing opportunity your first summer after high school in the Dominican Republic summer 2026. Info meeting is this Monday in A105 of the Holman Center (across from the stadium!)
Are you a graduating senior pursuing the field of education? Reach out to Mrs. Koeppel to participate in our 3rd annual National Educators Signing Event.
Freshman Softball with a Double-header against Washington tonight at home! Come root on your Dragons! Stick around for Varsity Baseball vs Morton at 7pm!
PCHS Soccer Invitation starts tonight with Pekin vs Normal West! More action this weekend on Friday and Saturday!
Congratulations to the 26 art students who were selected to represent PCHS at the Mid Illini Conference Art Show! 3 students were awarded Meritorious Ribbons and 5 students were awarded Honorable Mention Ribbons as well.
Art students had fun learning about different types of art today at the Peoria Art Guild. They even got to try printing with the presses and oil based ink.
Soccer Senior Night vs Metamora! Thank you, Seniors!
Senior Night for Tennis! Thank you, Seniors! #Optimize
Public Notice regarding destruction of Special Education Records
(March 2025)—Notice is hereby given that Pekin Community High School District #303 intends to destroy the temporary records of all students who exited its special education program either during or prior to the 2019-2020 School Years. In accordance with federal and state laws, special education records are maintained for five years after the student exits the special education program. A permanent record of the student’s name, address, phone number, grades, attendance record and year completed is maintained in perpetuity. The purpose of destruction is to protect the student from improper and unauthorized disclosure of the confidential information contained within the file. Please note that certain records may be needed by the student, parent or guardian for social security benefits or other purposes.
Please note that the records for students who transferred to Pekin Community High School District #303 following their successful completion of eighth grade are currently maintained by the high school. District #303 does not possess the originals or any copies of these records. Any parent/guardian of a student under the age of 18, or former student who has reached 18 years of age, may review and/or receive these records by contacting the Office of Special Education with a fax (309) 477-4375 email kbaum@pekinhigh.net or lshockley@pekinhigh.net or a written request to 1903 Court St. Pekin, IL 61554 Attn: Special Education Office by May 30, 2025. Only written requests will be accepted.
Records requested will then be available for reviews beginning May 21, 2025 at Pekin High School 1903 Court St. Pekin for 10 days. Destruction of these records will begin on June 1, 2025. According to federal law, parents and guardians lose their right to review or obtain these records when their child (the student) reaches age 18 years of age or starts attending a postsecondary institution, whichever occurs first. However, a parent or guardian of a child with a disability who is 18 years of age or older may retain parental rights provided that the child has been determined to be legally incompetent or legally incapacitated. Upon review, a copy of any information contained in the record will be provided to the parent/guardian or eligible student.If no student, parent or guardian responds to this public notice, the school district will assume consent to destroy the entire record specific to the student.
If you do not understand this notice or are in need of interpretation, please contact the Office of Special Education at (309) 477-4300.
FLYING THE P!
Although not a school employee, I would like to give recognition to the PCHS Booster Club. This dedicated group of parent volunteers work tirelessly to support our Student Athletes. Sara Lindahl, the concession lead, orders and coordinates deliveries from multiple companies to multiple locations and ensures the stands are stocked and run smoothly. VP Jamie Cates, makes and maintains the ever changing sign up genius for every home game in every sport along with tracking parent and student volunteers to ensure they get credit should they apply for a Booster Club scholarship. Speaking of scholarship, did you know in the past 2 years alone, the Booster Club has given over $50,000 in scholarships to PCHS athletes, and as of this year are expanding to include trade schools! Not only do they provide funds for senior night, team meals and banquets, uniforms and equipment, they also support other programs here at PCHS. They utilize culinary, who make taco meat and various baked goods for the concession stands, they work with LifeSkills classes, giving the students additional opportunity to practice grocery shopping and to practice job skills, stocking, organizing and checking dates on products, and most recently have partnered with Dragon Media on new sponsorship banners. More often than not, you can find this small group of parents on campus 7 days a week, along with being out in the community working with local businesses to support PCHS and ensure our dragon athletes have great seasons each and every year. PCHS is lucky to have them in our corner, going above and beyond for our school and our students. GO DRAGONS!!!
Don't forget to buy your play tickets for this weekend's performances!
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