Prairie Central CUSD #8

The live feed for the choir concert will be on the Prairie Central Music Department Facebook beginning at 7pm.

Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Addisyn Donley! Addi, an 8th grader, was nominated by Coach Brown, who wrote, "This week’s Athlete of the Week spotlight goes to Addi, whose dedication and hard work on the volleyball court have not gone unnoticed. Over the course of the season, Addi has not only refined her physical skills but has also developed a deeper understanding of the mental side of the game—an essential factor in her growing success. She has embraced the strategic aspects of volleyball, recognizing that the sport is just as much about mental toughness and game awareness as it is about skill and athleticism. Her decision-making on the court has become sharper, and her leadership has helped guide our team. Addi would like to be a detective and eventually a prosecutor. She is looking forward to playing sports in high school. Her favorite memory of volleyball this year has been the dress up practices." Addi is also involved in C.A.R.E.S. Clowns, basketball, track, softball, FFA, and Peer Partners.

Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Eva Marquez! Eva, a 7th grader, was nominated by Mrs. Vogel, who wrote, "Eva is passionate about being active. She is a quick learner with new exercises and activities and has a competitive spirit. She gives 100% in all of the physical education units and is always ready to play a game. Eva has used her love of sports and physical activities to broaden her friendships and push classmates to love them too. She always comes to class prepared and with a smile on her face ready to take on the day's activity. Eva is a pleasure to have in my physical education class. She demonstrates what it is to truly enjoy being physically active. Eva is also involved in band, basketball, and track."

Check out the attached PC coaching opportunities for 2025-26! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Check out the Hawks at LACC! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Referendum Fun Fact Friday!

The PCHS band put on a great performance at last night's concert! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Please see below for an opportunity for Junior High students to visit Washington D.C. in spring of 2026!

Congratulations to PCHS Students of the Month: Julio Nieto del Rio, Anna Cutrell, Blake Brown, Kristen Mulvaney, Naomi Bachtold, Andrew Rieck, Kori Buscher, Clayton Meiss, Starlet Weiser, Bella Grau, Faith Fields, and Coen Frambes! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Good luck to our Upper Elementary wrestlers competing in the IESA state wrestling meet this weekend. Way to go, Eli Webster, Parker Followell and Kellan Spisok! #itsagreatdaytobeahawk

Congratulations to our newest PCHS members of National Honor Society. Kyla Rassi Rheagan Aberle Acer Kratochvil Hannah Miller Ceasar Silva Maya Gradberg Kendra Cribbett #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Lilli Trachsel! Lilli, a 7th grader, was nominated by Coach Ropp, who wrote, "Lilli does a good job of talking and encouraging her teammates during practices and games. She has developed a great awareness of where players are to be on the court and is quick to recognize when someone is not where they should be. Lilli has also been willing to learn and adapt to playing different positions throughout the season, starting out as a setter and transitioning to an outside hitter. I look forward to continuing to watch her grow and develop as a player. Lilli said that she enjoys learning how all the girls play. She feels that during this season she has improved the most in her confidence and has found this year more challenging." Lilli is also involved in FFA, Softball, Cheer and Track.

Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Elias Chrismas! Elias, a 7th grader, was nominated by Mrs. Wenger, who wrote, "Elias is a strong ELA student in my Advanced ELA class. He engages in our daily activities, volunteers regularly to read aloud, and spices up our classroom discussion. Furthermore, Elias demonstrates a remarkable ability to draw meaningful connections between the text and his prior knowledge and experiences. His curiosity extends beyond the walls of our classroom. Elias also does those extra things that I challenge the students to do such as outside creative writing activities. When doing small group activities, Elias takes on a leadership role." Elias aspires to be a writer some day, and is involved in Student Council, Scholastic Bowl, Band, Speech Team, FFA, and Boy Scouts.

Congratulations to Mrs. McCullough for being awarded a $500 Empowering Educators Grant from Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative! With this grant, Mrs. McCullough plans to enhance her digital photography class by purchasing another camera and a speed light, giving students even more opportunities to develop their creative skills. Thank you, Mrs. McCullough, for always going above and beyond to make learning fun and engaging for your students! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Our two time state wrestling champion Chloe Hoselton will be getting a firetruck ride/escort to school this morning! They will be leaving the Chenoa fire station at approximately 8 AM and arriving at PCHS at approximately 8:15 AM. Make some noise to celebrate her this morning if you see her on her way! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

Referendum Fun Fact Friday!

Good luck to IHSA Girls Wrestling State Finalists Chloe Hoselton and Yuri Vilchis!! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAHawk

The Upper Elementary hosted its annual Spelling Bee today. Great job to all the participants from each class. A special shout out to our top three finishers! 3rd Place - Izabel Zimmerman, 2nd Place - Brooklyn Vogan, 3rd Place - McKinley Berkely. Thank you to Mrs. Pick for organizing this special event!

Shout out to 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Lawrence, for being awarded a $500 Empowering Educators grant from the Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative! She wrote the grant to be used to help support the Upper Elementary's upcoming curriculum night. Thank you, Mrs. Lawrence, for going above and beyond to support our staff and students at the Upper Elementary!

Please save the date for Kindergarten Orientation. Only children that are not currently in preschool at Prairie Central will need to come with to be screened.