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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Makya Sheff did a fantastic job at Rock Island today, placing 5th in discus and 3rd in shot put. Her shot put throw was also a PR. Way to go, Makya!
Congrats to Cooper and Spencer for placing 3 rd in the Dragon Invite!
McKenna Mefford placed 5th in discus at the Rock Island ABC track meet today. Congratulations, McKenna!
Congrats to Rylie Whitman, who set new PRs in shot put and discus today, placing 2nd in shot and 4th in disc. Way to go, Rylie!
Marley Dramstad placed 6th in high jump at the Rock Island ABC meet today! Go Marley!
A big congratulations to Kiley Coker, who set a new PR in the 800m today, running a 2:25 and placing 1st. Way to represent Pekin, Kiley!
Emily Glesne, Brooke Rotherham, Morgan Coker, and Kiley Coker had an awesome day in Rock Island! They placed 3rd in the 4x800m and 3rd in the 4x400m. Way to go, girls!
Congrats to Brooks Rotherham, who placed 1st in the 800m run today in Rock Island!
Today at the Rock Island ABC meet, Hannah Rotherham set a new season record of 13:29 and placed 2nd in the 3200m run. Go Dragons!
Morgan Coker had a fantastic meet today in Rock Island, placing 5th in the 1600m and 2nd in the 800m. Way to go, Morgan!
Congrats to Emily Glesne, who placed 5th in the 400m dash at the Rock Island ABC meet today!
Zoe Liedtke showed up to compete today at the Rock Island ABC track meet! Zoe placed 5th in the 100m dash, 4th in the 200m dash, and 2nd in long jump! Way to go, Zoe!
Congrats to Noah and Spencer & Cooper for winning their first matches at the Dragon invite!
Pekin Boys tennis team is getting ready for our Dragon Invite to start!!
