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

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for a sports physical! Please see the attached flier for more information and sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/PCHSPhysicals

Dragon Pride moment! Congratulations to the Brass Ensemble (Sarah Arseneau, Norah Springborn, Sean Hyde, & Kaleb Davis) from our PCHS Band who performed at the July 4th Honor America Celebration at Memorial Stadium. They sounded incredible in front of thousands of people and made Pekin proud!

Check out PCHS artists’ newest display at Leaves & Beans! These beautiful works or art will be displayed for the whole month of July.

Congrats to Mason Minkel on being named the Journal Star's Boys Golf Athlete of the year. #DragonPride

Long waits at the doctor's office. Skip the line and get your sports physical at OSF! Please see the attached flier for more information and sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/PCHSPhysicals

There are still '20-'21 Sports Programs available in the Athletic Office. You can stop by to pick one up on Thursday 11:30am-2pm and Friday 8am-10am. Please use the Pillar entrance. #DragonPride

Position Opening: Strength and Conditioning Coach https://5il.co/utxe

Take a few minutes to read this article about senior Drake Hawkins who is a great example of #DragonPride https://www.pjstar.com/story/sports/2021/06/30/drake-hawkins-pekin-high-school-football-schedule-2021-covid-pandemic/5362664001/

The Stadium will be closed from Thursday, July 1 through July 4th in preparation for the Fourth of July Celebration.

A little late, but still a great souvenir/keepsake. The PCHS Athletic Dept has "sports programs" for the 20-21 school year. All teams are featured. Limited quantities available. Stop by the Ath Office (Pillars) today until 5pm and tomorrow all day to grab one. #DragonPride

It will be fall before you know it! Get your sports physical scheduled now - Please see the attached flier for more information and sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/PCHSPhysicals

Pekin Dragon varsity wrestler Audrey Driskell is your IWCOA Girls State 3rd place finisher @ 145lbs! Congratulations to Audrey. #dragonpride

Athletes - Are you tired of wearing a mask?? If you’re vaccinated against Covid-19, you can shed the mask for all sports if you bring your vaccination card to the office inside the Holman Center (CTE). They’re open M-Th 7:30-4. #DragonPride

Having a hard time getting a doctor or dental appointment for your incoming 9th grade student? Use the following link to reserve your spot on August 5th or August 6th here at PCHS! (Must reserve by 6/30) https://forms.gle/unsmwPb3HecLM7cY8

Last week, the S'Pekin Dragons competed at the Online National Speech & Debate Association Tournament. We had four students participate in a wide range of events (some that they were familiar with and some that were brand new!) and ALL FOUR made in through the preliminary rounds and advanced into the elimination rounds. Here were the results: Christian Redding (soph) Storytelling - placed in the top 102 out of 397 entries Norah Springborn (soph) Expository Speaking - placed in the top 102 out of 470 entries Elisabeth Sandoval (sen) Expository Speaking - placed in the top 102 out of 470 entries Caroline Manning (jun) Prose Reading - placed in the top 60 out of 541 entries Congrats to these students on their accomplishments.

Position Opening: Assistant Girls' Swim Coach https://5il.co/uc5y

Don't forget to schedule your sports physical! Please see the attached flier for more information and sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/PCHSPhysicals

Job Opportunity - Dean of Students https://5il.co/u5dq

GOOD NEWS…The IDPH released new guidance regarding masks and athletics. Anyone who is “fully vaccinated” no longer needs to wear a mask for any sport (including games, practices, and being on the bench). Any PCHS athletes who wish to take advantage of this guidance will need to provide their completed Covid vaccination card to the CTE "Holman Center" entrance for our files. Summer hours are 7:30-4:00 M-Th (Closed Fridays).

Attention Graduates! Beginning Tuesday, June 15th to Thursday July 29th between 7:30am and 4:00pm your diploma will be available for pick-up in the Holman Center Office. Starting Monday, August 2nd they can be picked up in the Principal’s office. Please remember diplomas MUST be picked up by the graduate or the graduate MUST contact the Principal's Office ahead of time to let them know they have authorized someone else to pick up their diploma. The following items must be paid in order to receive your diploma. All fees must be paid Student Chromebooks must be purchased or returned All school textbooks and library books must be returned A Borrowed Cap and Gown must be returned If you have any questions, please contact the Principal's Office at 477-4215.