Preschool 2024-2025 parents, letters will be coming out in May this year. Our preschool program is growing and our team is still working on class lists for next year. I will send out a message when letters are being mailed. Thank you for your patience. - Mrs. Fuhr
The PCHS softball and JV baseball games have been CANCELED for today, Monday, April 1st.
Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Ben Joseph!
Ben is a 14-year-old 8th grader from Fairbury, and is the son of Kelli Vagasky and Ben Joseph. Ben was nominated by Mrs. Lackaff, who wrote, "Ben has been a part of the band program at Prairie Central since he moved into the district in 6th grade. He plays trumpet in the PCJH Concert Band, Pep Band, and Jazz Band. He also studies trumpet with a private instructor to further his abilities. In his time at PCJH, he has participated in IGSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest in both 7th and 8th Grade, earning Division 1 ratings for his trumpet solos. Additionally, he auditioned for and was accepted into the ILMEA All-District Concert Band and All-District Jazz Band in both 7th and 8th grade. Ben is an extremely talented and accomplished musician and is an example for others of the results that hard work yields. Ben has also used his talents on numerous occasions, including both Veteran's Day assemblies and Memorial Day observances, to honor veterans and fallen service members by learning and performing Taps. Keep up the great work Ben!" Ben is also involved in FFA, 4-H, Student Council, and Track & Field.
Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Cadyn Pride!
Cadyn is a 13-year-old 8th grader from Fairbury, and is the daughter of Amber and Bruce Pride. Cadyn was nominated by Mrs. Kratochvil, who wrote, "Cadyn exemplifies Prairie Central's motto of "Pride in Excellence!" Cadyn leads by example each and every day. She creates success for herself by participating in discussion and being attentive in class, learning all she can about our American history, and producing excellent work on comprehension and critical thinking pieces. Cadyn is also kind and thoughtful and is a good friend to her peers. She skillfully manages all of it while still actively participating in numerous sports and clubs, including softball, basketball, volleyball, and CARES Clowns. Cadyn is very deserving of being Student of the Week!"
The PCHS girls track meet scheduled for today, Tuesday, March 26 at LaSalle-Peru has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 28.
The PCHS baseball and softball games scheduled for today, Tuesday, March 26, have been canceled.
PCE celebrated Read Across America with an assembly honoring the 18 top word readers from this week! The whole school read 4,879,606 words this week alone. We also awarded five Barnes and Noble gift cards to students that participated in evening activities with their families. The top word readers got to pie a teacher in the face and also won a gift card to Barnes and Noble.
PCJH teachers and staff love being surprised by the Happy Cart!
Congratulations to the following PC track athletes that qualified for the Prep Top Times Meet in Bloomington this Saturday, March 23!
Tagen Fehr - 60 Meter High Hurdles
Hudson Ault - 60 Meter Dash
4x200 Meter Relay - Caiden Schulz, Hudson Ault, Tagen Fehr, Keegan Hall, Brian Zhao
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Don’t forget about the annual FFA Auction tonight! Dinner will be served from 4-6:30pm in the PCHS cafeteria and the auction will begin at 6:30pm in the PCHS gym.
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PC Prom tickets will be sold during lunch April 15-24th. Tickets are $10/person. The dance will be from 7:30-10:30pm at Indian Creek Country Club on April 27th!
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Save the Date for Kindergarten Parent Orientation nights at East and West!
Please complete this form if you have a child going to Kindergarten in August. You only have to fill the form out once: https://forms.gle/f8u4S9dQWT2K5SRA8
Congratulations to PCHS Golden Huey winners, Mr. Chaplin and Mr. Molloy!
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PCE staff went on a wild goose chase to end the faculty meeting today! Team 3 won by earning the most points through their scavenger hunt submissions.
Miss Wilson's students have been working on vocational skills in class. They spent some time putting their skills to work and helping keep PCJH clean!
The PCHS baseball and softball games scheduled for today, Monday, March 18, have been CANCELED due to the expected game time feel like temperature of 28 degrees.
Last week, Mrs. Sattler's 7th grade social studies classes researched Andrew Jackson's life and decided if they thought he was a Hero or a Villain. Then, they were tasked with writing a RACE response to defend their point. Afterwards, they designed a comic book cover depicting Jackson as a Hero or Villain as well. :)
Owen is a 13-year-old 8th grader from Fairbury, and is the son of Melissa and Aaron Grant. Owen was nominated by Coach Grant, who wrote, "For the last two years, the Scholastic Bowl team has been fortunate to have the leadership Owen has brought to the team. Owen has led by example for the last two years. He shows his teammates the additional work needed to prepare for Scholastic Bowl meets and practices. He has pushed for new and fun games to play, which can help improve his teammates' knowledge. He has also taken the initiative to bring home questions to create a review game to play during practice. In addition, he and some teammates challenge each other in geography games. Finally, he and his 8th-grade teammates have complemented each other to create a balanced team. Owen is a great example of the strong link between participation in Scholastic Bowl and academic achievement. His work ethic and drive to do better are evident in both. His leadership in school and in Scholastic Bowl helps make PCJH a better place."
Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Mia Miller!
Mia is a 14-year-old 8th grader from Fairbury, and is the daughter of Brian & Rebecca Miller. Mia was nominated by Mrs. Harms, who wrote, "Mia volunteered to be a student librarian this year, and it has truly been a pleasure to have her in the library. She greets all the students and staff with a smile, encourages classmates who might be struggling on homework or just having a rough day. The day is truly sunnier when Mia is around! Mia has grown in her advocacy for herself and her education, asking for help when necessary and taking extra steps to excel in areas she deems more challenging. I know that no matter the task, Mia is reliable and will complete the task well and in a timely manner. In addition to her time in the library, Mia was a member of the PCJH softball and volleyball teams this year and has chosen to further challenge herself by joining Illini Elite Volleyball. She also performs with the PCJH CARES Clowns and was recently confirmed at the Chatsworth Catholic Church. We have been incredibly lucky to have Mia as part of our HAWK family, and I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for her!"
Congratulations to the UE 6th Grade Student of the Week, Olivia Tarter. Olivia has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication to her academics, shown kindness to her peers in the classroom, and exhibited a strong work ethic in all that she does. Whether it's actively participating in class discussions, helping classmates, or going above and beyond on assignments, Olivia sets a positive example for others to follow. She enjoys playing volleyball and hanging out with her family. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and positive impact within our school community. Keep up the fantastic work, Olivia!
